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Latest from ITC Hotels’ Luxury Collection, India
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India’s ITC Hotels’ Luxury Collection is renowned for its award-winning dining options, including Bukhara, long considered one of the best Indian cuisine restaurants in the world. For a limited time, guests at any of ITC Hotels’ 10 luxury properties can enjoy handsome savings while savoring myriad dishes at the celebrated restaurants: Bukhara, Peshwari, Dakshin, Dum Pukht, K&K, West View, Pan Asian, Edo, Ottimo, Royal Vega and My Humble House.Those who book a two-night “Culinary Break” package by July 31, 2014, can receive either a third night free or a US$68* hotel credit. The promotion, starting at just US$177* per night for up to two adults and two children (under 12 years), includes accommodations, two meals of choice (lunch or dinner) at any hotel restaurant, 20 percent off additional hotel meals and beverages, 20 percent off all spa and salon services, late checkout until 4:00pmand a complimentary room upgrade.For more information and to book, visit www.welcombreak.com and select Culinary Breaks.
*Subject to change, based on rupee to U.S. dollar conversion.
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At India’s Ministry of Tourism’s recent National Tourism Awards, ITC Maurya was named “Best Eco-friendly Hotel,” bringing recognition to the property’s two-decade history of implementing sustainable initiatives in energy, water efficiency, solid waste recycling and carbon reduction.ITC Hotels has become renowned for a commitment to Responsible Luxury, setting a benchmark for the industry as the first premium chain to achieve the prestigious LEED® (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Platinum certification for all hotels in the Luxury Collection. It is the highest certification awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council, and ITC Maurya is the largest hotel in the world to hold the distinction. |
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ITC Hotels’ highly acclaimed Kaya Kalpspa brand takes its name from a Sanskrit word meaning rejuvenation of body, mind and soul. Available at all Luxury Collection hotels and offering a great variety of spa and salon treatments, Kaya Kalp spas are deeply rooted in traditional Indian wellness philosophies, recapturing the spiritual and medicinal legacies of India.Among the most popular treatments is the Exotic Pomegranate Spa Journey (US$137*), which serves to detoxify, revitalize and elevate the senses. Kaya Kalp’s signature pomegranate sugar scrub, an exfoliation ritual designed to polish and soften the body, is followed by a Kaya Kalp Massage, relaxing the entire body and relieving muscular tension. The treatment is finished with a lavish Indian Foot Massage using healing creams and ancient pressure point stimulation techniques. *Subject to change based on rupee to U.S. dollar conversion.
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BBC’s Good Food magazine has ranked ITC Gardenia’s EDO first among the best Japanese restaurants in India. Applauded by a secret panel of reputable judges, the venue came out top for quality, atmosphere, provenance, choice and value.It was during the EDO period that Japan first saw an exuberant popularization of art, music, theatre and literature in joyous pursuit of an ideal world, and EDO is a celebration of this spirit. The restaurant and bar bring alive the concept of Japan’s vibrant after-hours culture, offering authentic sushi, sashimi, succulent robatayaki, crisp sake and delectable desserts. |
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Dedicated to nurturing India’s cultural heritage, ITC Hotels has a vast art collection at each property. Through its WelcomArt forum, the hotels’ Srishti Art Galleries feature the best of Indian contemporary art.Most notably, Krishen Khanna’s stunning mural, “The Great Procession of Life,” coats the entire domed ceiling in the foyer of ITC Maurya, enhancing the grand entranceway. The painting, which took three years to complete, illustrates the melding of the Mauryan era and modern Delhi. Other famous artists who have contributed to ITC’s expanding collection include Sanjay Battacharjee, Subrata Kundoo, M.F. Hussain, Tyeb Mehta and Anjolie Ela Menon. |
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| In much the same way the architecture of the Kakatiya Dynasty heralded an inspired new style that was a blend of South Indian and North Indian features, so too does this signature cocktail of ITC Kakatiya which boldly blends cinnamon, clove and cardamom in vanilla vodka and ties it together with honey. |
RecipeIngredients
- Vanilla vodka
- Runny honey
- Apple chunks
- Cinnamon, clove & cardamom
- Apple juice
- Lime & lemongrass infusion
Directions
Muddle apple chunks, cinnamon, cloves and cardamom at the base of the shaker. Add all remaining ingredients and ice. Shake. Fine strain into double rocks glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with cinnamon stick and star anise. |
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| ITC Hotels is one of India’s largest hotel chains with four brands in over 90 locations throughout the country. Integrating India’s hospitality traditions with globally benchmarked services, the properties reflect the culture and ethos of each destination with opulent accommodations, state-of-the-art business facilities, renowned signature cuisine and award-winning wellness experiences. Under the credo of “Responsible Luxury,” ITC’s Luxury Collection leads the way in sustainable hospitality initiatives while also pioneering corporate environmental and social stewardship programs. Every property in the Greenest Luxury Hotel Chain in the World is LEED® Platinum certified.The ten Luxury Collection properties are: ITC Maurya in New Delhi, ITC Mughal in Agra, ITC Windsor and ITC Gardenia in Bengaluru, ITC Grand Central and ITC Maratha in Mumbai, ITC Grand Chola in Chennai, ITC Rajputana in Jaipur, ITC Kakatiya in Hyderabad and ITC Sonar in Kolkata. Two new hotels, ITC Green Bharat, a Golf Resort and Spa in Gurgaon, and ITC Vilasa, a Luxury Resort and Spa in Mahabalipuram are opening summer 2014.Other brands in the ITC portfolio are: WelcomHotel, Fortune, and WelcomHeritage offering a wide range of options for leisure and business travelers from mid-range properties to elegant palaces. For more information visit www.itchotels.in. |
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