Mamata Banerjee inaugurates JW Marriot hotel says a Diwali gift to the city
Mamata Banerjee holds a symbolic key at the inauguration of JW Marriot's hotel in Kolkata
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated US-based hospitality chain JW Marriott’s debut hotel in the city on Tuesday, reiterating her contention that the state had a conducive environment for businesses to flourish.
Mamata Banerjee inaugurates JW Marriot's hotel in Kolkata
Speaking at the venue, she said, “All hoteliers are coming to Bengal. If there is no business, why will they come here?” Calling the hotel “a Diwali gift to the city”, the chief minister said the luxury property was completed on time.
JW Marriot's hotel that was inaugurated by West Bengal
“Implementation of this project was done on time without any difficulty. That is a unique performance,” she said.
Mamata Banerjee during JW Marriot's hotel in Kolkata
The hotel, located off EM Bypass, is one of the biggest in eastern India.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the inauguration of JW Marriot's hotel
The project cost around Rs 1,200 crore, comprises 281 rooms, six F&B outlets and banquet space of 38,000 sq. ft including a 14,000 pillarless ballroom.
Mamata Banerjee with State Finance Minister Amit Mitra
“There is an infinity pool on the second floor and a 180-seater nightclub,” said Ranju Alex, the general manager of the hotel.
Mamata Banerjee with State Finance Minister Amit Mitra at the inauguration of JW Marriot's hotel
Mamata also talked about the company’s plan to invest in another hotel at Siliguri. The superstructure, spread over 1.3 acres of land on Hillcart Road, would comprise 138 rooms. It will be thrown open to the public by the end of 2017.
Business Standard is happy to inform you of the launch of "Business Standard Premium Services"
As a premium subscriber you get an across device unfettered access to a range of services which include:
Access Exclusive content - articles, features & opinion pieces
Weekly Industry/Genre specific newsletters - Choose multiple industries/genres
Access to 17 plus years of content archives
Set Stock price alerts for your portfolio and watch list and get them delivered to your e-mail box
End of day news alerts on 5 companies (via email)
NEW: Get seamless access to WSJ.com at a great price. No additional sign-up required.
Premium Services
In Partnership with
Dear Guest,
Welcome to the premium services of Business Standard brought to you courtesy FIS.
Kindly visit the Manage my subscription page to discover the benefits of this programme.