BOUTIQUE HOTELS

'Boutique hotel' is a term referring to hotels designed with the same attention to detail that one would find in a specialised store or boutique that offers customized services and products. A boutique that is small, luxurious and very intimate. This trend started in1984 with the Morgans Hotel in Manhattan, and today the concept has spread across the globe. Several world-class and renowned hotels have helped to create this henomenon in hoteliering including The Raffles, Singapore; Royalton, New York; The Mercer, New York; Costes, Paris. Distinctive architecture, unusual design elements, attention to luxurious comfort and other special touches characterize a boutique hotel, providing a richer and more intimate experience. Very often, these hotels are converted older properties resurrected by designers, combining the charm and character of an old building with modern design. At a boutique hotel, a traveller would never wake up wondering which city or hotel he is in, as each hotel or room has its own distinct personality. People check-in at boutique hotels because in addition to being fashionable to stay at, a boutique hotel offers them an 'experience' not a 'product'.Professional, intimate and personalized services are prominent features of these hotels that constantly surprises one with styling, service and amenities. These hotels also tend to attract a different type of traveller- one who is young, independent, casual and one who always seeks new experiences.

THE PARK HOTELS, INDIA

The Park Hotels, located in Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, New Delhi, and Visakhapatnam, are a collection of premium boutique hotels in India managed by Apeejay Surrendra Hotels. The hotels have achieved global standards of product quality and service excellence over 35 years of industry experience. A destination of choice for corporate and leisure travellers from India and abroad, these hotels, due to their downtown location give easy access to key commercial & entertainment districts.

The Park, Kolkata opened for business on November 1, 1967 with 150 rooms. The following year a beautiful beachside hotel The Park, Visakhapatnam became the group's second hotel and the first deluxe hotel of Andhra Pradesh. The Park, New Delhi was launched in November 1987, in the heart of the Capital on Parliament Street with 224 rooms. The Park, Bangalore, an urban retreat, with 109 rooms was launched in 2000 in the Silicon City of India. The Park, Chennai, an urban haven of 215 rooms, located on Anna Salai in the heart of the business district of Tamil Nadu's vibrant capital was launched in May 2002. Currently, a 100-room hotel is under construction in Navi Mumbai to cater to the increasing corporate travel requirements of the region.

All the hotels lay a very strong emphasis on contemporary design in its private and public spaces. Style and luxury enhances everything - be it paintings, furniture, accessories or dining and entertainment concepts. Market leadership has been attained through constantly upgradation of products and services to bring truly cutting edge international experience.

The Group's vision and philosophy is reflected in its customer focus; product and service innovation; advocacy of environment & social issues and nurturing of art & culture. Pioneers of the boutique hotel concept in India, the hotels are a part of the Apeejay Surrendra Group.

The Apeejay Surrendra Group was established in 1910, with its foundation in steel. Its current activities include shipping, tea, real estate & construction, hospitality and finance.


THE PARK, BANGALORE - AN URBAN RETREAT



AQUA

Dine. Wine. Lounge. Swim. Relax

The Park, Bangalore unveils a new poolside restaurant AQUA.

Conceptualized to offer a glamorous al fresco experience, AQUA is a space with many moods.

Opening into the outdoors from the lobby, AQUA greets you with a series of gazebos leading to refreshingly blue waters of the temperature-controlled pool. Antique and contemporary furniture dots the space. Colourful comforters add a refreshing and playful touch.

Commenting on the launch General Manager, Mr. Lemuel Herbert said “A result of research into deep consumer insight, Aqua is yet another visual exemplification of The Park‘s lineage and record of producing thoroughbreds in luxury dining in myriad form. Its all about constant metamorphosis to create new competitive space, enhancing value orientation for our customers by changing stereotypes and above all drawing on the stability of an already well positioned brand that assures a guarantee.” Talking about the food & service design he added, “Aqua is the heady result of a combination of gourmet food and drink, Bangalore’s enviable weather by our poolside gazebos and music picked and chosen across genres and eras. Our menu offers flashes of Spanish, Mediterranean, modern European cuisine and exciting meats and seafood combinations from the barbeque. This is complemented by a range of carefully mixed sangrias, fine wines and delicate spirits. Our service is designed to work around languorousness, is outdoorsy and free from the shackles of stiff dining formalities.”

The open deck, used for sunbathing by the day, becomes a stage for night time revelry. The deck recliners transform into poolside seating plumped up with cushions – a relaxed way to enjoy the outdoors. Glowing candle lanterns by the poolside and bar add to the mood of the space. Retro music ranging from Aretha Franklin to J J Cale to Leonard Cohen and Nana
Mouskouri fills the air.

The pavilion bar is a quaint timber ensemble that is operational at sundown. Drape yourself lazily on high stools perched alongside the bar and enjoy various flavours of Sangrias, Martinis, Sparklers and Cognac cocktails. Or simply choose from the extensive wine list.

Our international menu created by Chef Abhijit Saha, Chef Mandaar Sukhtankar & team offers easy, poolside Modern European cuisine with Spanish undertones and Barbecue. A unique selection of Spanish Tapas will go well with your drinks. For a salad meal try exotic Pan seared foiegras with raspberry vinegar & green apple salad or Cherry Tomato salad with blue cheese & fresh herbs. From the Barbecue & Grills, you can choose from Lobster, Tiger Prawns, Quail, New Zealand lamb chops, Polenta steaks, Tofu & broccoli Skewers accompanied by seasonal vegetables, potatoes, tomatoes & couscous with a range of sauces. For a lighter meal, ask for our selection of delicious Paninis - Italian grilled sandwiches made of focaccia. They come with fillings ranging from Parma ham, fig & mozzarella to Char grilled vegetables and taleggio.

Also on offer are unique mocktails, healthy vitalisers, smoothies and poolside quenchers. Special desserts include sinful Chocolate fondue, classic Spanish flan and Fresh yogurt cheese with honey, walnut and blueberries.

AQUA at The Park Bangalore. Open For Lunch 12.30 to 3.00 pm, For Dinner 7.30 pm to 11.30 pm

For reservations contact , Kumar Manish, Tel: 080 25594666, Email: aqua@theparkhotels.com

For more information on this release contact, Preeti Kumar , Mobile: 9880020221 , Email: pkumar@theparkhotels.com

Unusual & distinctive design elements, attention to luxurious comfort, intimate touches & personalized services - this is what The Park. hotel brings to Bangalore. The first contemporary Indian boutique hotel it is small, luxurious and intimate. The first boutique hotel in Bangalore, it is all about style - a specially designed environment that creates a wealth of experience.

Located on MG Road, at the heart of city's business district, The Park is a unique 109 -room experience, designed by Conran & Partners, UK. The design philosophy is a fusion of the vibrant colours and landscapes of India with International style. Each area is specially designed to provide a richer and more sensual interaction. The hotel draws on Indian sensations and environment to provide travelers an 'urban retreat'.

The pristine white four-storied structure belies the luxury and flamboyance of the interiors. The façade is broken by flashes of brilliant colour from the balcony windows. A cobbled driveway highlights the simple exteriors.

THE PUBLIC AREAS - LAYERS OF INDULGENCE
The lobby is a 'Silk Box' enveloped in soothing aqua blue raw-silk curtains. Contemporary leather furniture and accent pieces from Pierre Paulin and Thonet in luxurious textures enhance the richness of the space.
The expansive panes look out onto a series of gazebos, which lead up to the refreshing blue waters of the swimming pool. The unique temperature controlled lap pool is ideal for the serious swimmer.

An angled table peeps through the silk curtains and draws you into a dining area - Monsoon the 24-hour restaurant. It is suggestive of the all-encompassing season that influences the landscapes of India. The 'sharing table' that draws you to the restaurant, is a melting pot, where strangers can meet and mingle. The menu is a select offering from coastal cuisines from South India and South-East Asia. It emphasises authentic cuisine, subtle flavours, healthy and quality ingredients.

I-BAR is the lounge bar that encapsulates the energy and dynamism of the wireless era. The unique techno-electric feel of the space, transports all to a high-energy field. Hot neon colours, gleaming in the dark, create a funky mood. Clusters of soft beanbags, and low furniture let guests create their own personal spaces. A wall of rich carpet woven in a pattern is suggestive of a circuit board. In India's Silicon City i-bar catalyses people to converge, communicate and interact with each other

i-t.ALIA offers authentic Italian cuisine in a setting that is casual yet elegant. The masculine dark timber floor complements the charcoal black upholstery and is accented by the warm lime green sofas in the niches. Imported prosciutto and Parmesan, wood-oven pizzas, exquisite seafood, delicate home made pastas and a wide range of vegetarian items bring in the genuine flavours of Italy.

A ceremonial entrance from the lobby leads one to a space of contemporary calm THE OAK ROOM. Rich and elegant panels clad in oyster coloured "bamboo fabric" with discreet shuttering along the window wall contribute to the plush décor. The doors open out onto a specially landscaped terrace, which is lit at night with specially designed lamps.

All sides of the THE BLUE BOX, the 'screening' room are cobalt blue. It is an intense abstract space, which can be dimmed down to a night-time setting or be illuminated for a Board Room situation. It can be laid out as a table for 14, two tables of 10 each, a formal cinema for 24 or a chill out space for up to 20 people. The back wall is built out as a projection facility and there is a retractable screen opposite.

Under the heated, deep blue outdoor pool lies AQUAZONE - virtually embedded underwater- comprising of massage rooms, steam, sauna and changing rooms. The two treatment rooms are private spaces help to relax and tone the body. The calm, serene feeling permeates into the wood floored gym where translucent azure glass provides a backdrop to state-of-the-art fitness equipments from LifeFitness and Cybex.

THE PRIVATE SPACES - ECHOES OF INDIAN LANDSCAPES

Move on to the residential floors by lifts that luxuriate in rich black leather. The doors open onto a splash of colourful carpet that picks up the landscape of each floor. Each floor is seen as a panorama, containing an oasis indicated by intense spots of colour in a large landscape and suggestive of the variety of experiences and cultures throughout India.

The first floor depicts a cool expanse of water signified by the base colour of 'aqua' with a burst of the sun signified by dashes of 'orange'. The next suggests a mountain landscape with the use of 'iris' with 'pale lime' trees providing the relief. The 'bright Lime' of the jungle on the third floor greets you, offset with regal 'emperor red' flowers. The fourth floor - The Residence - reflects elegance with 'saffron' denoting the desert and the oasis is reflected in splashes of 'ultramarine blue'.

The luxury of the rooms using silk, leather, pure Oak wooden floors and glass - a mixture of materials, modern and traditional, create a unique in-room experience. A custom-made 10 inches luxurious mattress,, soft duvet and goose down pillows framed in a modern four-poster bed, dominates the room. Many rooms have balconies with deck chairs that let one recall the relaxing moments of a beachside holiday.

Functionally designed and uncluttered, the desk in the room, offers speakerphone with 2 lines, a data port offering high speed Internet connectivity and a fax line. Adequate storage is provided by a modular rollaway drawer unit and efficient lighting by a sleek metallic work lamp. A unique feature is the cordless phone in all the rooms, allowing one the flexibility of lounging in the balcony while transacting business. The bathroom has a secret night-light that creates a completely private ambience and a dimmer switch allows one to control the moods. The shower offers a gentle 'rain shower' head in addition to the massage shower.

The fourth floor houses The Residence with its luxurious 21 Residence Rooms, 1 Premier Suite and The Residence Lounge. A bottle of sparkling wine greets all guests on arrival. A personal DVD player brings in the best of world entertainment. The residents on this floor are also the privileged users of The Residence lounge - a delightful modernist space containing a service bar/kitchen, a dining area and a seating area. The large screen flat plasma TV, availability of a selection of national and international publications makes it an ideal place to relax in.

THE PARK, NEW DELHI

THE PARK, NEW DELHI – AN URBAN JUNCTION

Flagging off the heart of the Capital's business and entertainment center, stands The Park New Delhi. It overlooks the historic 18 th century Jantar Mantar Observatory and is in the city's hub - Connaught Place.

The Public Spaces
Inspired by the five elements of nature, the hotel combines luxury and comfort with chic design and unique ideas. The spaces are fashioned to stimulate the senses with colour, texture and form. And cuisines are created blending flavours and spices with flair to pamper the palate.

Fire, the contemporary Indian restaurant is at the lobby level. Awarded the best Indian restaurant the second year running, Fire serves traditional, authentic, classic Indian food with contemporary twist.

Agni , our award-winning bar at the lobby level is Devilish. Passionate. Hot. Wicked. Exudes energy. Celebrates life. The 35 foot long bar creates its own magic. The bar mixologists , in uniforms styled by Rohit Bal, create old favourites and new concoctions like Rose Martinis, Love Junk and Seasonal Fruit Margaritas. At the far end of the long bar is the dance floor. The resident DJ's hot picks from world music keep the rhythm going.

MIST is the all hours dining restaurant, which brings in the element of "water" into the design of the hotel. It flows into the outdoor pool, inspiring the art and decoration of the space. With a predominantly Italian menu and a great selection of Asian and Mediterranean recipes, the mood at Mist is cool, relaxed and contemporary.

Also at the lobby level is the confectionery and pastry shop of the hotel. Its special cakes, breads and chocolates are made from traditional European recipes.

Aqua the new award wining poolside space, offers a glamorous alfresco experience. A landscaped garden terrace opens directly from Mist, offering an unusual outdoor dining experience. An international menu of easy Mediterranean and barbeque cuisine is on offer. Traditional recipes, spice mixes, marinade and flavours are used for every preparation.

The Box , is the city's best address for handpicked gift items, beauty products, home accessories, stationary, unusual gift items and fashion.

The Private Spaces
The new rooms at The Park, reflect the elements of Air and Space and are a complete contrast to busy city.184 well-designed Luxury Rooms offers single, double and twin options. Modern technology aids in room business needs while the luxurious ambience helps you to unwind.

The Residence, the two super luxury deluxe floors of the hotel, has 25 Deluxe rooms, 7 Deluxe suites and 4 Presidential suites. You can relax in your plush room, watch the latest blockbuster with your personal DVD players while keeping with the business needs through in-room fax and telephones. The residence services offers a unique one touch 24 hour service for all our guest requests. The Residence Lounge on the floor provides you a luxurious space, with a breathtaking view. A meeting room exclusively for the guests on the floor would be available on prior notice. The lounge serves complimentary breakfast and there are happy hours with a 50% discount on all pouring brands between 6:30 p.m and 8:30 p.m.

Opening shortly Aura – the day spa, Banquet halls, new rooms at The residence

THE PARK, KOLKATA

The Park, Kolkata, has relaunched itself with an entirely new look in rooms, restaurants, and other public spaces. It's 150 rooms including 24 Deluxe rooms and suites are lavishly furnished, offering exclusive services to the guests.

The Residence, the all suite deluxe floor of the hotel has 17 Deluxe suites and seven Deluxe rooms. These luxurious designer suites provide special in room facilities like individual fax, VCD, stereo system and Jacuzzi. The personal butler is in attendance 24 hours a day. Special benefits in the exclusive club, The Residence Lounge may be enjoyed by guests on this floor. These include private dining options, complementary breakfast and happy hours.

Zen, with its all new Thai menu and celebrity chef Sommai Aksorndee brings delicacies from Thailand. The unusual decor is in black and white and is highlighted by the Zen-like lighting and powerful art embellished on the walls.

The 24-hour Restaurant, The Atrium Café, has a fresh terrace garden ambience with an abundance of natural lighting, fountains and greenery. Fresh brews of 12 different varieties of coffee rejuvenates while an exciting range of Indian, Mexican and continental cuisine satiate.

The Indian specialty restaurant, Saffron, strikes the perfect harmony between east & west, north & south; between Cosmos and creation; between romance and reality. It is the true flavour of India, offering favourites from various regions of the country in its menu. The highlights are the assortment of thalis available for lunch everyday.

Someplace Else throbs with performances by local live bands everyday who audition here and strum up special opening performances during the week. Raw passion translates into exciting notes and heady drinks.

Tantra is finest in club experience in the country. This 5,000 sq feet modern Indian nightclub is a celebration of energy in all its forms. Spread over two split-levels with distinctive personalities, the club has two bars, a pulsating dance floor, a hangout area called The Santra Room. There is ample space to glide, circulate and discover. Live music in the evenings and special Sunday jam sessions makes it a popular place. Theme nights with celebrities, both national and international, make it the city's busiest address for the night.

The four banquet halls, Pine Hall, Rosewood Hall, Ebony Room & Banyan Room with a combined capacity of over 1500 persons, offer cutting edge technology to support your conferencing needs. The new twin Premium Banquet halls - The Birch and The Willow combines technology and hi design for a memorable experience.

The fully computer aided and video-simulated gym The Spa, offer the latest in international fitness experience. The swimming pool, the health club with its Jacuzzi, sauna and steam rooms, along with private massage rooms and poolside bar offers exclusive services in complete privacy.

THE PARK VISAKHAPATNAM – AN URBAN BEACH RESORT

The Park, Visakhapatnam , launched in 1968 as the state's first five star hotel, has recently been relaunched with new rooms, a new restaurant and a poolside relaxation space. Spread over 6 acres of lush tropical gardens, it is the only beachfront luxury boutique hotel in the city. It remains a clear choice for business travelers and also operates as an important beach resort that rejuvenates.

The Public Places
The hotel is popular for its range of restaurants, poolside entertainment space, room service, bar and banqueting facilities.

Vista , the all day dining restaurant is set within six acres of lush tropical gardens, with views of the beach and the clear blue Bay Of Bengal. It gives a feeling of openness. The feel is tropical with a trendy twist. The first to introduce world cuisine to the city of Visakhapatnam, the restaurant serves an exclusive selection of cuisine from the tropics, genuine Italian gourmet food and selected pan–Indian cuisines.

The Bamboo Bay the open-air beach-facing restaurant, serves authentic coastal and tandoori specialities. Set amidst lush greenery with a breathtaking view of the sea and the fading sunsets, the rustic ambience and the robust cuisine beckons the connoisseur. The amphitheatre attached to the restaurant is a great place for live performances.

The Someplace Else Bar, situated on the top floor offers a well stocked range of spirits in a library bar setting. The menu offers choices of meal combinations. Enjoy the spectacular view of lush tropical land meeting the deep blue sea as framed by the picture glass windows, along the length of the wall.

Aqua , the poolside barbecue and lounge for relaxation, completes the experience of enjoying a perfect retreat at The Park.

Excellent indoor and outdoor banqueting facilities are available. The Neptune Hall caters to informal gatherings of upto 250 people. The business centre with The Meeting Room is the perfect choice for close door business discussions for a maximum of 20 people. The extensive lush green gardens, ‘The Lawns', are very popular for really large outdoor functions.

The Crafts Court is a space for the local art and culture of Andhra Pradesh. Here local artists, sculptures and painters are encouraged to display their ware for in-house guests.
For sports enthusiasts, we offer Tennis, Volley Ball, Table Tennis & Badminton Courts, jogging track. Outdoor Chess Board is for recreation. Golfing facilities are available at a nearby course upon request.

‘The Spa' a complete health and fitness center comprises of a gymnasium with sauna, steam rooms and offers the latest international fitness equipment.

The Private Spaces
All 61 rooms of the hotel overlook the plush tropical lawns next to the sea. Light designer cane furniture brings in the outdoors inside. Full-length glass windows on one side of the room, offer an uninterrupted view of the ocean. You can relax and enjoy the view while you take a break from your hectic life.

THE PARK, CHENNAI

The Park Hotels, a collection of premium boutique hotels in India launches its new hotel in Chennai. The Park in Chennai is an urban haven, located on Anna Salai in the heart of the business district of Tamil Nadu's vibrant capital. This elegant and lavish 215-room hotel stands on the historic premises of the erstwhile Gemini Film Studios. The precincts that created larger than life heroes and heroines since the 1940s, mesmerizing millions with Technicolor dreams have now been transformed to house the theatre of life in its private and public spaces. The drama within is boldly stated by the urban landscape that creates a story of textures, surfaces, shadow and light. A flamboyant and deep curved wall shelters and protects you as you enter the hotel. A traditional welcome with giant lotuses is interpreted with modernity by artist Hemi Bawa.The dramatic entry leads to an atrium that is breath-taking in its simplicity. Pale cream limestone, aqua leather and chocolatey velvets create an oasis from the chaos of the city. The multi-layered lobby echoes theatre and performance stages inviting one to take part in the drama or observe from a quiet corner. At night the atrium lobby becomes an interactive space with projected images, light and sound, echoing the past life of its location.A huge granite arc floats on glass to form the reception, becoming the nerve centre for all the backstage work in the hotel. The wall of light on the grand staircase, is our modern homage to walls of traditional deepams that light temples and homes across India.

Six-0-One (601)pays tribute to our historic location in the heart of the city. It is this address, housing the Gemini Film Studios, which redefined film and creativity. This all-hours restaurant promises to take the same creativity and experience forward on a platter.Here hard modern materials are juxtaposed with softer textures to create a stunning space. The wooden ceiling complements the metallic floor only to cut mysteriously into a metallic ceiling. Bamboo flooring and coconut shell inlay are fused with dramatic light columns that soar 18 feet high into the open space.Live performances by the Chefs adds warmth and excitement, the flickering flames finding reflection in the glass copper tiles. Smoky aromas from the tandoor and the wood-fired pizza oven waft into the air and stimulate the palate.Authentic Italian and International classics are highlights of the menu. Indian cuisine from Lucknow to Kerala is presented with innovative styling. The action continues in the Pasta - Choco bar where fresh pastas and noodles are tossed to your liking and sinful chocolates and desserts act the perfect temptress.

The Leather Bar In a complete contrast to the virginal white lobby, stands The Leather Bar. Sexy. Masculine. Dark. The rich black leather floor blends into olive suede walls. The space pays tribute to Chennai, the city of leather, accessorised by glamorous artifacts and books on leather and fashion. The DJ in the private console overlooks the lobby and interweaves sound and image to create the right energy. The intimate spaces invite you to lounge in splendor while imbibing divine spirits from our skilled bartenders. In fine weather an outdoor terrace enables you to enjoy the dark night, inhaling the heady smell of the sea.

Lotus, the national flower of India plays an equally important part in Thai life. A perfect symbol of peace and beauty, its roots lie embedded in both the Hindu and Buddhist religions. A luxurious silk-enrobed room reminiscent of the rich colours of monk’s robes is an elegant setting for Lotus, the modern Thai restaurant. The mood is quietly dramatic; the senses are rejuvenated by rich colour highlighting the simplicity of the decor. Tall regal lotuses dipped in gold form a sculpted center table. Specially commissioned artifacts celebrate the stately beauty of the simple flower while floor length mother of pearl chandeliers cast a gentle glow. A perfect balance between sensuous energy and calm will attract you to luxuriate here.

Translucent fuchsia drapes welcome you into the amazing labyrinth of the Pasha’s pleasure palace. In the nightclub, the giant eagle suspended from the ceiling immediately catches the eye. The bright red glow from HIGH, a unique light sculpture by Krishnaraj Chonat, warms the white pearl encrusted silver leather wings. Recline into the low divan-styled seating areas and ease into silky cushions in myriad colours. Chartreuse green, fuchsia pink, silver leather, sparkling sequins are warm and inviting. A maze of metallic organza drapes creates perfect hideaways – it is your exclusive urban harem, where whirling veils seduce you.

On top, like the most precious of jewels, sits Kismet, flashing seductive glances through flowing silks. Private pavilions of sensuous opulence offer a bird’s eye view of the entire area below. Shimmering cushions here glow in the dark, preparing you for the sumptuous celebrations of hedonistic delight. Outside, wooden doors inset with Tanjore paintings lead your escape into the Riad – a courtyard of sin. A specially commissioned coloured glass bangle floor traps the jewel like colours of passion and adds to its mysteries. Farther into the Pasha’s palace is the splendid Chettinad terrace with pillared, fabric canopies. This terrace, ideal for private hire, can be approached though a separate staircase.

Aqua
Aqua, dramatically situated on the eighth floor offers a spectacular view of the pool and the city beyond. The café opens for lunch and has a modern Mediterranean feel. A smart black and white floor is punctuated by shades of blue. The pool deck has a tropical touch. Cane and rattan loungers, fabric draped cabanas and luxurious double beds, encourage you to spend the day lounging by the azure and gold pool. From sundown the mood changes with the resident DJ playing rejuvenating music. Breezy evenings with Surfrider and Sex on the Deck, our sunset cocktails make this a perfect place to unwind with friends.

Rooms
Luxurious elevators swaddled in silk and leather showcase cutting edge video art on mini TVs and whisk you to the private spaces. The show continues within the confines of the rooms of this urban haven. The colours are muted, the mood is calm, the feeling, utterly peaceful. Contemporary décor and rich textures create the perfect backdrop for your dramas. Pale beech wood flooring and frosted glass weave translucent dreams. Coconut shell in lay tables; parchment lights and the colourful hues of the grass chatais subtitle the regional location. Relaxation is guaranteed by the soft bed with its custom-made 10-inch mattress and down feather pillows. Original film posters adorn the walls. The Jewel Box in the room is packed with goodies and beverages for you to explore and enjoy. Strategically placed within the room is the work desk with a task light. The functional workspace is wired with a 2-line telephone facility for multiple call handling, cordless phone for easy in-room mobility and data port for speedy and immediate internet connectivity. The ergonomically designed work chair relaxes you as you sum up your day. The glass walled bathroom swathed in soft sheer curtains is a unique feature accentuated by a black and white film photograph. The glass wash basin, rain shower and massage shower are a statement of modern luxury.

Aura, the new spa at The Park Chennai, is a space, a mood, and an experience that energizes your senses, offering a respite from the busy world outside.

This spacious retreat is situated on the 9th floor and offers a rooftop view of the city's skyline. Walk into the relaxation area leading to the nine luxurious treatment rooms, created in stunning jewel tones of the precious Navaratna gems. Ocean blue sapphire, sea green emerald, elegant pearl, dazzling diamond and blood red ruby exude their own sensation. Select objects and antiques add to the mood.

Fresh local ingredients invigorate with their purifying and detoxifying properties. Fruit based body wraps and scrubs, natural ingredients like milk and honey, essential oils like Lavender, sweet basil, cedar wood, peppermint – all help to refresh, relax and rejuvenate.

Trained spa therapists offer a variety of massages with customized combinations of deep tissue, acupressure, Swedish, and reflexology techniques. Traditional ayurvedic treatments like Shirodhara, Abhayanga, Njavarapayasam etc are also on offer. Most rooms have their individual showers for complete privacy.

Unusual treatments combining various ingredients create our signature offerings. Coconut Cocoon with Turmeric , Nilgiri Honey wrap use uncommon combination of ingredients for a perfect result. Special Saffron Almond facial is a perfect antidote for ageing skin. The Aura Massage adds contemporary touch to the ancient science of Ayurveda. Among the packages is The Chennai Experience - the ultimate indulgence with traditional South Indian ingredients while Time out for Two is a relaxed sensuous journey for a couple.

Aura also offers a state of the art Gymnasium for your daily exercises, a Yoga & meditation room and relaxing steam and sauna chambers with whirlpools.