AGRA, INDIA—Marriott International continues its growth in India with the latest opening of the Courtyard by Marriott Agra. Located in the city of Agra, home to the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Courtyard by Marriott Agra is the 12th property for the brand in India.
“Agra is a significant tourist and business destination for expats and corporates alike,” said Rajeev Menon, area VP, South-Asia, Marriott International. “All our properties in India are market leaders in their operative segments, we aim for nothing less with the Courtyard by Marriott Agra as well. This property is also testimony of our vision for the brand Courtyard by Marriott and its standards of excellence. With this launch, Marriott International is now present in the Golden Triangle, with hotels in Delhi NCR, Jaipur and Agra.”
The 189-room property provides varied F&B options and indoor and outdoor event spaces. The hotel also offers conference and banquet facilities, with more than 30,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor banquet space, which can accommodate up to 1,200 guests.
There are three restaurants on property: MoMo Cafe, an all-day dining restaurant which offers the largest buffet spread in Agra; the MoMo 2 Go coffee shop; and Onyx Bar, which serves a selection of spirits, wines and cocktails with finger-foods to go.
The hotel is located near attractions and shopping districts including the Agra Fort, Akbar’s Tomb, Jama Masjid and Kinari Bazaar.