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MUMBAI 15 SEPTEMBER 2026
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a SeleQtions hotel in Athirapilly, Kerala. This is a conversion and expansion project.
Ms. Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President – Real Estate & Development, IHCL, said, “Kerala continues to be a key leisure market with its diverse tourism offerings and strong connectivity. Athirapilly, with its proximity to the iconic Athirapilly Falls and easy access from Kochi, presents an attractive opportunity to further strengthen our presence in the state. The signing is in line with our focus on expanding our portfolio across distinctive leisure destinations. We are delighted to partner with the Kshema Group for this project and bring the SeleQtions experience to Athirapilly.”
The 100-key IHCL SeleQtions Athirapilly, Kerala is being developed in two phases. The first phase comprises the existing 37 operational keys, while the balance inventory will be added as part of the expansion. The hotel will feature an all-day dining restaurant, a wine and beer lounge and a rooftop dining experience. For meetings and social gatherings, the hotel will offer spacious banquet venues and meeting rooms. Recreational facilities will include a swimming pool, fitness centre and a spa with multiple treatment rooms.
Mr. Abhinand Basant, Director, Kshema Group, said, “We are delighted to partner with IHCL to bring the SeleQtions brand to Athirappilly. This partnership is an important milestone in our hospitality journey and reflects our commitment to developing distinctive destinations that are deeply connected to their location and surroundings. We look forward to working closely with IHCL to create a memorable hospitality experience in Athirappilly and contribute to the region’s growing tourism potential.”
Located in Athirapilly in Thrissur district, the hotel is situated on the banks of the Chalakudy River, adjacent to the famous Athirapilly Falls, the largest waterfall in Kerala and one of the state’s popular tourist destinations. In close proximity to Cochin International Airport, Athirapilly forms part of leisure itineraries connecting Kochi and Munnar.
With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have 25 hotels in Kerala, including 07 under development.
About Kshema Group:
Founded and chaired by Mr. S. Basant, Kshema Group is a diversified business group with interests across renewable energy, infrastructure, hospitality and other sectors, with a commitment to creating sustainable economic opportunities and contributing to the development of the communities in which it operates.
Mr. Abhinand Basant, who leads the Group’s hospitality and infrastructure businesses, has been instrumental in bringing the partnership with IHCL to the Group’s Athirappilly property. The collaboration marks an important step in the Group’s vision to build distinctive hospitality destinations while leveraging the expertise and heritage of established hospitality brands.
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 Luxury Hotel Brand 2026 and India’s Strongest Brand 2026 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 mid-scale 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 660 hotels including 274 in the pipeline globally across 4 continents, 15 countries and over 300 locations. The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) is India’s largest hospitality company by market capitalization.
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