Chandigarh, JUNE 3, 2024: Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announces the opening of Fountain, Mahabaleshwar - IHCL SeleQtions hotel in Maharashtra. The hotel is a serene sanctuary nestled amidst forests with panoramic views of the Koyna valley.
Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & CEO, IHCL said, "We are pleased to bring SeleQtions with its unique and distinctive offerings to Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra’s most popular hill station. This opening will cater to the growing demand for experiential travel especially given its proximity to cities such as Mumbai and Pune.” Spread over 11 acres of pristine land, the hotel comprises 77 rooms providing private balconies with sweeping valley views. Built with beams from Lancashire in United Kingdom, it was christened 'Fountain' due to the abundance of water in the area. Inspired by the contemporary colonial design of the British era and Indian influences, the hotel has a minimalistic aesthetic with walls made of locally available stones.