A brand that epitomizes the hospitality favourite of lifestyle and business travellers, Pune Marriott Hotel and Convention Centre forayed into a new chapter as it converted to JW Marriott Hotel, Pune. The historic property is not only the first JW Marriott in the city and the 3rd in the Country after the JW Mumbai and the JW Chandigarh, but also the first Marriott Property in the Asia Pacific region to undergo a conversion. Nestled in the heart of the city at Senapati Bapat Road, JW Marriott Pune opened doors to its patrons welcoming them to appreciate and be a part of the brand change.
The spectacular conversion launch saw the presence of Mr.Rajeev Menon, Area Vice President for the Indian Sub-Continent, Maldives, & Australia for Marriott International Inc. Speaking at the occasion Mr.Menon said, “We are happy to announce the conversion of Pune Marriott Hotel and Convention Centre to a JW Marriott property. The property always reflected luxury with world-class amenities and elegance that are significant to a JW Marriott brand. The hotel, which was the 500th Marriott property, was a HALO hotel under the Marriott portfolio. Through the 2.5 years of its functioning the hotel has managed to effortlessly seam its way past the MHRS brand guidelines, thus proving to be a befitting choice for a JW conversion. This change will see Marriott International come together to ensure that we surpass the hotels hospitality touchpoints making it more luxury driven, promising and splendid.”
The General Manager of JW Marriott Pune, Mr. Jatin Khanna had this to say, “JW Marriott Pune celebrates constant innovation and will continue to offer to the city of Pune a life of elegance. The hotel that is a wedding, lifestyle and F&B destination, will see the introduction of various luxury touchpoints over the next one year. The spa and restaurants will see gradual changes to their overall hospitality and dining experience.”
The unveiling of the extraordinary Griffin marked the highlight of the launch evening. An extravagant party that saw the glitterati of the city in attendance followed the unveiling. With the likes of Chairman and MD of Panchsil and Owner, JW Marriott Pune, Mr.Atul Chordia, his wife Varsha Chordia gracing the event, it marked a milestone in the hotel’s success story.
World-renowned dancer, singer and choreographer, Shiamak Davar and his troupe, presented the guests with a broadway musical that left the audience captivated.
The crown to the city’s skyline, JW Marriott Pune will aim at providing its patrons with relaxed elegance and effortless luxury. It is here that luxury will be experienced through the richness of authenticity, discovered in the beauty of craftsmanship and delivered with an intuitive response to personal expectation.