Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai

MUMBAI, India, May 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Four Seasons Hotels and
Resorts today opens the doors of its first property on the Indian
subcontinent: Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai. The Hotel’s 33-storey gleaming
glass tower enlivens the skyline of the city’s emerging Worli district and
serves as an iconic reference to the spirit of ‘new’ India.

“It’s a real privilege to be planting the Four Seasons flag in India,”
said Armando Kraenzlin, General Manager. “Mumbai is a big opening for the
group and the Hotel is in an exciting part of town. It sets new standards
in the city for luxury and service and is sure to challenge many Western
preconceptions of what India has to offer.”

The Hotel’s 202 rooms and suites comprise the most spacious guest
accommodation in Mumbai, showcasing views of the city skyline, Mahalaxmi
Racecourse or Arabian Sea through floor to ceiling windows.

The Hotel brings two exciting restaurants to Worli. San Qi (three
energies) has been designed as a contemporary ‘food theatre’, inviting
guests and local residents alike on an eclectic, culinary journey through
the three energies at the heart of Asian cuisine - Japanese, Wok and
Tandoor. Prato serves Italian cuisine in a stylish setting complete with
spacious al fresco terrace overlooking the Hotel’s lawn and gardens.

The Hotel facilitates international business with over 500m(2) of
indoor meeting and function space, a highly efficient 24hr Business Centre,
unparalleled Concierge services and a fleet of 20 BMW 7-Series limousines.
In addition, the top floor “The Club” on the 33rd floor, offers its Members
an exclusive selection of meeting and dining venues, innovative life-style
facilities and access to the most influential networking in town.

The two-storey Spa, opening mid year, will offer traditional Ayurvedic
therapies and western treatments in a contemporary setting featuring eight
treatment rooms (including one couple suite and a VIP suite), wet areas,
Chi Studio (accommodating yoga, meditation and aerobic activities), pool,
gym, relaxation lounge and Rossano Ferretti salon.

The Hotel has made every effort to remain sensitive to the unique
cultural, social and economic needs of the local community. Major festivals
will be celebrated both inside and outside and senior members of staff have
been learning to speak Hindi. The Hotel has also launched The Hospitality
Apprenticeship Programme - a two year vocational training course intent on
equipping young people from the local neighbourhood with the skills and
knowledge necessary to be competitive in the hospitality industry. “We want
to ensure that the Hotel has a positive impact, not only on its guests and
the local business community but also on those communities in its immediate
vicinity,” explained Kraenzlin. “Mumbai is a complex city in many ways and
we are determined to make our arrival here significant for all the right
reasons.’

Four Seasons is dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through
continuous innovation and the highest standards of hospitality. From
elegant surroundings of the finest quality, to caring, highly personalised
24-hour service, Four Seasons embodies a true home away from home for those
who know and appreciate the best. The deeply instilled Four Seasons culture
is personified in its employees - people who share a single focus and are
inspired to offer great service. Founded in 1960, Four Seasons has followed
a targeted course of expansion, opening hotels in major city centres and
desirable resort destinations around the world. Currently with 75 hotels in
31 countries, and more than 31 properties under development, Four Seasons
will continue to lead the hospitality industry with innovative
enhancements, making business travel easier and leisure travel more
rewarding. For more information on Four Seasons, visit http://www.fourseasons.com.

SOURCE Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts