What is it that makes boutique hotels a traveller’s treasure? Is it intimacy and personalised attention or an authentic and wholesome experience? We say it’s both and then some more.
Modern travellers are perturbed by the influx of overcrowded hotels and the lack of options to enjoy a laid-back stay. They are looking for a retreat away from the crowds that provides them with a holistic experience, a taste of the local cuisine, and splendid architecture—and Storii by ITC Hotels offers just that!
The latest addition to the group, Storii by ITC Hotels Moira Riviera, offers you the opportunity to take a step back, look around, and enjoy the quaint little village of Moira and its captivating experiences.
A Closer Look at Storii By ITC Hotels Moira Riviera
Spend your time revelling in the languid luxury of Goa’s susegad. The walls of this century-old establishment carry a coalescence of Portuguese and Indian influences, each narrating a multitude of stories that reflect the rich cultural heritage. Incepted in 1897, the property was known as the ‘Casa de Morada’ or home of happiness. True to its name, the elegant property harbours warmth and an age-old charm through its grandiose decor.
Straddled in the serene façade of the wilderness of Moira village and the backwaters of Moira River, this birders paradise emphasises the embodiment of more space, time and leisure through expansive villas, private dip-pools, a holistic wellness centre and spa, and sweeping views of the Goan horizon.
An Architectural Delight
The 18th-century villa pays homage to the architecture of the old-world charm. The entire property is sprinkled with tastefully decorated walls with traditional furniture and contemporary amenities that evoke shades of Goa as India’s Mediterranean. The two-storey formation with 20 rooms, spread across five courts is divvied up by views of the open gardens, the pristine blue river, and the sprawling pool.
The Epitome of Comfort and Luxury
The hotel is structured into various sections, featuring villa-style room blocks, where you feel like you are creating a sense of community, akin to living alongside neighbours rather than staying in a typical hotel setting. The boutique hotel offers 20 well-adorned, open-plan rooms and villas equipped with hand-painted master walls, modern amenities, stylised bathrooms, and a private balcony with lounge beds.
The premium cottages have everything one could need—spacious rooms adorned with contemporary furniture, distinctive panache, bold designs, a bathroom more spacious than an average Mumbai flat, and a plunge pool with a private garden area and intimate seating to escape into.
A Tantalising Palate of Delicacies
You can’t come to Goa and not eat Goan food. Feast to your hearts’ content at the immaculate palate offerings at the Bistro and the Storii Lounge. The chicken cafreal, vegetable xacuti, and a range of other Indian, continental, and local Goan delicacies are prepared by the local chefs of the village at The Bistro. The Storii Lounge is an exquisitely stylised lounge with atypical interiors, that celebrates the multiple arches of Mediterranean culture in Goa.
Explore, Unwind, and Luxuriate
The whole vibe of the hotel evokes the feeling of residing in a Goan village. It features an outdoor turquoise-tiled swimming pool and will soon be home to Kaya Kalp, ITC’s signature Spa along with a recreational centre. If you are the kind who likes to get out and explore, the resort offers a daily roster of activities like wood carving and artisanal carpentry, scenic walks in the village, and trips to the Corjuem Fort. You can also sign up for a masterclass with the executive chef and learn to prepare some of the fine Goan delicacies.
Storii by ITC Hotels Moira Riviera is truly a haven for those looking to explore the culture, heritage and cuisine of North Goa, replete with vibrant flora and fauna, open paddy fields and heritage architecture.
