- Accor signs 160-key Novotel hotel in Lucknow.
- Hotel to open in 2031 with 4,000 square meters of event space.
- The property is close to BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium.
The hotel is planned in Golf City, also known as Sushant Golf City, a 3,530-acre township along the Amar Shaheed Path and Lucknow-Sultanpur Highway that includes an 18-hole championship golf course. The property will be close to the airport, residential developments, institutional hubs and the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium.
The property is designed for business travelers, MICE delegates, sports teams and leisure guests, Accor said in a statement. It will also include around 4,000 square meters of banquet and event space.
Lucknow is rapidly emerging as a key commercial and lifestyle destination, with the Golf City-Ekana corridor evolving into one of the city's most dynamic growth hubs,” said Ranju Alex, Accor South Asia chief executive officer. “Strategically located and supported by robust MICE infrastructure and contemporary hospitality offerings, the hotel is well-positioned to meet the growing needs of business, sports and leisure travellers alike.”
Dhiraj Amarnani, Amarnani Promoters Group director and Kunal Amarnani, vice president of hospitality, said they were delighted to partner with Accor to bring the globally recognised Novotel brand to Lucknow’s emerging Golf City district.
“This development reflects our long-term vision of creating high-quality hospitality destinations that align with the city's evolving aspirations,” they said.
Accor recently announced a partnership with Girijas Retreat Pvt. Ltd. to develop a 150-key Novotel hotel in Vrindavan.
