IHG Hotels & Resorts brings luxury hospitality to the heart of Delhi | News
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with Eros Group (Nehru Place Hotels Pvt Ltd) for the opening of InterContinental Eros New Delhi Nehru Place. The new addition will open under the InterContinental brand following the renovation, which is expected to be completed in 2029, and is in line with IHG’s strategy to expand its luxury and lifestyle portfolio to key locations in India.
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts is the world’s first and largest international luxury hotel brand, synonymous with daring exploration, cultural discovery and the worldliness that travel brings. With more than 237 hotels open worldwide and more than 102 hotels in the pipeline, the brand has spent decades pioneering new destinations – from historic landmarks to immersive resorts – each serving as an indelible beacon of hospitality, connecting guests to culture at every moment. In India, InterContinental continues to build remarkable momentum, expanding into key metros while meeting rising demand for resort experiences with recent contracts in coveted resort destinations including Kasauli and Kodaikanal. Well known among both domestic and international travelers, the brand is poised for its next chapter of growth, and this latest signing in the heart of the national capital marks a defining moment in InterContinental’s story in India.
Commenting on the announcement, Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, Southwest Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts said, “We are delighted to once again partner with Eros Group (Nehru Place Hotels Private Limited) to bring our global luxury brand InterContinental to the national capital. The mix of corporate offices, embassies and historic attractions in South Delhi makes it an ideal location for a hotel of this caliber. We look forward to further strengthening our existing partnership with Eros Group and look forward to becoming a destination to support both corporate and leisure demand, while delivering a luxury hospitality experience to our discerning guests.”
He added, “Delhi is one of the country’s most stable hospitality markets and is characterized by 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.”
Guests of InterContinental Eros New Delhi Nehru Place will experience the brand’s hallmarks: worldly elegance, personalized service and cultural connection where contemporary luxury, compelling local accents and intuitive hospitality come together. With its strategic location and carefully curated facilities, the hotel will strengthen IHG’s Luxury & Lifestyle presence in India, offering guests a distinctive stay experience that combines the InterContinental brand’s legacy of international hospitality with the rich culture and energy of the capital.
Mr. Satish Sood, Managing Director of Eros Group (Nehru Place Hotels Pvt Ltd) added: “We are proud to further strengthen our existing relationship and collaborate once again with IHG Hotels & Resorts to bring the InterContinental brand back to this iconic location. We are confident that the hotel will be a great success – InterContinental Hotels & Resorts is a true leader in luxury hospitality that resonates with discerning travelers around the world. Moreover, we are confident that we will leverage IHG’s business 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 as an ‘InterContinental Eros’ hotel.
Eros Group is known for its steadfast values and uncompromising business ethics. Over the years, the company has had a vision to pursue excellence that has created the highest level of customer satisfaction. The company has created enjoyable and memorable experiences across hospitality, real estate and residential townships, entertainment centers, commercial towers and retail destinations. With a clear vision to remain a leading and sustainable brand, the organization looks forward to working with the leading international hospitality brand.
Located at Nehru Place, a bustling commercial hub of the city, the hotel will feature 216 beautifully designed rooms and suites, distinctively curated dining options including restaurants, a bar and a lobby lounge, extensive meeting facilities spread across multiple versatile spaces with a royal ballroom, intimate meeting rooms and a beautifully landscaped outdoor lawn, perfect for both grand celebrations and corporate events. Guests are also welcomed to first-class leisure facilities focused on rejuvenation and relaxation with a world-class spa, a luxurious health club and a beautiful swimming pool set in lush landscaping.
Originally launched in 1996 and subsequently managed under the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts banner for more than a decade, the property later operated independently as Eros Hotel New Delhi before rejoining the IHG system with this latest signing. The hotel’s prime location puts guests minutes away from the Nehru Place Metro Station, within easy reach of the Indira Gandhi International Airport (30 – 35 minutes) and close to iconic cultural attractions such as the Lotus Temple and Kalkaji Mandir, making it an ideal destination for both business and leisure travelers.
IHG® currently has 51 hotels across six brands in India, including Six Senses, InterContinental Hotels and Resorts®, Crowne Plaza®, voco™ Hotels, Holiday Inn Resort® and Holiday Inn Express®. With a robust pipeline of 89 hotels in development, the company is strategically advancing its ambition to more than triple its real estate in the market, targeting more than 400 hotels open and under development within the next five years.
