New Delhi: Head of Hospitality Intercontinental Hotel Group‘s (ihg) Wellness and sustainability brand Six Senses – which is “sensitively” entering the Indian market at a luxury hotel on the 14th-century fort in Ranthambore that opened on Saturday (October 16) – has big plans for the country. Six Senses CEO Neil Jacobs Has told TOI that it plans to have 5-6 properties in the next 10 years and the proposed locations include Delhi and Mumbai.
“Six Senses Fort Barwara in Ranthambore is the first of many properties we have in India. This property has set the bar very high for our future properties in India. The 14th century fort has been very sensitively restored.” Jacob said.
When asked about the investment, Jacobs did not provide any figures, but said that restoring the fort to a luxury hotel is much more than building a new property. “Suffice it to say that building a hotel from the ground up is very cheap. The real commitment is in terms of intent. It’s not unusual for (our) property to spend $70,000-80,000 per room. We have (in Barwara) expansion plans. Chances are there is a long lease of around 25-30 years,” said Jacobs, whose global career includes leadership roles at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts and Starwood Capital Group.
The timing of the launch coincides with the pandemic which has led to more people traveling within their country than before due to continued restrictions on international travel. “America and many places like AsiaDomestic travel market is booming. They are seeing more domestic travelers than ever before. ”
When asked about the realization of Indian plans, he said it is important to find the right location or property. “We are keen to take over existing hotels that have magical quality and are in great locations. This is likely to be a ground-up (new) property in Mumbai. In Delhi we will be looking for the right property. We all are open to opportunities,” he said.
Six Senses Fort Barwara, a 30-minute walk to the Tiger Reserve, will open for guests from October 16. Original Barwara Fort It was built by the Chauhans in the 14th century. It took more than a decade to restore the 700-year-old fort, which included two palaces and the same number of temples that were within the fort’s wall.
Now converted into a hotel, it has 48 one-bedroom suites designed in contemporary Rajasthani style. The resort has three restaurants with a bar and lounge, in addition to a Six Senses spa and fitness center and two swimming pools, banqueting areas, a lifestyle boutique and a kids’ club.
“Six Senses Fort Barwara in Ranthambore is the first of many properties we have in India. This property has set the bar very high for our future properties in India. The 14th century fort has been very sensitively restored.” Jacob said.
When asked about the investment, Jacobs did not provide any figures, but said that restoring the fort to a luxury hotel is much more than building a new property. “Suffice it to say that building a hotel from the ground up is very cheap. The real commitment is in terms of intent. It’s not unusual for (our) property to spend $70,000-80,000 per room. We have (in Barwara) expansion plans. Chances are there is a long lease of around 25-30 years,” said Jacobs, whose global career includes leadership roles at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts and Starwood Capital Group.
The timing of the launch coincides with the pandemic which has led to more people traveling within their country than before due to continued restrictions on international travel. “America and many places like AsiaDomestic travel market is booming. They are seeing more domestic travelers than ever before. ”
When asked about the realization of Indian plans, he said it is important to find the right location or property. “We are keen to take over existing hotels that have magical quality and are in great locations. This is likely to be a ground-up (new) property in Mumbai. In Delhi we will be looking for the right property. We all are open to opportunities,” he said.
Six Senses Fort Barwara, a 30-minute walk to the Tiger Reserve, will open for guests from October 16. Original Barwara Fort It was built by the Chauhans in the 14th century. It took more than a decade to restore the 700-year-old fort, which included two palaces and the same number of temples that were within the fort’s wall.
Now converted into a hotel, it has 48 one-bedroom suites designed in contemporary Rajasthani style. The resort has three restaurants with a bar and lounge, in addition to a Six Senses spa and fitness center and two swimming pools, banqueting areas, a lifestyle boutique and a kids’ club.
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