Already laying claim to the most distinctive collection of landmark and iconic hotels in the world, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts plans to open a number of new and celebrated properties in 2012.
In total, the luxury brand has five hotel projects, representing more than 1,300 guest-rooms, slated to open next year. Noteworthy openings include Jaipur, the Pink City. Fairmont Jaipur - located in the heart of the “Pink City”, a name honoring the distinctive rose-colored architecture of Rajasthan’s capital, the hotel marks Fairmont’s first foray into India. Offering 199 spacious and luxurious guest-rooms, nine 1- and 2-bedroom villas as well as a Presidential Suite, the hotel’s atmosphere will reflect the unique character of the region, while also capturing the air of a modern day palace. Guest-rooms will include over-sized bathrooms with soaker tubs, state-of-the-art Bose sound systems and 40″ flat panel televisions.
The brand’s exclusive Fairmont Gold product, a hotel within a hotel concept with 38 luxuriously appointed guest-rooms and private lounge facilities, will make its debut in the market as well. Also tempting hotel guests will be a broad range of culinary options including a full service restaurant featuring regional specialties. Other offerings include a lobby lounge, cigar room, and rooftop bar. Helping guests relax and recharge will be a Willow Stream Spa featuring over 14,000 square feet of space, as well as a 5,000 square foot health club. To accommodate the area’s growing meetings market, the hotel will also boast more than 45,000 square feet of conference space.