THIS SOUNDS LIKE A CLICHE USED 3.28 MILLION TIMES ALREADY BUT 'YOU CAN LIVE LIKE A MAHARAJAH' AT THE NEW FAIRMONT HOTEL IN JAIPUR, THE FABLED PINK CITY IN INDIA!
The new, built from scratch Fairmont Jaipur opens on 9 August 2012 with a special rate of RM 540 for two plus breakfast!
Known as the Pink City due to the walls washed with this colour and not due to the homosexual tendencies of the male population, Jaipur is long synonymous with the most exotic elements one associates with India.
Exotic, esoteric, exclusive and of course exciting, the new Fairmont Jaipur is positioned as one of India's finest places to rest your weary head after a hectic day of sightseeing and shopping.
Yet astonishingly, its opening rate is only RM 540 for double occupancy (half for a single!), considered a steal at this level of hotelkeeping!
Even more surprising, the new Fairmont Jaipur really lives up to it moniker as it is REALLY new! Not a hotel converted from a Maharajah's palace but a palatial hotel built from scratch! For once, a hotel of palace-like proportions had been built from the drawing board so the architects and owners could decide exactly what they wanted.
While important palaces once lived by Maharajahs and their Maharanis plus their retinue of servants can boast of history and epochal events that happened inside its gilded walls, they may lack certain amenities.
Such as toilets!
Centuries old palaces and grand mansions do not take bathrooms and toilets too seriously and many converted palaces had to be gutted to install plumbing and flushing systems. Even so, some bathrooms are small relative to their 5-star prices as there are certain limits when it come to installing big bathrooms in buildings not designed to accommodate such facilities. True, palaces may have dozens of rooms but most do not have bathrooms or WCs attached to them!
In this case, Fairmont Jaipur boasts of bathrooms half the size of a flat in Tokyo!
Outrageously luxurious bathroom half the size of a flat in Tokyo!
FAIRMONT DEBUTS IN JAIPUR, THE PINK CITY!
Five Star Hotel is Luxury Brand’s First Opening in India
4-poster bed worthy of a Maharajah or modern day potentate!
Continuing to grow worldwide, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is eagerly anticipating the opening of a new luxury hotel: Fairmont Jaipur in India.
The hotel is set to open its doors on August 9, 2012, marking Fairmont’s entry into India. The hotel is ideally situated within India’s “Golden Triangle”, a geographic region home to dazzling palaces, timeless forts and notable landmarks like the Taj Mahal.
Created from the ground up, the design pays tribute to the magnificent architecture of the great Mughal dynasty with its sensitive re-imaging of the traditional Mughal palace. With 255 guestrooms and suites including Fairmont Gold, the rooms reflect a modern, sophisticated style alongside the rich, cultural characteristics of the famed “Pink City” of Jaipur.
A focal point of each guestroom is the spacious bathroom, which is entered through glazed sliding door panels. Each features a traditional, ornately patterned screen and boasts striking floors with a complex geometrical pattern of stars and diamonds.
As the Mughals were known for extravagant feasts, the hotel features a number of restaurants and bars, including Zarin (meaning Golden), the Indian specialty restaurant which highlights classical dishes prepared using traditional techniques and spices a modern flair.
Zoya, the hotel’s all-day dining restaurant, offers international cuisine in one of five distinct seating areas, including a Mughal tent. Fairmont Jaipur’s tea lounge, Anjum, brings a new dimension to the art of tea with selections of single origin first flush tea leaves of both black and white varieties, as well as teas infused with herbs such as basil, lemongrass and mint grown in the hotel's gardens for unsurpassed freshness!
Fairmont’s long standing tradition of afternoon teas has been given a local twist with a live Masala Chai station offering the quintessential Adrak Wali Cha’ – the Indian adaptation of ginger-infused tea.
Aza is the hotel’s regency style library bar which flaunts an outstanding collection of fine wines, bespoke cocktails and malt whisky, showcased at a whisky appreciation station complete with aged and rare malt whiskies from across the globe.
For cigar connoisseurs, the Cigar Diwan is a classic smoking room with a rich, masculine feel, artistically decorated with hand-painted artwork.
Fairmont Jaipur will also offer 5,500 square meters (60,000 square feet) of meeting space while a 1,300 square meter (14,000 square foot) Willow Stream Spa will debut before year's end.
Key to a stay at any Fairmont property worldwide is enriching experiences that embody the destination. Fairmont Jaipur offers tea in the gardens, traditional entertainment and dancing in the courtyard, authentic spa treatments and falconry for the enjoyment of guests. A city rich in historical landmarks, guests can visit the Amber and Jaigarh Forts and the Jantar Mantar observatory in Jaipur. Local artisans specialize in captivating textiles, particularly rich, stamped fabrics, as well as jewellery. The adventurous may enjoy elephant rides, or taking in a game of elephant polo.
An extraordinary opening offer is the Seeing Is Believing Package, featuring a complimentary third night when booking two, along with breakfast, health club privileges and other amenities. The package includes a variety of cultural experiences such as a village walk, traditional folklore storytelling, Rajasthan dance show, children’s activities and a lighting ceremony.
This exclusive introductory package is available through October 31, 2012, with rates starting at INR 10,000 ($180 US) per night for double occupancy.* For guests looking to visit Jaipur after October 31, 2012, room rates start at INR 18,000 ($322). For more information visit fairmont.com/jaipur, call 1-888-289-1012 or contact your local travel professional.
* Package rate is INR 5000 per person, per night based on double occupancy. All rates unless noted are subject to availability and exclude taxes.
ABOUT FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, which will arrive in destinations as diverse as Jaipur, Kyiv and Manila in 2012, is a celebrated collection of more than 60 luxury properties around the globe, including Shanghai's Fairmont Peace Hotel, The Plaza in New York, and Makkah Clock Royal Tower in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The luxury brand's distinctive hotels offer a sense of heritage and sophistication, warm, engaging service and culturally rich experiences.
A community and environmental leader, Fairmont is also recognized internationally for its responsible tourism practices and award-winning Green Partnership program. Fairmont is owned by FRHI Holdings Limited, a leading global hotel company with over 100 hotels under the Fairmont, Raffles, and Swissôtel brands.
The company also manages Fairmont, Raffles and Swissôtel branded luxury private residences club, whole-ownership residences and serviced residences properties. For more information or reservations, please call 1-800-441-1414, visit fairmont.com, or contact your local travel professional.
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