Islamabad Serena Hotel Bags Two Travel Awards for in Vietnam… BY;ASGHAR ALI MUBARAK

Islamabad Serena Hotel Bags Two Travel Awards for in Vietnam…
BY;ASGHAR ALI MUBARAK …….
Islamabad Serena Hotel bags two awards for ‘Pakistan’s Leading Hotel’ and ‘Pakistan’s Leading Presidential Suite’ whereas Kabul Serena Hotel won ‘Afghanistan’s Leading Hotel’ and Dushanbe Serena Hotel won Tajikistan’s Leading Hotel Award. The CEO Islamabad Serena Hotel Mr. Aziz Boolani received the awards at the ceremony in Vietnam and sends his congratulations to the entire Serena team and a huge thank you to our wonderful guests who voted for Islamabad Serena Hotel services. Islamabad Serena Hotel is more than just a comfortable stay at the only 5-star deluxe hotel in Pakistan, an affiliated member of the Leading Hotels of the World. It is a vivid immersion into the culture, heritage and lifestyles of Pakistan’s capital, a relatively undiscovered city boasting exhilarating scenery as well as some of the most colorful musical and culinary traditions in the world.The Islamabad Serena Hotel is the finest hotel of Pakistan. It is a hotel with character, luxury and tradition. The hotel is made on fourteen acres of area with beautiful gardens, public areas, corridors, rooms and restaurants with special emphasis on trademarks of Islamic architecture. The architecture and interiors of Serena Islamabad is a reflection typical of Pakistani cultural heritage, the structures also depict the skills and craftsmanship.
The Islamabad Serena is a remarkable blend of architecture with rich, elaborated and vivid designs where the artisans have really showed their magic on the ceilings, floors, walls and furnishers.
The hotel has nine multi-cuisine restaurants and roof-top swimming pool. Each luxuriously decorated room has all modern amenities and spacious seating. Leisure facilities include the Maisha Spa & Health Club, which is the first of its kind in the country. The full-services Spa offers the absolute latest in holistic treatments and Spa experiences while the Health Club includes a well-equipped gymnasium, sauna and steam with plunge pool, massage rooms and a temperature-controlled swimming pool. The Business Centre and nine meeting rooms provide all the support for professional business sittings.
Security
The hotel is strategically surrounded by grounds that prevent direct access by any of the treks. Inside of the hotel has several measures has been taken into serious account to make sure that unexpected events never happen.
The Serena Hotel Islamabad is a treat for visitors and business travelers in Islamabad.
A 24-hours security system with upgraded high-tech capability and a complete and comprehensive Crisis Management plan has been deployed at the Hotel so as to tackle any unforeseen incidents. The Islamabad Serena Hotel offers several facilities to its guests as enumerated below:
Facilities / Fact Sheet
Number of Rooms & Suites : 387
Free Limousine Airport Transfer Service
Location of Serena Islamabad
The Islamabad Serena Hotel is located in the most exclusive secure area of Islamabad, next to the Diplomatic Enclave at the foot of the Margalla Hills, The hotel is a land mark of Islamabad. It is spread on 14 acres of land, with beautiful gardens and serene water shore of the Rawal Lake in close proximity.
The Islamabad Serena is only 20 minutes drive from Benazir International Airport Islamabad for which hotel offers free private car transfers.

The architecture and interiors
The architecture and interiors of this fabulous Hotel building is a mere reflection of typical Pakistani cultural heritage depicting the skills and craftsmanship of native artisans. In this state-of-the-art building, local traditions are elegantly combined with latest technologies in order to provide a comfortable stay to our prestigious guests.
The true spirit of the Hotel is reflected in the aesthetics of the public areas, corridors, rooms, and restaurants, highlighting trademarks of Islamic architecture. The Hotel’s remarkable architecture is a blend of rich, elaborated, and vivid designs where the artisans have really shown their magical skills especially on the ceilings, floors, and walls.

The Islamabad Hotel is built on six levels and its terraces reflect pavilions depicting the natural topography Northern valleys like Hunza & Gilgit Pakistan. On the ground floor, the Banquet Halls are designed to accommodate as many as 1700 guests with separate entrances whereas the main entrance of the lobby (located at the upper ground level) gives an easy access to Hotel’s resident guests and patrons using the restaurants and other facilities.
The Islamabad Hotel is built on six levels and its terraces reflect pavilions depicting the natural topography Northern valleys like Hunza & Gilgit Pakistan. On the ground floor, the Banquet Halls are designed to accommodate as many as 1700 guests with separate entrances whereas the main entrance of the lobby (located at the upper ground level) gives an easy access to Hotel’s resident guests and patrons using the restaurants and other facilities.
Restaurants
Specialty restaurants, offering a wide variety of cuisines along with the rooftop swimming pool give spectacular views of the meticulously landscaped gardens surrounding the Hotel building. Each luxuriously decorated room is furnished with modern amenities and spacious seating. Leisure facilities include the Maisha Spa & Health Club, which is the first of its kind in the country. The full-services Spa offers the absolute latest in holistic treatments and Spa experiences, while the Health Club includes a well-equipped gymnasium, sauna and steam with plunge pool, massage rooms, and a temperature-controlled swimming pool. The Business Centre and nine meeting rooms provide all the support required to professionally conduct business activities.

Zamana Restaurant offering Continental Buffet for lunch and dinner
Dawat Restaurant; a fine dining restaurant serving Pakistani cuisine with live music
Al-Maghreb Restaurant with Moroccan and Lebanese specialty cuisine
Rakaposhi, Café and Ice Cream Parlor with indoor & outdoor seating
Bazaar Court; serving a range hors d’œuvres and specialty grilled items
Lobby Lounge, open 24 hours a day, offering tea, coffee, soft drinks, and light snacks
Nazara Lounge; a unique and special restaurant, located on the 6th level of the Hotel’s Margalla Wing
Baradari, a seasonal outdoor BBQ restaurant serving traditional Pakistani BBQ (Opening Soon)
Wild Rice; an all Asian Cuisine restaurant (Opening Soon)
Recreation
Maisha Spa & Health Club
Two temperature controlled Swimming Pools
Other facilities
Shopping Arcade
Conference / Events Center
24-hour Business Centre
Wi-Fi Access
High Definition TV with International Channels
Currency Exchange
Room service, Valet & Laundry
24-hour Doctor on Call
ACCOMMODATION
Total guest rooms: 105. Interiors inspired by the rich Punjabi and Swati cultures reach their fullest expression in the elegantly furnished hotel guest rooms. Within these luxurious surroundings are found the most modern amenities. Each room enjoys views overlooking the Margalla Hills or Rawal Lake.
Guest room amenities : Flat screen televisions with satellite and in-house video channels, Direct dialing telephones, Internet and e-mail facilities, Radio, Electronic safes, Air – conditioning, Bathrooms with bathtubs and separate shower and Hairdryers.

RECREATION
The health club at the Islamabad Serena is very special. The surroundings are the very essence of peace and tranquility. In this day and age of feng shui and aromatherapy, the ancient design of Moorish baths is resurrected in a modern structure and houses separate areas for men and women.
Series of columns clad with mirrors and bordered with terra cotta Zillij tiles, recreate an authentic atmosphere. The fresh whites in the ceramic glaze accent the rich blues, which are typically Moorish in design.
The health club is equipped with a full service center, featuring a steam room, dry heat and sauna and state-of the-art exercise equipment. Massages are available by appointment.
The health club leads you to the glimmering waters of the swimming pool set in an intimate oasis. Arches similar to those adorning the rooftop define the space surrounding the pool, creating a walkway and providing privacy.
The garden behind the pool area is screened from the rest of the gardens; and a semi-circular wooden counter decorated with traditional Swati carvings rests in the gardens as the pool bar counter. Light refreshments are available at this counter. An open kitchen caters to the gourmet needs of the guests.
MEETINGS & CONFERENCE
Business and social gatherings are expertly accommodated at Islamabad Serena Hotel. Six, purpose-designed, meeting rooms are available for conferences, receptions and banquets – large or small. Each room is equipped with the latest audio-visual equipment. In addition, the Grand Ballroom is able to accommodate 1000 people, or a sit-down dinner seating of 800 guests. Rooftop banquet and main lawns are also available.

The multi-lingual staff of the Business Centre is available 24 hours a day to meet the wide-ranging needs of our guests. The Centre is equipped with personal computers, fax machines, direct-dialing telephones, internet and e-mail facilities.
Deluxe Room Inclusions: Airport pick-up and drop by Hotel Limousine, Welcome Drink, Breakfast in Zamana Restaurant, Mini-Bar, Spouse Stay Free (including breakfast), Fruit Basket and Daily Local Newspaper.
Executive Club Rooms and Suites Inclusions: Airport pick-up and drop by Hotel Limousine, Welcome Drink, Breakfast in Zamana Restaurant or Room Service or The Executive Club Lounge, 24 hrs Executive Lounge Service, Mini-Bar, Spouse stay free (including breakfast) Free Local Calls / Faxes / Internet, Fruit Basket, Daily Newspaper, Laundry/Pressing/Dry-Cleaning (2 pieces per day), Board/Meeting Room for upto 8 persons (subject to availability)
Contact us for special rates for meetings and conference
Other Serena Hotels in Pakistan.
Faisalabad Serena Hotel An other 5 star hotel with true Euthenics of the Punjab Excellent decor & Food.
Quetta Serena Hotel: Built in traditional Balouch style architecture. Offer very neatly kept rooms and excellent service.
Gilgit Serena Hotel: The best Hotel in Gilgit
Swat Serena Hotel: An old palace of ex ruler of Swat valley converted into a beautiful hotel. Large Green areas/lawns & elegant rooms
Hunza Baltit Inn: Small Hotel in the high mountains of Pakistan offers breathtaking views of Rakaposhi & Ultar Mountain. The hotels is small but worth every moment one can stay a week without getting board of seeing just the scenery of Hunza valley.
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