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MUMBAI | 12 MARCH 2026
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a Gateway hotel in Somajiguda, Hyderabad, strengthening its brand portfolio to 50 hotels. The upcoming hotel is a conversion project.
Ms. Leah Tata, Vice President & Brand Leader, Gateway Hotels & Resorts, IHCL, said, “The re-imagined Gateway’s ethos is centred on the idea of creating a ‘Gateway to a Destination’, with hotels that are closely connected to the cultural fabric of the location. This strength of the brand has enabled it to rapidly scale to a 50-hotel portfolio, capturing the growth in business and leisure markets across metros cities, state capitals and commercial centres. With the addition of Gateway Hyderabad, the brand debuts in the city and we are delighted to partner with Mr. D. Siva Rama Raju and Mr. DVS. Soma Raju for this project.”
Located in the heart of the city, the 225‑key Gateway Somajiguda, Hyderabad features an all‑day dining restaurant, a specialty restaurant, a bar and a lounge. Recreational offerings include a state‑of‑the‑art gym, health club, swimming pool and treatment rooms. The hotel offers extensive event and conference facilities with 11 banquet halls, including the largest spanning approx. 10,000 sq. ft., supported by multiple meeting rooms.
Mr. D. Siva Rama Raju and Mr. DVS. Soma Raju, said, “We are delighted to collaborate with IHCL for this project. We look forward to bringing a refreshed hospitality experience to Somajiguda.”
Somajiguda is a prominent commercial and residential precinct in Hyderabad, known for its corporate offices, retail presence and healthcare institutions.
With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have 8 hotels in Telangana, including 3 under development.
About the Owning Company:
Mr. D. Siva Rama Raju, an entrepreneur from AP, transitioned from agriculture and civil contracting to become a leading real estate developer and hotelier in Hyderabad. He is also widely respected for his philanthropic and religious contributions.
Mr. DVS. Soma Raju, an MBA graduate from the University of Dubuque, USA, with hands-on hospitality experience in both the U.S. and India, he led the development and operations a hotel in Hyderabad and later co-founded a 999-bed medical tourism project.
About The Indian Hotels Company Limited:
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) and its subsidiaries bring together a group of brands and businesses that offer a fusion of warm Indian hospitality and world-class service. These include Taj – the iconic brand for the most discerning travellers and ranked as World’s Strongest Hotel Brand 2025 and India’s Strongest Brand 2025 as per Brand Finance; Claridges Collection, a curated set of boutique luxury hotels merging elegance with historical charm; Brij, an experiential leisure offering; Atmantan, one of India’s leading integrated wellness destinations; SeleQtions, a named collection of hotels; Gateway, full-service hotels designed to be your gateway to exceptional destinations; Vivanta, sophisticated upscale hotels; Tree of Life, private escapes in tranquil settings and Ginger, which is revolutionising the lean luxe segment.
Incorporated by the founder of the Tata Group, Jamsetji Tata, the Company opened its first hotel – The Taj Mahal Palace, in Bombay in 1903. IHCL has a portfolio of 620 hotels including 255 in the pipeline globally across 4 continents, 14 countries and in over 250 locations. The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) is India’s largest hospitality company by market capitalization. It is listed on the BSE and NSE.
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