Royal Orchid Hotels has opened Regenta Central Shivani in Solapur, Maharashtra, the company announced Monday. Located in the city’s industrial and commercial MIDC area, the property is the chain’s fourth opening in Maharashtra this year and marks its continued expansion into key regional markets.
The hotel offers 65 Rajasthani‑themed rooms, including three accessible units, and features a swimming pool, spa and gym. Designed to serve both business and leisure travellers, Regenta Central Shivani overlooks lake views near the Bhima and Seena river basins.
The property includes the largest common area in the city, featuring the brand’s signature all‑day dining restaurant with 170 covers, a poolside bar with 40 seats and a lobby café. Event spaces consist of a 1,000‑square‑foot meeting room, an 8,600‑square‑foot banquet hall and a 25,000‑square‑foot lawn equipped for large gatherings.
Solapur, often referred to as the “Textile City,” is a commercial hub with close ties to religious tourism, thanks to nearby pilgrimage destinations such as Tuljapur, Pandharpur and Akkalkot. The city also has strong connectivity to Pune and Hyderabad, making it an attractive micromarket.
Chander K. Baljee, chairman and managing director of Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd., said, “We are thrilled to expand our presence in Maharashtra with our 13th property in the state, addressing the growing demand for tourism and business accommodations. Solapur, with its rich tradition of textiles, handicrafts and leather goods, serves as a strategic commercial hub with excellent connectivity to cities like Hyderabad and Pune. This expansion aligns with our plans to penetrate micro‑markets with properties ranging from upscale hotels to value stays. We are excited to partner with Mathura Agro for Regenta Central Shivani, Solapur.”
Venugopal Karwa and Lavesh Karwa, managing directors of Mathura Agro Industries, commented, “This collaboration with ROHL is an exciting milestone for us. The introduction of the Regenta brand brings fresh and vibrant energy to Solapur. We look forward to offering our guests a distinctive and exceptional experience.”
Royal Orchid Hotels operates more than 100 properties across India, Sri Lanka and Nepal. The company is pursuing aggressive growth in Maharashtra through micromarket expansion, focused on value through upscale properties.
Analysts noted that despite a 21 percent slump in consolidated net profit to ₹13.14 crore in Q4 FY25, Royal Orchid has accelerated its development pace, adding 14 properties last year and aiming to increase its hotel count to more than 300 and room capacity to 20,000 within five years.
Regenta Central Shivani is now accepting bookings and will cater to corporate, leisure and religious travellers visiting Solapur and neighbouring pilgrimage centres.