Last Updated on August 17, 2020 by admin
Nashik is popular for two things – Wine because it is the grape capital of India and as a Retirement city because of its chilled vibe. Nashik is blessed with good weather, thanks to its proximity to the Satmala hills which are an integral part of Satpura mountain range. And that is the reason people from nearby big towns of Mumbai and Pune, prefer settling in the calm and cozy city of Nashik. I planned a weekend getaway from Ahmedabad with Holiday Inn Express Nashik to relax and experience luxury on budget.
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Why did I choose Holiday Inn Express Nashik?
I love how the brand Holiday Inn Express Nashik is not just focused on men travelers but solo woman travelers who are traveling for work. For all the smart woman travelers, who travel for both business and leisure purposes and when she travels, she feels, security, hygiene, functionality and efficiency during the stay. The brand wants to promote a solo woman traveler with their unique hashtag #Morethanready .
I loved their philosophy which is focused on smart and fast travelers that travel should be without hassle or complication and should offer more where it matters most. True to this philosophy, the hotel is still very much rooted and you can see the pride they take in showcasing their heritage and culture. All hallways are adorned with photo frames of architecture around Nashik including temple and caves and will encourage even the busy business traveler to visit them.
About Holiday Inn Express Nashik
The hotel lives to its name – Express and literally from the online reservation to the check-in to the services, everything is in Express mode. You can instantly know that the hotel is designed for the generation of express travelers who want to book for a short work stay, a short rejuvenating break or a layover between travels. But don’t get me wrong. It is equally friendly for relaxed tourists and families on religious tours.
The hotel is conveniently located on the Mumbai-Agra Highway and is strategically located within 5 km radius from most tourist attractions in Nashik. It is a short 20 minutes drive from Nashik Road Railway Station and 30 minutes from the Nashik airport.
Rooms
Compact yet comfortable is how I would like to describe the rooms at Holiday Inn Express Nashik. With over 100 smart rooms both in deluxe and twin categories spread across 5 floors, guests can work and relax in their own space. The rooms are equipped with a cozy bed which promises a good night’s sleep ensuring, the guests wake up refreshed and energized. There is a study table, high definition TV, tea/coffee maker and a mini fridge – perfect for a work stay or staycation. The bathroom is separate from the toilet and the wash basin is in the room instead of all of it being in one unit. The room as well as bathroom were uber clean with modern amenities and toiletries (not in a small size throw away bottles but in refillable big bottles, so yaay!). A high speed Wi-Fi throughout the hotel will ensure you are connected with your boss or family at all times.
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Food @ Holiday Inn Express Nashik
Being an express, the availability of breakfast is early! Express Breakfast or Grab & Go option starts as early at 6:30am ensuring you have a good early morning flight or are fueled up before a religious day tour.
I was really impressed with the array of options in the buffet ranging from Indian to continental dishes suitable for vegetarian and non vegetarian palette. The availability of baked products and fresh juice was an added advantage.
The Express cafe is also equipped for à la carte for lunch and buffet for dinner. The limited menu on the à la carte will ensure you are filled up. The Indian dinner buffet is also good and worth trying. Feeling lazy after work to grab the food? There is always room service option available.
Facilities/ Amenities for the Fast and Smart Traveler
Worried about the dirty laundry and do not want to pay hefty charges? Put on the shoes and get to the self laundromat. Set up a timer and grab dinner or the latest episode of your favorite netflix series and your laundry will be done! It is a 24 hours available free laundromat on the first floor of the hotel. Holiday Inn Express Nashik has really thought about the convenience of travelers and this is the cherry on cake.
You need to take care of your health on the go. A small gym will ensure you burn those extra calories from the breakfast buffet.
There is availability of a small conference/meeting room where you can conduct your meetings or small gathering, without leaving the hotel premises.
Sustainability initiative
The entire hallway across the hotel is equipped with auto light sensors which turn on and off sensing movement which saves a lot of electricity.
Final thoughts about Holiday Inn Express Nashik
From the time I checked in until check out, I had a flawless experience. The friendly staff also helped me with recommendations to see around. The hotel also arranged a car on one of the days to visit places around Nashik. I had a great staycation at Holiday Inn Express Nashik and would highly recommend to anyone coming to Nashik for business, religious tours, attending a wedding or just sipping wine at Sula Vineyards. The service is excellent and the warm hospitality is a warrant I would love to come back and stay here. A sincere thanks to Mr Niketan Jadhav, Sales Executive for showing me around ensuring that I had a memorable experience.
Contact & Bookings: Holiday Inn Express Nashik Indira Nagar
Address: Survey No. 882, Near Lekhanagar Mumbai-Agra Highway Maharashtra, Nashik, 422009
Contact no.: +91 253 6644666
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @hiex.nashik
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Holiday-Inn-Express-Nashik-Indira-Nagar-2293279874283930/
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Disclosure – I was a guest at Holiday Inn Express Nashik Indira Nagar. However, all opinions in this post are unbiased and of my own.
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5 comments
First, thank you for telling me that Nashik is the wine capital of India, because now it’s automatically on my list. I’ll look forward to your future post about the wine-tasting there. Being from the USA, can I tell you that Holiday Inn in general is not considered very luxury at all, but I do know that many brands somewhat reinvent themselves overseas, especially in Asia. I remember visiting a Holiday Inn in Hong Kong in Kowloon that truly was luxury, and I wonder if they’re doing the same in South Asia. Your photos of breakfast look much better (though they are simple) than anything from Holiday Inn I’ve seen in the States.
We are IHG Rewards members and have often stayed at Holiday Inns around the world. We have always been amazed at the consistency of customer service. But I was interested to read that the Holiday Inn Express Nashik is building a focus on single women travellers. We do love that these hotels have laundry facilities if we are travelling for a long time. And the breakfast options looked good. Glad this was a flawless experience for you.
That is pretty cool that it is geared toward women and everything is so convenient. I’ll check it out if I visit.
I LOVE knowing there is a brand focused on solo female travel. Besides that, I like that the bathroom/sink area is separate from the wet area. I also like that you have the option of lunch and dinner in addition to breakfast. Also, I will admit that a mini-fridge is a huge plus and one that I look for when booking my stay whether it’s quick or extended.
I like the fact that Nashik is known as the grape capital of India now that sounds like my type of place to visit and I feel I need to add it to my bucklist. What a compact but nice looking hotel, I also like the option that you can add on either dinner or breakfast. I have stayed at a few Holiday Inns and I don’t mind them at all especially as they are usually reasonably priced and clean. I think that self laundromat is definitely a bonus too