Lemon Tree Hotels Limited, through its management subsidiary Carnation Hotels Pvt. Ltd., has announced the opening of Lemon Tree Premier, Vijayawada. This is the second property of the brand in the third largest city of Andhra Pradesh. The strategic location of the hotel offers multiple options to experience the city’s tradition, architecture and ethos.

The hotel features 122 well-appointed rooms and suites that feature Kalamkari art and intricate sculptures inspired by the traditional art forms of Vijayawada, with modern amenities and facilities. Complementing the stay are a vibrant atrium lobby, a multi-cuisine coffee shop - Citrus Café, an award winning pan-Asian restaurant - Republic of Noodles and a hip recreation bar - Slounge.

The hotel also features expansive banquet spaces and conference facilities, including large conference and banquet halls to meet discerning guests’ business needs and event requirements. Recreational facilities include a rejuvenating spa - Fresco, a well-equipped fitness center and a refreshing swimming pool and pool deck - Serenity where guests can bask under the sun overlooking the city and refresh themselves with an array of rejuvenating drinks and bites. All this, coupled with a host of premium facilities and amenities, and hospitable service, make the hotel a refreshing option for both business and leisure travellers, as well as city dwellers.

The closest airport is the Vijayawada International Airport, at an approximate distance of 21 kms, and the Vijayawada Junction Railway Station is at a distance of just 2 kms. The hotel’s prominent location also offers easy access to Vijayawada’s key attractions such as the ornate Kanaka Durga Temple, nestled on the Indrakeeladri Hill, the Undavalli Caves featuring ancient rock-cut temples, formed out of a single granite block, and the Bhavani Island on the Krishna River.

The hotel company ended at Rs40.90 per piece down by 0.73% on the BSE.