Over the past years, India’s hospitality industry has emerged into one of the key drivers of its growth. In light of this, the list of upcoming hotels in the near future elucidates the rising importance of this sector in the country.
ALOFT NEW DELHI AEROCITY
Opening: March 1, 2018
The loft-inspired style up and coming property is all set to open in Delhi’s hotel hub — Aerocity. A subtle grey will welcome you to this hotel that will be a ten minute drive from Delhi International Airport. The property will hold 200 guests rooms and nine meeting spaces collectively covering an area of 1,335 sqm. The largest meeting space will sprawl across 600 sqm. Wifi will be free. starwoodhotels.com
FAIRFIELD INN BY MARRIOTT INDORE
Opening: December 2017
The business capital of Madhya Pradesh attracts yet another upscale hospitality chain. Situated in the heart of the city, Fairfield Inn by Marriott will be located close to the industrial towns of Devas and Pithampur making it a desirable option for business travel. Rooms will be divided into four different categories namely Superior, Premium, Studio rooms, and Fairfield suites. In-room facilities will include a 43-inch LED television along with high speed internet in an ergonomically designed workspace. The property will be close to Lal Bagh Palace, Ujjain Temple and 20 minutes away from the local airport. Its F&B outlet Kawa will offer multiple cuisines including Indian and Chinese. There will be four versatile meeting spaces that can accommodate up to 150 guests . Fairfield Inn by Marriott has hotels slated to open in Coimbatore, Jodhpur and Vishakhapatnam by the end of this year. marriott.com
LE MERIDIEN GOA
Opening: August 5, 2017
A stay in Le Meridien’s Goa property make you reminisce all things Goan. Its contemporary interior is inspired from Goa’s culture and cosmopolitan fashion. It will open doors on August 5, featuring 136 classic rooms, five family rooms and five suites featuring private balconies that overlook the city. Room facilities will include an iHome docking station, a 42-inch LED television and Cinq Monde bathroom amenities. Situated in the heart of Calungute’s beach belt, the hotel will be 37km away from Goa International Airport. Its F&B offerings will include a high energy cocktail bar Longitude 73, restaurants called Jazz & Grill and Latest Recipe, Library Lounge and Plunge Bar. Wifi will be free. starwoodhotels.com
NOVOTEL CHENNAI
Opening: November 2017
The IT corridor of India will welcome AccorHotels’ Novotel in November this year. It will be located 45 minutes away from Chennai International Airport, ten minutes away from the Siruseri Sipcot IT Park and driving distance to corporate offices of TATA consulting services, HCL and FL Smith. It will feature art inspired spaces within a chic ambience, make it an interesting choice for both leisure as well as business travel. Each room will feature a minibar, a flat screen television with on screen billing information. Leisure facilities will include an indoor and outdoor pool. F&B outlets include a poolside cafe, Novotel’s signature all-day diner The Square and a lounge called Le Bar.The property will also house 214 sqm of modern banqueting space with conference facilities. Wifi will be free. Mahabalipuram and Puducherry are easily accessible from Chennai. accorhotels.com
Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center
Opening: November 1, 2017
Sheraton Grand returns to the IT capital of India with another property; this time it will offer the largest meeting and conference venue in Bengaluru. With an inventory of 360 rooms including 39 suites, Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center is set to open this November 1. Located one hour away from Kempe Gowda International airport, the new property will be close to major IT companies and corporate offices in the city. In-room amenities will include high speed internet access, a 48-inch LED television and the Starwood brand’s much renowned Sheraton Signature Sleep Experience (custom-designed Sheraton Bed). Leisure facilities will include Sheraton Fitness centre and Shine Spa along with an outdoor pool. Club rooms’ guests will have special access to the Sheraton Club Lounge where they can enjoy breakfast, afternoon hors d’oeuvres, and the choicest of beverage options. It will have six meeting spaces that will sprawl across 930 sqm. Wifi will be free. starwoodhotels.com
Bhavya Aggarwal
