The proposed 120-room property, being developed with Himalayan Bliss Spa & Resorts, will include a spa, fitness centre, dining facilities and spaces for meetings and events.
Marriott International is expanding its hotel portfolio in Uttarakhand with the signing of a Le Méridien resort in Rishikesh. The proposed Le Méridien Rishikesh Resort & Spa will be developed in partnership with Himalayan Bliss Spa & Resorts LLP and is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2028.
The 120-key property will combine the brand’s contemporary European-inspired design with elements reflecting Rishikesh’s cultural identity. Its planned facilities include a spa, fitness centre, swimming pool, all-day dining restaurant, lobby lounge and meeting and event spaces. A kids’ club and activity centre are also part of the development, with the resort expected to cater to leisure travellers, families and wellness-focused visitors.
Founded in Paris in the 1960s, Le Méridien draws on European travel, art and design influences. Its hospitality concept incorporates locally inspired food and experiences, creative public spaces and programming connected to the destination. At Rishikesh, the design is expected to combine the brand’s mid-century modern aesthetic with local architectural and decorative references.
According to Kiran Andicot, Senior Vice President, South Asia, Marriott International, the signing would strengthen the company’s presence in India’s spiritual destinations. He added that Le Méridien’s design approach and programming would give travellers an opportunity to engage with Rishikesh’s natural surroundings and cultural heritage.
For development partner Himalayan Bliss Spa & Resorts LLP, the project is also expected to generate local employment. Girish Agarwal, Designated Partner at the company, said the resort could create hundreds of direct jobs and employment opportunities for young people in the area once operational.
Rishikesh attracts visitors for its religious and wellness traditions, as well as outdoor activities along the Ganga. The Beatles Ashram and Triveni Ghat are among its recognised landmarks, while white-water rafting around Shivpuri draws adventure travellers. Yoga, meditation and excursions into the surrounding Garhwal Himalayan region are also part of the destination’s visitor appeal.
The proposed resort is expected to offer access to these attractions, although specific excursions, yoga programmes and signature wellness activities have not yet been announced. The development is planned to be accessible by road, with Jolly Grant Airport approximately 20 kilometres away.
Details such as room categories, individual amenities, restaurant concepts, spa treatments and tariffs are yet to be disclosed. With its opening targeted for the final quarter of 2028, the project adds another international hotel brand to Rishikesh’s hospitality pipeline.
