IHG® Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Gauri Resort & Banquet Services to launch Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hapur. Set to open in 2027, the signing aligns with IHG’s relentless focus on growth across India, in line with market needs.
Holiday Inn Express, the world’s largest hotel brand, has been redefining smart travel since its inception in 1990. With over 3,200 hotels worldwide, it remains IHG’s fastest-growing brand, known for its efficient service, modern accommodations, and seamless guest experiences. Once operational, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hapur, with its innovative flexible design, will elevate the guest experience for both business and leisure travelers.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hapur will feature 120 well-appointed rooms, an all-day dining restaurant, a business center, and a dedicated meeting space. Guests will also have access to a fitness center and ample parking, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay. The hotel will be a part of a larger development which will comprises of more than 75,000 sq ft of space being developed for MICE and social events in the region.
Commenting on the signing, Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “We are delighted to partner with Gauri Resort & Banquet Services to expand the footprint of introduce Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hapur. This collaboration underscores our commitment to expanding our presence in line with market needs and delivering world-class hospitality across India. With its strategic location along NH 9 and excellent connectivity to key business hubs, the hotel is well-positioned to cater to both business and leisure travelers. Additionally, being part of a larger development with extensive MICE and social event space will further enhance its appeal.”
Pallavi Bhardwaj and Ms. Gauri Bhardwaj, Managing Partners, Gauri Resort & Banquet Services added: “We are excited to collaborate with IHG Hotels & Resorts to bring Holiday Inn Express & Suites to Hapur. With IHG’s global expertise and our local market insights, we aim to create a hospitality destination that meets the evolving needs of modern travellers. We are confident that the hotel’s prime location and the brand offering combined with IHG’s exceptional service standards, will meet the needs of travellers visiting Hapur.”
Hapur is a fast-developing city in the National Capital Region located in Uttar Pradesh. Known for its manufacturing prowess, the city is emerging as an important industrial hub in the region attracting business travelers. Strategically positioned along National Highway 9, one of India’s busiest roadways, the hotel will also offer easy connectivity to Ghaziabad and Meerut and will cater to the demand from MICE opportunities from within and nearby cities.
