Mumbai, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL), which runs the Taj group of hotels, has thrown open its doors for the medical staff combating the Covid-19 pandemic, an official spokesperson said here on Friday.
From Friday, the rooms will be available at seven of its properties, including the flagship Taj Mahal Palace in Colaba, Taj Lands End in Bandra, Taj Santacruz, The President, Ginger in MIDC Andheri, Ginger in Madgaon (Goa) and Ginger Noida.
"During these trying times, we at IHCL are keenly aware of our responsibilities towards our community. As a reflection of our commitment, beginning today, we are offering rooms for the medical fraternity to stay," the spokesperson told IANS.
The company said that it "deeply values the contributions from the medical community and will continue to work with them and the local authorities" as the country navigates through the ongoing health crisis.
Taking note of the developments, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MP Supriya Sule lauded the move and thanked the group for its generosity.
"The Tata group is providing accommodation at its hotels for doctors and nurses working in civic hospitals amid the coronavirus crisis. Thank you so much Ratan Tata for your generous contributions," Sule said.
Meanwhile, several excited medics and para-medics posted pictures on social media of their comfortable stay at some of these hotels after working hard with the Covid-19 patients at various hospitals.
The company declined to reveal how many rooms are on offer at its various properties, and whether these are complimentary and with any additional service etc., or if it would extend the compliments to other cities or countries grappling with the pandemic.
Source: IANS
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