ITC Grand Bharat

ITC Grand Bharat
Hotel chain ITC Hotels, Palaces and Resorts
General information
Location India
Address Hasanpur, Tauru, Dist. Mewat 122 105, Haryana, India
Management ITC Hotels
Website

ITC Grand Bharat[1] is a 5-star hotel and golf resort located in Gurgaon, New Delhi Capital Region, India, and owned by ITC Hotels. It is approximately 45 km from New Delhi. The resort is set along the northern end of the Aravalli Range, and covers an area of 1.2 square km. It is designed in the form of a ‘mandala’, or circle. ITC Hotels Group operates on the principles of 'Responsible Luxury' and environmental stewardship.

History

ITC Hotels is one of the oldest five star hotel chains in India. ITC Limited (Formerly known as India Tobacco Company) entered the hotel business in 1975 with the opening of their 1st hotel, Chola Sheraton (now rebranded as My Fortune). It has become the second largest hotel chain in India with over 100 hotels under its helm. ITC hotels is the exclusive franchise of the Luxury Collection brand of Starwood Hotels and Resorts in India.

Architecture

ITC Grand Bharat[2] is outlined in the form of a ‘mandala’. Figurative of a celestial diagram, the structure represents completeness and the relation of life with the infinite. Spread over 1.2 square kilometers, the resort has 100 luxury suites,[3] 4 presidential villas, 4 dining options, an indigenous spa brand, and, a golf course.

Golf Course

The resort has a 27-hole golf course[4] designed by the renowned ‘Golden Bear’ Jack Nicklaus. First of its kind in South Asia, the golf course offers three courses each with nine holes – The Ridge Course, The Canyon Course, and The Valley Course. Classic Golf and Country Club[5] is a member's club, with 52-seater member's club house restaurants for a post-game get together with plethora of recreational and wellness activities for a splendid day.

References

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  3. "Architecture". Starwood Hotels and Resorts.
  4. "27-hole golf course". TTG Asia.
  5. "Classic Golf". Hindustan Times.
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