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MUMBAI | 15 OCTOBER 2026
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a Gateway hotel in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. This is a greenfield project.
Ms. Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President – Real Estate & Development, IHCL, said, “Lucknow continues to witness steady growth driven by infrastructure development and expanding business activity. This signing strengthens IHCL’s presence in one of North India’s key commercial and administrative centres. We are delighted to partner with Kripanidhi Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. for this project.”
The 215-key Gateway Lucknow in Gomti Nagar features an all-day dining restaurant, a speciality restaurant and a bar. Guests can unwind at the spa, gym or swimming pool. Designed to cater to business and social gatherings, the hotel offers a banqueting space spanning over 8,000 sq. ft. along with pre-function areas and conference facilities.
Mr. Varun Gavri, Director, Kripanidhi Hospitality Pvt. Ltd., said, “We are pleased to partner with IHCL and bring the Gateway brand to the city. With its strategic location and the strength of IHCL’s hospitality expertise, the hotel will serve the evolving needs of travellers.”
Lucknow, capital of Uttar Pradesh is an important administrative, political and commercial hub and is well known for its rich cultural heritage, architectural landmarks, and culinary traditions.
With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have 64 hotels in Uttar Pradesh including 27 under development.
About the Owning Company:
Mr. Varun Gavri, Director of Kripanidhi Hospitality Pvt. Ltd., represents the Gavri Group, which has been engaged in the sandstone mining business for over five decades. Mr. Gavri also has a keen interest in real estate and owns multiple land parcels across Lucknow and Prayagraj.
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 670 hotels including 280 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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