The Dukes Retreat is now 'The Dukes Retreat- a Keys Resort' as a management contract is signed with Berggruen Hotels
The Dukes Retreat, Khandala has signed a management contract with Berggruen Hotels to help them modify to the subsequent level of hospitality business. The Dukes Retreat is a premier resort located at a prime location in Khandala with great facilities and a breathtaking view that is best in Khandala and Lonavala.
Dukes Retreat is located on a hill along a 500 ft cliff that overlooks the entire Khandala Ghat. Invitingly situated amidst the greenery, slopes and hills of Khandala, is "Dukes Nose", a majestic cliff on the Sahyadri range of mountains. Located at a 1 hours drive by car, or 2 hours journey by train from Mumbai and 45 minutes drive from Pune, this exotic rich green ambience is a feast for the eyes.
The family run Dukes Retreat has taken this step towards consolidating their position as the preferred holiday destination. Commenting on this priority Mr. Milind Thakker, owning family member, The Dukes Retreat said, "We are extremely happy about the new development. The management team at Berggruen hotels has more than two decades of experience in the hotel management industry and an excellent domain knowledge hence we are assured of international best practices being bought in for our guests. We plan to significantly modernize and expand the hotel with more rooms and larger banquet spaces over the coming years, and this will put us on the map as the first hotel of international standing in the region".
Mr. Sanjay Sethi, Managing Director and CEO, Berggruen Hotels commenting on the occasion, said, "We are delighted with the signing of the management contract of The Dukes Retreat which will hence forth be known as The Dukes Retreat – A Keys Resort. Our endeavor will be to build on the brand equity of the resort and take it to the next level of creating a world class facility for the leisure and conference travelers. Over the next one year significant resources will be deployed for upgrading the property. We will retain the old world charm of the retreat but at the same time imbibe the three crucial elements of KEYS RESORTS which are; Cheerful, Stylish in look and feel and International standards of service. ".
The Dukes Retreat, under the new management of the Keys hotels will be seeing a facelift which will match the international standards as well as set the bar high for hotels in the region. You can expect to find 80 attractive, finely appointed rooms of which 54 are Executive rooms, 18 Deluxe rooms and 8 Cottages.
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About Berggruen Hotels
Berggruen Hotels, a venture backed by Berggruen Holdings Inc, launched a new brand of hotels, resorts and apartments under the "Keys" brand in India in January 2007 with equity capital of US $ 100 million. The company was formed with the intent of focusing on budget mid-market and upscale hotels, resorts and service apartments across emerging markets around the globe.
About Dukes Retreat
The Dukes Retreat situated at 1850 ft above sea level, spread across 11 acres opened in 1991. The property is blessed with the beauty of nature. Dukes Retreat is located at 100 kms from Mumbai, 65 Kms from Pune and 2 Kms from nearest railhead Khandala and is a renowned destination for weekend getaway and conferences. Dukes Retreat with its unmatched quality service, breathtaking view and luxury comforts make Dukes Retreat a favourite destination.