Summary:
- Pride and Ekarth opened the 72-room Pride Elite Gandhinagar in Gujarat.
- The hotel is near Akshardham Temple and Sabarmati Ashram.
- The firm operates 19 hotels in Gujarat.
Pride Elite Gandhinagar is now open in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. The 72-key hotel, owned by Ekarth Group, is Pride Hotels’ second managed property in the Ahmedabad region, following Biznotel by Pride, Motera.
Pride Hotels now operates 19 hotels across Gujarat, according to The Economic Times.
The hotel serves business travelers, government officials, MICE groups and leisure guests, and includes banquet and event facilities. Nearby attractions include Akshardham Temple, Sabarmati Ashram and Adalaj Stepwell.
“The launch of Pride Elite Gandhinagar is a significant milestone in our growth journey,” said Atul Upadhyay, Pride’s executive director. “Gandhinagar is emerging as a key destination through governance, infrastructure development and tourism initiatives, and we see strong potential for hospitality in the region.”
Upadhyay said the addition reflects their strategy of expanding in high-growth markets while providing guests reliable service, convenient locations and designed experiences.
“Gujarat continues to be a priority market for Pride Hotels, and Gandhinagar, in particular, offers a unique blend of administrative importance, cultural depth and proximity to Ahmedabad,” said Koustuva Mukherjee, Pride’s associate vice president of Gujarat, Hyderabad, Goa and Telangana. “Pride Elite Gandhinagar has been curated to meet the evolving needs of business and leisure travellers alike, with strong F&B offerings and versatile event spaces that cater to the city’s growing demand.”
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