Vignette Collection in India and South West Asia with The Aarlis Hotel Panchkula emerges as the brand's first hotel in India

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Jul 31, 2026 - 22:03

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PANCHKULA: IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, today announces the opening of The Aarlis Hotel Panchkula, Vignette Collection, marking the introduction of its collection brand to India and South West Asia. The 145-room hotel joins Vignette Collection, a growing family of one-of-a-kind hotels in destinations to remember and becomes part of IHG' leading Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio.

Central to Vignette Collection is the balance of individuality and belonging. A family of one-of-a-kind hotels, each property offers its own unique and compelling story, while collectively offering guests a more authentic way to travel.

The Aarlis Hotel Panchkula, Vignette Collection brings together contemporary luxury, thoughtful hospitality and a strong sense of place guided by its philosophy, ‘Moments that move you at a hotel in Panchkula’. Set against the Shivalik hills in the heart of Panchkula, part of the Chandigarh Tricity region, the hotel serves as an ideal destination for both business and leisure travellers, offering easy access to iconic attractions including Morni Hills, Sukhna Lake, the Rock Garden and Chandigarh's Capitol Complex, alongside the region's thriving commercial hubs.

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Vignette Collection, IHG’s first collection brand, meets an increasing appetite amongst luxury and lifestyle travellers for one-of-a-kind stays, backed by the reassurance of IHG’s trusted reputation and best-in-class loyalty programme, IHG One Rewards. The brand’s family of one-of-a-kind hotels in destinations to remember has grown beyond expectation to include 34 hotels in 17 countries globally, with a further 45 to follow over the coming years, each one unique in their identity and proudly independent.

Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, said: “The opening of The Aarlis Hotel, Panchkula is a landmark moment for Vignette Collection and for IHG in India. As the brand's first hotel in India and South West Asia, it signals our intent to bring distinctive, character-led stays to one of the world's most dynamic luxury and lifestyle markets. India represents enormous opportunity for Vignette Collection and The Aarlis Hotel, Panchkula is the perfect hotel to lead that journey: a property with genuine individuality, a deep sense of place and everything our guests are looking for when they choose to travel differently.”

Guests of The Aarlis Hotel Panchkula, Vignette Collection can unwind in thoughtfully designed rooms and suites that blend contemporary interiors with warm accents, curated amenities and intuitive smart-room technology. Features such as automated climate control, touch-button curtain controls and adjustable lighting scenes allow guests to personalise their environment with ease.

Neelabh Chugh, General Manager at The Aarlis Hotel Panchkula, Vignette Collection, said: “We are proud to introduce The Aarlis Hotel Panchkula, Vignette Collection. As the first Vignette Collection hotel in India and South West Asia, this opening is a moment of immense pride for our team. From the beginning, The Aarlis Hotel, Panchkula was envisioned to capture the spirit of this land, the Shivaliks, Panchkula and a sense of place that is entirely our own. Now, we get to share that feeling with travellers from around the world, as part of a global brand that celebrates exactly what makes a destination unforgettable.”