Cloud 7 Hotel The Forest Shimla brings Kerten Hospitality’s experience-led hospitality philosophy to one of the country’s most iconic mountain destinations.
Kerten Hospitality, the global lifestyle hospitality group known for creating purpose-driven, community-centric destinations, has announced the launch of Cloud 7 Hotel The Forest Shimla. This is an exciting milestone in the group’s India growth journey, bringing its experience-led hospitality model to one of the country’s most iconic leisure destinations, marking the next step towards its target of developing 1,000 keys across its Cloud 7, Hosme and The House Hotel brands in India in this phase of its expansion. Through this growth, Kerten Hospitality aims to develop a portfolio of locally rooted, experience-led lifestyle destinations across key markets in the country.
Nestled amidst the forests and hills of Shimla, Cloud 7 Hotel The Forest Shimla is a premium lifestyle destination resort for the Himalayan region. The property will open with its thoughtfully designed suites and rooms offering panoramic views of the Himalayas, which will be followed by the addition of dedicated wellbeing suites, a destination spa, swimming pool and gym, two private cottages and nine additional luxury suites as part of a phased expansion, reflecting the property’s ambition to become one of Northern India’s leading lifestyle and wellness destinations.
Commenting on the opening, Marloes Knippenberg, CEO, Kerten Hospitality, said: “Cloud 7 Hotel The Forest Shimla reflects the strong momentum behind our growth journey in India. The country offers significant potential for experience led, lifestyle hospitality and we are committed to building a meaningful long-term presence by working closely with owners and partners who share our vision. With an initial target of 1,000 keys, Shimla is an important step in creating a diverse portfolio of destinations that connect guests with local communities, culture and place.”
