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swimming pool and four in house
restaurants; Dusk – A Lounge Bar,
Masala Mafia, Mafia Bar and Sea Deck
where guests can indulge in some
speciality cuisines. To enhance the
Andhra experience, the Hotel has
also curated a special Andhra cuisine
exclusive to the Andhra Arts & Crafts
Hotel guests, additionally each guest
is presented with a souvenir at the end
of their stay that represents the art
and craft of Andhra. The Hotel is also
looking to add an Andhra Crafts gift
shop with artefacts curated from local
artists and craftsmen.
Mitali Bajaj, Spokesperson, Le
Sutra said “With the Andhra Arts &
Crafts Hotel our aim is to create the
#HeartofAndhra within Vizag and
give our guests a curated experience
of Andhra Pradesh. By purposefully
using an assemblage of traditional
and modern handicrafts in the
interiors, the hotel not only pays
tribute to the cultural heritage of one
of India’s magnificent states but also
preserves the legacy of its artisans.
The Indian consumer today is well-
informed and always on the lookout
for new and unique experiences,
be it a leisure or business trip. The
Andhra Arts & Crafts Hotel serves
as such a destination with its unique
proposition.”
With the additional 24 boutique
rooms, the property has joined the
ranks of 50 art hotels the world over.
And also, holds its uniqueness by
being the only handicrafts hotel in the
world.
The Andhra Arts and Crafts Hotel
has been conceptualized and designed
by Le Sutra as its third landmark
project. The other two being the
world’s first Indian Art Hotel and
Tribal Art Homes, both of which are in
suburban Mumbai and are recognized
for tastefully projecting and elevating
the myriad art forms interspersed
across India and transforming rooms
into cheerful colours to brighten
the mood of the guests. With the 24
boutique rooms, the property has
joined the ranks of the 50 art hotels,
the’ world over. With the launch of the
Andhra Arts and Crafts Hotel, Palm
Beach will boast of 80 plus rooms
including 7 cottages and 3 (1 BR)
Apartments.
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