2. The Group
The Oberoi Group was founded in 1934.
The group operates 31 hotels, 2 Nile Cruisers and a Motor Vessel in
the backwaters of Kerala. The Group has presence in six countries
( India, UAE, Indonesia, Mauritius, Saudi Arabia and Egypt ) under
the luxury 'Oberoi' and five-star 'Trident' brand.
The Group is also engaged in flight catering, airport restaurants,
travel and tour services, car rentals, project management and
corporate air charters.
3. The History
The foundations of the Oberoi Group was led by Rai
Bahadur Mohan Singh Oberoi, the founder of the group,
bought two properties: the Clarke's in Delhi and the Clarke's
in Shimla.
In the following years Mr. Oberoi, assisted by his two
sons, Tilak Raj Singh Oberoi and Prithvi Raj Singh Oberoi,
continued the expansion of their group with properties both
in India and abroad.
5. Mr. Mohan Singh Oberoi was born in a Punjabi Sikh family in Jhelum
district, Punjab, British India in 1898.
When he was six months old, his father, a contractor in Peshawar,
died, leaving his mother with few resources.
In 1922, Mohan Singh Oberoi came to Shimla to escape from the
epidemic of Plague and got a job as front desk clerk, at The Cecil
Hotel at a salary of Rs 50 per month.
He was a quick learner and took many additional responsibilities.
After continuous hard work for many years, on 14 August 1934, Mohan
Singh Oberoi became the sole and absolute owner of Hotel Carlton,
Shimla. He subsequently named it after Mr. Ernest Clarke.
He was awarded the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian
awards, in 2001.
7. Quick Facts
2nd largest hotel chain in India.
The head office of The Oberoi Group is in New Delhi.
The Oberoi Group has over 12,000+ employees all over the world.
Most luxurious hotels in India.
As per the world’s top hotels by Travel + Leisure magazine 2017, the
Oberoi brand has 4 hotels in the list, which is most by any brand.
9. The Oberoi, Udaivilas, Udaipur, Rajasthan.
Rich heritage of the Mewar region of Rajasthan. Standing proudly on the banks of
Lake Pichola. 82 elegant rooms with royal luxury.
10. The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra
Offers the best view of Taj Mahal in Agra. Inspired by Moorish and Mughal
architecture. Truly exclusive and unforgettable experience. 95 rooms and 7
suites each providing a spectacular view of The Taj Mahal.
11. The Oberoi, Rajvilas, Jaipur
The hotel offers 54 Premier Rooms, 13 Luxury Tents, one Royal Tent, two Luxury
Villas with Private Pools and the Kohinoor Villa with a Private Pool.
A 280-year-old Shiva temple and a Rajasthani haveli (mansion) on the premises of
the hotel.
12. The Oberoi, Vanyavilas, Ranthambhore
The Oberoi Vanyavilas is India’s leading luxury jungle resort on the edge of the Ranthambhore Tiger reserve.
The Oberoi Vanyavilas certified as an "Outstanding Practice" resort by Travel Operators for Tigers campaign (TOFT)
Twenty-five luxury tents, each 790 sq ft. All have their private outdoor sitting area and an outside deck for sunbathing.
14. The Oberoi, New Delhi
This flagship property by The Oberoi is situated in the heart of Delhi.
This property consists of 283 rooms.
15. The Oberoi, Mumbai
This property is situated at Nariman Point, providing the view of the sea.
Ultimate destination for contemporary style and luxury in the city.
It consists of 73 suites and 214 rooms.
16. The Oberoi Grand, Kolkata
Located in the heart of the city.
This hotel is 125 years old and one of the earliest property acquired by The Oberoi Group.
It consists of 209 rooms.
17. The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla
This landmark Colonial-era hotel is dated back to 1884.
Provides the views of the Shimla Valley is a 10-minute walk.
24. The Oberoi Lambork, Indonesia
Thatched-roof Pavilions and Villas clustered in tropical gardens along the
sparkling sands of Medana Beach.
50 villas and pavilions.
25. The Oberoi Bali, Indonesia
Wonderfully secluded cluster of luxury villas and lanais set in 15 acres of tropical gardens on Seminyak Beach.
A beachside haven that offers a complete Balinese experience, filled with serenity, hospitality and tropical beauty.
74 thatched Lanais and Villas have their own high lime stone walls for privacy.
26. The Oberoi, Dubai, UAE
A contemporary luxury hotel that embodies height, light and space and
overlooks the iconic Burj Khalifa.
The hotel is located within minutes from the Dubai Mall and the Dubai
International Financial Centre.
The 252 spacious guest rooms and suites have floor to ceiling windows and
have spectacular views of the city’s skyline.
27. The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh, Egypt
All 63 Deluxe Suites and 21 Superior Deluxe Suites are spacious and elegantly appointed and have luxurious
bathrooms.
There are 12 larger Grand Suites having their own private swimming pools.
The 6 Royal Suites are beautiful apartments with a separate living/ dining room, adjoining pantry and a guest
bathroom. They also have an open private courtyard with an outdoor dining pavilion and a swimming pool, heated
during the cooler months.
28. The Oberoi, Mauritius
Lies along the Turtle Bay.
Over 20 acres of beautiful, subtropical gardens and with an impressive 600 metres of beachfront.
It consists of 71 rooms.
The Luxury Villas, most of which have their own swimming pool.
29. The Oberoi Tridents Across India
Trident Hotels falls under The Oberoi Group.
Trident hotels are five-star hotels that have established a reputation for
excellence and are acknowledged for offering quality and value.
At present there are ten Trident hotels in India. These are located in Mumbai
at Bandra Kurla and Nariman Point, Gurgaon (Delhi National Capital Region),
Hyderabad, Chennai, Bhubaneshwar, Cochin, Agra, Jaipur and Udaipur.
The Oberoi Group also operates a Trident hotel in the Saudi Arabian city of
Jeddah.
30. OBEROI CENTRE FOR LEARNING &
DEVELOPMENT
Training operations executives through two-year
postgraduate diplomas in:
GUEST SERVICE MANAGEMENT- F&B and Front Office
HOUSEKEEPING MANAGEMENT
KITCHEN MANAGEMENT
31. Quick Facts
The Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development (OCLD) was
established in 1966.
Today, management training programmes at OCLD are considered
among the best in Asia and a benchmark for international excellence
within the hotel industry.
OCLD programmes commence in July each year with the selection
process beginning in September of the previous year.
OCLD is based in Maidens Hotel, Delhi.