ITC Hotels has announced that a new 600-room flagship property in Chennai, India, which features a design inspired by the Chola dynasty, will be added to its portfolio in early 2012.

Among the facilities to be offered at the ITC Grand Chola will be a 23,000sq ft (2,137sq m) Kaya Kalp Spa, which will comprise a total of 12 suites for treatments.

One suite is being earmarked for couples and will offer twin massage tables. Meanwhile, two of the suites will be dedicated to ayurvedic massages and treatments using indigenous products.

The ITC Grand Chola's spa is to place an emphasis on using natural and organic products for hair and skin treatments, as well as its range of body and foot massages.

Elsewhere, the hotel will incorporate ten restaurants and bars; outdoor swimming pools; and fitness gyms for each of the property's three wings.

ITC Grand Chola will adhere to the group's commitment to "responsible luxury" and will offer eco-friendly measures to attain water, carbon and solid waste recycling positive status.

A spokesperson for ITC said: "ITC Grand Chola will offer guests a taste of the grandeur of the Chola dynasty through its luxurious rooms and suites, innovative restaurants and array of leisure and spa experiences."