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==The Hotel==
==The Hotel==
ITC Grand Chola is a 600-room luxury hotel featuring {{convert|958000|sqft|m2|adj=on}} of built area, {{convert|75000|sqft|m2|adj=on}} of retail space and {{convert|100000|sqft|m2}} of conference and exhibition facilities, which includes a pillar-less main ballroom of 30,000&nbsp;sq&nbsp;ft. The hotel covers 1.5 million square foot area on an eight-acre plot.<ref name="EconomicTimes_CholaOpens"/> Of the 8 acres, about 10 percent has been given to the [[Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority]] (CMDA) as part of the Open Space Reservation that has been taken over by the [[Chennai Corporation]]. The hotel has been designed by the [[Singapore]]-based SRSS Architects.
ITC Grand Chola is a 600-room luxury hotel featuring {{convert|1,600,000|sqft|m2|adj=on}} of built area, {{convert|75000|sqft|m2|adj=on}} of retail space and {{convert|100000|sqft|m2}} of conference and exhibition facilities, which includes a pillar-less main ballroom of 30,000&nbsp;sq&nbsp;ft. The hotel covers 1.5 million square foot area on an eight-acre plot.<ref name="EconomicTimes_CholaOpens"/> Of the 8 acres, about 10 percent has been given to the [[Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority]] (CMDA) as part of the Open Space Reservation that has been taken over by the [[Chennai Corporation]]. The hotel has been designed by the [[Singapore]]-based SRSS Architects.


The hotel's 600 rooms include 522 rooms and 78 serviced apartments. The rooms include 326 Executive Club rooms, 31 Eva rooms, 132 Towers rooms, 48 ITC One rooms, 14 Deluxe Suites each measuring 1,164&nbsp;sq&nbsp;ft, a presidential suite named the ''Karikalan Suite'' and a six-bay grand presidential suite named the ''Rajaraja Chola Suite'' spread over 4,380&nbsp;sq&nbsp;ft. The single rooms occupy an area of 615&nbsp;sq&nbsp;ft with exclusive lounge and private butler, and a distinct wing—named the Eva wing—for female guests spanning the entire wing of the second floor, with rooms measuring 405&nbsp;sq&nbsp;ft. The hotel has three wings: the first or primary wing houses all Executive Club rooms, and the second wing contains ITC One rooms, Towers rooms and all the Suites. The third wing has been constructed exclusively for the Residences, offering the luxury accommodation.<ref>{{cite web
The hotel's 600 rooms include 522 rooms and 78 serviced apartments. The rooms include 326 Executive Club rooms, 31 Eva rooms, 132 Towers rooms, 48 ITC One rooms, 14 Chola Suites each measuring 1,164&nbsp;sq&nbsp;ft, a presidential suite named the ''Karikalan Suite'' and a six-bay grand presidential suite named the ''Rajaraja Chola Suite'' spread over 4,380&nbsp;sq&nbsp;ft. The single rooms occupy an area of 615&nbsp;sq&nbsp;ft with exclusive lounge and private butler, and a distinct wing—named the Eva wing—for female guests spanning the entire wing of the second floor, with rooms measuring 405&nbsp;sq&nbsp;ft. The hotel has three wings: the first or primary wing houses all Executive Club rooms, and the second wing contains ITC One rooms, Towers rooms and all the Suites. The third wing has been constructed exclusively for the Residences, offering the luxury accommodation.<ref>{{cite web
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ITC Grand Chola
File:ITC Welcomgroup Logo.svg
Map
Hotel chainITC Hotels
General information
LocationChennai, India
Address63, Anna Salai, Guindy
Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600 032
Opening15 September 2012
ManagementITC Hotels
Height49 m (161 ft)[1]
Technical details
Floor count10
Floor area958,000-square-foot (89,000 m2)
Design and construction
Architect(s)SRSS Architects
Other information
Number of rooms600
Number of restaurants10
Parking1,000 cars
Website
itchotels.in/ITCGrandChola

The ITC Grand Chola is a five-star luxury hotel in Chennai, India. Opened as the world's largest LEED-certified green hotel, it is the third largest hotel in India after Renaissance and Grand Hyatt, both in Mumbai.[2] It is located in Guindy, opposite SPIC building and along the same row of buildings as Ashok Leyland Towers. The building, designed by Singapore-based SRSS Architects, is of mixed-use development with three separate wings and is themed after traditional Hindu architecture of the Chola Dynasty. The hotel carries the tag of "Luxury Collection"—one of the brands franchised from international hospitality group Starwood Hotels. The hotel is the tenth "Luxury Collection" hotel of the group.[3] The hotel, built on 1,600,000 sq ft, is dubbed the largest stand-alone hotel in the country[4] built with an investment of ₹ 12,000 million and will have the largest convention centre in the country built on 100,000 sq ft with a 30,000-sq ft ballroom.[5]

History

In 2000, ITC Hotels Group bought the 8-acre land at the Campa Cola campus on Anna Salai for ₹ 800 million. As part of a major investment plan announced by the then Chairman, Y. C. Deveshwar, the hotel was planned at an initial cost of ₹ 8,000-10,000 million. The hotel was inaugurated on 15 September 2012 by the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J. Jayalalithaa.[6]

The Hotel

ITC Grand Chola is a 600-room luxury hotel featuring 1,600,000-square-foot (150,000 m2) of built area, 75,000-square-foot (7,000 m2) of retail space and 100,000 square feet (9,300 m2) of conference and exhibition facilities, which includes a pillar-less main ballroom of 30,000 sq ft. The hotel covers 1.5 million square foot area on an eight-acre plot.[6] Of the 8 acres, about 10 percent has been given to the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) as part of the Open Space Reservation that has been taken over by the Chennai Corporation. The hotel has been designed by the Singapore-based SRSS Architects.

The hotel's 600 rooms include 522 rooms and 78 serviced apartments. The rooms include 326 Executive Club rooms, 31 Eva rooms, 132 Towers rooms, 48 ITC One rooms, 14 Chola Suites each measuring 1,164 sq ft, a presidential suite named the Karikalan Suite and a six-bay grand presidential suite named the Rajaraja Chola Suite spread over 4,380 sq ft. The single rooms occupy an area of 615 sq ft with exclusive lounge and private butler, and a distinct wing—named the Eva wing—for female guests spanning the entire wing of the second floor, with rooms measuring 405 sq ft. The hotel has three wings: the first or primary wing houses all Executive Club rooms, and the second wing contains ITC One rooms, Towers rooms and all the Suites. The third wing has been constructed exclusively for the Residences, offering the luxury accommodation.[7] Spread over an area of 615 sq ft, the Towers rooms have an exclusive entrance and are spread across the first floor all the way up to the seventh floor. The Executive Club rooms, with an area of 405 sq ft, are spread across the second floor all the way up to the tenth floor of the first wing. The hotel has a total of 10 food and beverage destinations,[8] including the Peshawri, which serves cuisine from the Northwest Frontier, and The Royal Vega, a vegetarian restaurant. Others include Madras Pavilion, Cafe Mercara, Nutmeg, Cheroot Lounge, Pan Asian, Modo Mio, The Pub and Tranquebar.[9] Leisure facilities will include a 23,000-sq-ft Kaya Kalp Spa, outdoor pools, gyms for each of the three wings, and a shopping area.[10] There are three swimming pools in the hotel.[11] The WelcomArt Gallery at the hotel showcases curated selection of art pieces that reflect the Chola-theme of the hotel.[9]

Commercial facilities in the hotel include restaurants, a health spa, 30,000-sq-ft banquet space to accommodate up to 600 guests, an exhibition space, a 2,625-sq-ft auditorium named Kalai and discreet levels that consist of board room and four meeting rooms, a private multiplex with a capacity of 100 guests and underground parking for 1,000 cars.[12]

The hotel has obtained a Platinum rating (the highest on the scale) from Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), an internationally recognised green building certification system. The hotel is currently the world's largest LEED certified green hotel.[8] The hotel has a total workforce close to 4,000 people with over 1,000 people engaging in day-to-day operations.[6]

[13] CMDA [1][14]

See also

References

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  2. ^ "ITC flags off world's largest green hotel". The Hindu. Chennai: The Hindu. 16-Apr-2012. Retrieved 16-Apr-2012. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  3. ^ "ITC's 600-room Chennai hotel to open doors by end 2011". The Hindu. ITC Hotels. 12 January 2011. Retrieved 9-Mar-2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  4. ^ Sanjai, P. R. "The Grand Chola Scheme Of Things". Executive Traveller. Exec—Executive Traveller. Retrieved 16-Sep-2012. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  5. ^ Sanjai, P. R. (19 April 2012). "Hotels, convention halls betting on bigger size". LiveMint. LiveMint.com. Retrieved 20-Apr-2012. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  6. ^ a b c "ITC inaugurates Rs 1,200 crore Grand Chola hotel in Chennai". The Economic Times. Chennai: The Times Group. 15 September 2012. Retrieved 16-Sep-2012. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  7. ^ "ITC Grand Chola Chennai" (pdf). ITC Hotels. Retrieved 13-Nov-2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  8. ^ a b Anand, Swati (27 January 2011). "5-star platter for city". The Times of India epaper. Chennai: The Times Group. Retrieved 5-Jan-2012. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  9. ^ a b "ITC Hotels to open Grand Chola in Chennai". World Interior Design Network. WIDN. 12 September 2011. Retrieved 9-Mar-2012. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  10. ^ Tan, Mick (2 November 2011). "ITC Grand Chola to Open in Chennai". ha+d online. ha+d online. Retrieved 9-Jan-2012. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  11. ^ "The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts to open Chennai hotel". IndUS Business Journal. Indusbusinessjournal.com. May 2012. Retrieved 27-May-2012. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  12. ^ "ITC Grand Chola, Chennai, India". Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart. Retrieved 30-Dec-2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  13. ^ Mohan, R. (13 February 2012). "The Grand Chola a fitting tribute to a great southern dynasty". Deccan Chronicle. Chennai: Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 16-Sep-2012. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  14. ^ Lopez, Aloysius Xavier (2 March 2012). "CMDA grounds ITC hotel's helipad plans". The Hindu. Chennai: The Hindu. Retrieved 9-Mar-2012. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)

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