Mr. Ketan K Shah HUF
Mr. Niket K. Mody
Deposits held by hotel
Charged on arrival, 14 December
- INR 2,00,000 refundable security deposit per contract (before dumping event material at site, tied to function space damage)
- INR 1,00,000 refundable security deposit from the EMC (event management company) per contract
- 10% of total amount as security deposit against incidentals (room count increases, minimum guarantees, beverages, AV, room incidentals); unused portion refunded to source within 7 to 10 working days after the event
Five rules that matter most
- Cancellation is 100% of room and catering charges for the minimum guarantee once signed. All amounts already paid are forfeited.
- Attrition is 100%: if actual usage falls below the Room Night Commitment on any night, the shortfall is charged to the master account as liquidated damages.
- Guest count variance of 10% is allowed per event. Beyond +10%, a 10% surcharge on the per pax buffet rate applies, and service may be per availability.
- Liquor must be purchased from the hotel only. Outside food counters are allowed (chaat, fruit, chai, tawa roti etc.) with an indemnification letter.
- Music curfews: loud music till 22:30 outdoors, 23:00 indoors. After-party requirements must be informed in advance.
Room block by category
Per contract, per night. 15 and 16 Dec blocks are identical across both contracts. Checkout 17 Dec.
| Category | 14 Dec (Shah) | 14 Dec (Mody) | 15 Dec (each) | 16 Dec (each) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Room | 9 | 8 | 67 | 67 |
| Deluxe Room (Twin) | – | – | 28 | 28 |
| Premier Room with Balcony | – | – | 12 | 12 |
| Premier Room, Mountain View | – | – | 27 | 27 |
| Deluxe Suite | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Premium Suite | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Luxury Suite | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Stated contract total | 13 | 12 | 113 | 113 |
Note: the category rows for 15 and 16 Dec sum to 146, but the contract total row states 113, and the room night commitments (239 and 238) are built on 113 per night. See Watch-outs.
Rates (ROH, double occupancy, including taxes)
| Date | Meal plan | Rate per room per night |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec | CP (breakfast) | INR 15,340 |
| 15 Dec | AP (all meals) | INR 32,000 |
| 16 Dec | AP (all meals) | INR 32,000 |
Room rates subject to applicable taxes (currently 18%) in effect at check-out. Check-in 15:00, check-out 12:00. Floor and bed type subject to availability. Extra rooms beyond the block: subject to availability, rates will vary.
Extra charges for rooms
- Child 0 to 11 yrs sharing with parents, no extra bed: free. Extra bed if taken: INR 3,000 + taxes on EP per night
- Extra occupant: INR 12,000 AP + taxes per person per night
- Early check-in and late check-out subject to availability; confirmed early/late incurs additional charges
- Mini bar to be emptied; ISD and STD barred
Non-resident guest meals (not in package)
| Meal | Per person + taxes |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | INR 1,200 |
| Lunch | INR 5,000 |
| Hi-tea | INR 2,000 |
| Dinner | INR 6,000 |
Payment schedule
Identical schedule on both contracts. 100% advance required by 30 Nov 2026 to hold arrangements on a definite basis. Incremental billing settled via cash, credit/debit card, or IMPS. Cash limits: PAN required at INR 49,999+; max permissible cash INR 1,99,999 with valid PAN (Sec 139A / 269 ST, Income Tax Act).
Combined totals
| Milestone | Shah (74,31,420) | Mody (75,34,080) | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signing · 25% | 18,57,855 | 18,83,520 | 37,41,375 |
| 14 Apr 26 · 10% | 7,43,142 | 7,53,408 | 14,96,550 |
| 14 Jul 26 · 20% | 14,86,284 | 15,06,816 | 29,93,100 |
| 14 Sep 26 · 20% | 14,86,284 | 15,06,816 | 29,93,100 |
| 30 Nov 26 · 25% | 18,57,855 | 18,83,520 | 37,41,375 |
| Total | 74,31,420 | 75,34,080 | 1,49,65,500 |
Incidentals to be cleared before check-out. Refunds of excess deposit: processed via recall request from your banker to the hotel's bankers, remitted within 15 working days of authorization.
Deadline calendar
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| 14 Jul 26 | 20% payment tranche due (both contracts) |
| 14 Sep 26 | 20% payment tranche due (both contracts) |
| 30 Nov 26 | Final 25% due; 100% advance must be complete to hold arrangements definite |
| 7 Dec 26 | Cut-off date: all guest room reservations must be received. Hotel releases unreserved rooms for general sale after this. Also the last day for Shah-side recce room nights (12 nights, subject to availability) |
| Event minus 7 days | Last day to change guaranteed guest numbers (increases beyond 10% let the hotel revise per person meal prices) |
| Event minus 3 days | Menus must be finalized. If menus and BEO are not initialized on time, menus default to chef's choice with no quality responsibility on the hotel |
| Event minus 1 day | Copies of all licenses (Performance, PPL/Novex, IPRS, RMPL, Indemnification letter) to the Event Manager, else entertainment can be stopped on the day |
| 14 Dec 26 | Arrival. INR 2,00,000 + INR 1,00,000 (EMC) refundable deposits charged. 13 + 12 rooms on CP |
| 15 Dec 26 | Full board day 1 (113 rooms each side). Shah supper for 100 pax included, 00:30 to 02:00. 25 extra beds included (Shah) |
| 16 Dec 26 | Full board day 2 (113 rooms each side). Mody supper for 100 pax at INR 1,000 + taxes pp, 00:30 to 02:00. 25 extra beds included (Mody) |
| 17 Dec 26 | Breakfast, then check-out by 12:00. Incidentals cleared before check-out |
Daily function agenda (both sides)
All at designated venues, setup TBA, resident guests included in package.
| Function | Timing |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | 07:00 to 10:30 |
| Lunch | 12:00 to 15:00 |
| High tea | 16:00 to 18:00 |
| Dinner | 19:00 to 23:00 |
| Supper (100 pax) | 00:30 to 02:00 · Shah 15 Dec included; Mody 16 Dec paid |
Buffets run for 3 hours; extending needs kitchen team approval. Menu grids: lunch has 4 live counters and 6 desserts; dinner has 5 live counters, 7 desserts, plus a noodle preparation. High tea covers farsan, tea/coffee, cookies, 2 hot and 2 cold vegetarian snacks. No liability for allergies; no special orders based on allergies.
What's fed on which day
Meal plans are identical across both contracts except the late-night suppers. All buffet meals are for resident guests at designated venues, double occupancy basis.
| Date | Plan | Meals included in package | Supper (00:30 to 02:00) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec | CP | Breakfast only (for the 13 Shah + 12 Mody early-arrival rooms). Lunch, hi-tea, dinner if taken are chargeable at non-resident rates | – |
| 15 Dec | AP | Buffet breakfast (07:00 to 10:30), buffet lunch (12:00 to 15:00), high tea (16:00 to 18:00), buffet dinner (19:00 to 23:00) | Shah 100 pax, included free |
| 16 Dec | AP | Buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, high tea, buffet dinner (same timings) | Mody 100 pax, INR 1,000 + taxes pp (approx INR 1,18,000 for 100) |
| 17 Dec | – | Buffet breakfast, then check-out by 12:00 | – |
Buffet menu grids Both contracts, all vegetarian
| Item | Lunch | High Tea | Dinner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mocktails | 2 | – | 3 |
| Soups | 2 | – | 2 |
| Salads | 6 | – | 6 |
| Vegetarian snacks | 5 | 2 hot + 2 cold | 6 |
| Vegetarian main course | 7 | – | 7 |
| Dal preparations | 2 | – | 2 |
| Vegetarian rice preparations | 2 | – | 2 |
| Noodle preparation | – | – | 1 |
| Desserts | 6 | – | 7 |
| Live counters | 4 | – | 5 |
| Farsan, tea/coffee, assorted cookies | – | Yes | – |
Breakfast is a buffet but has no itemized grid in either contract. Specific dishes within each count are chosen at the menu-finalization stage.
Outside food counters Permitted
- Special food counters from outside are allowed with a designated space provided by the hotel: chaat counter, exotic fruit counter, all-day chai counter, tawa roti counter etc.
- An indemnification letter must be signed if food or beverages come from outside; it goes to the Event Manager with the other licenses one day before the event
Beverages & drinks
- 4 bottled waters (500 ml) per room daily; more at no supplement cost
- Tea/coffee maker in every room
- 20% discount on the Banquet Beverage List
- Liquor must be bought from the hotel only, dispensed by hotel employees; 24% VAT applies; service can be denied to intoxicated or underage guests
- Mocktails included per the menu grids (2 lunch, 3 dinner)
Non-resident guest meals (chargeable)
| Meal | Per person + taxes |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | INR 1,200 |
| Lunch | INR 5,000 |
| Hi-tea | INR 2,000 |
| Dinner | INR 6,000 |
Kitchen rules to remember
- Menus must be finalized 3 days before the event, else chef's choice applies and the hotel takes no responsibility for quality
- Buffets run for 3 hours; extending needs hotel kitchen team approval
- Guaranteed meal numbers: shortfalls charged to the master; increases beyond 10% allow the hotel to revise per person prices (inform 7 days prior); attendance beyond +10% of guarantee triggers a 10% surcharge on the per pax buffet rate
- Food may contain nuts. The hotel takes no liability for allergic reactions and accepts no special orders based on allergies. Brief your guests directly
- In-room dining at 20% discount; hotel FnB outlets at 30% discount; Salon & Spa at 30% discount
- Maximum 5 KV electricity for functions; external counters needing more power require a third-party genset at extra cost
Package inclusions Both contracts
- Accommodation single/double occupancy, well-appointed rooms
- Buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, high tea, buffet dinner on double occupancy
- 4 bottled waters (500 ml) daily per room; more at no supplement cost
- Wi-Fi, gym and swimming pool, tea/coffee maker
Special inclusions
- Outside food counters permitted with designated space (chaat, exotic fruit, all-day chai, tawa roti etc.)
- 20% off Banquet Beverage List · 30% off Salon & Spa · 20% off In-Room Dining · 30% off FnB outlets
- Airport pick and drop in hotel cars for bride, groom, parents and immediate siblings
- Aarti teeka welcome on arrival
- 75 ironing pieces per day included; beyond that INR 200 + taxes per piece
Shah: per day, unrestricted dates · Mody: stated for 15 & 16 Dec
- 25 extra beds on AP included
Shah: 15 Dec · Mody: 16 Dec
- Supper for 100 pax
Shah: included, 15 Dec · Mody: INR 1,000 + taxes per person, 16 Dec
- 12 recce room nights till 7 Dec 2026, subject to availability
Shah only. Not in Mody contract.
Hotel provides for functions
- Meals at designated venues
- Maximum 5 KV electricity output; beyond that, external genset via 3rd party at extra expense
- Reasonable in-house meeting equipment free (chairs, tables etc.); special setups either rented at cost or converted to standard format
- Special requests organized at extra charge or on actuals
Cancellation & attrition
- After confirmation and signing: cancellation charge is 100% of room and catering charges for the minimum guarantee
- All amounts already paid are forfeited on cancellation; if deposits fall short of the cancellation fee, balance payable within 7 days
- Attrition: usage below 100% of the Room Night Commitment on any night is charged to the master account as liquidated damages. All rooms must be used on the specified dates
- All cancellations must be notified in writing
- Impossibility clause: termination without liability for force majeure (acts of God, war, terrorism, government regulation, WHO-declared pandemic, disaster, strikes, civil disorder, transport curtailment) with written notice within 10 days of learning of the basis
Guests, menus & guarantees
- Shortfall below guaranteed meal numbers: difference charged to master (Mr. Ketan K Shah HUF / Mr. Niket K. Mody respectively)
- Increase of more than 10% in guaranteed attendees lets the hotel revise per person meal prices; inform at least 7 days prior
- 10% variance over guaranteed numbers tolerated; beyond that, 10% surcharge on per pax buffet rate, service per availability
- Menus final 3 days prior, else chef's choice; buffet duration 3 hours
- No room transfer or resale of reservations by guests or intermediaries
Venue conduct
- Loud music outdoors till 22:30, indoors till 23:00; after-party music to be informed in advance
- Liquor purchase mandatory from hotel only; dispensed by hotel employees; may be denied to intoxicated or underage guests
- Smoking banned in all public areas including banquet spaces (designated guest rooms and outdoor areas excepted)
- Client responsible for damage during event and setup/dismantling by setup staff or guests, irrespective of amount; hotel not responsible for guest belongings in public areas
- Unattended items in function rooms not secured by hotel; extra security possible, all security personnel subject to hotel approval
- Any changes or lining-out binding only if initialed or approved in writing by the other party
Marriott Bonvoy Events
Points or Miles awarded roughly 10 business days after the event, provided it is not cancelled and terms are met.
Current applicable taxes
| Item | GST | VAT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rooms, rate 1,001 to 7,500 | 5% | – | 5% |
| Rooms, rate 7,501+ | 18% | – | 18% |
| Rooms, no-show | 18% | – | 18% |
| Food & soft beverage (restaurants/banquets) | 18% | – | 18% |
| Hall rentals / outside catering | 18% | – | 18% |
| Equipment rental / telephone / spa | 18% | – | 18% |
| Transportation | 12% | – | 12% |
| Alcohol | – | 24% | 24% |
Taxes subject to change per government norms; rates applied as in effect at check-out.
Licenses you must obtain
Client's responsibility. Government processing takes 7 to 10 working days. Copies to the Event Manager one day before the event, or entertainment can be stopped.
| License | Needed for |
|---|---|
| Performance License | Entertainment programs: dance, musical performance, DJ, exhibitions |
| Public Performance License (Novex) | Same; the DJ must also hold a PPL license to perform |
| IPRS License | Entertainment programs |
| RMPL License | Recorded music public performance and broadcasting rights (film and non-film songs of member labels) |
| Indemnification Letter | If food or beverages are brought from outside |
Permissions from JMC, excise, entertainment tax, police, IPRS, customs etc. to be taken well in advance; copies submitted to hotel, and your confirmation letter must state you take full responsibility for these permissions.
Discrepancies & things to close with the hotel
Ranked by how much money or risk sits behind them.