This is the second installment of Indian Hospitality series. You can read History of Indian luxury hospitality here. As promised, now we would look into one of the largest and upcoming luxury hotelier chain in ITC.
History of ITC Hotels
Modest start
ITC began its business life in 1910, operating out of a modest office in Radha Bazar Street in Calcutta. At...
History of Indian luxury hospitality.
Indian hospitality has been renowned for centuries as we believed in a phrase "Atithi Devo Bhawa." - The guest is the god. We treat our guests like God. However, Indian luxury hospitality doesn't have as illustrous past as European counterparts.
First Movers
Mr. Jamshethji Tata was the first person to open famous Taj Mahal hotel Mumbai in...
During my first ever stay at Hotel ITC Maurya, New Delhi, I saw this large wooden tray with a lot of items that would help me sleep better. ITC really cares about putting their insomniacs to bed and getting them better sleep. The kit had a sleeping mask, earplugs, pillow perfume and option to order bedtime beverage. Apparently, dark chocolate...
Read part I of the post here
My Observation and timetable
I had booked a Luxury Privilege package. So I was entitled to a room upgrade. I forgot to check or I would have gotten Premier Suite which is one category higher than my room. I booked 2 rooms and I would be getting credit for 2 nights.
You don’t...
Introduction
Post being upgraded to Platinum status with SPG, I decided it was time to bring over the family to ITC Grand Bharat(a luxury collection property). This was going to be one of my more extravagant stays while in India. ITC Grand Bharat is, after all, the only category 6 property in I spent days going through its videos...
Introduction
I have stayed at Sheraton Saket multiple times before. You can read my last report here and here. The last time I reviewed the traditional suite room with Sheraton. However, this time, the hotel has recently gone under renovation for the entire 7th So if you want to check out the refurbished room, ask for 7th floor. Previously...
Introduction
You can read the last report about my first night at ITC Sonar here. In this report, I will only explore the suite room.
Check-In
I got a call from Ms. Kunju that a suite room was available and she could show it to me. She showed me two of them, and here I'm going to talk about the...
Introduction
ITC Sonar got on my radar for two reasons: My brother and father had visited it on their trip. According to them, this was one of the best culinary experiences they’ve ever had. They really enjoyed the lunch here and wanted me to try it.
I was visiting Kolkata anyway and found amazing new year rates.Hence I decided...
Introduction
I didn’t even know about the existence of Grand Central hotel until I visited ITC Maratha. It was supposed to be near St. Regis, but it turned out to be a little further away. It was that rare location that hadn't been graced by the presence of yours truly. So just for you guys, I decided to give...
Introduction
I have stayed at Sheraton Saket multiple times before. You can read my last report here. This was my first time here as an SPG Platinum member, though. I was expecting to stay in the Suite here.
Check-In
As I entered the reception, I was told that there wouldn't be any upgrades available. I told the manager, Mr. Angad...
