VALUE ADDITION - 4:

ENHANCING CONTEMPORARY EXPERIENCE TO GUESTS 

BY P S SUNDAR

The latest happening at Orchid Square Boutique Hotel in Coonoor is the enhancement of contemporary experience to guests – locals and tourists.

Three major developments ensure this.

First, the creation of Selfie corners.   “In the context of increased passion to take Selfies, especially among the youth, we have created attractive spots within the hotel premises to help guests enjoy Selfies”, Orchid Managing Director Sudarshan Motwani told me.

The ‘Selfie Corner’ has Orchid flower, flower cart, glass exposure and transparent view of the hotel exterior.

“Interestingly, we give on hire many props to enhance the ‘Selfie’ experience.   These include coloured wigs, goggles, masks, frames marked with ‘Instagram’, ‘Wanted’, ‘Bride to be’ and the like.  There is enormous response to this”, Motwani disclosed.

The second is the ‘Live portrait counter’.  Here, Raj, young artist from Delhi, assures guests to draw their live picture in 20 minutes time. 

“He does it with charcoal pencil.   The guests have to sit in front of him for 20 minutes and they can walk out with their portrait framed, ready-to-hang and handed over with sweet memories of theri visit to the Nilgiris”, Motwani described.

“This is equally a favourite among children.  Parents are excited to have their children drawn live”, he noted.

The third is a unique experience in dining offered at ‘Grill to chill’ open-to-sky roof top feasting facility. 

The sheltered dining hall is decorated with snow-type ceiling falls to give a unique feeling.

“We have kept tastefully decorated ‘flower carts’ with varieties of bloom to create a happy ambience to guests who enjoy taking numerous photos with all flowers in all carts”, Motwani said.

Being roof-top, guests get a view of the surrounding scenery.  And, located as it does on the way to Coonoor’s popular picnic attractions of Lamb’s Rock, Lady Canning Seat, Dolphin’s Nose and tea estates, these contemporary additions attract more tourists to stay and dine at Orchid.  

(response can also be sent to: pssundar.coonoor@gmail.com)