Preferred Hotel Group announces the first Summit Hotel in India - The Metropolitan Hotel New Delhi
HONG KONG - July, 2007 - Preferred Hotel Group is pleased to announce its newest member - The Metropolitan Hotel New Delhi - under the Summit Hotels & Resorts collection in Asia Pacific. This property joins three other signature hotels in India under the Preferred Hotels & Resorts brand - The Imperial, Devi Garh and Samode Palace.
The Metropolitan Hotel is a 5-star hotel located in downtown Connaught Place, New Delhi's premier business and shopping district. This luxury urban oasis with its neo-classic ambiance and lush landscaping was conceptualized by the US design firm Bent Severin & Associates.
Each of the elegant 180 guest rooms and suites are recently refurbished and now offer the latest conveniences including Wi-Fi and fax. Dedicated to the needs of the business traveler, the Club Floor rooms offer LCD TVs, DVD players, business kits and fax-scan-copy printers. Among the various service innovations, is the concept of 'Priority Service', which gives guests a one-touch button access to any service that they may desire and a 'Business Concierge' provides the needs of a corporate traveler.
Four restaurants and bars provide Japanese, Indian and International fare including a 24-hour restaurant. Recreational facilities include the Zen Serena spa offering a complete range of Asian and European treatments, a gym and outdoor swimming pool.
"We are thrilled that The Metropolitan Hotel New Delhi - a formerly franchised Nikko Hotel - is partnering with Summit Hotels & Resorts to be our first Summit property in India. Preferred Hotel Group has proven to be a successful partner for many independent hotels and we aim to achieve the same success in the dynamic city of New Delhi," said Ananya Narayan, Preferred Hotel Group Asia Pacific's Managing Director.
"We are pleased to be a member of the prestigious Summit Hotels & Resorts, the brand that stands for the same vision and passion for excellence as The Metropolitan Hotel New Delhi, and look forward to growing our business together" said Mr. Vipul Gupta, Director, The Metropolitan Hotel New Delhi.
The Metropolitan Hotel New Delhi is located at Bangla Sahib Road, New Delhi 110001, India.
Summit Hotels & Resorts is a superb and growing collection of internationally acclaimed locations that number more than 140 hotels and resorts in 45 countries. Every Summit, ranging from historic urban hotels to enticing beach resorts, articulates a genuine sense of place. Individualized design and welcoming service provide a memorable reflection of each destination's style, culture and graciousness.
Summit Hotels & Resorts is a member of the Preferred Hotel Group family of brands, and guests are eligible to enroll in the I Prefer™ Global Guest Benefit Program, with benefits including free Internet access, early check-in/late check-out, space-available upgrades and more. For reservations and a complete description of the Summit Hotels & Resorts collection, visit www.summithotels.com.
Preferred Hotel Group currently represents 32 independent hotels in the Asia Pacific region and over 360 globally. The four brands of Preferred Hotel Group represent a collection of the finest hotels in the world and include: Preferred Hotels® & Resorts, (www.preferredhotels.com); Preferred Boutique (www.preferred-boutique.com); Summit Hotels & Resorts (www.summithotels.com); and Sterling Hotels (www.sterlinghotels.com). Learn more at www.preferredhotelgroup.com.
CONTACT:
Christine Cheong, Marketing Manager - Asia Pacific
Tel: (852) 3115 7778
EMAIL: ccheong@preferredhotelgroup.com
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