Hilton partners with K. Raheja Const; Set to Open Conrad Hotel in India

Hilton Worldwide has announced the signing of a management agreement with Palm Grove Beach Hotels Pvt. Ltd., a part of the K. Raheja Constructions Group, to open the first Conrad hotel in India.  The launch of Conrad Pune in Maharashtra next year will mark the global contemporary luxury brand’s entry into the country.  Conrad Hotels & Resorts, part of the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of brands, has established a reputation for offering today's modern, sophisticated travellers a world of style and intuitive service. 

“Conrad Hotels & Resorts has a global portfolio of more than 23 stylish properties in key cities and resort destination that offer a luxury experience that is personal, flexible, empowering and connects the global elite to the world around them,” said John T. A. Vanderslice, global head of Luxury and Lifestyle Brands, Hilton 

Staying true to the brand’s essence of providing a world of style within, while connecting guests with the local splendours around them, Conrad Pune will be an iconic structure towering over Mangaldas Road, strategically located within the central business district of Pune.  It will be minutes from the commercial and entertainment hubs in Kalyani Nagar, prime government institutions in Yerwada and premier residential neighbourhoods of Koregaon Park and Bund Garden.  Kharadi and Ganeshkind Road will be within eight kilometres of the hotel and the Pune International Airport six kilometres away. 

“The signing of this agreement reiterates our commitment to developing Hilton Worldwide’s portfolio of brands in India.  At present, Hilton Hotels & Resorts and DoubleTree by Hilton, as well as Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton by Hilton have a presence in India,” said Martin Rinck, president, Asia Pacific, Hilton Worldwide. “In launching the first Conrad hotel in India, we are delighted to have as our partner the K. Raheja Constructions Group who understands and shares our vision of the brand essence in delivering the Luxury of being yourself.”

With its foundation in the Art Deco style, the design of Conrad Pune will be characterized by bold geometric shapes, dashes of striking colour and hints of lavish ornamentation.  Providing the backdrop will be expansive public spaces with high ceilings of up to 40 feet (12 metres) and dramatic columns.  The hotel will feature 310 

"We are pleased to partner with Hilton Worldwide, a leading global hospitality company, and we are very excited about opening the first Conrad hotel in the country,” said Sandeep Raheja, managing director, Palm Grove Beach Hotels Pvt. Ltd. “We believe that with its unique offering of luxury that is contemporary, stylish and innovative, the Conrad Hotels & Resorts brand will set a new benchmark in the hospitality industry in the country.”

Hilton Worldwide currently operates the following hotels and resorts in India - New Delhi: Hilton Garden Inn New Delhi/Saket;  Gurgaon: Hilton Garden Inn Gurgaon Baani Square and DoubleTree by Hilton Gurgaon-New Delhi NCR; Mumbai: Hilton Mumbai International Airport; Chennai: Hilton Chennai; Bangalore: DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Bangalore; Trivandrum:  Hilton Garden Inn Trivandrum; Vadodara: Hampton by Hilton Vadodara-Alkapuri; Pune: DoubleTree by Hilton Pune-Chinchwad; Goa: DoubleTree by Hilton Goa-Arpora-Baga and Shillim:  Hilton Shillim Estate Retreat & Spa.