The hospitality sector in Dimapur got a boost as another hotel, which promises to cater three star services entered the scene. Christened Theja Fort, the 40-room hotel is housed in a five storied complex at Station Road, Burma Camp, near Public College of Commerce.
The hotel’s management – Vikram Singh Pappu & partners, described Theja Fort as a deemed three star hotel. The management has applied for three star certification from the Nagaland Tourism department, stated the man behind Theja Fort, Vikram Singh Pappu during the launch of the hotel on January 23. It was added that the hotel will get the certification soon.
Parliamentary Secretary, Urban Development, Zhaleo Rio, inaugurated the hotel. Zhaleo in his speech, while describing the hotel as a home away from home for travellers, expressed his wish that it will live up to people’s expectation. Stating that the opening of the hotel has unlocked another chapter in the growth of Dimapur, Zhaleo said that any constructive endeavour, either private or government undertaking, will ultimately serve the purpose of the people of Nagaland.
The hotel’s interior, alongwith the rooms, comes complete with a spacious 500-seater banquet-cum-conference hall. The ground floor was created to act as the parking area, providing room for 50 cars. According to Pappu, the kitchen, manned by three star certified chefs, will exclusively cater Indian and Chinese cuisines; while professionally trained staffers will attend to guests. The in-house restaurant will remain open from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm. It also has three exclusive suites. Swimming pool and lift are under construction and nearing completion, Pappu said. For the convenience of guests, Pappu added that the hotel is located 4 kilometers from the airport, while the railway station and the nearest bust stop are located in close proximity.
