ECKO Hotels and Resorts, a new age collection of hotels and resorts across India, offering a global touch with Indianness, has launched with 100 keys in Devbhoomi Uttarkhand with three properties – ECKO Antarman Ganges, Haridwar, ECKO Rishikesh, and ECKO Tapovan by the Ganges.
The word ECKO is inspired by the Greek – Echo and represents echoing discerning guests’ delight through excellent hospitality in an inimitable and relaxed environment.
ECKO Hotels and Resorts’ brand philosophy is Individuality, where unique quirks and passions of guests and staff are celebrated, creating a space where everyone feels authentically themselves and experiences their own identity, through immersive experiences that go beyond the typical tourist trail, connecting travelers with local artists, artisans, and hidden gems. Community, ECKO believes, is their canvas, where a sense of belonging is fostered through shared spaces, collaborative events, and opportunities for genuine interaction, whereas Sustainability is ECKO’s shade as they strive to minimise their environmental footprint and support local communities through responsible practices. ECKO Hotels and Resorts calls Technology their brush to enhance guest experience, streamline services, and connect travelers with the world around them.
ECKO Hotels and Resorts focuses on not only key aspects like quality and service excellence at its properties but also each destination, whether business, spiritual or leisure. Offering a relaxed and minimalist environment with premium amenities, ECKO Hotels and Resorts ensures guest comfort with simplified but excellent service and mindful menu choices. The hotels will focus on MICE and weddings in addition to spiritual tourism and corporate packages.
The brand’s tagline, ‘Living in the moment,’ suggests that whether in business, spirituality, or at leisure, one has to trust and live in that moment to completely experience it, something that guests will experience at ECKO Hotels and Resorts.
ECKO Antarman Ganges, Haridwar is a timeless hotel nestled on the banks of the river Ganges overlooking the Shivalik hills. Tastefully done rooms with a perfect blend of old-world design and modern-day comfort offer a serene retreat for guests. The property houses one of the largest private ghats in town, where resident guests can dip in and spend peaceful moments. ECKO, Tapovan by the Ganges is a modern retreat situated in the lively Tapovan, near the banks of the holy Ganges with premium rooms and state-of-the-art amenities, and a bouquet of food and beverage offerings, including a 24×7 bakery and pizzeria, an all-day dining and rooftop pool, lounge and spa. ECKO, Rishikesh, situated in the bustling city centre with state-of-the-art banquets and versatile meeting spaces, will focus on corporate offsites and conventions, private gatherings, socials and contemporary weddings.
The chain’s mission is to be a brand for the people who make and nurture it—its stakeholders. Its vision is to create a brand that is uncomplicated, resonates with its guests, and builds strong partnerships with stakeholders.
On the occasion, Perkin Rocha – Founder and CEO stated, “We are excited to launch ECKO Hotels and Resorts in Devbhoomi – Uttarakhand first. It is a significant milestone for our brand, as Uttarakhand is one of the only states to offer spiritual, adventure and wellness tourism along with several national wildlife parks and scenic mountains. I am certain that our unique hotels in Haridwar, Tapovan and Rishikesh will delight guests with engaging, unique dining, stay and bespoke experiences.”
ECKO Hotels and Resorts has a firm pipeline of properties in metros, growing suburbs and spiritual locations, namely Delhi, Gurgaon, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Tirupati, Ranikhet, Vrindavan, Amritsar and Shirdi. Additionally, the brand has plans for exploring management prospects in international markets like Southeast Asia.
