HBI Staff | Mumbai 
Royal Orchid Hotels Limited has signed a management agreement as part of their rapid expansion plan for an upcoming 5-star hotel in Surat, Gujarat. The property will be managed by ROHL(Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd) in partnership with Hindva Hospitality, LLP. ROHL will oversee this property under a new upscale brand, which will be launched soon. The hotel will feature well-appointed upscale rooms, 3 restaurants, 6 conference rooms, 1 exhibition hall, and a multi-service wellness and spa. Expected to open in May 2024, the hotel aims to attract tourists and guests from across the country for its rich heritage and cultural legacy.
Chander K Baljee, Chairman & Managing Director, Royal Orchid & Regenta Hotels, said, “The signing of the new property is in line with Royal Orchid brand’s overarching growth plans of being present in all major business transits and hubs. With increasing year-round occupancy, Gujarat has great potential to remain the preeminent business centre of the nation. With the intention of fully capitalising on the immense potential of this state our strategy is to operate hotels in diverse locations throughout the state.”
Keyur Kheni, MD, Hindva Hospitality, commented, “Hindva Hospitality are excited to partner with Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd. to unveil our beautiful asset in my hometown.”
Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd. expansion plans coincide with Surat’s growing prominence as a business hub, spurred by the establishment of the diamond bourse and the eagerly anticipated MAHSR – bullet train, coupled with its proximity to Mumbai. Surat is becoming a must- visit destination in vibrant Gujarat, making it an opportune location for ROHL growth strategy” said, Philip Logan, Chief Operating Officer, Royal Orchid and Regenta Hotels.
