National, 3rd November, 2020: Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Limited (ASPHL) is happy to announce that it has been selected by the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Punjab to upgrade and operate Ran Baas part of Qila Mubarak, Patiala as a Heritage hotel.
Qila Mubarak was built by the first Maharaja of Patiala, Baba Ala Singh in 1763 and stands in 10-acre complex in the heart of the Patiala city. The sprawling complex houses the Qila Androon (Inner Fort) or main palace, Ran Baas the guesthouse and the Darbar Hall. The majestic fort is an outstanding example of a synthesis of the late Mughal and Rajasthani architectural styles.
Ran Baas was the guest house for the Maharaja of Patiala’s guests and will now be developed into a 28-room luxury boutique hotel reflecting THE Park Hotels’ design ethos, and its quintessential hospitality experiences. Thepalace willhave an all-day dining, bar, spa, and multiple indoor and outdoor banqueting spaces with THE Park’s Anything But Ordinary services.
Priya Paul, Chairperson, Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Ltd. said, “I am delighted that we will bring Ran Baas back to life as a jewel-like Heritage hotel under THE Park Collection. Punjab is special for us as the roots of Apeejay Surrendra Group are in Jalandhar. We are thankful to the Government of Punjab for entrusting us to partner with them to make Ran Baas a showcase for Punjab, nationally and internationally.”
Vijay Dewan, Managing Director, Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Ltd. remarked, “We are honoured to add the iconic Ran Baas to our collection of heritage hotels which include THE Denmark Tavern and THE Park Chettinad. We are equally pleased that Zone by The Park, Amritsar would open in the State within a few months to cater to a new audience. We look forward to more openings and growth in the region.”
THE Park Collection has hotels in Goa - THE Park Baga River and THE Park Calangute; heritage hotels - THE Denmark Tavern in Serampore, and THE Park Chettinad. Ran Baas hotel is slated to open in 2022, post-restoration.
About ASPHL:
Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Limited (ASPHL) has five brands under it.
THE Park Hotels, pioneers of luxury boutique hotels, is present in India’s major cities and leisure destinations. Situated in prime locations, we at THE Park Hotels houses some of India’s most inventive restaurants, liveliest bars and happening nightclubs. We are present in Bangalore*, Chennai*, Hyderabad*, Kolkata*, Navi Mumbai, New Delhi*, Mumbai and Visakhapatnam with Pune and Indore.
THE Park Collection is intimate, personalized, and tailored to transmit an inimitable guest experience. It includes THE Park Calangute* (Goa), THE Park Baga River (Goa), The Denmark Tavern (Serampore, Kolkata) and a heritage hotel, THE Park Chettinad which is partly opened.
Zone by The Park is an upscale social catalyst brand, for design-conscious price-conscious guests full service brand. Zone has its presence in Coimbatore, Jaipur, Chennai ORR, Raipur, Bengaluru, Jodhpur, Jammu, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Gurugram with upcoming hotels in Dimapur, Muzzafarpur, Gopalpur and Srinagar.
Zone Connect is a limited service brand.
Flurys, the over 90-year old iconic patisserie from Park Street in Kolkata that has expanded to over 40 outlets across Kolkata.
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