Leading international hotel chain NOVOTEL is set to make a debut in Mumbai with the launch of the Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach. Located in the heart of Mumbai�s social and commercial hub, Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach will enjoy a soft launch in July 2009. This is Novotel�s third hotel in India after Novotel Hyderabad Airport and Novotel Hyderabad.

Mr. Heinz Egli has been appointed General Manager to spearhead operations of the hotel. Mr. Egli has close to three decades of experience in the hospitality industry and was most recently Resident Manager at the cutting-edge Novotel Citigate Hong Kong.

Spread over 2.5 acres of a scenic beach-front site, Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach will feature 203 guest rooms and suites. The hotel hopes to redefine the hospitality space in the city by mirroring the brand�s essence - �Novotel, designed for natural living�. It boasts a Premier Floor and Lounge for guests seeking an upgraded experience.

Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach joins the Accor Hospitality network, which also operates hotel brands such as Sofitel, Pullman, Mercure, Ibis and Formule 1. Speaking about the hotel�s opening, Mr. Jean-Michel Casse, Vice President � Accor India, said, �With the launch of the Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach, we hope to present our guests with Novotel�s world-renowned service standards, while maintaining a distinct local flavour. The Indian market holds great promise for Accor Hospitality and its brands and we remain committed to opening 15 Novotel hotels in India by 2012.�

Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach will specifically cater to the discerning needs of �city breakers� and the �urban nomads�. 25-to-45 years old and holding management-level positions, these travellers are breaking down the walls between business and leisure travel. Tastefully conceptualized rooms, elegant workspaces including ergonomic features, meeting spaces augmented by the latest technology and a host of dining and recreation options, will see the hotel offer a contemporary, �home away from home� experience for business travellers and families alike.

Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach has released a promotional rate of Rs 7,500++ for a standard room and Rs 8,500 for a Premier Room with ocean views, breakfast and transfers. For reservations or enquiries visit www.novotel.com

Address: NOVOTEL MUMBAI JUHU BEACH, Balraj Sahani Marg, Juhu Beach, Mumbai 400 049, Maharashtra.

Tel No: (+91) 22 6693 4444

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Novotel upholds its fundamental values of modernity, good design, simplicity and efficiency so that today's travelers feel naturally at home. Through a consistent top quality offer, Novotel contributes to the well-being of business and leisure travelers alike. Guests will always find spacious rooms with flexible features adapted to both work and relaxation, a balanced choice of food and beverages outlets available around the clock, and friendly, attentive staff, along with children's play areas, fitness centers and places to relax.

In India, 15 Novotel hotels are committed with close to 4000 rooms, covering all key gateways and metropolitan cities in India, including New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Pune and Hyderabad. The Novotel brand in India will also feature resorts, with the first two Novotel Resorts at Goa and at Lavasa - India�s first purpose built hill town.

Novotel � Designed for Natural Living

Novotel offers 393 hotels and resorts located in the heart of major international cities, business districts and tourist destinations. Everywhere, the brand upholds its fundamental values of modernity, good design, simplicity and efficiency so that today's travelers feel naturally at home.

Through a consistent top quality offer, Novotel contributes to the well-being of business and leisure travelers alike. Guests will always find spacious rooms with flexible features adapted to both work and relaxation, a balanced choice of food and beverages available around the clock, and friendly, attentive staff, plus children's play areas, fitness centers and places to relax. Novotel has long been committed to promoting sustainable development through its active involvement in the Accor Group's Earth Guest program. Today, it reaffirms this position by pledging that all hotels will be committed to the Green Globe environmental program by 2010.

In 2008, the Novotel network includes 393 hotels and resorts, representing a total of more than 71,456 rooms, in 60 countries. Accor, a major global group and the European leader in hotels, as well as the global leader in services to corporate clients and public institutions, operates in nearly 100 countries with 150,000 employees. It offers to its clients over 40 years of expertise in two core businesses:

- Hotels, with the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery, Novotel, Mercure, Suitehotel, Ibis, all seasons, Etap Hotel, Formule 1 and Motel 6 brands, representing 4,000 hotels and nearly 500,000 rooms in 90 countries, as well as strategically related activities, such as Len�tre;

- Services, with 30 million people in 40 countries benefiting from Accor Services products in employee and public benefits, rewards and loyalty, and expense management. Novotel Hotel Contact Rabeea Ansari Marketing and Communication Manager NOVOTEL - Mumbai Juhu Beach

Mob : (+91) 96191 94447 Landline : (+91) 22 6693 6331 email: juhurabeea@gmail.com

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