By: David H.
Submitted: 2009-04-17 08:50:42 | Word Count: 656
Kanpur is a big city rich in history. A lot of hotels are established to cater to thousands of guests yearly.
Kanpur is a city in the northern India with a big population and is said to be 5th largest city. It is situated at the Ganga river banks and considered to be an important center in terms of industry. Trailing in its history, this city has played a part as the British garrison.
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After 1857, Kanpur has born successful textile and leather industries. After several years, there were oil mills, steel factories, and sugar factories run by different companies. Later, some of these industries have slowed down and brought changes in the economy. New businesses were established such as plastic making and automotives.
Nowadays, Kanpur is the major producer of leather and textile goods and exports them as well in bulk. It also houses many educational institutions that give the city a high literacy rate. The city is also known in playing cricket, football, and hockey. When it comes to transportation, its bus service provides the least expensive rates in limited areas only. They also used 3 wheeler tempos which are faster than buses. Kanpur is accessible to other cities by means of railways and a domestic airport (Delhi to Kanpur and vice versa).
Some of the local attractions of Kanpur are the Green Park Stadium, Radha Krishna Mandir Temple, Kherepati Temple, Allen Forest Zoo, Moti Jheel, Lav Kush Barrage, Rave 3 Multiplex, Mega Mall, Z Square Mall, Anandeshwar Temple, Kanpur Sangrahlaya Museum, Gandhi Hall, Bithoor for Hindu pilgrims,Boodha Bargad tree, and Kanpur University.
The Landmark Hotel, Kanpur
This famous hotel is located at the center of Kanpur together with the city malls and is nearby to the airport. Guests can surely enjoy luxury as well as newness. The building is elegantly –designed, with superlative ceilings and lavish decors. The hotel has an overview of splendid scenery of the Ganges River. They give the best personal services and facilities as well as providing a warm and relaxing ambiance with a touch of rich culture.
Hotel facilities and services include A/C public areas, parking area, beauty salon, health club, swimming pool, cocktail lounge, concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry services, foreign exchange center, florist, and leather shop.
There is high speed Internet access, wheelchair accessible, meeting rooms, restaurants, room service, business center, wi fi in all areas, and billiards.
Landmark Hotel has 117 elegantly designed guest rooms and 8 suites, and each has the conveniences of a work desk and lamp, cable/satellite TV, complimentary morning newspaper, hairdryer, in room safe (as requested), air conditioning system (controlled individually), mini bar, refrigerator, dual line telephone unit, high speed Internet access, and coffee and tea for executive rooms.
Guests can also experience delicious and authentic dishes pleasing to the taste and looks savory to the eyes. Hotel’s restaurants provide the best menus that change seasonally. For those who prefer to stay in their rooms, 24 hour room service is also provided.
Mehak Restaurant restaurant serves authentic Chinese and traditional Indian dishes accompanied with live music that gives their guest a vibrant mood. Tandoori Nights is located at the 16th floor. Guests can enjoy dining under the twinkling stars and bright moon. Dining is accompanied with the piano music.
For people searching for entertainment, Landmark Hotel has different places to go to. You can try The Garage if you like dancing. It is located at the 9th floor of the hotel. They serve food, music as well as elegance.
Magic Strikes are for the bowling lovers. Located at the 9th floor, it has 3 bowling lanes. They also have sports bar, video games, pool tables, and many other more.
Fitness Planet is the perfect place for your workout. They are fully equipped and have the most modern equipment, sauna, Jacuzzi, and massage services to relieve stress and tiredness.
And last, The Tropical Bar, serve the best Indian cuisines and drinks found at the rooftop.
