Berggruen with Evershine launches Keys Resort in Mahableshwar

New York-based Berggruen Holdings funded Berggruen Hotels launched its brand new upscale resort in Mahabaleshwar. Christened Evershine, A Keys Resort the asset owning company Evershine Builders Pvt Ltd has entered into a management contract with Berggruen under the Keys Resort branding. The property is Berggruen's third brown-field project after Mumbai and Khandala and sixth hotel project in the overall tally if its hotel portfolio in India.

Speaking about choosing the location for their resort, Partha Chatterjee, Chief Marketing Officer, Keys Hotels, Resorts and Apartments said the state-of-the-art property is located in Mahabaleshwar which is a prime holiday destination. "It's targeted at today’s savvy travellers looking for a world class hospitality experience. The resort's architecture coupled with its location amidst the scenic, strawberry covered valleys and lush flora is a very unique offering for leisure travellers seeking a rejuvenating getaway," Chatterjee.

The Mahabaleshwar resort has 59 modern stylish rooms with facilities like Wi-Fi, LCD televisions, a refrigerator, tea/coffee maker, iron and ironing board, direct dialing facilities, comfy-beds, duvets, writing table with ergonomic chairs and refreshing power showers with modern bathroom fittings.

Elaborating further on the unique architectural aspects, Sanjay Sethi, managing director and CEO, Berggruen Hotels, said the resort is a 'palace in the sky' built with dholpur stone cladding and an architectural style of a typical Rajasthani palace with all its opulence. "Besides the leisure market, this resort will largely cater to conference and wedding segments in the market. In fact, it is an ideal resort for high profile family and wedding travellers,” said Sethi.

Speaking about the company's upcoming launches, Sethi said, "Later this month we shall commission a boutique business hotel in Chennai and follow it by the end of the financial year with 224 rooms in Whitefield in Bangalore, in a mix of hotel rooms and serviced apartments."

On the Mahableshwar resort, Sethi said it is replete with facilities catering to the needs of both business travelers and leisure travelers. It has a wide range of specialty cuisine options that cater to á la carte and buffet requests, served at the World Cuisine Keys Café, Pool Side Pizzeria, and Unlock, the soon to be opened Resto Bar.

The hotel management team is also sensitive to the needs of the vegetarian guests. The other facilities available include a Laundry service, 24x7 Business Centre, 24x7 travel concierge, Lawn for outdoor parties, a Kids Zone, an indoor activity center, swimming pool, spa and gymnasium. The resort also helps the guests experience green activities in the area, like camping and trekking along the nature trails.