120-Key Hotel Scheduled to Open in 2031
INDIA: Accor is expanding its presence across India’s emerging leisure destinations with the signing of Novotel Solan Kumarhatti, marking the hospitality group’s entry into Himachal Pradesh. Scheduled to open in 2031, the 120-key hotel will bring Novotel’s Longevity Everyday vision to the Kalka–Shimla corridor, with contemporary accommodation and experiences centred on everyday wellbeing.
This signing reflects Accor’s continued growth across the region, aligning with hospitality expansion deals.Novotel Solan Kumarhatti to Feature Dining and Wellness Facilities
Strategically located along the Kalka–Shimla Highway, the hotel will feature 120 rooms and three dining experiences, including a bar, specialty restaurant and all-day dining restaurant. Facilities will also include a fitness centre, swimming pool and spa. An 800-square-metre ballroom and events area will position the property to accommodate weddings, corporate gatherings, social celebrations and meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE).
With strong road connectivity and proximity to popular destinations across Himachal Pradesh, Kumarhatti offers opportunities to serve families, leisure travellers, destination wedding groups, corporate retreats and social celebrations.
Accor Strengthens Presence in Himachal Pradesh
Ranju Alex, CEO, India and South Asia, Accor, said,
“Himachal Pradesh continues to present exciting opportunities for hospitality, particularly in well-connected destinations that can serve both leisure and group demand. Kumarhatti’s strategic location along the Kalka–Shimla corridor, with easy access to Kasauli, Chail and Shimla, makes it an interesting market for us. The signing of Novotel Solan Kumarhatti marks another step in strengthening our presence in the region and brings a brand that is particularly well suited to the destination. With its focus on longevity, wellbeing, family-friendly experiences and versatile meeting and event spaces, Novotel can cater to the diverse ways in which travellers are discovering Himachal Pradesh today.”
Jagdish Kumar Gupta and Lakshit Gupta, Directors, Omkareshwar Builders Private Limited, said,
“We are delighted to partner with Accor on Novotel Solan Kumarhatti, a project that we believe has strong potential given the location and the growing appeal of Himachal Pradesh as a leisure and events destination. Bringing Novotel to the region allows us to combine this strategic location with an internationally recognised hospitality brand and create a destination that can serve leisure travellers, families, celebrations and corporate groups. We look forward to developing a property that becomes an important part of the region’s hospitality landscape.”
Novotel’s Longevity Everyday Brand Philosophy
Novotel, one of the world’s leading midscale hotel brands, champions its Longevity Everyday vision across more than 630 hotels in over 70 countries. Designed for family-focused professionals, business travellers and modern families, the brand aims to support longer, fuller and happier lives through experiences built around four everyday pillars: Eat, Sleep, Move and Meet.
From nourishing dining and restorative sleep to meaningful connections and accessible wellbeing, Novotel focuses on making each stay an opportunity for renewal. Through its global partnership with WWF, the brand also supports the long-term health of the world’s oceans, reflecting its commitment to both personal and planetary wellbeing.
Accor Continues Expansion Across India’s Hospitality Market
Novotel Solan Kumarhatti aligns with Accor’s strategy of expanding into high-potential leisure and gateway destinations across India. Designed in accordance with Novotel’s contemporary brand standards, the property will offer travellers an experience focused on comfort, connectivity, wellness and memorable stays.
Accor India and South Asia operates more than 75 hotels across luxury, premium, midscale and economy segments under brands including Raffles, Fairmont, Sofitel, Pullman, Grand Mercure, Novotel, Mercure, ibis and ibis Styles.
Ennismore, a joint venture in which Accor holds a majority shareholding, is also expanding its regional presence. Recent and upcoming additions include Roswyn, a Morgans Originals Hotel, which opened earlier in 2026 in Mumbai, and The Hoxton, scheduled to open in Bengaluru.
