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Alcove accommodation in Bangalore-wide range of serviced rooms and apartments

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Rita| Comments Off

Alcove accommodation in Bangalore

For visitors planning for long stay in Bangalore and looking for value-for-money accommodation with homely stay, Alcove is the best choice.

Alcove Hospitality is among the prominent accommodation operators in Bangalore. Alcove has recently added two new properties, bringing it to a total of seven serviced apartment properties across Bangalore in Koramangala, Electronic City and HRBR Layout. Alcove Serviced Apartments is already present in Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune and Coorg. Alcove is on an expansion path and plans to add more cities to its network. It currently operates with 40 apartment units and is looking to quadruple the inventory by 2013. Alcove’s repeat business is high, which is testimony to the promoters’ passion for hospitality and setting high standards in service.

If you are looking for Accommodation in Bangalore for long or short stay, you can choose from among the six locations in Bangalore :

HRBR Layout, Villa
The Villa in HRBR Layout has nine serviced rooms

Koramangala, Villa
The Villa in Koramangala Layout has four serviced rooms. Facilities include AC bedrooms with double beds and attached bathrooms, TV with Cable.

Koramangala, Raheja
Raheja in Koramangala offers 1/2/3 BHK Independent service apartment for long stay of 3 months and more. Raheja has a large swimming pool, Club House with Billiards, TT, Gym & Tennis Court and a Departmental Store

Facilities in Raheja Apartments

• 2/3 bedroom apartments with living/dinning room, opening into spacious balcony.
• AC bedrooms with double beds and independent bathrooms.
• TV with Cable & DVD Player.
• Wireless Broadband Internet Connection (512kbps).
• Fully Furnished Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffeemaker,
mixer grinder and gas stove.
• Utility with fully automatic washing machine, iron and ironing board.
• Cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils.

Koramangala, 535
‘535’ in Koramangala offers serviced rooms and Independent 1BHK / 2 BHK Apartments

Facilities in ‘535’

• Single rooms or 1/2 BHK independent apartments with living/dining room.
• AC bedrooms with double beds and attached bathrooms.
• LCD TV with Cable.
• Wireless Broadband Internet Connection (512 kbps).
• Fully Furnished Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, toaster, electric kettle,
mixer grinder and gas stove.
• Utility with fully automatic washing machine, iron and ironing board.
• Cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils.

Koramangala, Studio Rooms
Studio Rooms offers 25 serviced rooms. The rooms are spacious and come with Kitchenette, includes Microwave, Refrigerator, Kettle & basic Cutlery. bedrooms have AC and LCD TV.

Electronic City, Block A
This property has six serviced rooms. The deluxe rooms are of 250 Sq ft with AC, TV and attached bathrooms

Electronic City, Block B
This property has eleven serviced rooms. The deluxe rooms are 130-160 Sq ft with AC, TV and attached bathrooms

Tariff ranges from Rs. 1500 to Rs 3000 for a serviced room per day. The room rate includes breakfast and free internet access. Daily rate of 1BHK Apartment ranges from Rs. 2750 to Rs 4500

All the properties have following in common :
• Doctor on call
• Round the clock service
• Laundry service
• Internet Wi-Fi connectivity
• Daily Housekeeping
• Travel services

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Alcove Serviced apartments expanding fast in India

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Rita| Comments Off

With the growth of Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad cities as IT Hubs of India and growth of bio-tech and electronics  industries there has been  a strong demand for long-stay accommodations. The serviced apartments segment has not really caught up with the demand. Now hospitality operators are beginning  to understand the potential of this accommodation category, and supply is expected to increase significantly in the coming years.

Looking at installed capacity, industry experts estimate the current serviced apartment capacity  to be a small proportion of the overall hotel room inventory.  According to  ‘The Global Serviced Apartments Industry Report 2011-12’ , with room supply growing at 15% a year, India is one of the few global serviced apartment markets where supply is expected to exceed demand in major Indian cities in 2012 to 2013.

Hotel rates have been forecast to fall as a result of increased competition from the serviced apartment and budget hotel sectors. As a result, companies are being advised not to commit more than 75% of their requirement of advance purchasing of room nights at discounted corporate rates. A large number Indian organizations have switched to serviced accommodation. In contrast to Europe and the US, booking of these apartments is left to individual travelers to arrange instead of being managed centrally.

Among prominent serviced apartment brands operating in India is Alcove Hospitality.  Alcove Serviced Apartments is already present in Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune and Coorg. Alcove is on an expansion path and plans to add more cities to its network.  It currently operates with 40 apartment units and is looking to quadruple the inventory by 2013.

Alcove adds two new accommodation properties in Bangalore

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Alcove Serviced Apartment Accommodation Pune

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Rita| Comments Off

Every time you take a  a business trip or family vacation leaving your home behind, you are confronted with the challenges of a new city, and looking for a suitable accommodation. The search for a comfortable accommodation, whether for  a long business stay or short holiday, in a big city like Pune can be frustrating.

At Alcove’s accommodation in Pune,you have your perfect answer to your search. You can now enjoy the luxury and privacy of your own fully contained serviced accommodation in an independent apartment or room as an alternative to 3-star hotels, and make your stay in Pune comfortable, homely and economical.
We are delighted and proud to announce that for the third year running, according to our ongoing survey results, Alcove accommodations in Pune has been voted as the best in city by discerning travelers.

The interiors are a study in aesthetics with exclusive furniture and furnishings accentuating the appeal. The three Alcove Accommodation properties in Pune are a blend of innovative and contemporary benchmark in hospitality. We make the stay of each guest a unique experience where they can indulge themselves in luxury and where every whim is catered to.

General Facilities in all  Apartment Accommodation

  • 2/3 bedroom apartments with living/dining  room, opening into spacious balcony.
  • AC bedrooms with double beds and independent bathrooms.
  • TV with Cable & DVD Player.
  • Free Wireless Broadband Internet Connection
  • Fully Furnished Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle and gas stove.
  • Utility with fully automatic washing machine,  iron and ironing board.
  • Doctor on call
  • Business Center
  • Electronic safe
  • 24 Hrs room service
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Travel services

Amenities in Accommodation : Service Apartment – Greenville

  • A large swimming pool with Children area, Sun deck, A swim up bar & Jacuzzi
  • Club House with Gym, Lounge/Party room, Steam Sauna & Massage room
  • 24hrs Security
  • Power Back up
  • Basket ball & Badminton court

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Alcove launches two serviced apartments in Electronic City, Bangalore

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Rita| Comments Off

Electronics City is one of India’s largest electronic industrial parks, spread over 332 acres (1.3 km²) in Konappana Agrahara and Doddathogur villages, just outside Bangalore, India. It has three phases – Phase I, Phase II and Phase III. Today it houses about 300 companies

Electronics City has a world class infrastructure which has housed major technology companies like such as C-DOT , Wipro, Mahindra Satyam, Hewlett-Packard, Infosys, HCL Technologies, Patni Computer Systems, CGI, Siemens, Biocon,  3M India  etc

Alcove has launched two serviced apartments in Electronic City, Bangalore :
•    Serviced Apartments – Electronic City (Block A) which has 6 Delux
•    Serviced Apartments – Electronic City (Block B) which has 11 Executive rooms

Deluxe rooms in Block A are large rooms approximately 250 Sq ft with AC, TV and attached bathrooms. Executive rooms in Block B are large rooms approximately 130-160 Sq ft with AC, TV and attached bathrooms.

Amenities

  • 24hrs Security
  • Power Back up
  • Water softener plant
  • Intercom Connection

Services Offered

  • Daily newspaper
  • Free unlimited internet usage
  • Doctor on call
  • Travel related Services

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Places to see in Coorg

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Rita| Comments Off

Tourist Attractions Coorg

Coorg (or Kodagu) is a popular hill resort in Karnataka.  Coorg is Set amidst verdant valleys  of the Western Ghats.  Madikeri,is  the district headquarters of Kodagu and is located 252 kms from Bangalore and 1525 m above sea level.

Madikeri town reflects an old world charm and is famous for its tourist attractions, some of which are historic Madikeri Fort, the Omkareshwara Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Vishnu, viewpoints such as Raja’s Seat.  Around Madikeri, there are lots of recreational and pilgrimage sites such as Abbey,  Irupu Falls and Bylekuppe.

Talakaveri

River Kaveri which is one of the 7 sacred rivers, originates at a place is called Talakaveri in the Brahmagiri hills, at about 4,500 ft above sea level. There are temples at Talakaveri of Agasthyeshwara and Lord Ganapathi.  It is about 48 kms from Madikeri.
From Talakaveri, steps lead up to the nearby Brahmagri peak (300-feet high), where the 7 great sages called the Sapta Maharishis had performed a special yagna.
On a clear day, one can see Kudremukh, Chamundi Hills of Mysore, Wyanad Hills of Malabar and Arabian Sea from the peak of Brahmagiri Hill.
There is a shrine near the kundike and a big tank in front of it where devotees baths before offering prayers. There are 2 temples, a Shiva temple and with a rare and ancient Shiva Linga, and another temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha. This temple has a holy Ashwantha tree where, according to legend, the Trimurtis – Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh gave darshan to sage Agastya.
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Karnataka is Worlds top 11 must visit destination

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Rita| Comments Off

Karnataka, which offers a wide range of tourist destinations, has been chosen among the top 11 “must visit” destinations by Conde Nast Traveller, one of the world’s leading travel magazines. Conde Nast featured the State and rated it as the fourth best destination in the world to visit this year in its Traveller edition this month. Odisha, placed  in the ninth position, is the only other Indian place to figure in the list of eleven. Iran tops the list of the must-travel destinations for the year followed by Botswana, Tasmania (Australia), Karnataka, Myanmar, Seoul (South Korea), Tel Aviv (Israel), Tallinn (Estonia), Odisha, Sri Lanka and Uruguay.

The Traveller piece recommends Karnataka for its palaces, tiger-spotting at unspoilt sanctuaries like Bandipur, the rapids of Coorg with the homestay experience along with the specially brewed coffee and the temples of Belur and Halebeedu. Continue reading →

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Companies switching from own guest house to service apartment

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Rita| Comments Off

The trend of increased globalization, leaner companies, outsourcing to vendors, export led growth and expanding markets has meant that executives at all levels and all functions, not just sales, are travelling more frequently, sometimes on extended stays, across country and internationally.

Increased travel has lead to soaring costs of travel and hotel stays. For export oriented companies like IT services, travel cost is a major expense. The recession of 2008- 2009, followed by ‘green shoots’, has led to increased competition and customers are re-negotiating costs.

Corporates are looking at innovative ways to cut costs under all heads, including travel. Large corporates, employing over 20,000 employees across multiple locations were earlier operating own guest houses. But it not feasible to operate guest houses at all locations cost efficiently. service apartment  and corporate managed residences are options that companies are switching to, especially for extended stays.
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Apartments lead the construction boom in Bangalore India

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Rita| Comments Off

Booming Demand for Apartments in Bangalore and India

Demand for luxury apartments in India is rising as the biggest rally in stocks in 18 years in 2009 boosted the ranks of the affluent in the third-fastest-growing major economy. Mukesh Ambani, India’s richest person, will move into a 27-story skyscraper in south Mumbai that cost $2 billion to build and is the world’s most expensive home, according to Forbes Magazine.

There is now considerable demand for high-end apartments in Bangalore, and it is led by the senior management class, corporate houses, nonresident Indian businessmen and high-net-worth individuals.

Homes in central Bangalore cost about Rs. 10,000 a square foot in the quarter ended June, about 21 percent below the price in the first three months of 2008, according to data from a leading property broker. Prices dropped by about 30 percent during the economic slowdown in the second quarter of 2009, said the report.
Bangalore, had a 13 percent increase in buying transactions in the September quarter compared with the three months ended June, JPMorgan Chase & Co. said in a note to clients.
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Karnataka among top Tourist Destinations in India

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Rita| Comments Off

Foreign tourist arrivals (FTAs) in India  during the period January-September 2010 showed a growth of 10.0 percent at 3.83 million as compared to the FTAs of 3.48 million and a negative growth rate of 7.4 percent during January-September 2009 over the corresponding period of 2008.

Indian government has launched a scheme of visa on arrival (VoA) to attract more foreign tourists from January 2010 for citizens of Finland, Japan, Luxembourg, New Zealand and Singapore.

The first 6 months of 2010 has already shown an over 20 per cent increase in tourist arrivals both domestic and international in Karnataka, according to Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC).  During the period, there were about 19.8 million domestic arrivals as against 14.3 mil in the same period the previous year.  While 1.60 lakh foreign tourists visited the state in the first six months this year, against 0.96 lakh during the same period the previous year. Continue reading →

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Compare Serviced Apartments with a Hotel Room for stay in Bangalore

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Rita| Comments Off

If you are planning to visit Bangalore for business or a holiday with your family, your choice of  accommodation will be a critical factor in the total cost. Bangalore offers two options for your stay :  first is star hotels and second is serviced apartments. The prices of hotels in Bangalore are very costly, and if you on a limited budget and choose a start hotel, you would have to sacrifice on other important elements of cost, namely food and entertainment. Naturally, the quality of your stay will decline and you will not carry back memorable experiences of your stay. If you carefully compare service apartments with hotels, and choose serviced apartments for your accommodation, but you would not only saving money but have a wonderful stay.

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