InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of world’s leading hotel companies has announced a partnership with SDB Developers to bring a second Holiday Inn hotel to Kolkata. As part of the agreement, the 110-room Holiday Inn Resort Kolkata NH6 will have 90 rooms operational by the end of 2018, with 20 additional rooms expected to be operational by 2020. The new resort will expand the growing presence of the Holiday Inn brand family in the country. Sprawling across 12 acres of land in Uluberia, a city that comes under the Kolkata Metropolitan Area, Holiday Inn Resort Kolkata NH6 is strategically located to offer excellent connectivity to central Kolkata. Well suited to cater to leisure, business and MICE guests, the resort will be an hour’s drive from the City Centre and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport. The resort will also be well connected to the National Highway and the Orissa Trunk Road.
The upcoming Holiday Inn Resort Kolkata NH6 will house impressive meeting and banquet facilities along with beautifully landscaped lawns, especially suited for wedding functions. All rooms will be equipped with modern amenities for guests’ comfort. The resort will also feature a state-of-the-art gymnasium, pool, and a spa for guests to relax and revive. Furthermore, guests staying at the hotel will be spoilt for choice with three dining options offering excellent food and beverage selections.
Commenting on the announcement, Sudeep Jain, Vice President, Development, South West Asia, IHG said: “We are excited to expand our footprint in Kolkata, the third largest metropolitan city in India, in collaboration with our esteemed partner, SDB Developers. The signing of Holiday Inn Resort Kolkata NH6 is in line with our strategy to grow our portfolio of midscale hotels in the country, comprising of the Holiday Inn brand family. Given the location, facilities and best in class amenities that will be available at the resort, we expect strong demand from various guests’ segments including, leisure, MICE, social events and weddings.”
Mr. Pawan Bhimsaria, Director, SDB Developers said: “We are delighted to be partnering with a leading global hospitality company such as IHG for our upcoming project. With IHG’s strong global and domestic track record, robust distribution systems and an excellent loyalty program, we are confident Holiday Inn Resort Kolkata NH6 will be a popular choice amongst guests visiting and residing in the city.”
Seen as India's 'Gateway to the East', Kolkata is the commercial and financial hub of the region.