IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Rajdeep Infra & Sales Pvt Ltd to develop voco Lucknow. Scheduled to open in Q3 2029, the upcoming property will introduce IHG’s fastest-growing premium brand to the Uttar Pradesh capital, thereby strengthening the group’s strategic expansion across high-potential urban centres in India.
Strategically located, the hotel will come up in Ashiyana, one of Lucknow’s most sought-after residential and commercial areas. The location offers strong connectivity to key parts of the city and lies a short drive from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport. Moreover, as the capital of India’s most populous state, Lucknow continues to emerge as a major hub for business, government, education, and cultural tourism, consistently attracting both domestic and international travellers.
As a premium brand, voco delivers a distinctive hospitality experience by seamlessly blending the warmth and individuality of a standalone hotel with the reliability and quality of a globally recognised brand. At its core, the brand anchors itself in its defining hallmarks—‘Come on in’, ‘Me time’, and ‘voco life’. As a result, voco hotels deliver bold design language and thoughtful, guest-centric touches that create a relaxed yet premium stay experience worldwide.
Commenting on the signing, Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said, “We are delighted to partner with Rajdeep Infra & Sales Pvt Ltd to introduce the vibrant voco brand to Lucknow. This signing is a strategic step in expanding our premium portfolio in India’s integral state capitals. Lucknow’s dynamic growth as an administrative, educational, and business destination makes it an ideal market for voco’s contemporary and distinctive hospitality. We are confident this hotel will resonate strongly with travellers seeking a premium, relaxed, and characterful stay.”
Echoing this sentiment, Aman Singh Chauhan, Director, Rajdeep Infra & Sales Pvt Ltd, said, “Partnering with IHG Hotels & Resorts to bring the voco charm to Lucknow aligns with our vision of creating high-quality assets in prime locations. We believe the unique personality and premium positioning of the voco brand, supported by IHG’s global systems and expertise, will fill a notable gap in the Lucknow hospitality landscape and become a preferred choice for modern travellers.”
Currently under construction, the 135-key hotel will mark IHG’s third property in Lucknow, joining the operational Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza hotels. Consequently, the project underlines IHG’s commitment to deepening its brand presence in key Indian cities.
At a national level, IHG® currently operates 51 hotels across six brands in India, including Six Senses, InterContinental Hotels and Resorts®, Crowne Plaza®, voco™ Hotels, Holiday Inn Resort®, and Holiday Inn Express®. Additionally, with a robust pipeline of 80 hotels under development, the company continues to advance its strategy to more than triple its Indian portfolio, targeting over 400 open and in-development hotels within the next five years.
