Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has announced that it will open a SeleQtions resort in Nainital, Uttarakhand. The resort will be a conversion of hitherto operating heritage resort, The Naini Retreat in Nainital, Uttarakhand.
Nainital, a Hill Station, is also popularly known as the Lake District of India. This resort will be operated by Leisure Hotels Group under a franchise with IHCL.
Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President – Real Estate & Development, IHCL, said:
IHCL is stepping into another location in the majestic Himalayas. With this new resort, the company will present yet another unique holiday destination to its customers, in addition to its hotels at five other locations in the state of Uttarakhand – Corbett, Dehradun, Haridwar, Rishikesh and Pantnagar. We are delighted to partner with Leisure Hotels Group.
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The 52-guest room resort is situated on the picturesque Ayarpatta slopes, providing stunning views of the scenic Naini Lake and the Himalayan mountains nestled in the lap of nature. Spread over more than 5 acres of lush gardens and forest canopy, the resort will have an all-day dining restaurant, bar, recreational facilities including a Jiva Spa and fitness centre, meeting rooms and a banquet hall for social and business gatherings. The resort will undergo a complete renovation and upgrade before it is launched under the SeleQtions brand.
Vibhas Prasad, Director, Leisure Hotels Group, said:
We are humbled and honoured to partner with IHCL once again. This will be our third hotel with the company in the state. We believe that this association will enhance the tourism potential of the entire region in India and abroad.
Nainital is located in the Kumaon foothills of the Himalayas, at an altitude of over 6,300 ft., surrounded by mountains. Set amidst alluring valleys with sparkling lakes, lush green landscape, and variety of wildlife, it is visited by tourists all through the year.
With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have six hotels in Uttarakhand including two under development.
Take a look at the Top 10 5 star Hotels and Resorts in Uttarakhand that I published a few months ago.
Meanwhile, IHCL recently announced the signing of Vivanta Hotel, Ahmedabad, Ginger Udaipur, Vivanta Bengaluru Airport and the opening of Pilibhit House, an IHCL SeleQtions hotel in Haridwar, Vivanta Bhubaneswar, Vivanta Goa, Miramar and amã Stays and Trails, Munnar. A few months ago, the group also announced the opening of Vivanta Thiruvananthapuram. The group recently unveiled new Residences at Taj Mahal New Delhi and opened The Chambers London.
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