Who We Are
About Avika
Our Story
Rooted in India,
Born from Passion
Avika Hotels was founded in 2009 on a single, unwavering belief — that true luxury is not a price point, it is an experience. An experience crafted with intention, rooted in place, and delivered with warmth.
We started with one property in Jaipur — a 19th-century haveli that most developers had written off as too old, too worn, too difficult. We saw something else: a soul. Fifteen years later, we have lovingly restored 14 such properties across 7 of India's most storied destinations.
Each Avika hotel is different — in its architecture, its cuisine, its landscape. But all share the same spirit: a deep respect for place and people, and a conviction that the best hospitality feels less like a service and more like coming home.
"Hospitality is not an industry. It is the art of making every guest feel they are the only guest."
— Vikram Avika, Founder & ChairmanWhat We Stand For
Our Values
Sense of Place
Every property is a living expression of its destination — its history, its art, its people. We never build a generic hotel.
Genuine Care
Hospitality starts with people — our guests, our staff, and the communities we operate in. We invest in all three, equally.
Timeless Design
We restore, not replace. Heritage materials, local craftsmanship, and contemporary comfort — in perfect balance.
Responsible Luxury
Luxury should not cost the earth. We are committed to sustainable practices, local sourcing, and responsible tourism.
The People Behind Avika
Meet the Team
Vikram Avika
Founder & ChairmanVisionary hotelier with 25 years of experience restoring India's heritage properties.
Priya Sharma
Chief Executive OfficerFormer General Manager of three Oberoi properties. Leads operations across all Avika hotels.
Arjun Mehta
Head of DesignAward-winning restoration architect who has led the design of every Avika property.
Kavita Nair
Director of HospitalityTrained in Switzerland, Kavita sets and upholds the guest experience standard across Avika.
Recognition
Awards & Accolades
Best Luxury Hotel Chain
Travel + Leisure India Awards, 2024
Travellers' Choice Award
TripAdvisor, 4 consecutive years
Sustainable Hospitality
Ministry of Tourism, India, 2023
Heritage Conservation Award
UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards, 2022