Festival of Colour: 5 Hotels for Holi

“Marking the beginning of spring and the triumph of good over evil, Holi is a traditional Hindu festival celebrated worldwide. Originating in India, Holi is when the country is at its happiest. But celebrations can get crazy, especially if you’re female, so a private hotel party is a good, safe option.

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Suryaa Villa, Jaipur, India
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In the heart of Jaipur, where Holi is celebrated on a grand scale, Suryaa Villa is a heritage home hotel that offers its own festival party. From here, you can step out into Jaipur in the early morning for the start of the festival, and then return to the safe haven of the hotel to decorate its courtyard multi-coloured. This traditional Rajasthani building is the perfect base from which to explore Jaipur, and the hotel offers other extras such as yoga classes.

If you want to see more hotels in Jaipur, visit our Jaipur hotels page.

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Rambagh Palace, Jaipur
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The festival of colours at Rambagh Palace in Jaipur starts with Holika Dahan, a bonfire to signify the burning of evil on the eve of Holi. On the day of the full moon you can enjoy cultural performances and a sumptuous dinner. This majestic hotel prides itself on having hosted such illustrious guests as Lord Louis Mountbatten, Prince Charles and Jacqueline Kennedy. Once the residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur, the Rambagh Palace is splendid, with fine dining and a sumptuous spa.

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Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai
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Mumbai isn’t for the faint-hearted, especially during Holi. This huge, heavily-populated city throbs with energy, and if you look in the right places, you’ll find parties alive with top DJs and Bollywood royalty, such as Rang Mohalla, Bollywood Holi Fusion and Imagica Holi Bash. Base yourself at the Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai in the heart of the city to experience the best of Mumbai and Holi.

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The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park
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While most of the world’s 1.15 billion Hindus live in India and Nepal, the Holi festival is celebrated all over the world. In New York, Holi Hai brings Governors Island alive with colour, dance, music and food. It may not have the spiritual foundation of events in the subcontinent, but it is a fun celebration of diversity and equality, bringing together people from all backgrounds, cultures and age groups. The superb Ritz-Carlton New York is within walking distance.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Amsterdam Centraal Station, Amsterdam
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The Holi Festival of Colours takes the festive tradition to new levels, visiting venues the world over. In party capital Amsterdam, thousands gather to throw brightly coloured paints to a full day of DJ sets and live music. The festival reaches Amsterdam’s open air Stadspodium on August 25th. On the waterfront with a central location by the station, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Amsterdam Centraal Station is a fantastic spot from which to enjoy the party and explore Amsterdam’s sights.

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