Ista in Amritsar: Ista Amritsar is third in the chain of Ista hotels after Ista Bangalore that opened to rave reviews in July 2006. Ista is a trend-setting concept that believes business hotels can be both, chic and luxurious with exceptional service standards. Ista Amritsar has kept elegance as its guiding design philosophy. Set in the heart of the city yet with beautiful landscaping that includes several water bodies it brings a dash of panache to the city with a heart of gold. Located close to the Golden Temple the hotel is set in a context that is both modern and historic. Airport is 14 kms/30mnts, railway station is 6 kms/15 mnts. Ista has 248 elegantly appointed rooms including 10 suites, which are on the 4th floor of the Hotel, to ensure panoramic views of a historic city. All the rooms are carefully designed to the highest levels of sensuality, comfort and taste that is the hallmark of the Ista brand. The hotel also has one dual-purpose conference/ banquet room, which can seat upto 250 persons and includes a pre function area. In addition there are two private business-meeting rooms with a seating capacity of upto 8 /10 persons. A selection of world-class dining facilities which includes COLLAGE - ALL DAY DINING, THE LOUNGE BAR, CHI - FINE DINING. SPA FACILITIES The spa area covers 3500 sq ft and comprises of 8 beautifully appointed treatment rooms, 3 for Ayurveda, 1 for oriental therapies and 4 multi purpose rooms where a holistic blend of international wellness treatments are offered. 02) New Taj Properties in India ; a) Taj Residency, Trivandrum - opened on the 8th September 2008 b) The Gateway Hotel Ramgarh Lodge, Jaipur - opening on the 1st November 2008 c) Taj Mount Road, Chennai - opening date to be announced shortly