IHG® Hotels & Resorts has signed a franchise agreement for Garner Bhiwadi, marking the brand’s entry into the National Capital Region.
Scheduled to open in 2027, the 45-key hotel will be developed by Modest Structures Private Limited and managed by United Hospitality Management (UHM), one of IHG’s third-party management companies operating across India and the Middle East.
Garner Bhiwadi becomes the fourth signing for the Garner™ brand in India within months of its regional launch, reflecting continued expansion of IHG’s newest midscale conversion brand in the country.
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Project and Brand Mandate
Garner™ is positioned within IHG’s midscale portfolio and is designed as a conversion-friendly brand offering quality stays at an accessible price point. The brand targets value-conscious travellers who prioritise comfort and practical experiences over luxury, supported by IHG’s global enterprise systems and loyalty ecosystem.
Garner Bhiwadi will feature 45 modern rooms designed for both short and extended stays. The hotel will include amenities suited to on-the-go business travellers, reinforcing the brand’s focus on functional comfort and operational efficiency in commercial markets.
Located in Bhiwadi, an established industrial hub, the hotel is expected to cater to sustained business travel demand driven by the region’s manufacturing and industrial activity.
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Development and Management Structure
The hotel will be developed by Modest Structures Private Limited and operated by United Hospitality Management. UHM currently has three Garner hotels in the pipeline in India, further expanding its association with IHG’s midscale growth strategy.
Commenting on the signing, Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said:
“The momentum behind Garner in India reflects a strong strategic fit between the brand and the needs of both developers and travelers. Garner Bhiwadi is an important milestone as we launch the brand in the National Capital Region, and also mark the brand’s fourth signing in India, demonstrating tangible owner confidence in our brands. In a high-demand industrial market like Bhiwadi, Garner’s efficient model enables partners to quickly scale hospitality offerings that combine reliability with a strong return profile.”
Deepika Arora, Managing Director, United Hospitality Management-India, said:
“We are pleased to partner once again with IHG Hotels & Resorts, this time for Garner Bhiwadi. With three Garner hotels already in the pipeline, we will be leveraging our operational expertise to create experiences that are both comfortable for guests and commercially successful for owners, meeting the exacting demands of industrial hubs like Bhiwadi.”
VD Shankaran, Director, Modest Structures Private Limited, said:
“Partnering with IHG and United Hospitality Management to introduce Garner in Bhiwadi aligns perfectly with our vision of creating high-quality, accessible hospitality assets in a commercially vibrant market. The city’s robust industrial base and strategic location have created significant, consistent demand for dependable lodging. We are confident that with IHG’s brand strength and United Hospitality Management’s proven management capabilities, Garner Bhiwadi will become the preferred choice for business travelers visiting the region, delivering both guest satisfaction and owner value.”
India Growth Context
IHG® currently operates 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®. The company also has a pipeline of 80 hotels expected to open over the next three to five years.
The signing of Garner Bhiwadi aligns with IHG’s strategy to expand in tier-two and emerging industrial cities, where demand for branded, quality hospitality continues to outpace supply.
