ITC Mughal

ITC-Welcomgroup, India’s premier chain of luxury hotels in association with Starwood Hotels Worldwide, brings the global traveller, the best of East and West: traditional Indian hospitality with contemporary international standards. Driven by foresight and vision, the chain’s parent company, ITC Ltd., entered the hospitality business in 1975, when the company identified hotels to be a fast-growing and promising business to be in.

The genesis was the acquisition of a hotel in Chennai, which was rechristened as WelcomHotel Chola Sheraton. This was then followed by the Mughal Sheraton at Agra in 1976 and the Maurya Sheraton at Delhi in 1977. Since then, the ITC-Welcomgroup brand has been synonymous with Indian hospitality. In 1979, ITC–Welcomgroup entered into a marketing and franchise agreement with Sheraton Hotels and Resorts worldwide, a time tested business relationship spanning over two decades. At present there are nine ITC-Welcomgroup Sheraton Hotels in India..The distinctive “Namaste” logo embodies ITC Welcomgroup philosophy of Indianess and hospitality.

Right from the start, the group has carved out a distinctly Indian identity. Each of its hotels is rooted in the soil, culture, history and ethos of its home. The hotels have an unmistakable personality and presence. They are named after famous dynasties of the region in Indian history – Chola, Maurya, Mughal, Kakatiya, Maratha, Rajputana. The architecture, décor and artifacts seen in these hotels are designed around the historical details of each dynasty. Today, the country’s fastest growing hotel chain has over 66 hotels in more than 50 destinations across India. These include Super Deluxe and Five Star Hotels, full-service budget hotels, Palaces, Forts, Havelis and Resorts.

Graciously covering over 30 acres of beautifully placed gardens; the Mughal Sheraton is an able tribute to a dynasty of The Great Mughals. A splendid redbrick edifice that blends beautifully with Agra's landscape, the Mughal Sheraton owes the pride of receiving the most prestigious 'Aga Khan' award for excellence in Mughal architecture. The Mughal Sheraton has bagged the British Safety Council's coveted 'Sword of Honor' award, for its commitment to safety.

Basic Information Country India
State Uttar Pradesh
District Agra
City Agra
Location Located in Taj Ganj where Taj Mahal is also located, easy accessibility from airport and railway station
Rooms 300 Lavishly furnished rooms
Group ITC Welcomgroup Sheraton Hotels

Other Specifications
Dining
The Mughlai cuisine is compartmentalized in Nauratna, named after the Nine Jewels of Emperor Akbar's court. The other culinary cabin Bagh-e-Bahar serves Continental delights with live music. The Taj Bano lays out a lavish and exquisite Indian, Continental and Chinese cuisine. The Mahjong Room with its luxurious appearance evokes the Chinese gourmet in you. The Maikhana - the elegant lobby bar offering sparkling wines and wondrous concoctions keeps you in good spirits.

Accommodation:
The Mughal Sheraton holds the luxury of 300 lavishly furnished rooms and suites. Each of them exemplifies the beauty and charm of Mughal architecture overlooking either the lush green gardens or the sparkling waters of the swimming pool. Some even give you an opportunity to view the magnificent Taj Mahal.

Conference and Banquet facilities:
In Agra, conventions and banquets are as sumptuous as the Mughal durbars. The interested ones end up with three options in hand - The Dewan-e-Khas - with a capacity of 175 people followed by the Majlis and Mehfil which can accomodate 50 and 25 people respectively. Well equipped with slide projectors, flip-chart boards, screens, mikes, overhead projectors, amplifiers, these elegant conference halls provide the once and for all required for making impeccable presentations. Also, the lush-green lawns of the Gulbadan Gardens are ideal for weddings, banquets and theme parties hosting atleast 3000 people.

Health & fitness center:
A sauna and a jogging track are available for health freaks. You could also avail the facilities of the beauty saloon and barbershop.

Recreation:
The Mughal Sheraton offers obstacle golf, tennis, croquet, badminton, billiards and not to miss out, a movie lounge. Children can have their own amusement at the children's park, buggy rides and the kennel club.


Accomodation
285 rooms, including 2 Presidential Suites, 3 Deluxe Suites and all rooms are newly renovated.

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Leisure Facilities

Swimming pool, sauna, beauty salon, barber shop, jogging track, astrologer, obstacle golf, tennis, croquet, badminton, children’s amusement park, buggy rides, kiddies room, gymnasium, kennel club, Local guide on request. Beautiful lawns, gardens and ponds.

Dining Facilities

PESHAWRI
Taste the authentic flavours of the North West Frontier in barbecued specialities and baked Indian breads prepared at the restaurant's display kitchen.

BAGH-E-BAHAR
Continental restaurant open for breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, savoured amid strains of live music and overlooking the lust green gardens and the pool.

TAJ BANO
Sumptuous spread of gourmet selection, offers vast raputure of International flare, very popular amongst foreign guests.

MAHJONG ROOM
A luxurious setting for a Chinese gourmet’s paradise. The menu will have you spoilt for choice.

MAIKHANA
The elegant lobby bar. Watch the world go by as you sip specials made by our award winning bartender Mohammed Tahir. Also serves snacks and special coffees and cold beverages mocktails and cocktails.