10 amazing Holi-special stay packages at the best luxury hotels

Pooja Patel

This Holi, you may not be able to play with colours with your friends, but you can always have a good time over the long weekend at these luxury hotels, which have great Holi deals. 

JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru
JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru overlooks the city’s iconic green canopy at Cubbon Park. As part of their Holi staycation package, one can avail special 20 per cent off on the standard room rates, which includes buffet breakfast at JW Kitchen and access to the fitness centre, health club, and swimming pool. The Holi-themed buffet will include a variety of festive offerings like Thandai, Aam panna and Vodka shot golgappa. There’s also a complimentary express treatment for a couple at Spa by JW. 

Narendra Bhawan, Bikaner
The boutique hotel is known for stunning architecture and for its warm service. The property retells the story of the last reigning Maharaja of Bikaner, His Highness Narendra Singhji. Holi is celebrated with a lot of fervour in Rajasthan and Narendra Bhawan Bikaner has an interesting package to offer. It includes accommodation in the Residence Room along with experiences like the sundowners at Darbari oasis, a delightful Holi brunch at the poolside, and a buffet breakfast at an all-day dining room. 

Suryagarh, Jaisalmer
If celebrating Holi in the desert sounds interesting, then head to Suryagarh, the beautiful property situated near Thar desert. The boutique hotel with Rajputana architecture curates interesting experiences for their guests—Silk Route experience (trail), Jaisalmer kebabs and biryani at the Lake Gardens, archery workshop and cultural evening with Mehboob Khan.     

The Holi special offer includes two nights’ accommodation, breakfast at Nosh (all-day dining), sparkling sundowners and Holi celebrations followed by Holi brunch at the bawdi and poolside.  

Noor Mahal, Karnal
The stunning Noor Mahal, designed with intricate details of Mughal and Rajputana architecture, celebrates Holi on a grand scale. The palatial hotel has a special staycation package called Rang Barse, which includes Holika Dahan, live DJ music along with unlimited starters and a lavish buffet dinner, rain dance plus live DJ coupled with unlimited starters and lavish royal buffet lunch, fun games and surprise gifts.

WelcomHeritage
A joint venture between ITC Ltd and Jodhana Heritage, WelcomHeritage has luxurious properties across India and several of them are offering special Holi packages. Up till March 31st, 2021, select properties are offering discounted stay packages, which include breakfast and dinner for two, with special Holi delicacies like gujiya, puran poli, malpua, thandai. Along with this, guests can avail up to 20 per cent discount on food and beverages. There’s also a special Holi celebration on March 29th with the necessary safety precautions. WelcomHeritage Umed Bhawan Palace, WelcomHeritage Urvashi’s Retreat, WelcomHeritage Taragarh Palace, WelcomHeritage Grace in Himachal Pradesh, 

WelcomHeritage Inderpura Resort, WelcomHeritage Connaught House, WelcomHeritage Traditional Haveli, and WelcomHeritage Mount Valley Resort, in Rajasthan and WelcomHeritage Tadoba Vanya Villas Resort & Spa in Maharashtra are few of the many properties that are offering the special Holi packages. 

Alila Fort Bishangarh
Situated in the Aravalli hills amidst wilderness, Alila Fort Bishangarh offers peace and tranquility, away from the hustle bustle of the metropolis. The hotel offers experiences like meeting with the local artisans, horse riding, masterclass of Rajasthani food, yoga and wellness sessions. The fort hotel will organise Holika Dahan, Holi party with natural colours and exclusive meals curated by their chefs. 

Solang Valley Resorts, Manali
Situated on the banks of River Beas, at an altitude of 8,500 feet above sea level, this beautiful property is surrounded by a green canopy. Set in the backdrop of the Dhauladhar range and the Beas Kund glacier, the resort sits in the lap of nature and luxury. Its furniture has been made from locally sourced teak wood and the interiors are designed to give it a vintage look and to give an old world charm. To celebrate Holi, the stunning Manali property is providing a special 3N/4D package that includes the stay and meals. On Holi weekend, a Holi party with live singing and a DJ has been organsied.   

The Leela Mumbai
Located in the heart of the city, The Leela Mumbai with its classic architecture and warm hospitality is a great option for a short getaway. Spread across 11 acres of land, it is a 5-minute drive from the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. They have carefully curated a Holi stay offer, which includes early check-in and late checkout, 20 per cent discount at the salon, a breakfast buffet, and a Holi brunch on Sunday, March 28th.

The Imperial, New Delhi
The 70-year-old hotel, since its inception, has been a repository of art and is known to have frequented by the likes of Gandhi, Nehru, Jinnah and Kipling. The collection of original engravings and lithographs have been carefully preserved in the hotel, which also has long vistas of the corridor, rich carpets, delicately shaded wall lamps, chests and brass pots, prints and paintings. The hotel’s Art Deco furniture adds to the old-world charm. This royal-looking hotel where the floors are dedicated to artists whose original works adorned the wall, is offering a special rate for a stay, which is available till 30th March that includes buffet breakfast at their 1911 Restaurant and 15 per cent discount on select hotel services. 

Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach
The coastal property is nestled by the beach and gives a stunning view of the Bay of Bengal from all its rooms. Situated at a close proximity to Rushikonda Beach, the hotel is quite popular for its rooftop bar and pool, jogging track and gym with a view of the ocean. This Holi weekend, the two-day celebration will have delectable meals at their all-day dining outlet ‘The Square’ and activities such as face painting, live magician, bounces and clowns for entertainment. There’s also a foam party instead of the regular colour one, and DJ Nawaz will play at the party.