The Oberoi Sukhvilas Spa Resort
Chandigarh

The Oberoi Sukhvilas Spa Resort is a new addition in Chandigarh’s hotel scene, and Oberoi’s twelfth hotel in India. A luxurious spa resort boasting Oberoi’s elegant interior design and surrounded by over 8,000 acres of protected natural forest in the foothills of the outer Himalayas, it is perfectly located just 30 minutes from Chandigarh city centre and 45 minutes from Chandigarh airport. With lush and verdant views from every aspect surrounding this hotel, the resort effortlessly combines traditional elements of Indian architecture with aesthetic landscaped gardens and flowing water features.

With forest views and filled with soft, natural light, the spacious accommodations epitomise luxury. The accommodation ranges from the palatial Kohinoor Villa, to Luxury Villas and Royal Forest Tents equipped with private pools, Royal Tents and Premier Rooms. The interior design is inspired by Rajput and Mughal architecture, and natural light floods each room and villa highlighting exquisitely adorned features and hand-crafted designs. Whilst the style evokes the times of the British Raj guests can expect all the modern technologies and amenities for a luxury traveller, including 24-hour personal butler service. The accommodation is arranged in small groups, providing complete privacy for couples and convenience for groups and families.

There are three dining at the Oberoi Sukhvilas which means guests can enjoy sumptuous menus whatever their taste. The main restaurant, Anant Mahal, offers international multi-cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. With live folk music performances, forest views and decorated with hand-painted frescoes, this restaurant has style and charm. Kaanan is the hotel’s Indian speciality restaurant which serves authentic Punjabi cuisine. Nestled within the natural Siswan Forest Range at the end of a forest trail, guests can dine indoor or alfresco forest settings. Raunaq Bar is the ideal setting for an aperitif or nightcap and pays homage to Sikh warriors with its grand décor.

The resort comes with Oberoi’s usual exquisite luxury spa area which occupies a secluded space surrounded by the forest. Tranquil and light-filled, with fire and water features, it is a wonderfully relaxing environment in which to experience signature massage therapies, Ayurveda, hydrotherapies, steam, sauna, Turkish hammam and Roman baths.

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