Serving Astute Travellers

Taj Chandigarh offers luxurious accommodation and world-class hospitality services coupled with first class business amenities, says Praveen K Singh

Taj Chandigarh, located in Sector-17, heart of the city's business district is a recent addition to the Taj Hotels portfolio. The hotel with 149 rooms offers a range of dining facilities, interesting leisure options and first class business amenities in a truly luxurious and contemporary ambience.

Stylishly furnished, Taj Chandigarh offers comfy and magnificent Superior, Deluxe and Luxury category rooms, as well as a Presidential Suite. All rooms have floor to ceiling glass windows, some of which overlook the famous Rose Gardens of the city. Each room is well appointed with state-of-the-art facilities including 42" Plasma TV, Wi-Fi Internet access throughout the hotel, mini-bar, electronic safe and 24-hour concierge service; the hotel offers cutting-edge designs to attract a new generation of high spending, exacting travellers.

Setting benchmarks in culinary experiences, the property takes one through a gastronomic journey with its F&B platter, bringing four unique dining concepts, which would soon be the preferred dining destinations of Chandigarh's culinary connoisseurs. Café 17, the vibrant all-day dining restaurant, overlooking the infinity pool, serves Mediterranean cuisine with Asian overtones and a touch of local flavours of street food from Mumbai and Delhi. Lava is the retro-themed trendy energy bar adorned with lava lamps. It serves a selection of exotic cocktails, wines and liquors as well as a variety of Asian snacks. Dera is the contemporary Punjabi restaurant that sports an interactive kitchen and offers delectable cuisine from both sides of the border - Amritsari, Lahori and Peshawari. Finally Black Lotus, the oriental restaurant serves authentic Szechuan cuisine. The restaurant is split into three parts - a bar, a split-level restaurant and a private dining area.

The hotel is also geared to meet all requirements of the business traveller with a fully equipped 24-hour Business Centre, two meeting rooms, secretarial assistance, top of the line audio-visual equipment and a wide selection of banqueting halls, making it the preferred choice for conventions.

Jiva Spa, is the relaxation zone. Work out at the fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, take a dip in the swimming pool, shop to the heart's content at the shopping arcade, or simply pamper yourself at the beauty salon. The concierge, travel desk, car rental service and laundry service facility make sure the guests have a hassle-free and memorable stay at the hotel. All in all Taj Chandigarh spells luxury and world class services.