GHM Introduces a New Name in Luxury with The Aayu Mumbai
Add India to the select roster of countries that are home to a GHM property.
The exclusive management group last week unveiled plans for The Aayu Mumbai, a 42-suite luxury hotel and setting for India's first restaurants by the world's most decorated chef Joël Robuchon, and culinary star Hide Yamamoto. The property is scheduled to open in Dec. 2013. The Aayu Mumbai will claim the top five floors of Kohinoor Square's Central Tower, the tallest commercial building in the city.
Spread over a 5-acre parcel of land and towering 203 metres above the Dadar area of Mumbai, Sandeep Shikre & Associates (SSA Architects) in Mumbai and US-based GKK Works collaborated to design the 50-storey Kohinoor Square complex of office, commercial, retail and residential space that is poised to dramatically redefine the skyline of India's most populous city.
Interior designer Jaya Ibrahim, who previously partnered with GHM on The Legian Bali, The Chedi Muscat and The Nam Hai Hoi An, will lend his award-winning aesthetic to The Aayu's spaces, including its 42 suites ranging in size from 65 to 155 square metres.
Joël Robuchon, named 'Chef of the Century' by the Gault Millau guide and the only chef to be awarded 28 Michelin stars, will open his 8th L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon at The AayuMumbai. Serving contemporary French cuisine with artistic flair, L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon will also feature a tea lounge, pastry shop and collection of fine wines handpicked by Robuchon.
Japanese culinary genius and 2010 Global Chef Award recipient Hide Yamamoto will mastermind a second restaurant showcasing new generation Japanese cuisine from its charcoal Robata grill, homemade ramen noodle bar and sushi and sake counter.
"With the involvement of Joël Robuchon and Hide Yamamoto, GHM is redefining the culinary landscape and luxury offering of Mumbai in the same way the Kohinoor Square tower is transforming the city skyline," said GHM President Hans R. Jenni. "Each of these chefs is an exceptional, world-renown talent. Through their collaboration with GHM, The Aayu will emerge as a new style icon in Mumbai."
A library lounge and bar, cigar and cognac lounge, exclusive malt bar and capacious boardroom will occupy the 49th floor. The hotel's spa will be unmoored from a fixed location, with all treatments conducted in the haven of a guest's room. The Aayu's 50th-floor rooftop terrace will be home to Mumbai's highest bar, complemented by a swimming pool and deck with ocean views, as well as 1,400 square metres of landscaped courtyard. Inspired by the Sanskrit word for 'life', GHM aims to make a bold new statement in India with the launch of The Aayu. Aside from The Aayu Mumbai, the group is on target to debut two other properties by the end of 2013; The Chedi Club Suzhou in China and The Chedi Andermatt in Switzerland.
About Chedi Hospitality
With a legacy of excellence spanning decades, Chedi Hospitality’s origins are anchored in the joy of discovery. From its earliest properties, the group has set new benchmarks by inviting discerning travellers to experience unparalleled hospitality in extraordinary, often undiscovered destinations. The sense of discovery combined with impeccably curated experiences and uncompromising comfort, remains integral to every Chedi property and further expressed in its enduring essence ‘A Voyage Unbound’, Chedi Hospitality’s invitation to embark on a personalised journey with limitless potential. Today, Chedi Hospitality’s distinguished portfolio features landmark properties such as Chedi Muscat in Oman, Chedi Andermatt in Switzerland, Chedi Al Bait, Sharjah in United Arab Emirates, Chedi Hotel & Residences Luštica Bay in Montenegro, Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort in Doha, Qatar, Chedi El Gouna on the Red Sea in Egypt, the recently opened Chedi Hegra in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the newly launched development The Chedi Private Residences in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Building on this legacy, soon-to-be-announced properties will deliver impeccable immersions in standout locations across Europe, the Middle East, the US and Asia – further cementing Chedi Hospitality’s reputation as a leader in luxury hospitality.