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Article by Karuna Sinha
Appeared on Royal Magazine
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With a most discerning collection of avant-garde, trendy-chic, and luxury-classic boutique hotels in its ensemble, Epoque Hotels is now capable of bringing supreme comfort and luxury to travelers in more than 100 destinations around the world. The choice of brand name in this case is quite pertinent. Epoque is French for “epoch”, which is evocative of properties that – because of their trend setting style and unique charm – elicit a sense of a new era in the hospitality industry. Every hotel in the Epoque ensemble seeks to tantalize their guests with a different sort of experience, the experience of getting pampered in an ambience of unmatched allure and style.
It was in 2002 that the company got established by David Maranzana and Juan Palmada and since then the list of its partner hotels has been growing at a phenomenal pace. You realize just how phenomenal the growth is by fact that Epoque had started 2006 with 240 partners, but by 2007 it had managed to reach 350 members. Selected for their charm, individuality and ability to best serve the unique needs and epicurean tastes of the most discerning traveler, each hotel compliments the ambiance and characteristics of its central location.
This matchless collection of hotels is divided into two distinct collections: Epoque Classic and Avantgarde. The Classic collection is dedicated to sleek, exemplary boutique hotels, while the Avantgarde collection consists of the most hip, design-savvy and trend-setting members. A complete list of these fantastic hotels is available on their website, which also contains information and photographs from each property. It is possible to make online reservations to any Epoque hotel around the world, and in the process avail of some fabulous discounts.
An International Treat
In a world where mass production is leading to standardization, Epoque Hotels seeks to be flawlessly different. Each one of its properties around the world is evocative of local culture and traditions, and yet they are replete with every facet of luxury and style that is truly world class. In Brazil, you can find lavish properties conveniently located in Buzios, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador Bahia and Sao Paulo. In Egypt, a gorgeous hotel located in Siwah Oasis presents fantastic possibilities. In Europe almost every country and major city is home to an Epoque hotel, and when it comes to the world’s fastest growing economy, China, there are fantastic avant-garde hotels to greet you in places like Beijing, Hong Kong, ShenZhen, and Wuxi.
In New York, which enjoys the distinction of being on the radar screen of most tourists in the world, there is the Dream Hotel. Vikram Chatwal, the hotelier par excellence and an eminent celebrity, owns this regal hotel whose leitmotif is to find new ways of pampering its guests. There is no 
dearth of tourists who will aver that while you are in New York, the Dream Hotel can be the best place to start your day or relax after long hours spent at work, shopping or sightseeing. Its lavish lobby, bars and an exclusive subterranean lounge are eminently capable of showcasing what an Epoque hotel can and should be.
dearth of tourists who will aver that while you are in New York, the Dream Hotel can be the best place to start your day or relax after long hours spent at work, shopping or sightseeing. Its lavish lobby, bars and an exclusive subterranean lounge are eminently capable of showcasing what an Epoque hotel can and should be. The unique Indian touch to this hotel comes primarily from an Ayurvedic healing center managed by the lifestyle guru, Deepak Chopra. This is a good place to get your body and soul in sync even as you revel in the blessings of 21st century luxury. In fact, many famous artists from Hollywood as well as Bollywood are known to be the patrons of this healing center, so the next time you are here, don’t be surprised if you find yourself being healed on a couch located quite close to the one that your favorite celeb might be occupying. The luxuriously appointed guest rooms are endowed with riveting aspects of modernity, which includes latest gizmos like an iPod and a huge plasma TV.
For those who harbor epicurean sensibilities, the restaurants at Dream Hotel prove to be an absolute delight. There is the Restaurant Serafina whose ambiance is decidedly theatrical and it offers an eclectic mix of scrumptious Italian fare. The restaurant Subconscious has an aura of of mystery and that makes it a good place to get romantic. It is strongly advisable to bring your girlfriend along when you walk into the portals of Subconscious. The restaurant Épernay and Lobby Bar are mainly for imbibing a glorious array of spirits. Then there is the restaurant Ava that offers a wonderful view of Times Square.
Epoque Hotels in India
Surprise! Surprise! Epoque Hotels does boast of a property in India and it is located in Hyderabad, the fifth largest cosmopolitan city of India and the capital of Andhra Pradesh. The 105-room luxury hotel called Minerva Grand Secunderabad is conveniently located in close proximity to both commercial and entertainment hubs and that makes it ideal for both business and leisure travelers. The hotel is clearly geared to keep its guests in unmatched luxury. The lobby, elevators, restaurants and rooms are meant to flaunt ergonomic chic designs, which can make guests feel relaxed. 
It boasts of 15 premium rooms, each offering a lively view of the bustling city below.
Then there are 24 Imperial Suites, and 48 Executive Suites, each with a master bedroom, guest bedroom and a living room. The 14 Deluxe Suites sprawl across 550 well-appointed square feet. But, it is the four Grand suites that are geared to acquaint their guests with Indian hospitality in its most regal avatar. Each one of these suites sprawl across 600 square feet of palatial extravagance and are peppered with almost every aspect of luxury and style that anyone can dream of.
When it comes to food and beverage Minerva Grand Secunderabad offers a whole array of choices. There is the Café Fiesta, located at the lobby level of the hotel, that offers great tasting Indian and continental food. Restaurant Blue Flox is again located at the lobby level and it is geared to provide a fine dining experience with a mostly oriental cuisine. It is the Enigma Lounge that turns out to be most hip and happening place at this hotel. This upscale restaurant showcases local fare and is a sure magnet for food aficionados from around the world.
If you are planning to set out on a vacation, but have not decided on a destination, then checking out the Epoque Hotels website could be a good idea. The website contains an elaborate list of their hotels located in some of the most favored destinations in the world; if anything, this list turns out to be a good recipe to get your travel juices flowing.
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