Gateway Hotels & Resorts, part of the Taj Group of Hotels, has launched a new hotel and spa in Hubli, India.

The Gateway Hotel Lakeside Hubli, will be the fourth Gateway branded hotel in Karnataka, with existing hotels in Bangalore, Mangalore and Chikmagalur.

Spread over nine acres, the 92-room resort sits on the banks of Lake Unkal and features a gym, swimming pool, 3,800sq ft (353sq m) ballroom and a 1,076sq ft (100sq m) spa.

The spa is a holistic wellness centre catering to all grooming and wellness needs. It has two treatment rooms and includes a salon. The spa offers a variety of treatments including massages, body treatments, facials, manicures and pedicures. Products used include Janssen for Skin, Forest Essentials for Body treatments, L'Oreal and Wella for Hair and OPI for nails.

The hotel is also close by to several attractions including the forested hills of the Malenadu region, an elephant camp at Sakrebyle and world heritage sites in Hampi.

With the opening of the hotel, The Gateway Hotels & Resorts now has a portfolio of 22 hotels in total.