Relais & Châteaux extends the Road to Happiness into India
In welcoming 7 new members including 3 in India and 1 in Singapore, Relais & Châteaux steps up its development in Asia.
Relais & Châteaux now has 475 members in more than 55 countries thanks to the arrival of the following properties:
In India: Mahua Kothi in Bandhavgarh (12 suites), The Malabar House in Kerala (16 rooms + 1 suite), Le Dupleix in Pondichéry (14 rooms)
In Singapore: Saint Pierre (Restaurant)
The Relais & Châteaux delegation in Asia henceforth boasts 23 member properties.
Three other properties round off this impressive list:
In the United Kingdom; The Royal Crescent Hotel in Bath (31 rooms and 14 suites)
In the United States: Winvian in Morris, Connecticut (19 rooms)
In New Zealand: The Farm at Cape Kidnappers in Havelock North (22 suites + 1 four-room cottage)
For Jaume Tàpies, International President of Relais & Châteaux, “These 7 new properties all completely live up to the Relais & Châteaux promise of offering our guests properties and experiences - all around the world, unique in the world.”
The member properties of Relais & Châteaux are selected by means of a rigorous, demanding procedure involving one or more anonymous inspection visits and one or more interviews with the property owners and general managers who will uphold the spirit and soul of the place. The final admission decision is taken by the Relais & Châteaux Board of Directors that consists of 28 members with 14 different nationalities. Only approximately 25% of candidate properties are accepted every year.

- Relais & Châteaux extends the Road to Happiness into India
About Relais & Châteaux :
Relais & Châteaux is an exclusive collection of 475 of the finest hotels and gourmet restaurants in 55 countries. Established in France in 1954, the Association’s mission is to spread its unique art de vivre across the globe by selecting outstanding properties with a truly unique character.
Furthermore, Relais & Châteaux is also a family of hoteliers and Grands Chefs from all over the world who share a passion for, and a personal commitment to, ensuring their guests are privy to moments of exceptional harmony. To choose Relais & Châteaux is to experience an unforgettable celebration of the senses.
From the vineyards in Napa valley to the beaches in Bali, from the olive trees in Provence to the lodges in South Africa, Relais & Châteaux offers a chance to explore the Route du Bonheur and discover a special place in a variety of destinations.
The Relais & Châteaux signature reflects this ambition:
“ALL AROUND THE WORLD, UNIQUE IN THE WORLD”
Press Contact for UK:
Nicola Liddiard - Director UK & Ireland - Relais & Châteaux
T: 0207 808 8760
rc-uk@relaischateaux.com
Press Contact for North America:
Brenda Homick - Director Relais & Châteaux North America
T: (212) 319-4880 x 205
b.homick@relaischateaux.com