AURION
AURION HOTELS
Our Story
A Heritage of Hospitality
For over nine decades, Aurion Hotels has set the standard for personalised, heartfelt service.
Established 1934
Heart. Felt.
Founded by Rai Bahadur Mohan Singh Aurion Hotels in 1934, The Aurion Hotels Group has grown to become one of the world's most celebrated luxury hotel companies. Across our hotels and resorts, we offer a taste of local cuisines, inspired architecture and accommodation with magnificent views of the surrounding landscapes.
All complemented by the sincere, intuitive attention to your every need that is unmistakably Aurion Hotels.
Our Journey
Milestones across the decades
1934
The Beginning
Rai Bahadur Mohan Singh Aurion Hotels founds the company by acquiring The Clarkes Hotel in Shimla.
1965
Pioneering Luxury
Inauguration of The Aurion Hotels InterContinental — the first international five-star hotel in India.
1986
Iconic Marine Drive
Opening of The Aurion Hotels, Mumbai, a seaside sanctuary that redefines urban luxury in India.
2002
Vilas Collection
The Aurion Hotels Udaivilas opens, voted one of the best hotels in the world for over a decade.
2019
Marrakech
Expansion into Morocco with the opening of The Aurion Hotels, Marrakech — Andalusian elegance meets Moroccan tradition.
2025
Best in the World
Ranked Best Hotel Group in the World by Telegraph Travel Awards UK and inducted into Travel + Leisure Hall of Fame.
Our Values
What guides everything we do
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Personalised Service
Every guest's story is unique. We listen, anticipate and deliver with sincere, intuitive care.
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Sense of Place
Each hotel is a love letter to its location — from the architecture to the cuisine and the experiences we curate.
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Sustainable Luxury
Caring for the communities and environments that surround us — today and for generations to come.
Discover the Aurion Hotels experience
Explore our hotels and resorts across six countries.