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Tuesday 23-Mar-2010 Fortune Hotels Opens Fortune Park LakeCity, the first branded business hotel at Thane, Mumbai
By  Traveltechie Bureau | Mumbai

Fortune Park Hotels Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of ITC Ltd, today announced the opening of its 33rd property, Fortune Park LakeCity in Thane, a satellite town of Mumbai city and increasingly a hub of economic activity. Fortune Park LakeCity is the first branded business hotel of the Thane district. Due to its location, surrounded by 30 lakes, Thane is also popularly known as "city of lakes" and has been recognized for the best town planning & beautification. The town experienced industrial growth in the recent past and has witnessed corresponding growth in trade, transport and construction. In this bustling and self sufficient city, Fortune Park LakeCity is a perfect amalgamation of comfort, convenience and great value. With its efficient business services and attention to accommodation detail, the hotel offers a memorable experience to its business visitors.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Pawan Verma, Senior Executive Vice President, ITC Ltd- Hotels Division said, "We are delighted to announce our 33rd property, Fortune Park LakeCity in Thane that will offer an excellent range of guest services and facilities. With a large number of corporate and other institutions based in the region, we are happy to have the chance to serve them well. The Fortune Hotels brand with its full service style, offers all the necessary facilities that today's business travelers need, besides a comfortable and secure environment. With the launch of this hotel, Fortune Hotels has further strengthened its position as a leading player in the first class hotels segment."

Dr Ajay Thakker, Chairman & CEO, Jupiter LifeLine Hospitals Ltd, said, "Fortune Park LakeCity will redefine service standards available to the business travelers in Thane. As the hotel is centrally located, we expect it to become an ideal place to host business meetings and in-house conferences. We endeavor to be the preferred choice for business travelers. Apart from the hospital clientele, the hotel will cater to business and corporate client base since this area is surrounded by many businesses. It will also introduce a new concept, Health Super Market, selling health and sports equipment and drinks."

This contemporary first class business hotel carefully blends present-day style, comfort and state-of-art facilities to provide premium accommodation to visitors. Strategically located on the Eastern Express Highway, just 30 kms from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport and 26 kms from the Domestic Airport, the hotel is well connected to the business hubs in Mumbai. Its close proximity to business and industrial centers like Waghle/Kolshet, Bhiwandi, Airoli, Kalwa, Vikhroli, MIDC & SEEPZ, Navi Mumbai and Mumbai itself, makes it the most desirable and sought after location for numerous multinationals and large corporate houses. The hotel has 58 rooms with 24 Standard Rooms, 16 Fortune Club Rooms and 15 Suites. Each room is well defined & equipped with all modern amenities and also, the contemporary architecture renders each room naturally bright & airy. It also has a multi-cuisine vegetarian restaurant 'Rainbow' and an adjoining private dining room with a capacity to seat 12 persons.

Fortune Park LakeCity offers state-of-the-art banquet and conference halls which can accommodate between 8 to ,300 guests. The banquets at first floor are equipped with technology that keeps you connected 24x7, and ensures a truly global conferencing experience. If Gyan and Ujas can host social gatherings; Agrata and Daksha, the ones with collapsible sound proof partitions are ideal for seminars as well as conferences. The hotel also offers exclusive facilities such as airport pick-up, doctor on call and 24 hours Wi-Fi connectivity & currency exchange. Opening shortly will be the Fortune Deli, health club; swimming pool; gymnasium, health super market and a spa.