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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 & Chairman
15+Years
7Destinations
50K+Happy Guests
Avika Hotels lobby Avika Hotels pool
14Properties

What We Stand For

Our Values

01

Sense of Place

Every property is a living expression of its destination — its history, its art, its people. We never build a generic hotel.

02

Genuine Care

Hospitality starts with people — our guests, our staff, and the communities we operate in. We invest in all three, equally.

03

Timeless Design

We restore, not replace. Heritage materials, local craftsmanship, and contemporary comfort — in perfect balance.

04

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

Vikram Avika

Founder & Chairman

Visionary hotelier with 25 years of experience restoring India's heritage properties.

Priya Sharma

Priya Sharma

Chief Executive Officer

Former General Manager of three Oberoi properties. Leads operations across all Avika hotels.

Arjun Mehta

Arjun Mehta

Head of Design

Award-winning restoration architect who has led the design of every Avika property.

Kavita Nair

Kavita Nair

Director of Hospitality

Trained 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

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Sustainable Hospitality

Ministry of Tourism, India, 2023

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Heritage Conservation Award

UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards, 2022