12th June 2023, New Delhi: IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies with more than 6,000 hotels, has announced the opening of Holiday Inn Katra Vaishno Devi in Jammu & Kashmir. Holiday Inn Katra Vaishno Devi, located in the foothills of the eminent spiritual site of Vaishno Devi is an ideal destination for spiritual travellers and enjoys excellent visibility and accessibility to the city centre, market area and Banganga, the starting point of the pilgrimage.
Designed to deliver memorable experiences through its warm and welcoming service, and contemporary design, Holiday Inn Katra Vaishno Devi is the perfect destination for guests with diverse needs to enjoy a world-class hospitality experience that the brand is known for.
Rooms with a view
Featuring 98 well-appointed modern, spacious rooms & suites with mesmerizing views of the tropical mountainous foliage, the hotel is in the heart of Jammu – Katra and is 90 Meters from Katra railway station and 60 minutes’ drive to Jammu Airport. Holiday Inn Katra Vaishno Devi accommodations provide guests with a unique and authentic hospitality experience and is equipped with a gymnasium, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV and a comfortable workstation. Catering to varied traveler segments, the hotel has an all-day dining restaurant – Viva serving a variety of Oriental, Continental and Indian cuisines with a choice of live kitchen.
An enjoyable stay for family
Aiming to become one of the most favorite destinations for families in the region, the hotel pays great attention to the concept of family bonding, taking extra care to make children comfortable throughout their stay. It offers children under 12 sharing a room with their parents, free accommodation and meals.
Commenting on the announcement, Mr. Ritesh Sharma, General Manager Holiday Inn Katra Vaishno Devi said, “We are delighted to announce the opening of Holiday Inn Katra Vaishno Devi – Katra is a hotspot pilgrimage center due to the presence of the Vaishno Devi shrine. Rich in culture and heritage, it attracts tourists from all over the world. The introduction of Holiday Inn Katra at a sought-after location would be an excellent addition to the IHG portfolio in the region.”
He further added, “India has been a focused domestic market for IHG and addition of Holiday Inn Katra Vaishno Devi to our brand portfolio will cater to the growing demand for quality accommodations in secondary markets and more importantly in spiritual circuits.
Holiday Inn Katra Vaishno Devi is excited to open with its opening offer, meaning guests can enjoy an exclusive introductory saving of 30% on all hotel bookings. When guests stay at any IHG Hotels & Resorts property, they can earn points and rewards thanks to the IHG One Rewards loyalty program. At Holiday Inn Katra Vaishno Devi, IHG One Rewards Members will also receive 25% off at the hotel’s dining outlets.
Guests will be rewarded for their stay at through IHG One Rewards, where they can enjoy member only benefits and earn points on every stay at over 6,000 destinations globally.
Rates at Holiday Inn Katra Vaishno Devi start from INR 4443 ++ per room per night and at Holiday Inn, Kids stay and eat for free*.
IHG® currently has 47 hotels operating across five brands in SWA, including Six Senses, InterContinental Hotels and Resorts®, Crowne Plaza®, Holiday Inn® , Holiday Inn Resort®and Holiday Inn Express®, and a strong pipeline of 55 hotels due to open in the next 3-5 years.
Numbers as of December 31st, 2022.
