News | Nainital’s heritage resort, The Naini Retreat, to be converted into an IHCL SeleQtions property

The Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has announced that the operating heritage resort, The Naini Retreat in Nainital, Uttarakhand will be converted into an IHCL SeleQtions resort. A hill station, Nainital is also popularly known as the Lake District of India.

This particular resort will be operated by Leisure Hotels Group under a franchise with IHCL.

Commenting on the signing, 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.”

The 52-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 five acres of lush gardens and forest canopy, the resort will have an all-day diner, bar, recreational facilities including a Jiva Spa and fitness center, 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, “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.”

With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have six hotels in Uttarakhand including two under development.