Oakwood Residence Opens its First Hyderabad Property in Gachibowli

By BW Hotelier OAKWOOD WORLDWIDE has opened Oakwood Residence Kapil Hyderabad in partnership with the Kapil Group. Oakwood Residence Kapil Hyderabad provides 158 residence units. Oakwood Residence Kapil Hyderabad extends the brand presence of Oakwood which has five properties in India in Pune, Bangalore & Mumbai. Speaking at the launch, Hoshang Garivala, General Manager, Oakwood Residence Kapil Hyderabad, said ’When trying to make yourself at home it is the small things that matter. Focusing on little conveniences, large spaces and memorable moments, the residences embody the warmth and comfort of home, a welcome basket fully-stocked with an array of kitchen starters, a 'personal chef' to cook your favourite meal whenever required and friendly arms to take care of your pets ’ all add a personal touch to your itinerary.’ ’Understanding the need and the opportunity in this segment, we identified Hyderabad as the location for our 6th property in India and the 28th in Asia. Present in 8 countries across Asia, Oakwood will now boast of over 3500+ associates and close to 80% of the fortune 500 clients. Our global standards and one-of-its-kind offerings that is synonymous with the Oakwood brand is what will set us apart from the rest in this very promising and competitive market,’ said Michael Price, Director of Operations South & South East Asia, Oakwood Asia Pacific. Centrally situated in Gachibowli, the financial district, the serviced apartment is a 30-minute drive from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. Located on the Outer Ring Road, it is well-connected to the city's elite corporate hubs like Hitec City, shopping arcades, heritage sites and commercial destinations, ensuring that all you need is well within reach. Alongside being the first serviced apartments operated by an international brand, Oakwood Residence Kapil Hyderabad is also the only serviced apartments to have fully equipped western style kitchens, the only serviced apartments to offer duplex apartments in the city and the only property in Hyderabad with pet-friendly policies. Oakwood Residence Kapil Hyderabad positions itself as the first-of-its-kind for longer stays in Hyderabad and additionally providing all the amenities necessary for a short stay. Apart from catering to the families and relocation agents looking for an extended stay, Oakwood Residence Kapil Hyderabad is also build to serve majority of short-let clients who come from the corporate world and are looking for short- to medium-term accommodation and also the employees and management attending conferences, exhibitions and trade shows. The units contain facilities and amenities, such as fully equipped kitchens including full size refrigerator, home entertainment system including 48’ LED TV, high speed internet connections, washer and dryer, all supported with 24-hour customer service and security including CCTV surveillance. The units include six duplexes, unique in Hyderabad. Oakwood Residence Kapil Hyderabad is also the only property in Gachibowli and Hitec City to offer pet friendly policies. The dining option at Oakwood Residence Kapil Hyderabad is Oakleaf Restaurant & Bar, a multi-cuisine restaurant with a lounge style seating set up. It offers extensive conference and banquet facilities with a separate floor dedicated for the service. Leisure facilities include the indoor swimming pool, guest activities on regular basis and a fully equipped fitness centre. The indoor swimming pool is a unique feature of the property. Oakwood is the Brand of Oakwood Worldwide, a 55 year old leading provider of corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions company based in Los Angeles, California. Photo caption: (Left to Right) Sunil Kumar, Director, Kapil Group; Michael Price, Director Of Operations, South and South East Asia, Oakwood Asia Pacific; Vaman Rao, Chairman Kapil Group and Hoshang Gariwala, GM, Oakwood Residence Kapil Hyderabad, at the launch of the property.-