IHCL and Ambuja Neotia open AltAir House properties in Kolkata and Siliguri under SeleQtions brand
Ambuja Neotia Group has committed an investment of INR 2,700 crore to expand its hospitality portfolio across West Bengal, strengthening its partnership with Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL). The announcement coincides with the opening of AltAir House – IHCL SeleQtions properties in Kolkata and Siliguri.
The proposed investment will cover projects across Kolkata, Raichak, Digha, Siliguri, Lataguri, Kalimpong and Darjeeling. It includes the two newly opened hotels and an INR 100 crore expansion of Taj Chia Kutir Resort & Spa in Darjeeling, which will add 28 rooms and 15,000 sq ft of banqueting space.
Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and CEO, IHCL, said the openings marked a new phase in the partnership with Ambuja Neotia. The two properties have been launched under a franchise arrangement and will operate under the IHCL SeleQtions brand.
“Rooted in a shared vision, IHCL and Ambuja Neotia are committed to advancing tourism, creating new travel experiences, and expanding the presence of IHCL’s brands across the region,” Chhatwal said.
Harshavardhan Neotia, Chairman, Ambuja Neotia Group, said the investment reflected the group’s confidence in West Bengal’s tourism potential. He said the partnership would focus on developing destinations that combine individual design identities, dining experiences and spaces for social gatherings.
AltAir House – IHCL SeleQtions in Kolkata is located at Ecospace Business Park, New Town, and has 42 rooms and suites. The Siliguri property, located within Uttorayon Township, has 60 rooms and suites and event spaces capable of accommodating up to 1,200 guests.
The group has also outlined nine upcoming projects in West Bengal under its partnership with IHCL. These include Taj Ananta Kutir and Taj Uvanta Signature Residences in Kolkata, Taj Himya Kutir and branded villas in Darjeeling, Taj Terai Kutir in Siliguri, Taj Vanya Kutir in Lataguri, and AltAir House properties in Raichak, Kalimpong, Digha and Lataguri. A Tree of Life property is also planned in Siliguri.
IHCL and Ambuja Neotia currently have a portfolio of more than 80 properties across India, including 55 resorts under IHCL’s Tree of Life brand.
