Summary:
- Accor and Dangayach are developing Sofitel Rishikesh Narendra Nagar in Rishikesh.
- The 160-key hotel is scheduled to open in 2030.
- The project will follow Accor’s Planet 21 and Gaia 2.0 sustainability guidelines.
ACCOR LTD. AND Dangayach Group are developing the 160-key Sofitel Rishikesh Narendra Nagar in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India. The hotel will occupy eight acres in Narendra Nagar overlooking the Ganges River and is expected to open in 2030.
The property will introduce Sofitel to one of India’s spiritual destinations, Accor said in a statement. Amenities will include two pools, a spa and a fitness center, while event space will total more than 21,500 square feet.
“We are delighted to introduce Sofitel in Rishikesh, a destination globally celebrated as the Yoga Capital of the World,” said Maud Bailly, CEO of Sofitel, MGallery & Emblems and a member of Accor’s luxury and lifestyle executive committee.
Ranju Alex, Accor South Asia CEO, said Sofitel Rishikesh Narendra Nagar adds to Accor’s luxury portfolio in India.
“It combines brand elegance with the deep spiritual and natural essence of Rishikesh, offering guests an unparalleled destination for renewal and celebration,” she said. “This project also marks another milestone in our long-standing relationship with a visionary ownership group deeply rooted in India’s hospitality landscape.”
Alex, a former Marriott International executive, joined Accor in August.
The resort will be developed as a new build, following Accor’s sustainability and energy-efficiency guidelines under the Planet 21 and Gaia 2.0 frameworks, the statement said.
“Sofitel Rishikesh Narendra Nagar will redefine luxury wellness hospitality in India, offering guests an experience that bridges local authenticity with global standards,” said Atul Dangayach, managing director of Dangayach Group.
A Rubix Data Science study in May found that the Indian hospitality industry is projected to grow steadily despite regional tensions and geopolitical uncertainty, with revenue expected to exceed $12.8 billion by the 2027 financial year at a CAGR of 10.5 percent.
