Minor Hotels is set to launch its Anantara brand in India in Q4 2023. The new-build Anantara Jaipur Hotel will comprise 150 guestrooms and suites, and has been specially designed to meet the growing demand for destination weddings.
Able to cater to weddings of up to 2,500 guests, the hotel will comprise a collection of indoor and outdoor venues. An 860m² ballroom will accommodate 410 guests, for instance, with the adjoining 110m² mandap pavilion seating 50; a large pre-function space serving the main ballroom and a smaller heritage banquet dining room will seat 150; and a spacious banquet lawn of 3,800m² with its own stage area and commercial kitchen facilities will be able to accommodate up to 1,900 guests.
Turning to the hotel’s more private spaces, its rooms and suites will include four Terrace Suites with private plunge pools, as well as a 160m² Royal Suite with a large terrace and private pool.
F&B options are set to take the form of a specialty Indian fine dining restaurant and terrace, a rooftop bar and restaurant with views over the surrounding landscapes, all-day dining with a show kitchen and a hotel bar lounge and terrace. Leisure and wellness facilities meanwhile will range from a full-service Anantara Spa with five treatment rooms and a beauty salon to a gym with a semi-outdoor pool and garden area.
In the hotel’s lobby, a double-height ceiling and a grand staircase will provide access to all floors, while a dedicated Kasara executive lounge with terrace area will offer a secluded meeting space for suite guests. For corporate meetings and events, Anantara Jaipur’s three meeting rooms will be available, accompanied by an adjacent lounge and reception area.
“We are really excited to expand our footprint in India with this important new project that will marry Anantara’s trademark take on authentic, indigenous luxury with outstanding wedding and event facilities,” says Dillip Rajakarier, Group CEO of Minor International and CEO of Minor Hotels. “Jaipur is one of India’s most vibrant destinations, with a huge destination wedding potential, and I look forward to working with Mr. Ajay Gangwal and his team to launch our first Anantara in India, which is a significant strategic step for Minor Hotels.”
