(TAN): IHG Hotels and Resorts has announced the debut of its extended stay brand, Staybridge Suites, in India with the signing of Staybridge Suites Bengaluru Thanisandra.
Signed as a management agreement in partnership with NR Greenwood Construction, the hotel is expected to be operational in the first quarter of 2023. Debuting in Bengaluru, which is also recognised as the second fastest-growing major metropolis in the country, the hotel is expected to benefit from the strong demand for extended stay branded hospitality options in the city, from domestic as well as international corporate travel segments.
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Staybridge Suites is IHG’s upscale extended stay hotel brand which offers amenities such as a fully equipped kitchen in suites, a dedicated outdoor space, daily complimentary hot breakfast with signature items and an evening social event three nights a week. The brand is thoughtfully designed with extended stay guests in mind.
Staybridge Suites Bengaluru Thanisandra will offer a residential-style of hotel experience with 170 suites featuring kitchenettes and will be designed for multi-night business and leisure travellers looking to break from the travel norm while on the road, be it for days or even months at a time. Additionally, the hotel will feature two meeting rooms, a 300 sqm dining room, and will provide facilities such as a business centre and a gym, with overall guest experience being enhanced through IHG’s signature hospitality.
Benefitting from a strategic location, the hotel will be in close proximity to the Manyata Tech Park which is one of the India’s (and Asia’s) largest and fastest growing IT-specific Business Parks, categorized under the Special Economic Zone & business zone, housing several fortune 500 companies. The prime location will contribute to the hotel emerging as an ideal choice for corporate travellers and its close proximity to the Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru, UB City and MG Road will further add to the guests’ convenience.
Sudeep Jain, managing director, South West Asia, IHG, said: “We are delighted to expand our portfolio in the country and introduce our global long stay brand, Staybridge Suites, to the Indian market. The thriving corporate sector in Bengaluru and limited hospitality options for long stay travellers presents strong prospects for the success of the new hotel and will also pave the way for brand’s expansion in other cities.”
C Sridhar, managing director, NR Greenwood Construction, added: “With this signing, we are pleased to venture into the Indian hotel sector and partner with a reputed hospitality player like IHG, which makes us confident in the success of this project. Bengaluru is the most sought-after destination in the corporate and IT landscape in India, and is therefore a perfect fit for a brand like Staybridge Suites. We are confident that the hotel will be well-received by the guests upon its opening in early 2023.”
