Sterling Opens Boutique Business Hotel GK Exotica in Dehradun

11 Jul 2025 CW Team

Sterling Holiday Resorts has announced the opening of Sterling GK Exotica, Dehradun, a premium 36-key boutique hotel located in the heart of the city on Saharanpur Road.

This marks Sterling’s ninth resort in Uttarakhand and second property in Dehradun, reinforcing its presence in the region and its growing portfolio of business-cum-leisure properties.

Just 5 hours from Delhi NCR and 6 from Chandigarh, the hotel offers seamless access to Haridwar, Roorkee, and Saharanpur. With panoramic views of the Shivalik range and a strategic city-centre location, the hotel caters to both corporate travellers and weekend holidaymakers.

Guests can choose from four thoughtfully designed room categories, from Classic rooms to Premier Rooms to Executive Rooms with balconies and expansive Executive Suites offering dual washrooms and city skyline views. Atop the hotel sits Skyline, Dehradun’s highest rooftop restaurant and bar, offering Himalayan herb-infused cuisine, sunset cocktails, and sweeping 270° views of the Shivalik.

The hotel also features two signature venues: Summit, a rooftop banquet for 100 guests, and Mirage, a pillar-free indoor hall accommodating 150 in theatre style—ideal for meetings, conferences, offsites, and thematic social events.

As shared by Vikram Lalvani, Managing Director & CEO, Sterling Holiday Resorts “Sterling GK Exotica firmly establishes our base in Dehradun and strengthens our Himalayan circuit. Dehradun’s expressway surge, new airport terminal and booming knowledge economy have positioned it as North India’s key node for business and leisure. By offering both the valley calm of Sterling Marbella and the skyline buzz of GK Exotica, we deliver two distinct experiences in one city—and a stronger springboard for Sterling’s continued growth in bustling Tier 2 town and cities of India.”

“Partnering with Sterling—guided by our advisors at Horizon Consulting— was an easy decision. Sterling’s ambitious Uttarakhand roadmap, deep leisure expertise and nationwide distribution engine give GK Exotica instant scale and visibility. Together, we will position this address as Dehradun’s definitive urban retreat—equally compelling for boardroom strategists and weekend explorers.” said Aman Bagga, Owner, Global Hospitality.

The nine resorts across Uttarakhand form a diverse and well-connected web: the skyline-facing Sterling GK Exotica and Spanish-style Sterling Marbella in Dehradun, the cliff-top retreat Sterling

Mussoorie, wellness-focused Sterling Palm Bliss in Rishikesh, spiritual Sterling Mantra in Haridwar, forest-side Sterling Corbett, wilderness getaway Sterling Vanvasa Lansdowne, scenic valley-view

Sterling Nainital, and pilgrim-centric Sterling Kastoori in Rudraprayag. Together, they power the brand’s ‘drive-to’ strategy showcasing Uttarakhand—seamlessly linking boardroom retreats, Ganga- side yoga, and tiger safaris via expressways, with one-click bookings, a nationwide sales engine, and curated products for Himalayan circuits.

Sterling Holiday Resorts has announced the opening of Sterling GK Exotica, Dehradun, a premium 36-key boutique hotel located in the heart of the city on Saharanpur Road.This marks Sterling’s ninth resort in Uttarakhand and second property in Dehradun, reinforcing its presence in the region and its growing portfolio of business-cum-leisure properties.Just 5 hours from Delhi NCR and 6 from Chandigarh, the hotel offers seamless access to Haridwar, Roorkee, and Saharanpur. With panoramic views of the Shivalik range and a strategic city-centre location, the hotel caters to both corporate travellers and weekend holidaymakers.Guests can choose from four thoughtfully designed room categories, from Classic rooms to Premier Rooms to Executive Rooms with balconies and expansive Executive Suites offering dual washrooms and city skyline views. Atop the hotel sits Skyline, Dehradun’s highest rooftop restaurant and bar, offering Himalayan herb-infused cuisine, sunset cocktails, and sweeping 270° views of the Shivalik.The hotel also features two signature venues: Summit, a rooftop banquet for 100 guests, and Mirage, a pillar-free indoor hall accommodating 150 in theatre style—ideal for meetings, conferences, offsites, and thematic social events.As shared by Vikram Lalvani, Managing Director & CEO, Sterling Holiday Resorts “Sterling GK Exotica firmly establishes our base in Dehradun and strengthens our Himalayan circuit. Dehradun’s expressway surge, new airport terminal and booming knowledge economy have positioned it as North India’s key node for business and leisure. By offering both the valley calm of Sterling Marbella and the skyline buzz of GK Exotica, we deliver two distinct experiences in one city—and a stronger springboard for Sterling’s continued growth in bustling Tier 2 town and cities of India.”“Partnering with Sterling—guided by our advisors at Horizon Consulting— was an easy decision. Sterling’s ambitious Uttarakhand roadmap, deep leisure expertise and nationwide distribution engine give GK Exotica instant scale and visibility. Together, we will position this address as Dehradun’s definitive urban retreat—equally compelling for boardroom strategists and weekend explorers.” said Aman Bagga, Owner, Global Hospitality.The nine resorts across Uttarakhand form a diverse and well-connected web: the skyline-facing Sterling GK Exotica and Spanish-style Sterling Marbella in Dehradun, the cliff-top retreat SterlingMussoorie, wellness-focused Sterling Palm Bliss in Rishikesh, spiritual Sterling Mantra in Haridwar, forest-side Sterling Corbett, wilderness getaway Sterling Vanvasa Lansdowne, scenic valley-viewSterling Nainital, and pilgrim-centric Sterling Kastoori in Rudraprayag. Together, they power the brand’s ‘drive-to’ strategy showcasing Uttarakhand—seamlessly linking boardroom retreats, Ganga- side yoga, and tiger safaris via expressways, with one-click bookings, a nationwide sales engine, and curated products for Himalayan circuits.

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