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Room fit for a swinging sultan
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Taj West End is pulling out all stops to host Mark Knopfler
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Mood lighting makes the ambience in the room just right for soft Fender tones. — Photo: Murali Kumar K.
MARK KNOPFLER will have a royal stay at the Taj West End which is pulling out all stops to host him. He is the first person ever to occupy the Tata Presidential Suite. J.R.D. Tata would always stay in the very villa, now transformed into the Presidential Suite. This two-floored suite, fit for a head of state, has been built with care and in detail keeping in mind requirements of all dignitaries staying at the Taj, says Bhavana Alvares, Executive Housekeeper at the Taj. She points out that feedback from dignitaries visiting the Taj from all over the world helped in structuring it.
The interior of the suite has a main study in the foyer, Burma Teak wooden flooring as well as marble flooring, Satvano from Italy, antique furniture and lamps dating back to over 300 years, art and artefacts from all over the country, a living room, a dining-cum-conference room that has an in-built study with Paresh Hazra paintings, making for fantastic office space. The private space is also marvellous. The bedroom has gold-plated miniature statues and art pieces, mood lighting, that is mild and perfect for this meditative and introspective man, an inbuilt and private swimming pool with access from the bedroom, and a private enclosure to the pool that could be used for relaxing, reading, conferencing or even playing the guitar. The mood lighting facility has been made available all around the suite too. This makes the ambience just right for soft Fender tones. The bedroom has plasma TV with DVD facilities, while the entire suite has a surround system. Every bit of linen used in the living and bedroom areas is imported from Frette, Italy. The carpets are Persian.
The bathroom has a jacuzzi that has automatic music apart from a stand-alone multi-massage shower. There is space for special massages and treadmills for exercise. The toiletries are imported from Bvlgari, Italy. There is also a full-fledged kitchenette.
The top floor is almost the same except for the swimming pool. While the entire suite has CCTV and cameras for security, there is a one on the top floor from where anyone around the suite can be observed. The top floor can easily accommodate an entire security team including the OSD.
The whole suite is spread over 3,500 square feet.
As far as food is concerned, Knopfler will get a taste of south Indian coastal cuisine with emphasis on Karnataka fare. As is the tradition, the best of wine will be placed in his room along with chocolates with coconut liqueurs from down South.
Like Sting, who played his guitar in the verandah and did yoga on the lawn, there are bound to be a fortunate few who will be privy to the riffs from Knopfler's fabulous Fender.
G.N.P.
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