IHCL Signs Gateway Hotel in Sambalpur, Odisha
IHCL has signed a deal to build a 125-key Gateway hotel in Sambalpur, Odisha, with restaurants, gym, pool and over 10,000 sq ft of banquet space.
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has signed an agreement to develop a Gateway hotel in Sambalpur, Odisha, as a greenfield project. The 125-key hotel will feature an all-day dining restaurant, a specialty restaurant and bar, a gym, a swimming pool and more than 10,000 sq ft of banquet space for weddings, social gatherings and business events. The project is a partnership with Shamsher Singh Hura of JAS Group. Suma Venkatesh, IHCL’s Executive Vice President – Real Estate & Development, cited Sambalpur’s growing business and tourism demand as the reason for the development.
What facilities will the Gateway Sambalpur hotel offer?
The 125-key Gateway Sambalpur will feature an all-day dining restaurant, a specialty restaurant and bar, a gym and a swimming pool. It will also provide facilities for weddings, social gatherings and business events, including more than 10,000 sq ft of banquet space and multiple meeting rooms. These amenities aim to cater to both leisure and corporate travelers visiting the city.
Why is Sambalpur seeing increased hotel demand?
Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President – Real Estate & Development at IHCL, said: “Gateway’s proposition of authentic local experiences and contemporary comfort resonates with travellers in emerging markets. Sambalpur has evolved as a key business and economic hub in Odisha, supported by a growing industrial ecosystem and increasing demand for business travel, conferences, weddings and social events. We are pleased to partner with Shamsher Singh Hura for this hotel project.” Shamsher Singh Hura of JAS Group added: “We are delighted to partner with IHCL to bring the Gateway brand to Sambalpur. With its growing prominence as a commercial, cultural and tourism destination, Sambalpur is witnessing increasing demand for quality hospitality. We look forward to developing a hotel that offers contemporary hospitality while reflecting the heritage and character of Western Odisha.”
Located on the banks of the Mahanadi River, Sambalpur is a cultural, educational and industrial centre of Odisha. The city is known for its historic temples and proximity to Hirakud Dam, and it also serves as the headquarters of Mahanadi Coalfields Limited and is home to several educational institutions. With the signing of Gateway Sambalpur, IHCL’s Odisha portfolio will comprise eight hotels, including three under development.
Who signed the agreement to develop the Gateway hotel in Sambalpur?
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) signed the agreement to develop the Gateway hotel in Sambalpur, Odisha.
Where will the Gateway hotel be located?
The Gateway hotel will be located in Sambalpur, Odisha, on the banks of the Mahanadi River.
How many keys will the Gateway Sambalpur hotel have?
The Gateway Sambalpur hotel will have 125 keys.
What facilities will the hotel include?
The hotel will include an all-day dining restaurant, a specialty restaurant and bar, a gym, a swimming pool, more than 10,000 sq ft of banquet space, multiple meeting rooms, and facilities for weddings, social gatherings and business events.
What type of project is the Gateway hotel development?
The Gateway hotel development is a greenfield project.
Which companies are partnering for the hotel project?
IHCL is partnering with Shamsher Singh Hura of JAS Group for the Gateway hotel project.
What did Suma Venkatesh say about Sambalpur’s appeal for the hotel?
Suma Venkatesh said Sambalpur has evolved as a key business and economic hub in Odisha, supported by a growing industrial ecosystem and increasing demand for business travel, conferences, weddings and social events.
What did Shamsher Singh Hura say about the partnership?
Shamsher Singh Hura said he is delighted to partner with IHCL to bring the Gateway brand to Sambalpur and develop a hotel offering contemporary hospitality while reflecting the heritage and character of Western Odisha.
How many hotels will IHCL have in Odisha after this project?
IHCL’s Odisha portfolio will comprise eight hotels, including three under development, after the Gateway Sambalpur project.
What is Sambalpur known for?
Sambalpur is known as a cultural, educational and industrial centre, home to historic temples, near Hirakud Dam, headquarters of Mahanadi Coalfields Limited, and several educational institutions.
Debraj Meher
District Correspondent, Sambalpur
Debraj Meher reports on Sambalpur district's civic affairs, the Hirakud dam command area, and the region's handloom economy. He has been the Mirror's Sambalpur correspondent since 2021.
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