IHG Hotels & Resorts to bring its premium brand, voco to Lucknow, India

India – 2 February 2026: IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Rajdeep Infra & Sales Pvt Ltd for the development of voco Lucknow. Scheduled to open in Q3 2029, the upcoming hotel will introduce IHG’s fastest-growing premium brand to this vital capital city, reinforcing the company’s strategic expansion in high-potential urban centres across India.

Located in Ashiyana, one of Lucknow’s most sought-after areas, the hotel will benefit from excellent connectivity to major urban centres and is situated a short drive from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport. Lucknow, the capital of India’s most populous state, is a rapidly expanding economy and a significant hub for business, government, education, and cultural tourism, attracting a consistent stream of domestic and international travellers.

As a distinctive premium brand, voco delivers a premium experience that combines the informality and charm of an individual hotel with the quality and reassurance of a global and respected brand. Centred around the brand hallmarks ‘Come on in’, ‘Me time’, and ‘voco life’, voco hotels are globally renowned for their bold identity and thoughtful touches.

Commenting on the announcement, Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “We are delighted to partner with Rajdeep Infra & Sales Pvt Ltd to introduce the vibrant voco brand to Lucknow. This signing is a strategic step in expanding our premium portfolio in India’s integral state capitals. Lucknow’s dynamic growth as an administrative, educational, and business destination makes it an ideal market for voco’s contemporary and distinctive hospitality. We are confident this hotel will resonate strongly with travellers seeking a premium, relaxed, and characterful stay.”

Aman Singh Chauhan, Director,Rajdeep Infra & Sales Pvt Ltd said: “Partnering with IHG Hotels & Resorts to bring the voco charm to Lucknow aligns with our vision of creating high-quality assets in prime locations. We believe the unique personality and premium positioning of the voco brand, supported by IHG’s global systems and expertise, will fill a notable gap in the Lucknow hospitality landscape and become a preferred choice for modern travellers.”

The 135-key hotel is currently under construction. This project will represent the third IHG hotel in Lucknow, joining the operational Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza hotels, and demonstrates IHG’s commitment to building a strong brand presence in key cities.

IHG® currently has 51 hotels operating across six brands in India, including Six Senses, InterContinental Hotels and Resorts®, Crowne Plaza®, voco™ Hotels,Holiday Inn Resort® and Holiday Inn Express®. With a robust pipeline of 80 hotels in development, the company is strategically advancing its ambition to more than triple its estate in the market, targeting over 400 open and in-development hotels within the next five years.