A Landmark of 20 years...

Touching the new millennium 2000, the skyline of Ahmedabad had been known for very few star category hotels, and Sabarmati peripheral region used to be one key zone to build these Landmark locations.. and attract operators. Then came in Hotel Fortune Landmark in the year 1998 at Usmanpura, with a view of Sabarmati from their rooftop and close vicinity to the airport; soon followed by other revolutionary change, with Vibrant Gujarat seasons, Medical tourism and upsurge in tourism industry there came in a rising room demand which led to landing in various other players and investors pouring in the market. Hospitality being a highly demanding industry, volatile markets and aggressive competition; this is one Landmark which has been standing tall, carrying the same brand tag since two decades.

Chef Suresh Khanna amidst his vivid creations

On 23rd May 2018, Hotel Fortune Landmark celebrated their twenty years of operations. A journey worth a mention.. The city has witnessed various hospitality brands running properties and then withdrawing operations due various challenges, be it finance or synergy... sailing across smoothly with owners and operators for two decades clearly demonstrates high levels of consistency, synergy and commitment. Besides this F& B is the backbone of a hotel, for this pie in the hotel too Chef Suresh Khanna has been a strong contributor and the longest serving Chef across Gujarat, a record in itself.

"I take pride in being associated with Hotel Fortune Landmark for more than fifteen years at a stretch, this is like a second home to me. Chefs in renowned hospitality chains are regularly transferred and rotated in other locations, while the local high turnover restaurants face their own challenges..." said Chef Suresh Khanna, who is a celebrity Chef of Ahmedabad and has received various awards and accolades.

Pure Home style Chocolate and Orange Milk Cake

A Kebab Platter from the Buffet

Hotel fortune Landmark offers 20% discount at all their restaurants as a mark of patronage for their connoisseurs. At Zodiac, their 24 hour dining restaurant, they have a lavish buffet spread serving cuisines from across the globe!!

Winds & Water and Earthen Oven too have same offers... and a chance to carry back a Fortune!!

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