Ananta Hotel,Resort and Spa | Udaipur

Introduction
Ananta Udaipur Resort & Spa is a multi-tiered 72 rooms and suites resort spread
over 6.6 acres of undulated land, varying in height by approximately 40 meters
from the lowest point to the highest, creating spectacular views, and with its
array of gardens, has a tranquil, salubrious setting built with traditional
stonework. The hallmark concept design of this resort is its central courtyard
featuring a large swimming pool around which all the four types of guest rooms
and restaurants are located.

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Rooms and Suites

Ananta is the best luxury holiday resort in Udaipur which provides all
the comfortable facilities along with luxury accommodation, rooms
and suites with panoramic view.
Spoil yourself with luxurious accommodation facilities at the Ananta,
one of the best spa resorts in Udaipur.
Ananta Udaipur offers beautiful rooms that boast of exquisite
amenities and services. The rooms overlook the Aravalli Hills, Lake
Pichola, Lake Fateh Sagar, Sajjan-Garh Fort popularly known as
Monsoon Palace and the entire City.
At this resort, the Deluxe and Super Deluxe Rooms are located in one
wing and are open to natural ventilation. The Premium Rooms and
Suites are located on the opposite side in nine clusters resembling
independent villas.
More than 400 sq ft. in area, the rooms and suites of this spa resort are
elegantly designed with fine Indian textiles and are replete with an
additional private sit out. The thickness of the wall and the high
ceiling ensures that the room remains naturally cool. Corridors are
adorned with the famous Udaipur Green Marble, Agariya White
Marble and Jaisalmer Yellow Marble creating a colourful mosaic
reflecting the traditional architecture of the Mewar region.
Deluxe Room

Located near the Central Courtyard, the Deluxe Rooms at Ananta

Udaipur Hotel & Spa run along the veranda of the resort and
overlook the lush Aravalli Hills. 402 sq. ft. in area, the room is
inspired by the Lotus flower. These rooms have additional private
balconies and are one of the best hotel rooms across Udaipur. You
can choose between a Twin and a King sized bed to suit your
personal requirement. Elegantly designed, these spacious rooms
offer a seating area, wardrobe, digitally secure safe, work desk and a
well stocked mini-bar.

Room Amenities!
High definition LCD television.
Cable entertainment.
Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet.
Direct dial telephone.
Tea & Coffee maker.
Electronic access key cards.
Safety latch.
View port.
Elegant bathrooms with separate shower cubicles.
Emergency exit plans.
Smoke detectors and sprinklers.
Smoking rooms available on request.
Super Deluxe Room

Overlooking the majestic Aravalli Hills, the Super Deluxe Room is

inspired by the Lotus flower and runs along the upper veranda of
the resort. Apart from exquisite room furnishings and amenities,
these 485 sq. ft. rooms also offer a private sit out. You can also
choose between a Twin and a King sized bed to suit your personal
requirements. Elegantly designed, these spacious rooms offer a
seating area, wardrobe, digitally secure safe, work desk and well
stocked mini-bar.

Room Amenities!
High definition LCD television.
Cable entertainment.
Complimentary Wi-Fi and Wired Internet.
Direct dial telephone.
Tea & Coffee maker.
Electronic access key cards.
Safety latch.
 View port.
Spacious bathrooms with separate shower cubicles.
Mini-bar.
Emergency exit plans.
Smoke detectors and sprinklers.
Enhanced variety of room amenities.
Choice of pillows and toiletries.
Smoking rooms available on request.

Premium Room

Enjoy all the luxury amenities and comfort here in our premium rooms
which are luxury lake-facing rooms.
At this spa resort, Premium Rooms are located in a cluster of ten villa-
like structures. They offer breathtaking views of either the Aravalli
hills, the Central Courtyard, the Monsoon Palace or Lake Pichola.
555 sq. ft. in area, the rooms are designed and conceptualized on the
Sunrise theme. These rooms are facilitated with a private sit out too.
Here, you can enjoy the warmth of Udaipur as the first and the last
golden rays of the sun enter through the exquisitely designed
windows. The rooms are appointed with options of king sized or
twin beds. These luxurious rooms are spacious and offer a seating
area and a spacious bathroom with a vanity counter, a bath tub, a
shower cubicle and a walk-in wardrobe.
Room Amenities!
High definition LCD television.
Cable entertainment.
Wi-Fi and Wired Internet.
Direct dial telephone.
Tea & Coffee maker.
Electronic access key cards.
Safety latch.
View port.
Emergency exit plans.
Smoke detectors and sprinklers.
Spacious bathrooms with separate shower cubicles with rain
shower and a bath tub.
Walk-in wardrobe.
Enhanced variety of room amenities.
Mini-bar.
Choice of pillows and toiletries.
Smoking rooms available on request.

Suite
At Ananta Resort and Spa, each suite has been designed and
conceptualized on the peacock theme and offers panoramic views of
the spa resort. Opulently designed in 680 sq. ft, the suite comes with
an exquisite living room, spacious bedroom, walk in wardrobe, work
desk, well stocked bar, king size bathroom with bath tub and a
private sit out. Located in a villa-like structure, the suite has easy
access to the resort facilities while providing privacy and a sense of
serenity.

Room Amenities!
High definition LCD television.
Cable entertainment.
Complimentary Wi-Fi and Wired Internet.
Direct dial Telephone.
Tea & Coffee maker.
Electronic access key cards.
Safety latch.
View port.
Emergency exit plans.
Smoke detectors and sprinklers.
King size bathrooms with a shower cubicle with rain shower and
a bath tub.
Walk-in wardrobe.
Enhanced variety of room amenities.
Mini-bar.
Choice of pillows and toiletries.
Privileged access to the outdoor heated Swimming Pool and
Jacuzzi.
Smoking rooms available on request.
Food & Beverages
Dining

Enjoy fine dining at Ananta Udaipur -Dine at the lake facing rooftop
which offers most tempting and authentic Indian and international
cuisines served in a delightful atmosphere.

MRA

All Day Dining

A multi - cuisine restaurant serving gastronomic delights. Enjoy the
spice of life surrounded by its elegant interiors or the romance of
dining under the star lit sky at the Myra terrace.

AMBAR

Pool-side dining
Enjoy an unforgettable culinary experience along-with live Rajasthani
music and folk dance. An Indian Speciality Restaurant, serving the
authentic flavours of India, enriched with culture and flavors to
whet your palate.

LIQUID LOUNGE

Bar Lounge
The Bar at the resort is fun, relaxed space, well stocked with an eclectic
mix of spirits, wines and cocktails. A great place to unwind your
day's adventure and let your spirits hit a new high.
Activities

Ananta Udaipur Resort & Spa is a leading family resort destination,

were here to keep you in smiles. From indoor games to outdoor
sports, the sparkle we add to holiday activities in Udaipur wont lose
its sheen. Kid's club, Cycling, Aqua-Sports, Yoga and Swimmig
lessons, Archery, Cooking Sessions with the Executive Chef, Cocktail
and Mocktail Making Sessions, 2 Swimming Pools and Jacuzzi.
Experience leisure facilities that are quite simply, second to none.
Ananta Udaipur Resort & Spa offers best luxury spa facilities in
Udaipur, Rajasthan along with the well-equipped fitness centre,
outdoor pool and entertainment section. Variety of rejuvenating spa
treatments are provided at this luxury spa resort in Udaipur.
Activities at Ananta Udaipur Resort & Spa

Kids Club

Whether it's splashing around, playing games or doing crafts, your kids
will enjoy themselves. The safety of your kids is our No. 1 priority.
Cycling
Explore the near-by villages & beautiful fields with your family &
friends on cycles and experience the nature as closely as possible.

Aqua-Sports
Plunge yourself in the azure waters. Learn a new game with your sons
and daughters. Enjoy pool-volleyball, aqua-zorbing, aqua-dance or
relax in the heated pool.
Swimming in the city-facing & the famous Sajjan-Garh facing pool
will definitely be a life-time experience.
Archery
Play the royal and historical game of archery with your kids.

Cooking Sessions with Executive Chef

Learn your favourite dish or cook your Rajasthani meal with our
Executive Chef and enjoy the meal with your family.

Cocktail Making Sessions

Become the star of your next cocktail party and learn to make
innovative cocktails and mocktails. We will teach you secrets to
tasty health-conscious shakes & smoothies too.
Indoor & Outdoor Games
There is something for everybody. Business games, angry-birds, carom-
board, table-tennis & table-foosball will keep you entertained.

City Facing Swimming Pool & Jacuzzi

A swim in the temperature controlled city-facing swimming pool and

jacuzzis will rejuvenate your senses.
 Meeting and Banquets

Ananta Udaipur is an Event Management Companies specializing in Event

Planning & event Management, Udaipur. Ananta Udaipur Resort & Spa is
one of the Best conference and business meeting hotel in Udaipur offering
well-furnished conference, meeting rooms & banquet halls for corporate
meetings or personal events.

Ananta Udaipur is also known as top Event Management Company in

Udaipur .

Banquet Halls:
Enjoy the best banquet facilities at Ananta Udaipur, Event Management
Company in Udaipur-Ananta one of the premium hotels in Rajasthan. The
minimalistic yet stylish dcor combined with state-of-the-art facilities
makes it the perfect destination for any event or occasion. Our team has a
distinguished background of having successfully managed large numbers
of Weddings & Receptions, Conferences, Seminars, Training, Residential
Conferences, Product Launches, and Cocktail Evenings, press meets and
any other event managed in Udaipur.
Venues
At Ananta Udaipur Resort and Spa, each venue is fully equipped to support
any kind of presentation or communication requirements, AV, advanced
lighting and staging capabilities.

The Meridian:
Capacity: Upto 250 guests

Spread over 2100 sq ft, The Meridian is a dedicated banqueting space with
all modern amenities and state of the art audio-visual equipment. The
Meridian can accommodate 30 - 250 guests and is well adept for any kind
of event; be it meetings, conferences or weddings.

Zuma:
Capacity: Upto 120 guests

Zuma is at aptly located at the lobby level and is well adept for events such
as parties, conferences or get-togethers.

Banquet Hall U Shape Cluster Casual Class Room Theatre Area Sq. Ft.

The Meridian 60 90 250 90 160 2100

Outdoor Hardcourt Venues:

Sajjan Terrace : Capacity: Upto 1000 guests

Sajjan Terrace, as the name suggests, is located on the rooftop of the

resort and provides 12000 sq. ft. of pristine banquet space, ideal for any
event. Located at a high altitude, it almost provides the feel of being on
top of a mountain offering uninterrupted views of Udaipur City, Lake
Pichola, Aravalli Hills & Sajjan Garh (popularly known as Monsoon Palace).

Monsoon Deck : Capacity: Upto 800 guests

Spacious and impressive, The Monsoon Deck is perfect for memorable

events and celebrations. Spread over 10560 sq. ft, the venue boasts of
breathtaking views of the Aravalli Hills and the background of the majestic
Monsoon Palace. With a capacity of up to 800 guests, the Monsoon Deck
offers best banqueting facilities at one of the highest altitudes in Udaipur.

Ambar : Capacity: Upto 300 guests

Located in the Central Courtyard by the turquoise pool, this venue is

perfect for an evening banquet.
The beauty of Ambar is its location at the central courtyard of the resort
wherein most of the gardens surrounding the courtyard can be utilized to
create a dream wedding experience with the capacity of 500 guests.

Outdoor Garden Venues:

Rock Garden : Capacity: Upto 500 guests

Enjoy luxurious banqueting facilities and services at the Rock Garden.

Located on the Eastern boundary of Ananta Udaipur Resort and Spa, this
venue spreads over 15,360 sq. ft. of lush space and aesthetically arranged
chunks of stone. Offering the best views of the Udaipur City and its lakes
Fateh Sagar and Pichola, Rock Garden is one of the best venues for any
event or celebration. Set under the shade of the deep blue sky and the
glimmering stars, this venue becomes the perfect setting for a private
memorable banquet or wedding. A grand bridge connects the Rock Garden
to the main porch adding to the grandeur and guests are taken to a new
world as they make their way to Rock Garden.

Wind Garden : Capacity: Upto 50 guests

Located in a cozy and private corner of the resort, the Wind Garden offers
spectacular views of the Monsoon Palace and the Aravalli Hills. Small yet
elegant offering 4800 sq. ft. of lush green space is ideal for that private
party, social gathering and special ceremonies.

Trego : Capacity: Upto 50 guests

Trego is a garden venue located at the highest altitude in the resort. This
2800 sq. ft. garden banquet space is ideal for a private cocktail or dinner
event.

Bonsoir Garden : Capacity: Upto 50 guests

Bonsoir Garden is situated in the Central Courtyard of the Ananta Udaipur

Resort and Spa. Spread over 2560 sq. ft, this lush garden space overlooks
the turquoise pool and is an ideal venue for a private party or celebration.

Sarlat : Capacity: Upto 50 guests

Sarlat is located close to the Bonsoir Garden in the Central Courtyard of

the spa resort. This 1680 sq. ft. of garden space has a Gazebo that
overlooks the turquoise pool. It is just perfect for private cocktail, tea and
dinner parties.

Wedding Hotel & Resort in Udaipur

Ananta Udaipur Resort & Spa is a royal destination for your wedding in
Udaipur. Ananta is best wedding hotels & resorts. Destination wedding in
Udaipur-Ananta Udaipur is an ideal place for Destination weddings in
Udaipur with all luxurious facilities. Youve imagined every detail of your
wedding day, our wedding planner makes it a reality. Ananta boasts of
splendid indoor and outdoor wedding venues; including resorts lawns and
conference halls. Destination wedding planner in Udaipur-Ananta is
Destination wedding planner in Udaipur Celebrate your special wedding
day the way you want to tailor it, from an intimate gathering of your
closest friends and family, to a formal banquet with hundreds of guests.
Our team of experienced wedding experts will assist you with all your
wedding preparations. The romance and beauty of Udaipur makes it an
ideal wedding destination.

Ananta Udaipur is the best Wedding resort & hotel in Udaipur, Rajasthan,
India. Ananta Udaipur is famous for hosting Royal wedding in Udaipur.
Ananta Udaipur Resort & Spa wedding include:

Professional wedding specialists, assisting you to experience the

wedding you always dreamed of.
Individual food and beverage concepts, tailor-made to your requests.
Luxurious Rooms including suites.
Send us your enquiries at "weddings@Anantaudaipur.com" . We will
endeavor to answer your question within 24 hours.

Wellness
Sohum Spa

Relax. Let time stand still for a moment and treat yourself to the most
revitalising spa experience you could wish for at the very famous Sohum
Spa ( Most awarded spa chain of India ).

Fitness Centre

Where fitness is a way of life.

Swimming Sessions

Learning is fun , learning is awesome , we all like learning.

Learn the art of swimming under the guidance of an expert coach.

Yoga & Meditation

The Mind is everything What you think, you become.

SERVICES & FACILITIES
The hotel offers a wide range of guest services and amenities for a carefree
and enjoyable stay.
Other services offered at the hotel:
Fully-equipped business centre
Utility shop
Doctor on call (24 hour)
Airport transfers
Travel desk
24 hour currency exchange
Valet service
In-house laundry
Baby-sitting (on request)

Complimentary facilities and amenities provided by the hotel:

Buffet Breakfast
24 hour Wi-Fi
Car Parking
Swimming Pool
Gymnasium
Toiletries
Electronic Safe
In-room Tea/Coffee Maker
Hair Dryer
Slippers
Weighing Measure
Coat Brush
Shoe Shiner & Shoe Horn
National Newspapers
Seasonal Fruit Platter
Executive Kit
Dental Kit
Sewing Kit
Shaving Kit
 Single Lady Amenities (Surf Excel Sachet, Cotton Buds, Ear Buds,
Conditioner etc)
Complimentary facilities and amenities available on request:
Iron and Ironing Board
Cell Phone Charger
Nail Filer
Nail Cutter
Diapers
Hair Brush
Hair Oil
Band Aids
Loofah Kit

Origin of the word Hotel

Before 1760 people used to go to inns for having their lunch, dinner etc .It
was the place where families used to host their guest inns owner used to
provide lodging and boarding facility service to their guest.
To world hostel was used then it was called hostelier which means
head of unit or the place. The Norman people invented the word hotel. The
word hotel was originally in England, officially from 1760. The real growth
of modern hotel was originated in U.S.A with opening of City Hotel in
New York in the year 1974. This was the first building erected for the hotel
purpose. This period also saw the beginning of chain operation under the
guidance of E.M.STATLER. It involves big investment, big profits and trained
professional to manage business.

Origin of Hotel Industry

The repreciation in 1930 had a disaster effect in a hotel industry after the
World War II and brought a tremendous up surge to hotel industry with
continuous prosperity of hotel industry.
Mass travel is a modern phenomenon that emerged after World War II.
Mass tourism continues to grow as political freedom, economic wherewithal and
social equality spread across the globe. With the economic engine of
development running at full steam, there was a growth in international travel and
thereby growth in hotel industry.
Estimates abound as to the importance and size of house keeping.
Certainly, its economic contribution is critical to the global economy whether as
a service to the business community.
Background of Hotel Industry
Prior to the 1980s, the Indian hotel industry was a nascent and slow
growing industry primarily consisting of relatively static, single hotel
companies. However, Asian games in 1982 and the subsequent partial
liberalization of the Indian economy generated tourism interest in India with
significant benefits accruing to the hotel and tourism sector in terms of improved
demand patterns. Fortunes of the hotel industry are tied to the fortunes of
tourism and the general business climate in the country, which is why the
economic liberalization initiatives implemented since 1991, led to a soaring
demand and supply gap in the hotel industry.

Classifications of hotels
On the basis of standards:
Like most of the countries in world, India also has hotels divided in
different categories depending on their location, facilities, infrastructure and
amenities provided. All the star hotels in India are government approved with
continuous control on the quality of services offered.
Five Star Hotels: - The most luxurious and conveniently located hotels in
India are grouped under Five Star Deluxe Hotel categories. Five Star
Deluxe in India are globally competitive in the quality of service provided,
facilities offered and accommodation option. These are top of the line
hotels located mostly in big cities. These hotels provide all the modern
facilities for accommodation and recreation matching international
standards in hospitality. In such type of hotel HR department are
established separately and to execute and to follow the concept of HR
strictly, HR professional are hired.
Four Star Hotels: - A rung below five star hotels are Four Star Hotels,
these hotels provide all the modern amenities to the travelers with a
limited budget. Quality of services is almost as high as the five stars and
above categories. These kinds of hotels are there for the travelers with
 limited budget or for the places which might not get the tourist traffic
associated with larger cities. In such type of hotel concept of HR is more
or less followed.

Three Star Hotels: - These are mainly economy class hotels located in the
bigger and smaller cities and catering to the needs of budget travelers.
Lesser in amenities and facilities, these hotels are value for money and
gives good accommodation and related services on the reduced price.
Services would be stripped down version of higher categories of hotels but
sufficient to fulfill customer basic needs. In such type of hotel concept of
HR may or may not be present. If present all functions of HRD is
curtailed.

Two Star Hotels: - These hotels are most available in the small cities and
in particular areas of larger cities. Catering to the backpacker tourist
traffic, these hotels provide all the basic facilities needed for general
accommodation and offers lowest prices. In this type of hotel concept of
HR is absent.

One Star Hotels:- The hotels with most basic facilities, small number of
rooms locations in the far-flung areas are grouped under One Star Hotel
category. These hotels are best when customer is looking for cheapest
available accommodation option. In this type of hotel concept of HR is
alien words.

On the basis of Nature:

Heritage Hotels
Heritage hotels in India are best if one is looking for sheer elegance,
luxury and loyal treatment. They are not just another accommodation
options but tourist attractions in themselves. Exquisitely designed and
decorated, meticulously preserved, high standards of service and ethnic
cultural motifs helps the tourists get the complete experience of an India.

Beach Resorts Hotels

Peninsular India bounded by Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean
and the two emerald archipelagos of Lakshwadeep and Andaman and
Nicobar have a long coast line of around 7500 km, offering an amazing
 array of beaches, some popular, some not so well known. Thus location of
resort is the basic point of attraction for tourists.
Wild Resorts Hotels
A wildlife tour is incomplete if one does not actually live in a forest for a
few days. It means living in a rest house or a tent the midst of the dense
wilderness and waking up to the twittering of birds.
Government Approved Hotels
These are the hotels, which might not have applied for star categorization
or small enough to find them in the list. Many of the wildlife resorts,
lodges and hostels are government approved providing a minimum level
of accommodation facilities at far off places.

Residential Hotels
The residential hotels work as apartment house. Often we call them apartment
hotels. The hotels charge rent on monthly, half yearly, or yearly basis. They are
generally located in big cities and towns where no meals are served to the
customers. Initially, the residential hotels were developed in the USA. The
services offered here are comparable to an average well managed home.

Commercial Hotels
The commercial hotels are meant for the people who visit a place of trade
and commerce or business purposes and therefore these hotels are found
located at the commercial or industrial centers. They focus their attention
on individual travelers and are generally run by owners.
Floating Hotels
The floating hotels are located on the water surface. The places are sea,
river, and lake. These hotels provide with all the facilities and services
made available in a good hotel. In the leading tourist generating countries
of the world we find the practice of using old luxury ships as floating
hotels.
USERS OF HOTEL INDUSTRY
In marketing hotel services, it is important to know about the different types of
users availing the services with diverse aims and objectives. This would ease the
task of marketers specially while studying the behavioural profile.
The following is the classification of different categories of domestic and
foreign users.
Users of Hotel Industry
DOMESTIC: FOREIGN:
Pilgrims Political representatives
Students Trade representatives
Officials Educationists
Film stars etc. Tourists, Sportsmen etc.
CAREERS OPPORTUNITIES IN THE HOTEL INDUSTRY
Some of the careers opportunities in the hotel industry are as follows.
The industry offers more career options than most: - No matter what kind
of work we enjoy and wherever our aptitudes lie, there is a segment of the
industry that can use ours talents.
The work is varied: - Because hotels and restaurants are complete
production, distribution and service units, and managers are involved in a
broad array of activities.
There are many opportunities to be creative: - Hotels and restaurants
managers might design new products to meet their needs of their guests;
produce training programs for employees; or implement challenging
advertising, sales promotions and marketing plans.
Hospitality jobs are not nine-to-five jobs: - Hours are highly flexible in
many positions.
Many more opportunities are waiting in a queue. With these the role of HR is
drastically change. Its fields of operation in todays worlds knew no boundary.
DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS IN HOTELS
The departments are classified on accounts of it function. They are as follows:-
Core Functioning Department
 Food and Beverage (F&D) Department:-
F & B deals mainly with food and beverage service allied activities. Different
divisions are there in F & B like Restaurants, Speciality Restaurants, Coffee
Shop (24 hrs.), Bar, Banquets, Room service etc. Apart from that they have
Utility services (Cleaning).
Front Office Department:-
The front office is the command post for processing reservations, registering
guests, settling guest accounts (cashiering), and checking out guests. Front
desk agents also handle the distribution of guestroom keys and mail,
messages or other information for guests. The most visible part of the front
office area is of course the front desk. The front desk can be a counter or, in
some luxury hotels, an actual desk where a guest can sit down and register.
Housekeeping Department:-
The housekeeping department is another important department in hospitality
world. Housekeeping is responsible for cleaning the hotels guestrooms and
public areas. This department has the largest staff, consisting of an assistant
housekeeper, room inspectors, room attendants, a houseperson crew, linen
room attendants and personnel in charge of employee uniforms. They may
also have their own laundry and valet service. Hotels with laundry and valet
equipment may use it only for hotel linens and uniforms and send guest
clothing to an outside service where it can be handled with specialized
equipment.
Food Production Department:-
Food production deals with the preparations of food items. It basically
engaged in preparing those dish, which are ordered by the guest and
afterwards is catered by the F&B department. Cuisine like Indian,
Continental, Thai, Italian, Konkani (Coastal Sea Food), South Indian,
Chinese, Mexican, etc. Different Chefs are appointed for the specialty
cuisine.

Support Department (Cost Centers)

Marketing & Selling Department:-
Sales and marketing has become one of the most vital functions of the hotel
business and an integral part of modern hotel management. It includes
packaging for selling, sales promotion, advertising and public relations. The
 marketing division is charged with the responsibility of keeping the rooms in
the hotel occupied at the right price and with the right mix of guests.
Engineering and Maintenance Department:-
The energy crisis throughout the world has given a great importance to the
engineering department of a hotel. This department provides on the day-to-
day basis the utility services, electricity, hot water, steams, air-conditioning
and other services and is responsible for repair and maintenance of the
equipment, furniture and fixtures in the hotel. The engineering department
has an important role in satisfying the guest- demand and helping to maintain
the profit level of the hotel. The cleaning, up-keep, repair, replacement,
installation and maintenance of property and its furnishing, machinery and
equipment are the joint responsibilities of Engineering/Maintenance and the
Housekeeping Department.
Finance, Accounting and Control Department:-
A hotels accounting department is responsible for keeping track of the many
business transactions that occur in the hotel. The accounting department does
more than simply keep the books-financial management is perhaps a more
appropriate description of what the accounting department does. Whereas the
control department is concern with cost control guidelines by way of
reducing in investment, reduction in operating cost, control of food service
costs, control of beverage costs, labour cost control, etc.
Safety and Security Department:-
The security of guests, employees, personal property and the hotel itself is an
overriding concern for todays hoteliers. In the past, most security
precautions concentrated on the prevention of theft from guests and the hotel.
However, today such violent crimes as murder and rape have become a
problem for some hotels. Unfortunately, crime rates in most majors cities are
rising. Hence today security department also concentrate on these additional
criminal activities too.

Administration Department:-
Top organizational members usually supervise the Administration
Department in a hotel. This department is responsible for all the work
connected with administration, personnel, manpower, employees welfare,
medical, health and security.
 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT OF
HOTEL INDUSTRY

In hotel industry the job of HR manager can be compare with the job of
conductor, whose job is to instruct and direct all of the various musicians so that
they can perform well together. But before a conductor can direct a beautiful
performance, all of the individual musicians must be able to play their
instruments well. What kind of performance could one can expect if the
violinists did not know how to play their instruments or the flutists could not
read music?
So it is in the hospitality industry, before a manager can direct and shape
employees individual contributions into an efficient whole, he or she must first
turn employees into competent workers who know how to do their jobs.
Employees are the musicians of the orchestra that the members of the audience-
the-guests-have come to watch performance. If employees are not skilled at their
jobs, then the performance they give will get bad reviews. Just as an orchestra
can have a fine musical score from a great composer and still perform poorly
because of incompetent musicians, so a hotel can have a finest standard recipes,
service procedures and quality standards and still have dissatisfied guests
because of poor employee performance.
As in the five-star hotel and five-star deluxe hotel there are around lots of
employee are involved in different jobs in different fields there is dire need to
look and control on them. No doubt different departments heads are present to
look their department employee, but HRD is a place, which supervise and
effectively communicate with these departments head and communicate with the
top management. Thus there function is very large and diverse as compared with
respect to different departments heads.

In most of the hotels the personnel policies are put in writing. These policies are
distributed to key and responsible executive to provide guidance and ensure
consistent application. Periodically the HRD review these policies.
For Example: In Ananta international the following policies are put on the
notice board as well as each employee bear a tag starting I am which generate
a sense of motivation as well as sense of personal feeling towards the
organization.
Fig: Policies

I am proud
I am Excited
I am Empowered
I am Ananta International

Arrears of personal policies

The personal policies are concern with each of the following areas:-
Employment
Recruitment
Interview
Psychological and Aptitude tests
Selection
Medical Examination
Administration and Transfers
Promotions and Termination
Responsibilities for adherence to indiscrimination laws
Education and Training
Orientation of new employees
Educational needs for employees
Training development programmes
Communications
Health and Safety
Occupational health
Emergency medical care
Safety programme
Preventive Medicine
Employees Services
Cafeteria
Vending Machine
Employees Lounge
Lockers
Counseling
Suggestion Scheme
Wages and Salary Administration
Salary structure
Performance standards and Job evaluation
Salary survey
 Benefits
Group Insurance
Sick-pay plan
Hospitalization
Major medical coverage
Key man Insurance
Pension plan/scheme
Labour/Industrial relations
Presentation Elections
Collective Bargaining
Grievance Procedures
Administration
Personnel records
Security
Holidays and Vacations
Office Layout and Services
Work Rules

COMMUNICATION IN HOTEL INDUSTRY

Communication is the most important and most used of all skills in the
hotel industry.

Talking Back for Success

The president of Hyatt Hotels makes it a practice to hold gripe sessions
with small groups of employees.
Managers at Earls restaurants make the rounds of all tables to inquire
about the food and the service.
The American Automobiles Associations uses an 800-number to makes its
products and services more accessible to customers and to gather
information regarding what customers are thinking and doing.
At United Airlines, managers are encouraged to get out of their offices and
engage in informal exchanges with employees.
What do Hyatt Hotels, Earls restaurants, the American Automobiles
Association, and United Airlines have in common? For one thing, they will
all tell you that effective communication makes good business sense. More
importantly, they all practice what hey preach.
 These and other service leaders in the hospitality industry communicate on
a frequent and regular basis with their customers, suppliers and employees.
They are well aware that honest feedback from stakeholders is the ultimate
driving force behind organizational success, for it is this feedback that fuels
any efforts at self-improvement, both internally and in the marketplace.

HUMAN RESOURCE PLANNING

Human Resource Planning (HRP) is the first aspect of human resource process.
It is very commonly understood as the process of forecasting an organizations
future demand for, and of, the right type of people in the right number. It is only
after this that HRM department can initiate a recruitment and selection process.
HRP is the sub-system in the total organizational planning.
The list is infact never ending. HRP actually has become an inevitable part of
HRM process.

HRP is influenced by several considerations. The more important of them

are:
Type and strategy of the organization
Organizational growth cycles and planning
Environmental uncertainties
Type and quality of forecasting information
Nature of jobs being filled
Off-loading the work

The HRP Process

Organizational Objectives & Policies
 HR plans need to be based on organizational objectives. In practice, this
implies that the objectives of the HR plan must be derived from
organizational objectives. Specific requirements in terms of number and
characteristics of employees should be derived from the organizational
objectives.
HR Demand Forecast
Demand forecasting must consider several factors both external as well as
internal. Among the external factors are competition, economic climate, laws
and regulatory bodies, changes in technology and social factors. Internal
factors include budget constraints, production levels, new products and
services, organizational structure and employee separations.
HR Supply Forecast
This information is provided by supply forecasting. Supply forecasting
measures the number of people likely to be available from within and outside
an organization, after making allowance for absenteeism, internal movements
and promotions, wastage and changes in hours and other conditions of work.

HR Programming
Once an organizations personnel demand and supply are forecast, the two
must be reconciled or balanced in order that vacancies can be filled by the
right employees at the right time. HR programming is the third step in the
planning process, therefore, assumes greater importance.
HR Plan Implementation
Implementation requires converting an HR plan into action. A series of action
programmes are initiated as a part of HR plan implementation. Some such
programmes are recruitment, selection and placement; training and
development; retraining and redeployment; the retention plan; the
redundancy plan; and the succession plan.
Control and Evaluation
Control and evaluation represents the fifth and the final phase in the HRP
process. The HR plan should include budgets, targets and standards. It should
also clarify responsibilities for implementation and control, and establish
reporting procedures which will enable achievements to be monitored against
the plan. These may simply report on the numbers employed against
 establishment and on the numbers recruited against the recruitment targets.
But they should also report employment costs against the budget, and trends
in wastage and employment ratios.

Room Amenities

The rooms at the hotel are spacious and well facilitated, in the categories of 40
Deluxe rooms, 20 Premium rooms, 11 Suites, 2 Royal suites and there is one
room for the physically challenged. The pool facing rooms offer a spectacular
view of the water. All rooms are tastefully decorated and have amenities such as
television with satellite connection, telephone and sofa unit. En suite washrooms
have hot and cold running water.

Hotel Facilities
The hotel has an inviting swimming pool that glitters in the surrounding lights at
night. The pool side Belissma Lawns have a capacity of 500 people and are
perfect for parties, while the hotel arranges live music. The hotel Banquet hall
also offers a spacious venue with a 17 feet high ceiling and elegant chandeliers.
It is facilitated with multi-media equipments and cutting-edge acoustic and
lighting system. The hotel also offers venues for small to large groups for
displays and trade shows. There is also a state-of-the-art gymnasium at the hotel
offering strength training and cardiovascular machines, as also a Jacuzzi, Steam
room and Sauna room. You can also choose to get pampered with private
massage, facial and body treatments facility.

Housekeeping Executive Development Programme (HEDP)

HEDP is a one year intensive housekeeping training programme, which prepares
trainee for a career in housekeeping and accommodation in the Taj Group.
Recruitment for this programme commences in all key hotel schools in the
country in the months of October/November.
Duing the first 6 months of the programme, the management trainees undergo
technical training in classroom accompanied by on-the job exposure. Inputs
include interiors, finance, human resources, architectural design, fabric and
styling. The next 6 months include on-the-job training in a Taj hotel as an
understudy to a mentoring executive housekeeper.
This is an exclusive Earn while you Learn opportunity, offering attractive
stipends to programme participants.
Stipend + benefits
Subsidized accommodation during the training period.

PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL
Performance appraisal refers to the assessment of an employees actual
performance, behaviour on jobs, and his or her potential for future performance.
It is done generally for the purpose of assessing training needs to employee, to
effect his promotions and to give him pay increase, retention or termination.
Though there are different methods of performance appraisal only one method
that is commonly used in this industry is Rating Scale Method.

Challenges of Performance Appraisal

Create a culture of excellence that inspires every employee to improve or
lend himself or herself to be assessed.
Align organizational objectives to individual aspirations.
Clear growth paths for talented individuals.
Provide new challenges to rejuvenate careers that have reached the plateau
stage.
Forge a partnership with people for managing their careers.
Empower employees to make decisions without the fear of failing.
Performance Appraisal Process
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
As the name suggest it is all about maintaining relationship with the employee.
It includes all terms that are concerned with the employee like employee
remuneration, incentives payments, employee benefits and services, employee
welfare, safety and health issue, trade unions etc. Here its where the HR
manager communicates with employee about their problems, suggestion and so
on. All these steps are followed in order to retain best employee.
Employee Remuneration
In most of the hotels, the human resource department plays a crucial role in
determining the remuneration policy of employees. For this they take into
consideration all external as well as the internal factors. By this they have to
deal with external factors like labour market, going rate, cost of living, labour
unions, labour laws, society and the economy as well as internal factors like
companys ability to pay, job evaluation and performance appraisal and the
worker himself or herself. In hotel industry both financial as well as non-
financial methods of remuneration are followed.
Incentives Payments
It is seen that HRD are highly involved in deciding the incentives programmes.
As this department is involved in deciding the remuneration programmme, they
are serving as the foundations for most incentive plans. The management of
these plans is collaborative. These incentives schemes are for direct workers
who work in batches, as well as for indirect workers.

Employee Benefits and Services

The HRD has a major role in the development and management of benefits
programs. These benefits are designed by HRD in order to suit the requirement
of employee. And further, they are sent to the top management for approval.
Thereafter they are implemented. These benefits, which are given to the
employee, are both financial as well as non-financial.
Some of the benefits and services, which are practiced in the hotel industry are
as follows:
Legally required payments
Old age, survivors, disability and health insurance
Workers compensation
Unemployment compensation
Contingent and deferred benefits
Pension plans
Group life insurance
Sick leave
Maternity leave
Payments for time not worked
Vacations
Holidays
 Voting pay allowances
Employee Welfare
Labour welfare refers to taking care of the well being of workers by employers,
trade unions, and government and non-government agencies. Recognizing the
unique place of the worker in the society and doing good for him/her retaining
and motivating employees, minimizing social evils, and building up the local
reputation of the hotel are the arguments in favour of employee welfare. Hence
this area has generated one more area for practicing of HR roles.
Safety and Health Issue
Since the hotel industry, is the service industry, hence the safety and health
aspects of employee is concern for the organization, as employee are assets of
service industry. The whole and soul responsibility of employee health and
safety measures lie on the shoulder of HR department. Hence such types of
measures reduce the chances of accidents.
BENCHMARKING
Benchmarking is the process of determining who is the very best, who sets the
standard, and what that standard is. In baseball, you could argue that seven
consecutive World Series Championships made the New York Yankees the
benchmark. It is done to motivate people to improve toward that goal.
Benchmarking is usually part of a larger effort, usually a Process Re-engineering
or Quality Improvement initiative. Benchmarking is a management tool that is
being applied almost anywhere. Once we decide what to benchmark, and how to
measure it, the object is to figure out how the winner got to be the best and
determine what we have to do to get there.

Information of Ananta Udaipur

Check-Out 12:00 PM
Earliest Check-In 12:00 PM

Elevator Yes

Non-Smoking Rooms / Floors Yes

Number of Rooms 72

Parking Available Yes

Room Service (Yes, No, 24 Hrs) 24Hrs