Hilton today announced the signing of its flagship brand hotel in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh’s capital city. Hilton Lucknow will be built in collaboration with Amrit Bottlers Private Limited as part of a cluster complex that already contains Hilton Garden Inn Lucknow, which Hilton currently administers under the same ownership.
Set to open in the first quarter of 2025, Hilton Lucknow is strategically located in the heart of Gomti Nagar, Lucknow’s prime area, and aims to set a new standard for hospitality excellence and innovation. This expansion enhances the brand’s footprint in Uttar Pradesh’s administrative capital and reaffirms Hilton’s dedication to expanding in India’s most populous state.
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Hilton Lucknow boasts a prime location near government and commercial offices as well as the city’s railway station, and it is just 23 kilometres from the commercial airport. Once completed, the hotel will offer 140 guest rooms that combine local touches with modern design elements. Additionally, the hotel will provide extensive event spaces spanning 17,000 sq ft, including a banquet terrace garden, a ballroom, and meeting rooms, making it well-equipped to host large social and corporate events. Guests can also enjoy culinary experiences at three distinct food and beverage venues, including a specialty bar and a chic lobby lounge.
“We are thrilled to bring the world-class hospitality of Hilton to Uttar Pradesh’s largest metropolis. As we expand Hilton’s footprint in North India, Lucknow, with its wealth of historical and cultural significance as well as its modern appeal, offers a great location. Zubin Saxena, Senior Vice President and Country Head, Hilton, India, said, “We are appreciative of the chance to strengthen our relationship with Amrit Bottlers Private Limited and are prepared to meet the changing needs of our visitors.
Rajesh Ladhani, Director at Amrit Bottlers, expressed, “Our enduring partnership with Hilton, demonstrated through the successful establishment and operation of Hilton Garden Inn within the same complex, reflects our commitment to fortify our position in the thriving hospitality industry and broaden our reach in key areas like Gomti Nagar. With Lucknow emerging as a prominent destination catering to both domestic and international travelers, we believe Hilton Lucknow will elevate the city’s vibrant hospitality landscape.”
With 26 operational hotels in India and an additional 19 in the development pipeline, Hilton is set to triple its presence in India to a total of 75 operational and planned hotels in the upcoming years.
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