When business travellers visit India’s silicon valley, they’ll have luxurious new digs in which to base themselves with the arrival of ITC Kohenur.
When it opens in June, ITC Kohenur will be the first luxury hotel in Hyderabad’s cutting-edge HITEC city, where new technology shines the light of innovation across the globe. ITC Kohenur’s neighbours will include game-changers like Microsoft, Oracle, IBM and Google.
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ITC Kohenur’s 271 rooms and suites are set to be some of the largest in the city, all inspired by the fabulous Jewels of the Nizam – sapphire, emerald, turquoise, amber and amethyst. Wellness Rooms feature Vitamin C showers, in-room exercise equipment; indoor plants that improve air quality; guilt free minibars with artisanal produce (a collaborative initiative with local producers); Swasthya menus, tried and tested for improving quality of sleep, and wellbeing associates to guide and cater to specific needs. The expansive Grand Presidential Suite will be the largest suite in the area, with floor to ceiling views of the lake, a large balcony, dining room and private gym.
Utterly contemporary, yet full of texture, the hotel’s light and airy interiors include local art pieces, a the shimmering lobby installation made from the famous Hyderabadi bangles; intricate Bidri metal handicraft work from Karnataka, in South West India; elaborate gold and silver Zardozi-Persian embroidery, originally used to embellish royal tents; and pearls – a nod to Hyderabad’s long history as a trading centre for pearls and diamonds.
After hours, The Peacock Bar is the place to unwind, under a stunning bas-relief plaster peacock on the ceiling adorned with intricate tekri (glass work) in the azure, emerald and golden bronze tones of the iconic bird. Sky High on the top floor is the place to see and be seen and boasts views of the Hyderabad skyline and the historic Golconda Fort.
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The hotel will also feature a range of world-class restaurants, ranging from The Begum’s Dum Pukht, which will serve dishes from Hyderabadi Royal household, in a resplendent setting redolent of the homes of Hyderabad nobility; and Ottimo, home to delicious regional Italian food; to Yi Jing’s menu of Sichuan and Cantonese classics; and Golconda Pavilion’s 24-7 Indian and European buffets.
Like all ITC hotels, ITC Kohenur will be a place to meet for social and business occasions, offering an inspirational choice of calm, contemporary spaces for events, all supported by the latest technology. ITC Club Privé is a new concept: a members’ only private club on the 12th floor with private dining rooms, alfresco seating, meeting room and ‘Modern India Mosaics’, a contemporary Indian restaurant. The Upper Crust Lounge at lobby level is a peaceful haven for Residents of the hotel only.
Guests will also appreciate the three-storey signature Kaya Kalp The Royal Spa – set to be one of the most comprehensive in the city, with Ila products and five treatment rooms including the Couples Suite, with peaceful views of the Durgam Lake.
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“The spirit of ITC fits perfectly into this extraordinary city at such an exciting time,” says Nakul Anand, executive director of ITC Ltd. “Our luxury hotels are all definitely ‘Made in India’ and each one reflects its region. In ITC Kohenur’s unique angular structure, with cutting-edge LED illumination which creates a lustrous façade, we have created the perfect metaphor for the new Hyderabad: vibrant, full of energy and innovation, but absolutely in touch with the city and its rich heritage.”
The opening brings ITC’s luxury portfolio to twelve hotels in nine cities in India, with a project in Colombo, Sri Lanka in the pipeline.
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