The Palm Beach Hotel is a sister concern of LeSutra, Mumbai. The hotel recently opened the doors of its heritage wing, the Andhra Arts and Crafts Hotel. This is the world’s first handicrafts hotel. A press meet was organized to announce the launch of this new hotel.

The new wing is a Microcosm of Andhra and boasts of 70 sculptures and 50 art installations which can be found in the passages, corridors and residential areas of the hotel.

The interior of the hotel has been designed exclusively by national award winning artisans, interior designers, craftsmen and sculptors. The theme of the rooms are based on craft forms like Tholu Bommalata or leather shadow puppetry, Kalamkari pen art, Etikoppaka toys and Budithi brass work.

The hotel will not only be ideal for leisure but also for business and corporate travellers as well. A secure private beach, an outdoor swimming pool, four in house restaurants and many other facilities are on offer for the guests at this hotel.

Located on Beach Road, Visakhapatnam, the hotel is easily connected to all the main tourist spots and also to the other important landmarks of the city.

With the help of this hotel, the aim is to preserve and promote the local craftsmanship of Andhra Pradesh.

Priyanka Dutta