IHG Hotels & Resorts Plans New Holiday Inn in Chennai, India

IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement with Sakthi Elegant Towers India Pvt Ltd to develop a new Holiday Inn hotel in Chennai, India. This will be IHG’s fifth hotel in Chennai and the third one under the Holiday Inn brand. The hotel, Holiday Inn Chennai Vandalur, is slated to open in 2026.

The new hotel aims to add 200 rooms to IHG’s growing portfolio in southern India in response to increasing market demand. As part of IHG’s global Holiday Inn brand, the new hotel will feature the brand’s Open Lobby concept, offering a versatile space for guests.

Positioned near Chennai International Airport in the Vandalur area, the hotel will be conveniently located near the city’s main industrial centers, providing easy access for travelers visiting for business or leisure.

Sudeep Jain, Managing Director of South West Asia for IHG Hotels & Resorts, expressed his excitement about the new addition to their portfolio in South India. He noted that the new hotel will help meet the growing demand for high-quality hospitality in Chennai, a city experiencing strong economic growth.

P. Rajendran of Sakthi Elegant Towers India Pvt Ltd also shared his enthusiasm about the partnership with IHG, highlighting that the collaboration will benefit from IHG’s international expertise to ensure a high standard of guest experience.

Currently, IHG operates 46 hotels across six brands in India and plans to open 58 more in the next three to five years.