IHG Hotels signs 216-key InterContinental Eros in New Delhi
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The hotel will feature dining options, meeting facilities, spa, health club and a swimming pool and is expected to be completed in 2029.
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a management agreement with Eros Group (Nehru Place Hotels Pvt Ltd) to open InterContinental Eros New Delhi Nehru Place. Slated to open under the InterContinental brand post renovation, which is expected to be completed in 2029, the new addition is in line with IHG’s strategy to expand its luxury and lifestyle portfolio across key locations in India.
Located at Nehru Place, the hotel will feature 216 guest rooms and suites; dining options including restaurants, bar and lobby lounge; meeting facilities including royal ballroom, intimate meeting rooms and outdoor lawn; spa, health club and a swimming pool.
Commenting on the announcement, Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts said, “Further strengthening our existing association with Eros Group, we look forward to creating a destination that supports both business and leisure demand while offering a luxury hospitality experience to our discerning guests.”
He further added, “Delhi is one of the most stable hospitality markets in the country and is characterized by a robust occupancy and ADR. With InterContinental Eros New Delhi Nehru Place, we will be positioned to strengthen our presence in one of India’s most vital economic hubs and deliver world-class hospitality.”
The hotel aims to strengthen IHG’s Luxury & Lifestyle presence in India and offer guests a distinctive stay experience that combines the InterContinental brand’s legacy of international hospitality with the rich culture and energy of the capital city.
Satish Sood, Managing Director, Eros Group (Nehru Place Hotels Pvt Ltd) added, “We are confident the hotel will be a great success - InterContinental Hotels & Resorts is a true industry leader in luxury hospitality that resonates with discerning travelers all over the world. Additionally, we are certain leveraging IHG's enterprise systems and loyalty program will maximize returns and strengthen our competitive advantage. This partnership aligns with our long-term vision of developing landmark hospitality assets in India’s most dynamic cities, and we look forward to welcoming our guests as we open doors as the “InterContinental Eros” hotel.
IHG has pipeline of 89 hotels in development currently and has 51 hotels operating across six brands in India, including Six Senses, InterContinental Hotels and Resorts, Crowne Plaza, voco Hotels, Holiday Inn Resort and Holiday Inn Express. The company is targeting over 400 open and in-development hotels within the next five years.
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has 237 open hotels globally and more than 102 properties in the pipeline.
