by NR INDRAN / INT

Accor, the French hotel major and the world’s leading hotel operator and market leader in Europe, prides itself by announcing the opening of its first Ibis hotel in Navi Mumbai. Positioned at the heart of Navi Mumbai with quick and easy access to important industrial centers like Reliance Knowledge City, Vashi Infotech Park, etc in the vicinity, Ibis is the best bargain for the business travelers.

A lavish party marked the grand opening of the Ibis hotel in Navi Mumbai. Mr. Ganesh Naik, member of Maharashtra legislative assembly was present to inaugurate the opening of Ibis Navi Mumbai. The 196 room property, welcomed representatives from the business community and some well-known performers like Ambottik group and Lethal Ladies.

Ibis Navi Mumbai offers LCD TV, air conditioning, free WiFi and workspaces for the modern leisure and business traveler. Understanding the business traveler’s needs and catering to them, afully equipped business center is available with best state-of-the-art conference facilities.

Expressing his delight on the occasion, Mr. Jean-Michelle-Casse, Senior Vice President Operations, Accor India, said “We are thrilled to launch Ibisin Navi Mumbai, a thriving business center and a hub for IT and manufacturing industry near Mumbai. We hope to set new standards of hospitality for economy hotels here. The proximity to important industrial belts will provide our guests with easy access to business districts. This is our second Ibis hotel in Mumbai and we are confident that our guests will enjoy the Ibis experience.”

Speaking on InterGlobe Enterprises association with Ibis, Mr.Uttam Dave –President and CEO of Inter Globe Hotels (Accor’s JV partner in India) said: “Navi Mumbai is a city with tremendous potential for growth. Acquisition of sites for the expansion of the ibis network continues and is ahead of our development forecasts. With the emergence of Navi Mumbai on the development map of Mumbai, various business players have announced their projects here. The cost-efficient business, low rentals and lifestyle environment offered by Navi Mumbai makes it the next upcoming market after Mumbai.”

The hotel’s restaurant “Spice it” is a multi-cuisine contemporary environment serving both a la carte and buffet from interactive cooking stations. An outdoor alfresco area alongside “Spice it” enables guests to enjoy Navi Mumbai’s pleasant weather. The Hub, the hotels bar with its energetic ambience, refreshing beverages and free Wi-Fiwill serve as a gathering place throughout the day and night.

The Ibis hotel brand stands for quality, simplicity and value and the hotel is being positioned as the best value international hotel in Navi Mumbai, for those consumers willing to trade luxuries but not comfort. Clients can expect high quality service from attentive and well-trained staff at ibis Navi Mumbai. The hotel is committed to the  ’15minute satisfaction contract’, an illustration of the brands commitment to quality.

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