IHG comes to Hyderabad

IHG Hotels & Resorts and Brigade Group have signed a management agreement to introduce the InterContinental brand in Telangana - InterContinental Hyderabad Neopolis. This newly built hotel, scheduled to open in 2029, is expected to be an integral part of Brigade's upcoming mixed-use development.

The world-famous InterContinental brand has more than 220 hotels open in more than 60 locations. nation. . Celebrating its 75th diamond anniversary in 2021, InterContinental continues to maintain its prestigious position as the world's first and largest luxury hotel brand. In 2023, the brand reached a portfolio of 100 hotels and resorts for the first time, representing a significant growth of 45% from the size of its current portfolio.

InterContinental Hyderabad Neopolis is proposed to have 300 rooms, once it opens. It is expected to feature five dining options, including an upscale restaurant, two specialty restaurants and a lobby lounge. The hotel also aims to provide conference facilities, a gym, spa, swimming pool, outdoor entertainment area and retail shop. To cater to large meetings, conferences and social gatherings, the hotel is proposed to have eight meeting rooms, including a spacious ballroom.

Sudeep Jain, MD, Southwest Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “Hyderabad Gaining prominence as one of the best cities in the country with its upcoming IT sector and presence of global retail and heavy industries this may provide us with an attractive opportunity to offer unparalleled luxury experiences to a new set of travellers.”

Nirupa Shankar, J .T. The Brigade Enterprises CEO added: “By combining the ideal location, scale of IHG's world-class systems, technology and loyalty programme, we expect InterContinental Hyderabad Neopolis to become the preferred choice for business, leisure and spiritual travelers in the region. After Holiday Inn Chennai OMR IT Expressway, Holiday Inn Bengaluru Racecourse and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bengaluru OMR This will be our fourth hotel in association with IHG.”

IHG currently has 46 hotels operating across five brands. In India, including Six Senses, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn Resort, Holiday Inn Express, and a 49-hotel strong portfolio scheduled to open over the next three to five years.