The Indian Hotels Company Limited Announces the Signing of a Seleqtions Hotel in Surat, Gujarat

Ms. Suma Venkatesh of IHCL with Mr. Rishi Shah

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a hotel in Surat, Gujarat. The Greenfield project will be branded an IHCL SeleQtions hotel.  

Commenting on the signing, Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President – Real Estate & Development, IHCL said, “This signing is aligned to IHCL’s vision to be present in key commercial cities across India. Surat is one of the major industrial hubs in the country. The recent upgrade of the Surat Airport to international status and its expansion will further boost the city’s economic growth. We are delighted to collaborate with Mr. Rishi Shah for this hotel.”

The 175-key hotel is strategically located on upscale Dumas Road, a comfortable drive from the airport and key business districts. The hotel will offer an all-day diner, a specialty restaurant, and recreational facilities including a swimming pool and a fitness centre. With an over 8000 sq. ft. spacious banquet hall, it will also have multiple conference and meeting rooms.

Mr. Rishi Shah said, “We are excited to partner with IHCL, India’s leading hospitality company. This hotel is poised to meet the robust demand for branded accommodations in the city.”

Surat, situated on the banks of Tapti River is the second largest city of Gujarat, it is also known as the ‘Diamond City of India’.  

With the addition of this, IHCL will have 23 hotels across Taj, SeleQtions, Vivanta and Ginger brands in Gujarat including four under development.