IHG Hotels & Resorts to bring luxury hospitality to the heart of Delhi with signing of InterContinental Eros New Delhi Nehru Place

30 March, 2026, New Delhi: IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with Eros Group (Nehru Place Hotels Pvt Ltd) to open InterContinental Eros New Delhi Nehru Place. Slated to open under the InterContinental brand post renovation, which is expected to be completed in 2029, the new addition is in line with IHG’s strategy to expand its luxury and lifestyle portfolio across key locations in India.

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts is the world's first and largest international luxury hotel brand, synonymous with bold exploration, cultural discovery, and the worldliness that travel brings. With over 237 open hotels globally and more than 102 properties in the pipeline, the brand has spent decades pioneering new destinations—from historic landmarks to immersive resorts—each serving as an indelible beacon of hospitality that connects guests to culture at every turn. In India, InterContinental continues to build remarkable momentum, expanding across key metros while also answering rising demand for leisure resort experiences with recent signings in coveted resort destinations including Kasauli and Kodaikanal. Deeply familiar to both domestic and international travelers, the brand is poised for its next chapter of growth, and this latest signing in the heart of the national capital marks a defining moment in InterContinental’s story in India.

Commenting on the announcement, Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts said, “We are delighted to once again partner with Eros Group (Nehru Place Hotels Private Limited) to bring our global luxury brand, InterContinental to the national capital. South Delhi’s blend of corporate offices, embassies, and landmark attractions makes it an ideal location for a hotel of this caliber. Further strengthening our existing association with Eros Group, we look forward to creating a destination that supports both business and leisure demand while offering a luxury hospitality experience to our discerning guests.”

He further added, “Delhi is one of the most stable hospitality markets in the country and is characterized by a robust occupancy and ADR. With InterContinental Eros New Delhi Nehru Place, we will be positioned to strengthen our presence in one of India’s most vital economic hubs and deliver world-class hospitality.”

Guests of InterContinental Eros New Delhi Nehru Place will experience the brand’s hallmarks of worldly elegance, personalized service, and cultural connection where contemporary luxury, immersive local touches, and intuitive hospitality come together. With its strategic location and thoughtfully curated facilities, the hotel will strengthen IHG’s Luxury & Lifestyle presence in India and offer guests a distinctive stay experience that combines the InterContinental brand’s legacy of international hospitality with the rich culture and energy of the capital city.

Mr Satish Sood, Managing Director, Eros Group (Nehru Place Hotels Pvt Ltd) added, “We are proud to further strengthen our existing relationship and again partnering with IHG Hotels & Resorts to bring the InterContinental brand back to this iconic site. We are confident the hotel will be a great success - InterContinental Hotels & Resorts is a true industry leader in luxury hospitality that resonates with discerning travelers all over the world. Additionally, we are certain leveraging IHG's enterprise systems and loyalty program will maximize returns and strengthen our competitive advantage. This partnership aligns with our long-term vision of developing landmark hospitality assets in India’s most dynamic cities, and we look forward to welcoming our guests as we open doors as “InterContinental Eros” hotel.

Eros Group has been renowned for unwavering values and uncompromising business ethics. The company over the years has the vision to pursuit excellence that has created highest level of customer satisfaction. The company has crafted relishing and memorable experiences in the field of Hospitality, Real Estate and Residential townships, Entertainment Hubs, Commercial Towers and Shopping Destinations. With a clear vision to remain a leading and sustainable brand the organization is looking forward to partner with the leading international hospitality brand.

Located at Nehru Place, a bustling commercial hub of the city, the hotel will feature 216 beautifully designed guest rooms and suites, distinctively curated dining options including restaurants, bar and lobby lounge, expansive meeting facilities spread across multiple versatile spaces featuring a royal ballroom intimate meeting rooms and beautifully landscaped outdoor lawn perfect for both grand celebrations and corporate events . Guests will also be welcomed to premier recreational facilities focused on rejuvenation and relaxation with a top – tier spa, luxury health club and a stunning swimming pool set in lush landscapes.

Originally launched in 1996, and then managed under InterContinental Hotels & Resorts flag for over a decade, the property later operated independently as Eros Hotel New Delhi before re-joining the IHG system with this latest signing. The hotel’s prime location places guests’ minutes from Nehru Place Metro Station, within easy reach of Indira Gandhi International Airport (30 - 35 mins) and close to iconic cultural sites such as the Lotus Temple and Kalkaji Mandir, making it an ideal destination for both business and leisure travellers.

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 89 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.