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The Grand Intercontinental |
The luxury hotel The Grand Intercontinental in Srinagar was formerly the palace residence of the Maharajas. It is ringed by the majestic Himalayan ranges and overlooks the picturesque Dal Lake. The location of The Grand Intercontinental 'heritage' property is only 15 kms from the airport and is adjacent to the Governor's House and just minutes from the city's other historic attractions like Shankaracharya Temple, Nishat and Shalimar Bagh, Chashm-e-shahi and Pari Mahal. The Grand Palace was built in 1910 AD and has been meticulously restored to transform it into a beautiful heritage hotel. It is surrounded by beautifully manicured gardens.
Accommodation in The Grand Intercontinental is offered in this 2 storied heritage palace that has a total of 115 palace styled rooms. Of these there are 45 palace suites, 60 palace rooms & 10 palace cottages (6 - two bedroom & 4 - one bedroom option). All the rooms in The Grand Intercontinental face the lush green garden that is visible through large view windows. The rooms are also well equipped with all the modern facilities and guest amenities and services. The room amenities in The Grand Intercontinental include Satellite Broadcast TV, Channel Music, Internet Access, Direct Dial Telephone with International Access, Tea/Coffee maker, Hair Dryer, Room Services, Laundry and many more.
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Dining in The Grand Intercontinental is an experience. It has 4 restaurants including a bar. The restaurants serve a variety of delicious cuisine that includes Kashmiri, Indian, Mughlai and Continental. Their 24 hour multi cuisine restaurant Chinar is very popular wit the tourists. For formal Maharaja Style meals go to Durbar Hall. The outdoor Bar-Be-Que is a leisurely relaxed place amidst the exotic gardens, colorful flowers and the beautiful Chinar trees. Their only bar Dal Bar is known for its classic ambience. It offers breathtaking views of the Palace gardens and the Dal Lake beyond.
Conference facilities in The Grand Intercontinental are taken care of by its banquet hall. There are two banquet rooms that can accommodate up to 200 guests at a time. Recreation and fitness in The Grand Intercontinental is taken care of with their well equipped health club that caters to the fitness needs of the guests. Walking lawns, Jogging Tracks, Massage services, Discotheque, Billiards Lounge, a Putting Green, Outdoor Tennis Court and a Shopping Arcade are few of the fitness regime that you can avail of.
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