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shop; business centre; ayurvedic treatment facilities provided at Sarovaram; sweet
centre & book shop and ample parking space. Very recently Bharat hotel has been
conferred with ISO 22000:2005 certificate by TUV NORD of Germany, the multi-national
audit concern. It is the only hotel in Kerala that has been conferred with the certificate
pertaining to food safety standard and management. See Advt in Page 237

BTH Sarovaram
NH 47, Bypass, Maradu
Cochin, Ph: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.bharathotel.com
Sarovaram is a treat for the Nature-lover. Set in a sprawling, lush green, five-acre land
adjacent to the Cochin backwaters, the hotel has its own freshwater lake. Using ecofriendly materials and methods, the hotel has been designed and built to perfectly
harmonise with the picturesque natural surroundings. Located at Maradu, on the NH
47 Cochin Bypass, just 10 km from the city centre, Sarovaram is 28 km from Cochin
International Airport. Sarovaram exudes a cosy, perfectly-at-home ambience, while
providing all amenities for travellers on business or leisure. Its convenient location
ensures that, while being away from the crowd, you are still close to the city. Each of
its 14 elegantly designed A/C and non-A/C rooms faces the lake. The rooms are furnished
with terracotta flooring and teak furniture. Amenities in each room include a fully
equipped kitchenette, direct dial telephones, mini-fridge, cable TV and direct internet
access. BTH Sarovaram, now have come up with more features as demanding to the
occasion and needs of the clients. The newly introduced Capsule rooms can
accommodate a single and demanding executive, very comfortably without over
exceeding his budget. Also the luxurious rooms that’s been added, bask in all level of
comfort, as required by the traveler. Other facilities are two AC pure vegetarian multicuisine restaurants Badettu & Bakshya, conference halls, full-fledged business centre
with secretarial service, coffee shop, board room, parking space for 150 cars, lake
with boating facilities, palm-fringed waterfront and an ayurvedic treatment centre.
Vegetarian cuisine at its best: Being exclusively vegetarian has been a great boon for
the two BTH hotels rather than restricting their appeal. With health concerns markedly
changing food trends and eating habits, BTH restaurants have built a solid client base
for its clean, wholesome, lip-smacking vegetarian delicacies. What’s more, a rich and
long-standing culinary tradition encourages people to trust the quality and
authenticity of food from the BTH kitchens. Auditoriums: Both Bharat Hotel and
Sarovaram have fully equipped halls - ideal for engagements, weddings, receptions,
conferences, seminars, product launches and board meetings. Sarovaram has a cool
and comfortable open-air amphitheater very near to the back waters and another one
which is fully airconditioned. Both hotels offer halls that can comfortably accommodate
upto 1000 guests. BTH Sarovaram provides all amenities for travelers on business or
leisure, your home away from home. Using eco-friendly materials and techniques,
with rainwater harvesting and wet lands for water purification, the BTH Sarovaram
offers the quaint charm of traditional Kerala yet employs modern means to preserve
the beauty of nature and promote eco tourism. See Advt in Page 237
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