IHG Launches InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort

By BW Hotelier

INTERCONTINENTAL CHENNAI Mahabalipuram Resort was officially launched. The opening was marked by IHG’s-Shantha de Silva, Head of South West Asia and Bryan Gabriel, Director of Commercial, South West Asia, who joined Vijai Singh, General Manager of the Resort and Arindam Kunar, Area General Manager, South India, for an inaugural-address.

Shantha de Silva, Head of South West Asia, IHG, said,’-Mahabalipuram forms part of South India’s glorious history and InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort-encapsulates authentic aspects of the soul of Madras.-With an encouraging response from local and global markets since the soft-opening in October 2015, we started out what promised to be a successful first year of operations. We take tremendous pride in the resort, which is the latest addition to IHG’s revamped resort collection.’

Vijai Singh, General Manager, InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort, said,’-We are thrilled to welcome guests from India and around the world to a truly special east coast luxury resort experience. We promise to offer our guests personal connect and unparalled service. The Resort is the owning company’s second partnership with IHG since the agreement with their sister hotel brand Crowne Plaza in Chennai in 2015. ’

The 105 room resort offers a full range of facilities and amenities to guests, including an outdoor swimming pool, a fully-equipped health club and a spa,-Amrtam by Escenza-that offers relaxing therapies and signature treatments from across the world, Ayurveda and yoga. The Resort’s expansive and versatile indoor and outdoor venues are ideal for conferences, meetings, and special occasions such as wedding celebrations.

InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort offers three gourmet dining options which includes-The Melting Pot: Market Cafe-with three live kitchens that serves the best of European, South Asian and Peninsular Indian cuisine, a Chinese Specialty Restaurant,-Tao Of Peng, and Off The Hook, a beachside grill and seafood restaurant. The Gatsby Lounge-offers guests classic cocktails and more, in an ambience inspired by the spirit of the roaring twenties and the jazz age.

InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort has been designed by CV Sydney, a firm which is an offspring of the renowned Singapore based Kerry Hill design firm. In addition to the breath-taking view, the hotel-has state-of-the-art architecture and d-cor to add to the luxurious experience of world-class accommodation,-personalized service, and dedicated amenities.

While couples unwind in the relaxing ambience of the resort,-Planet Trekkers-offers activities to keep children engaged through the day. The-Club InterContinental Lounge, another of IHG’s Hallmarks, offers exclusive service for guests staying in the East Coast Suites. InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort is one of the only resorts in South India to offer a dedicated Concierge, staying true to IHG’s promise of offering authentic experiences that are immersed in the destinations across the world.

 

 


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