| ACCOMMODATION:
Total guestrooms with suite bath and shower :144
Presidential Suites: 2
Executive Suites: 2
Executive Floor: 15
Jasmine Floor: 14
Twin Bedded Rooms: 38
Large Bedded Rooms: 73
Interconnecting Rooms: 12 sets
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ACTIVE:
Dining
The Hotel offers a fine blend of various cuisines, Chinese at the Xuelian Restaurant, Barbecue in the front lawns, Continental, Pakistani and typical Punjabi cuisine, and Hi-Tea at the Lyallpur Restaurant, or light snacks at the Poolside.
The Xuelian Restaurant
Offers Buffet and 'A la Carte' at lunch and dinner, the Restaurant also offers a wide selection of authentic Chinese dishes, through the 'A la Carte' menu.
The Lyallpur Restaurant
Opens from 6:00 a.m. till midnight, Buffet Breakfast served in the morning and offers Buffet Lunch and Dinner. Local and continental specialties available on 'A la Carte'.
The Garden BBQ (seasonal)
Our famous Garden BBQ at front lawns is very popular amongst the elite of Faisalabad. It is served with traditional music and live cooking; the tastiest and spiciest delights are a prominent source of attraction for foreigners and locals alike.
The Pool Deck
A choice of thirst quenching beverages and snacks are available.
Hi-Tea Music Hangama
A fun filled Family Hi-Tea snacks promotion throughout the year is talk of the town. The only place in the town for family get together, kids birthday parties. A lavishly laid out buffet with variety of snacks is very popular both in the middle and upper middle class of the city.
ACTIVITIES:
Swimming Pool, Children’s Wading Pool, Gym, Table Tennis, Pool Table, Tennis Courts (floodlit) and Squash Courts are the main entertainment available within the hotel. Adjacent is a 2.5 Km long jogging track, an additional activity for morning and evening walks. A wide range of classic video movies is also available at the reception free of charge. Nearby city-center is only 1.5 km and an ideal place for shopping. It is famous for its textile products and specialties from the neighbouring areas. Several excursions can be arranged at River Chenab (30 km), Lake Kalar Kahar (200 km) on prior notification with additional actual cost for a group of minimum 10 persons.
SERENA ACTIVE:
The Executive Floor has been designed keeping in mind the needs of the business Executives. On this floor one can avail numerous additional facilities and discounts including exclusive Continental breakfast in the Executive Club Lounge and Butler service. On the Executive Lounge, we offer free snacks with tea/coffee/fresh juices from 10:30am till 10:00pm. One complimentary family package for 2 nights after 15 paid room nights within one calendar year.
THE JASMINE FLOOR:
The Jasmine Floor is an upgraded product compared to the standard rooms. All the rooms on this floor face the main garden and overlook the historical Jinnah Bagh. On the Jasmine Floor, we provide complimentary Laundry (2 pcs), 20% discount on additional Laundry, free Internet connection, complimentary local calls, 30% discount on Rent-a-Car, free personalized stationery, morning Newspapers, exclusive Continental breakfast in the Jasmine Lounge and Butler service. One complimentary family package for 2 nights after 15 paid room nights within one calendar year.
HI- TEA MUSIC HANGAMA:
A fun filled Family Hi-Tea snacks promotion throughout the year is talk of the town. The only place in the town for family get together, kids birthday parties. A lavishly laid out buffet with variety of snacks is very popular both in the middle and upper middle class of the city.
GUEST SERVICES & AMENITIES:
- Guest Services & Amenities
- Concierge
- Laundry and dry-cleaning
- Baby sitter (prior arrangement)
- Prayer Room
- Doctor and Dentist (on call)
- Safe Deposit Box
- Shoe Shine Service
- Wheel Chair
- Rent-a-Car / Car Park
- Free Airport pick-up/drop
- Foreign Currency Exchange
- 24 hours Business Center
- 24 hours Room Service
- Cable TV Network
- Direct NWD & International dialing
- Airline ticket confirmation
- Minibar in rooms / Ice Cubes
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THE SERENA ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTE:
The Serena Environmental Society is dedicated to creating awareness among masses about the preservation and protection of Environment in Faisalabad.
Apart from this fact, Serena Environmental Society in its efforts to meet the Environment standards of the future has been conducting quite a few environmental protection events and activities at Faisalabad Serena Hotel.
In order to encourage people to maintain cleanliness in the areas which are neglected, Serena Environmental Society conducts a clean up day and places bins in the city so that people should learn to use them for trash rather than littering their streets.
In order to encourage people to maintain cleanliness the areas, which are neglected, Serena Environmental Society conducts a clean up day and places bins so that people should learn to use them for trash rather littering their streets.
The above-mentioned activities are the regular part of Serena Environmental Society. These are conducted throughout the year in order to preserve and protect nature in the industrial city like Faisalabad.
EVENTS:
Corporate and Social Event Facilities:
The Naqqash Hall
Our Banquet Hall can host conferences and parties for up to 400 persons. We offer the entire range of business and conference facilities including modern audio/visual aids, telecommunication equipment.
Multan Hall
This can accommodate 50 persons in theatre style and 30 – 35 persons with a U-shaped seating arrangements.
Chiniot Hall
It can accommodate 25 – 30 persons in theater style and 15 – 18 with a U-shaped seating arrangements.
Bahar Court
Bahar Court adjacent to our rooms has lush green lawns. It has capacity of 1000 people.
Ravi Court
For outdoor dinners/lunches our Ravi Court can accomodate up to 250 people.
GEOGRAPHY:
The City of Faisalabad
The city of Faisalabad is not more than a century old. Just hundred years back this region was the center of keeping livestock. This city was irrigated in 1892 when Jhang & Gogera branches were supplied water. The foundation of first ever-residential area was laid in 1895. Its main purpose was the construction of a market. During those days, the area across the river Chenab was called “Sandal Bar”. Before the establishment of Lyallpur City the ancient residential area was called “Pakka Marri” now known as “Pakki Marri”.
The caravans used to stay at this place while traveling from Jhang to Lahore. The English travellers of those times wanted to convert this area into a city. In the beginning the small establishment was called “Chenab Canal Colony” which was later named “Lyallpur” after the name of Governor of Punjab Lt. General Sir James B Lyall.
The foundation of Lyallpur was laid in 1896. Its famous clock tower was built on a well. It was completed in 1906. The construction of this clock tower was completed under the supervision of Ghulab Khan who belonged to the family who built Taj Mahal in Agra. The clock was brought from Bombay. It is believed that the clock tower was built in the memory of Queen Victoria after her death. By the time this tower was built the eight bazaars were already operational.
The map of Faisalabad is just the copy of British flag Union jack designed by an architect Desmond Yong. However, the real design on which this city is planned was of Sir Ganga Ram, who was a famous town planner of his time. The total area of 110 sq. acres was used to build eight bazaars & clock tower in a round shape. All these eight bazaars are connected with each other through another bazaar, which is called Goal Bazaar.
G E N E R A L C O U N T R Y I N F O R M A T I O N
Climate The months of May, June, July are hot.
However winter and spring are very pleasant
Currency Unit of currency is the Rupee.
Foreign currency can be exchanged at the Hotel Reception
Credit Cards American Express, Visa, Master Cards, JCB, MCB, HBL, UBL
In 1910, the famous and oldest Chenab Club was constructed. There, British rulers used to spend their evenings to entertain themselves with drinks & music. In 1908, Punjab Agricultural College and Khalsa School were opened. Later Khalsa School was upgraded as Khalsa College, which is now called Municipal Degree College. The first railway started in 1910. The first residential area was Douglas Pura established in 1920. Industrialization was started in 1930. The project of “Lyallpur Cotton Mills” was completed in 1934. With the establishment of Pakistan as the population increased the city also expanded. When Pakistan came into being the area of this city was 3 sq. miles. Now it is more than 10 sq. miles. New residential areas were established like Peoples colony, Ghulam Muhammadabad, Lahore colony, Afghanabad, Jail road etc.
In 1961, the population of the city was 0.43 million which was increased to 0.83 million in 1972. By 1981, it went up to 1.1 million. Now demographically, Faisalabad is the third biggest city of Pakistan after Karachi & Lahore. Because of this in 1972 Municipal Committee was upgraded to Municipal Corporation. In July 1982 Faisalabad was upgraded as the Capital of Division. Along with these changes the name of the city was changed to Faisalabad after the name of Saudi King Shah Faisal.
Today, Faisalabad is the biggest industrial city of Pakistan. Due to its emphasis on textile products, It is also known as the Manchester of Pakistan. It is the third biggest industrial & trade center of Pakistan. When Pakistan came into being there were two dozen factories in Faisalabad, which increased to 43 by 1948. Now the industrial units are more than one thousand. It is the biggest textile center of Pakistan. Apart from textile unit there are Flour, Oil, Artificial Fertilizers, Art Silk, Agricultural Equipment & Wood industries in this city. It is believed that Faisalabad is the second biggest revenue-generating city of Pakistan. Asia’s biggest and the only Agricultural University is in this city. It also has a Textile College, which is the only one of its kind in the Country.
