TBM Staff - Mumbai
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announces the opening of Fountain, Mahabaleshwar – IHCL SeleQtions hotel in Maharashtra. Nestled amidst lush forests, the hotel offers panoramic views of the Koyna valley, providing a serene sanctuary for guests.
Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & CEO, IHCL, expressed his delight at bringing SeleQtions to Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra’s most popular hill station. He emphasised that the hotel will cater to the growing demand for experiential travel, particularly given its proximity to cities like Mumbai and Pune.
Spread over 11 acres of pristine land, the hotel features 77 rooms with private balconies offering breathtaking valley views. Built with Lancashire beams from the United Kingdom, the hotel was named ‘Fountain’ due to the abundance of water in the area. Inspired by contemporary colonial design and Indian influences, the hotel boasts a minimalistic aesthetic with locally sourced stone walls.
The hotel’s all-day-diner, Saddleback, offers a multi-cuisine experience and a large alfresco area. Dusk, the bar, is a haven for guests to unwind and enjoy the sunset. The spacious banquet hall, accompanied by a large pre-function area, is ideal for hosting corporate conferences, weddings, and milestone celebrations. The pièce de résistance is the expansive deck, spanning 11,000 sq. ft and offering unparalleled views of the valley. Recreational amenities include an indoor game zone for kids, a tranquil spa, a state-of-the-art gym, and an inviting outdoor pool.
Esakkikumar Konar, General Manager, Fountain Mahabaleshwar, emphasised that the hotel is the perfect place to stay and rejuvenate amidst nature with a variety of activities. He expressed enthusiasm for welcoming guests and offering them the warm care that IHCL is renowned for.
Mahabaleshwar, a picturesque hill station with historical significance, is known for its pleasant climate and breathtaking natural beauty. The area is famous for its strawberry farms, which produce 85% of India’s strawberries.
With the addition of Fountain Mahabaleshwar, IHCL will have 34 hotels across Taj, SeleQtions, Vivanta, and Ginger in Maharashtra, including 10 under development.
