Located in a serene lane of Koregaon Park, Marriott Suites Pune is the first in India, and the sixth in the world. Subhash Sinha, GM, Marriott Suites Pune talks about the many unique features of the property that attract both long stay expatriate guests and short stay weekend visitors from neighbouring cities.
The upscale neighbourhood of Koregaon Park in Pune recently acquired a signature of luxury with India's very first Marriott Suites. Formerly an Oakwood property, the world's sixth Marriott Suites is in a quite, green residential area, which is perfect for its significant number of long staying guests, many among whom are expatriates.
This is the sixth Marriott Suites in the world. The other destinations include Dubai and Chicago. The property has 199 expansive suites with living room, separate bed rooms; all are equipped with kitchenettes, high-end entertainment options, washer /dryer, and other facilities. The suites range from one to three bedrooms, which are perfect for large families. “Our property attracts both long stay and short stay guests. It is a unique concept and different from Marriott Executive Apartments, which is for long staying guests, and has just one restaurant for in-house guests only,” says Subhash Sinha, GM, Marriott Suites Pune, adding that the property is a proper hotel with two F&B outlets, a lounge, etc.
The property has many unique features with activity options for guests, including a tennis court, a squash court, a games room, a high-end gym, and other facilities of a five star property. “All this adds to the need of the customer. The ratio of long stay and regular guests is almost 50:50. Many of them are Americans, Italians and Germans. They comprise from upper management to mid management. Some of them are with families too,” informs Sinha. The resident board lists the various activities for guests. Every weekend there are cycle tours, heritage walks, village tours (farm visits). The property has also collaborated with Bullet bike clubs. “It is about getting to know the guests and focus on fitness and well being,” asserts Sinha.
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