The Ritz Carlton, the top end hotel from the portfolio of Marriott International chain of hotels, has opened in Pune. Situated across from the Poona Club Golf Course, this is the second Ritz Carlton in India after Bengaluru and the 99th in the world. A third Ritz Carlton in India is slated to open in year 2020 in Mumbai’s Worli area.
The hotel has been constructed with an investment of Rs 400 crore shared equally by Panchsheel Realty and Serum Institute of India. It has 198 luxury rooms and 35 suites including 17 Executive Suites, 17 Premier Suites and a Presidential Suite.
The hotel will present itself as an ultra luxury destination for the well-heeled, upmarket global traveller. Rooms and suites that promise the legendary Ritz Carlton service will be priced at Rs 14000 upwards with the Presidential Suite donning a tariff tag of Rs 2 lakh-plus per night.
Guests staying on the Club Level floors will enjoy access to a signature Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge, an urban sanctuary on the 18th floor that features picturesque views of the golf course, private check-in, a dedicated Club Concierge, and a variety of culinary presentations throughout the day.
Celebrating the region’s distinct culinary scene, The Ritz-Carlton, Pune captures the essence of the destination with five signature dining experiences. Gourmet world cuisine at Three Kitchens and Bar welcomes guests by offering three residential-style kitchens. The modern Japanese restaurant Ukiyo features a long sushi counter and robata grill complemented by an expansive selection of sake while The Ritz-Carlton Tea Lounge brings the time-honored custom of afternoon tea to the city. Vida Bar & Grill is a craft cocktail destination and Aasma, a rooftop lounge serving Indian cuisine, captivates with 180-degree views of the golf course and inventive adaptations from the royal kitchens of India.
Everything in the hotel has a thought behind it and the staff will go that extra mile to meet customer expectations, said Vineet Mishra, General Manager of the hotel. He said every person on the hotel’s staff is highly motivated and has been rigorously trained to give the best hospitality experience to the guests. ” The hotel’s dictionary does have the word ‘no’ in it,” said Mishra.
“We are extremely pleased to debut The Ritz-Carlton Pune in this city. This will be our 2nd ‘Ritz-Carlton’ branded opening in the country after Bengaluru” said Neeraj Govil, Senior Vice President, South Asia at Marriott International. “The ‘Ritz-Carlton’ experience of service and hospitality is truly exceptional, and we are excited to bring this to Pune. This hotel promises to epitomise luxury for affluent travellers and international tourists seeking enriching experiences, and this opening reflects our continued commitment to provide a true ‘luxury’ offering to guests with discerning and evolved tastes.
Atul Chordia, Chairman, Panchshil Realty, said “The Ritz-Carlton, will be the most iconic hotel offering in Pune. It makes us very proud to bring this legendary brand in this city. With the launch of this hotel, we have globally positioned Pune. As one of India’s premium real-estate developer, The Ritz-Carlton is synonymous with quality and perfection. All the brands we have associated with provide guests an exemplary level of service and product delivery”.
Ranjit Batra, President-Hospitality, Panchshil Realty said, “The Ritz-Carlton as a brand is positioned as one of the strongest hospitality brands globally. The product and service is at a scale that has never been experienced in this city. We are extremely confident of the phenomenal success The Ritz-Carlton, Pune will achieve. This is a labor of love, everything that you touch and feel is handpicked to deliver the legendary Ritz-Carlton experience”.
