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Courtyard by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, today announced the brand’s debut in Mahabaleshwar with the opening of Courtyard by Marriott Mahabaleshwar. Located in the beautiful hills and valleys of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of WesternIndia, the 93-room new hotel is set to provide a sophisticated yet comfortable environment for guests to elevate their travel experiencein thisalluring destination.

“We are excited to announce the opening of the Courtyard by Marriott Mahabaleshwar, marking the brand’s 21 opening in India, attesting to the brand’s popularity and also further compliments the company’s commitment to growth in the country,” said NeerajGovil, Senior Vice President, Operations Asia Pacific (excluding Greater China), Marriott International. “Courtyard is one of our fastest growing brands globally, we foresee tremendous opportunities for the brand in the country.”

Set against the stunning backdrop of majestic peaks and a lush green valley, Courtyard by Marriott Mahabaleshwarsits at an impressive 1,353 m above sea level and nestles right above the famous Lingmala Waterfalls and Venna River. Mahabaleshwar is known as “the Strawberry Capital of India”, guests staying at the hotel have easy access to an array of unique experiencesincluding strawberry picking at various pluck parks and scenic picnic spot close to the Lingmala falls.Connectivity to Mahabaleshwar is smooth and hassle free with enhanced roadways linked to metro cities like Mumbai and Pune – the property is a fewhours’ drive fromMumbai and Pune Airport.