The property will operate under the Colbert Collection, a premium soft brand developed by Minor Hotels that focuses on independent hotels with strong culinary identities and vibrant social experiences. Through this launch, the group aims to position itself within the evolving luxury travel and lifestyle hospitality market.

The hotel is located on Piccadilly at the intersection with Albemarle Street in London. The five-star boutique property will feature 50 rooms and suites spread across six floors, along with a restaurant and bar designed to enhance guest experience and engagement. Moreover, the redevelopment project will transform a building previously used as a bank and office space into a high-end hospitality destination, contributing to the ongoing revitalization of the West End.

Originally designed in the early 1920s by Sir William Curtis Green, the structure holds Grade II listed status, thereby reflecting its architectural and historical significance. The project team is carefully adapting the heritage building for modern hospitality use while preserving its original architectural elements, ensuring a balance between conservation and contemporary design.

The property is owned by Royal Group of Companies Singapore, which is entering the European hospitality market through this investment. The group already maintains a diversified portfolio across hotels, commercial real estate, and residential developments in the Asia-Pacific region. Consequently, this project represents a key step in its international expansion strategy.

Strategically, The WestDill Mayfair Hotel London occupies a prime location in central London, offering proximity to major landmarks such as Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, Bond Street, and Piccadilly Circus. Additionally, its location near Green Park Underground Station ensures seamless connectivity across the city and direct access to Heathrow Airport, thereby enhancing its appeal for both leisure and business travelers.

At the same time, Minor Hotels continues to strengthen its presence in the UK through existing hospitality and food and beverage assets, including The Wolseley Hospitality Group, as well as a hotel operating under the nhow Hotels brand. The launch of the Colbert Collection in London further reinforces the company’s commitment to expanding its premium and lifestyle offerings globally.

Dillip Rajakarier, CEO of Minor Hotels and Group CEO of parent company Minor International, commented, “We are excited to bring our new premium soft brand to the UK with the upcoming launch of The WestDill Mayfair Hotel London, Colbert Collection. The property represents a unique strategic opportunity for Minor Hotels to be present in an exceptional location in central London and unlocks new avenues to partner with distinctive, character-led properties.

We are delighted to be working with Royal Group of Companies Singapore to bring Colbert Collection to London and are confident this new property will represent a highly attractive offering for visitors to the city.”

Bobby Hiranandani, Co-Chairman of the Royal Group of Companies, stated, “This is an asset of exceptional architectural pedigree, and our ambition has been to reinstate its inherent grandeur while sensitively reinterpreting it for a contemporary hospitality context. The building’s classical language, proportions, and detailing provide a rare foundation for an intimate, design-led hotel, and we have approached its transformation with a disciplined focus on conservation, craftsmanship, and long-term relevance.”

“More broadly, we view this project as a meaningful contribution to the continued renaissance of Mayfair and the wider West End. By reactivating a distinguished heritage building on Piccadilly, we are not only preserving its legacy but also introducing a thoughtfully curated hospitality experience that will enhance the character, energy, and global appeal of the precinct,” he continued.

Minor Hotels is advancing its global expansion strategy by launching its first Colbert Collection property in London, thereby entering the UK’s premium boutique hospitality segment.

Strategically located in Gomti Nagar near Shaheed Path, the property offers excellent connectivity and is just minutes away from Ekana Stadium, one of the city’s key sporting and entertainment landmarks, as well as major shopping and commercial hubs. The location places the hotel in one of Lucknow’s most vibrant and rapidly developing corridors.

The upcoming property will feature luxuriously designed rooms, a multi-cuisine restaurant, and a spacious banquet hall along with an exclusive rooftop restaurant designed to offer a distinctive dining experience.

Speaking on the new agreement, Pushpendra Bansal, COO of Lords Hotels and Resorts, said, “With unprecedented growth and high-velocity expansion plans, we are well positioned to further expand our existing portfolio in the coming months in this region. We thank our partners for their trust and look forward to collaborating with more like-minded owners as we continue to deliver Lords’ signature hospitality experiences.”

Vikas Suri, Vice President, said, “With this signing, we are excited to enter Lucknow and strengthen our presence in Uttar Pradesh. This boutique hotel reflects our commitment to quality, thoughtful design, and guest-centric experiences. Positioned in a prime location, it will cater seamlessly to both business and leisure travellers, offering comfortable stays and exceptional value.”

About Lords Hotels & Resorts

Lords Hotels & Resort is one of India’s mid-market hospitality chains, known for delivering exceptional guest experiences across business, leisure, and pilgrimage destinations in India & Nepal. With a growing portfolio of hotels, the brand continues to expand with a commitment to quality, affordability, and warm hospitality.

Notably, this agreement marks Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ official entry into the Guwahati market, which continues to emerge as a key commercial and tourism gateway to Northeast India. The upcoming hotel will feature 190 contemporary guest rooms and suites designed to cater to both business and leisure travellers. Additionally, the property will operate as a pure-vegetarian hotel, reflecting evolving guest preferences and regional demand trends.

Furthermore, the company will position the hotel as a full-service upscale offering with a comprehensive range of amenities. The property will include multiple dining venues, large banquet and conferencing facilities, and wellness amenities such as a fitness centre, spa, and swimming pool. As a result, the hotel will cater to diverse customer segments, including corporate travellers and event organisers. Moreover, the expansive banquet spaces will complement the room inventory and establish the property as a preferred destination for weddings, social events, and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) activities in Guwahati.

Representing the ownership, Vijay Singh Daga and Pankaj Kumar Jain of Om Arham Ventures commented, “We are proud to partner with Wyndham to introduce an internationally recognized upscale brand to Guwahati. With a pure-vegetarian positioning and significant banquet capacity, we are confident the hotel will set new benchmarks for upscale hospitality and events in the region.”

From the brand perspective, Rahool Macarius, Market Managing Director, Eurasia, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, added, “Guwahati is rapidly emerging as a key commercial and tourism gateway for Northeast India, and we are excited to introduce our flagship Wyndham brand to the city. As connectivity and economic activity continue to grow across the region, we see strong demand for upscale hospitality experiences. This signing reinforces our strategy of expanding in high-growth gateway markets while delivering globally recognised brands supported by Wyndham’s powerful distribution network.”

As infrastructure and connectivity improve across Northeast India, this upscale hotel project aims to elevate the region’s hospitality standards while catering to rising demand for premium travel and event experiences.

Moreover, the newly added categories provide users access to a curated selection of resorts and private villas, specifically designed for leisure travellers, families, and groups seeking enhanced space, privacy, and flexibility. At the same time, this expansion builds on the platform’s existing offerings, including shared apartments and homestays. Additionally, it complements Holy Hotels’ offline booking support, which continues to differentiate the platform in an otherwise highly digital travel booking ecosystem.

As travel behaviour continues to shift, demand for accommodations offering privacy, comfort, and a personalised experience has steadily increased. According to data from the Press Information Bureau, India recorded over 303 crore domestic tourist visits in 2025, highlighting the scale of domestic tourism and the growing preference for intentional travel. Consequently, travellers now increasingly choose flexible stays such as resorts and private villas across multiple segments.

Commenting on the development, Mr. Deepak Chhabra, Director of Holy Hotels said, “The way people travel is changing. Travellers today are looking for experiences that align with their purpose of travel. With the addition of resorts and villas, we are expanding choice on the platform while continuing to keep booking simple and accessible.”

Furthermore, the company continues to prioritise its hybrid booking model, which combines online discovery with offline assistance. This approach allows travellers to receive personalised guidance whenever required, whether they are planning villa stays, coordinating group travel, or managing complex itineraries. As a result, Holy Hotels strengthens its position in the competitive travel and hospitality technology space.

Looking ahead, Holy Hotels plans to introduce additional accommodation categories, including guesthouse bookings, an expanded range of apartments, and upgraded homestay options with improved discovery and booking features. These enhancements will not only broaden the platform’s inventory but also significantly improve the overall user experience.

As domestic travel continues to grow rapidly, Holy Hotels remains focused on building a comprehensive travel platform that caters to diverse budgets, travel styles, and preferences. Ultimately, the company aims to simplify the process of discovering and booking suitable accommodations across India while meeting the evolving expectations of modern travellers.

Holy Hotels’ expansion into resort and villa bookings reflects the broader shift in India’s travel landscape towards personalised and experience-led stays. By enhancing its offerings and leveraging a hybrid booking model, the platform is well-positioned to capitalise on the surge in domestic tourism and redefine convenience in travel booking.

Founded in 2014, The Hosteller currently operates more than 75 properties across 13 states and has hosted over 20 lakh unique travellers. Moreover, over the past 12 months, the company has added more than 30 new properties and increased its traveller capacity by nearly 70%, reflecting strong growth momentum. Consequently, the company now aims to scale its network to 25,000 beds nationwide within the next 36 months. In addition, it is preparing to launch a ‘travel super app’ that will integrate accommodation, food and beverage (F&B), mobility, and curated travel experiences into a single digital platform.

Pranav Dangi, founder and CEO of The Hosteller, said he started The Hosteller because Indian travellers deserved better than a choice between overpriced hotels and unreliable budget stays. “Eleven years and 20 lakh travellers later, the model has proven itself. This round is about sustained acceleration to 25,000 beds, a full-stack travel platform, and building the kind of company that can define this category for decades. We are on a path to building a truly public, enduring hospitality brand out of India,” he added.

Meanwhile, investors expressed strong confidence in the company’s growth trajectory and business fundamentals. Soham Avlani, founding general partner, PROMAFT Partners, said that a generation valuing experience over star ratings is reshaping India’s travel market, and he believes The Hosteller is best positioned to lead this shift. “The unit economics of this business are exceptional. The occupancy, the repeat rates, and the revenue per bed all outperform what we see in budget hotel chains at comparable price points,” he added.

Importantly, this investment marks PROMAFT Partners’ second deployment from its debut $100 million Series A/B fund, following its earlier investment in Wiom. Additionally, Arjun Vaidya, co-founder, V3 Ventures, said the growth and performance metrics have been ‘exceptional.’ ” Continuing to back the company in this round was one of the easiest decisions we have made as a fund,” he added.

Further reinforcing investor confidence, Mohit Gulati, CIO, ITI Growth Opportunities Fund, said that India’s experiential travel segment remains in its early stages, and he added that Pranav has built the only brand in this space that travellers actively plan around. “The Hosteller is one of those rare businesses where the unit economics tell the story better than any pitch deck. Occupancy, repeat rates, revenue per bed—the numbers hold up property by property, across geographies and seasons,” he added.

As demand for affordable, experience-driven stays continues to rise, the company looks forward to scale its footprint, enhance digital capabilities, and redefine budget hospitality through innovation and strong unit economics.

Sharing his thoughts on the signing, Suhail Kannampilly, Managing Director, The Fern Hotels & Resorts, said, “Gujarat continues to be a key market in our growth strategy, offering immense potential driven by increasing tourism, commercial development, and infrastructure expansion. The signing of Desert Inn Beacon, Greater Rann of Kutch, further strengthens our regional footprint and aligns with our vision to expand into emerging destinations with quality hospitality offerings that cater to the evolving needs of today’s travellers.”

Furthermore, highlighting the partnership, Prahlad Singh, Partner, Hotel Desert Inn, said, “We are delighted to partner with The Fern Hotels & Resorts for Desert Inn Beacon, Greater Rann of Kutch. With The Fern’s strong brand reputation, operational excellence, and commitment to sustainable hospitality, we are confident that this collaboration will create a distinctive hospitality destination in the region and offer guests a memorable and elevated stay experience.”

The company will develop the upcoming property with 35 well-designed rooms and suites, thereby ensuring a refined and comfortable stay for both business and leisure travellers. Additionally, the hotel will feature an all-day dining restaurant that will offer a wide range of culinary options in an inviting setting, making it suitable for casual dining as well as social gatherings.

Moreover, the hotel will cater to corporate and social requirements by offering well-equipped event facilities, positioning it as an ideal venue for meetings, conferences, and celebrations. At the same time, guests will be able to relax and rejuvenate with amenities such as a swimming pool and dedicated recreation facilities, thereby enhancing the overall guest experience.

The Fern Hotels & Resorts continues to strengthen its footprint in Gujarat’s growing hospitality market through strategic partnerships and expansion into emerging destinations like the Rann of Kutch.

The company will situate the upcoming resort in the scenic Sahyadri mountain range region. Moreover, the company has positioned the property as a premium drive-to destination designed to cater to modern leisure travellers seeking short getaways. Through this development, Ramee Group continues to target emerging hospitality markets that seamlessly blend location-based experiences with high-quality accommodation and curated recreational offerings.

Saurabh Gahoi, Senior Vice President – India, Ramee Group of Hotels, said, “Maharashtra continues to be a key focus for our expansion, and Pawna Lake’s serene, nature-rich environment makes it a perfect fit for our experiential resort vision. Through this property, we aim to offer stays that combine comfort with authentic local experiences and thoughtfully curated leisure activities. The resort will offer picturesque landscape views and well-appointed rooms complemented by diverse dining options, including poolside experiences. Guests can enjoy activities like trekking, seasonal waterfalls, bonfires, and open-air relaxation. It will also feature versatile event spaces for intimate gatherings, celebrations, and corporate retreats.”

In addition, the resort will deliver a comprehensive hospitality experience by integrating scenic surroundings with premium amenities, thereby appealing to both individual travellers and corporate groups. The project highlights the rising demand for experiential travel, weekend getaways, and eco-tourism in destinations like Lonavala.

Furthermore, this signing significantly strengthens the group’s existing portfolio in Maharashtra, where it already operates across key cities such as Mumbai, Pune, Kolhapur, Karjat, and Solapur. As a result, the addition reinforces Ramee Group’s balanced growth strategy across both business and leisure hospitality segments.

Ramee Group of Hotels continues to expand its footprint in India’s hospitality industry by targeting high-potential leisure destinations.

The company revamped the property over eight months with an investment of approximately ₹18 crore. “We’ve had this resort in Bengaluru for over a decade, but we wanted to give it a new identity and a distinct brand of its own,” said Arun K. Chittilappilly, Executive Chairman & Managing Director, Wonderla Holidays Ltd. He further added that the decision reflects changing consumer preferences. “We saw a clear demand for premium, differentiated offerings and wanted to extend that to our resort business as well,” he said.

The redesigned 84-room resort focuses on nature-inspired themes, thereby offering a unique stay experience. Each floor follows a distinct concept, ranging from botanical and beach-inspired designs to urban aesthetics. As a result, guests can enjoy a differentiated experience in every room, unlike conventional hotels that offer largely uniform stays. “We wanted every room to feel different, unlike typical hotels where the experience is largely uniform,” Chittilappilly noted.

Moreover, the launch builds on the company’s earlier hospitality venture, The Isle by Wonderla. With this expansion, Wonderla is positioning its hospitality segment as a key growth driver, moving beyond its traditional amusement park business. “We want to position this as a lifestyle brand with a clear value proposition, rather than just an extension of the amusement park,” Chittilappilly said.

Looking ahead, the company is also exploring expansion opportunities in cities such as Kochi, Hyderabad, and Chennai, alongside its existing footprint. This strategy aligns with steady travel demand despite global uncertainties and reflects the company’s intent to scale its hospitality offerings across key urban markets.

The X Series was created to address a specific shift in how large groups celebrate and travel today. As occasions become more intimate yet more meaningful, there is a growing need for spaces that can host people together, without making the experience feel shared in the traditional sense. With Solitaire Villa, this philosophy finds its first expression in Rajasthan.

The X Series responds to this by offering larger-than-life private estates built around a defining “X factor.” This X factor is unique to every home. It could be immersive design elements, standout architectural features, or layered experiences that cannot be replicated in a standard villa stay. The idea is simple: bring people together for milestone moments while ensuring every individual still has a sense of personal space, privacy, and ownership within the same estate.

With Solitaire Villa, this philosophy finds its first expression in Rajasthan.

“SaffronStays Solitaire brings the X-Series experience to Rajasthan. It is designed for guests who want to celebrate together at scale while still having their own space within the same estate.” – Devendra Parulekar, Founder, SaffronStays

Set across four levels near Eklingji Temple, Solitaire is a six-suite estate where every bedroom comes with its own private pool. Select suites feature glass-roof ceilings and rain showers, while the top-floor suites offer heated pools with open-sky views. The layout allows multiple couples or families to stay under one roof while experiencing the home as their own.

“SaffronStays Solitaire brings the X Series to Rajasthan in a way that reflects how people want to celebrate today. It is about scale, but more importantly, about how that scale is experienced by every individual within the group.”

The estate is designed for celebration-led stays. It includes a private home theatre with lounge beds, a games room, and a dedicated top-floor entertainment zone with an enclosed dance floor and multiple outdoor sit-outs. A central pool, expansive lawn, and vegetable garden form the social core of the property.

Dining is anchored by an in-house restaurant serving pure vegetarian and Jain cuisine, making it especially suited for families and groups with specific dietary preferences. The villa is equipped with a lift for accessibility and can host gatherings of up to 40 to 50 guests.

Located close to Eklingji Temple and Nathdwara, and within driving distance of Lake Pichola, Fateh Sagar Lake, and the City Palace, the estate offers a blend of cultural access and private, experience-led living.

Highlights at a Glance

6 private pool suites, each with its own pool

Glass-roof ceilings and rain showers in select rooms

Top-floor suites with heated pools and sky-open views

Home theatre with full-length lounge beds

Enclosed dance floor and outdoor top-floor deck

Pure vegetarian and Jain in-house dining

Central pool, lawn, and vegetable garden

Located near Eklingji Temple and Nathdwara

Lift for accessibility; capacity for 40–50 event guests

Curated Experiences

Guests can access curated experiences including cultural dining setups, candlelight dinners under the open sky, live music, folk performances, bonfire evenings, outdoor movie nights, and guided visits to Eklingji and Shrinathji temples.

About SaffronStays

Founded in 2014, SaffronStays has built a curated portfolio of 400+ private villas across 86+ destinations in India. The brand specialises in private homes designed for celebrations, group stays, and immersive hospitality experiences.

The X Series represents its most premium category of estates, created for milestone occasions and designed to deliver scale, privacy, and one-of-a-kind experiences within a single stay.

At present, Lemon Tree Hotels operates more than 130 hotels with over 11,000 keys across 80+ destinations. As a result, the company has aligned its ambitious growth plans with strong capital efficiency. Moreover, its asset-light model has enabled faster expansion while ensuring operational consistency and partner-led development—both of which remain critical for sustaining margins in the competitive midscale hospitality segment.

Notably, one of the key financial and strategic highlights of the year is the strength of its pipeline. With 138 hotels in development—surpassing its 131 operational properties—the company has reinforced strong forward revenue visibility. Therefore, this pipeline underscores long-term growth potential without putting proportional pressure on the balance sheet.

In addition, Lemon Tree Hotels diversified its geographic expansion during the year. It moved beyond metro-centric growth and strengthened its presence in high-growth urban centres, tier II and III cities, and emerging leisure destinations. For instance, the company expanded into pilgrimage hubs such as Tirupati, Ayodhya, and Somnath. Similarly, it entered leisure markets like Malshej Ghat, Khurpatal, and Barog, while also targeting industrial corridors such as Bhilai, Rudrapur, and Mhow. Consequently, this multi-segment strategy allows the company to capture demand across religious, leisure, and business travel—especially in underpenetrated markets where branded hotel supply remains limited.

From a brand perspective, the core Lemon Tree Hotels brand led expansion with 27 signings, thereby reinforcing its position as the primary growth driver in the midscale segment. Meanwhile, Lemon Tree Premier added nine signings, expanding its upper-midscale footprint. At the same time, the Keys portfolio contributed 18 signings, reflecting strong demand in the value-driven category. Additionally, selective additions under Aurika Hotels & Resorts and Lemon Tree Resort indicate a measured push into upscale and experiential hospitality segments without diluting the company’s core focus.

Furthermore, the company maintained strong operational execution by opening 20 hotels during the year. The Lemon Tree Hotels brand accounted for 12 openings, followed by Lemon Tree Premier and Keys Lite with three each, and Keys Select with two. As a result, this steady conversion of signed projects into operational properties has improved revenue realisation timelines and strengthened network density across key travel circuits.

As of March 31, 2026, the company’s brand-wise portfolio stood at 269 hotels. Lemon Tree Hotels led with 144 properties (71 operational and 73 in pipeline), followed by Lemon Tree Premier with 38 and Keys Select with 35. Therefore, this diversified brand architecture enables the company to cater to multiple price points and capture demand across a wide customer base.

Neelendra Singh, Managing Director, Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd., said, “Lemon Tree Hotels was founded to bridge a critical gap in India’s midscale hospitality sector by delivering reliable, branded experiences. As the market reaches a new level of maturity, our next phase of growth is focused on scaling that core proposition across a much wider geographic network. We are moving beyond the traditional six-city model because the Indian traveler is now everywhere, and our network is expanding to meet them where they are, while maintaining the discipline and consistency that define our brand.”

Lemon Tree Hotels has positioned itself strongly for long-term, capital-efficient growth with a pipeline that exceeds its current operational portfolio. Coupled with sustained signing momentum, geographic diversification, and disciplined execution, the company is well-equipped to capitalise on India’s evolving hospitality demand. As travel demand continues to rise across segments, Lemon Tree Hotels is likely to play a significant role in shaping the future of the country’s midscale and upper-midscale hospitality landscape.