IHG Hotels & Resorts, an international hotel corporation, has signed a management agreement with NK Sharma Hospitality Pvt Ltd to launch two new hotels in the Chandigarh tri-city area. The establishments will include Crowne Plaza Chandigarh Zirakpur, targeting the upscale market, and Holiday Inn & Suites Chandigarh Zirakpur, forming part of the essentials collection.
At present, these hotels are in the construction stage and are scheduled to open their doors to guests in January 2027.
“We are thrilled to expand our mainstream offering with another Holiday Inn hotel in Punjab in the vibrant locale of Zirakpur, and to introduce Crowne Plaza Chandigarh Zirakpur, alongside our longstanding partners NK Sharma Hospitality Pvt Ltd. The hotels’ strategic location along the NH22 and their easy accessibility to popular leisure destinations like Shimla and Kasauli will undoubtedly prove to be a significant draw for travelers across segments, both leisure and business,” said Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts.
By expanding IHG’s presence alongside Holiday Inn Chandigarh Panchkula and Holiday Inn Chandigarh Zirakpur, this dual agreement will strengthen the company’s offerings in Punjab, adding over 350 rooms to its state portfolio.
Located in Zirakpur and part of a cluster, these forthcoming hotels will be strategically positioned adjacent to National Highway 22, a major thoroughfare in India, attracting travelers from surrounding urban areas.
Upon their inauguration, both Crowne Plaza Chandigarh Zirakpur and Holiday Inn & Suites Chandigarh Zirakpur will strategically provide expansive banquet facilities encompassing approximately 100,000 square feet of meeting space.
“We are delighted to further strengthen our partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts through the expansion of Holiday Inn & Suites and to debut Crowne Plaza in Punjab. Building upon the success of Holiday Inn Chandigarh Panchkula, we have confidence that our partnership will prove to be fruitful, dedicated to providing top-quality hospitality to our guests. We look forward to harnessing the benefits of IHG’s global systems and robust loyalty program to maximize our mutual success,” said NK Sharma, Managing Director at NK Sharma Hospitality Pvt Ltd.
This strategic location enables them to efficiently serve the considerable demand for hosting weddings, conferences, and events in Zirakpur, Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula, and Dera Bassi. Additionally, their proximity to Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Uttarakhand will draw travelers seeking convenient stopovers during their leisure travels.
