IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Entry Point Hotels & Resorts Private Limited to develop Holiday Inn Raipur in Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The hotel is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2031, adding to IHG’s development pipeline in India and bringing the Holiday Inn brand to the state’s planned capital.
This signing aligns with IHG’s expansion strategy, reflecting patterns seen in hospitality expansion deals.Holiday Inn Raipur to Open in Naya Raipur
The hotel will be located in Sector 24 of Naya Raipur, also known as Nava Raipur Atal Nagar, close to government offices, public sector units, hospitals and commercial developments. It will also be situated near Mantralaya and Vidhan Sabha, with Swami Vivekananda Airport providing air connectivity.
Naya Raipur is developing as an administrative and commercial centre, supported by activity across government, infrastructure, education, information technology and other sectors. The wider Raipur market is also seeing growth in commercial and technology-related developments, alongside tourism and entertainment projects.
156 Rooms and Suites with Dining and Event Facilities
Holiday Inn Raipur will feature 156 rooms and suites, including 16 suites. The hotel will have three dining venues: a 117-seat all-day dining restaurant, a 40-seat bar and a 40-seat lobby lounge.
The property will also offer approximately 942 sq. m. of meeting and event space across four venues, including a divisible ballroom measuring 715 sq. m. Other planned facilities include a swimming pool, fitness centre and parking. The final facilities remain subject to design development and IHG brand standards.
IHG and Entry Point Hotels Outline Development Plans
Commenting on the signing, Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said,
“We are delighted to partner with Entry Point Hotels & Resorts Private Limited to bring Holiday Inn to Naya Raipur. As the city continues to develop as a key administrative and commercial centre, the signing presents an opportunity to introduce one of our recognised brands to a market with diverse travel needs. Holiday Inn Raipur adds to our growing presence across India and reflects our focus on taking our brands to destinations where we see long-term potential.”
Arun Kumar Goyal from Entry Point Hotels & Resorts Private Limited said,
“We are pleased to partner with IHG Hotels & Resorts to bring Holiday Inn to Naya Raipur. The combination of Holiday Inn’s global brand equity and IHG’s hospitality expertise makes this an important opportunity for us. We look forward to developing a hotel that brings an international hospitality experience to the city while responding to the needs of its growing visitor base.”
Open Lobby Concept and IHG One Rewards
Holiday Inn Raipur will feature the brand’s Open Lobby concept, providing guests with spaces to work, meet and relax. Its dining, meeting and leisure facilities will cater to business, government, events and leisure travel, supporting the needs of different visitor segments.
As part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, the property will also benefit from access to the group’s distribution network, digital platforms and IHG One Rewards loyalty programme.
IHG’s Expanding India Portfolio
IHG Hotels & Resorts currently operates 53 hotels across seven brands in India and has a pipeline of 110 hotels scheduled to open over the next three to five years. The planned Holiday Inn Raipur adds to this development pipeline and reflects the company’s continued expansion into markets with long-term commercial and administrative growth potential.
