IHCL Adds Two Gateway Hotels in Alwar and Siliguri
Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has signed agreements for two new Gateway-branded hotel projects — a 122-key property in Alwar, Rajasthan, and a greenfield hotel in Siliguri, West Bengal. BW Hotelier reported on 6 October 2026 on the Alwar signing, while Indian Retailer reported on 5 October 2026 on the Siliguri greenfield project. No project values, construction timelines, or sub-contractors have been disclosed in available reporting.
| Detail | Alwar Project | Siliguri Project |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Gateway (IHCL) | Gateway (IHCL) |
| Promoter / Developer | IHCL | IHCL |
| Location | Alwar, Rajasthan | Siliguri, West Bengal |
| Keys / Rooms | 122 | Not disclosed |
| Project Type | Not specified | Greenfield |
| Project Value | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Stage | Signed | Signed |
What the Two Locations Signal
Alwar is a heritage and wildlife tourism destination in Rajasthan, situated approximately 150 kilometres from Delhi. Siliguri is a major commercial hub in northern West Bengal, serving as a gateway to the Darjeeling hills, Sikkim and the North-East. Both cities represent tier-2 demand centres that have attracted increasing hospitality interest. The Siliguri project is characterised as greenfield, indicating new construction on an undeveloped site, though no further details on site or scope have been made available.
Hotel Construction Activity Across India
The two IHCL signings come as hotel development activity across India remains active. Projects India tracks 1,013 live projects in the Hotels, Restaurants and Resorts sub-sector, with three added in the past 90 days. Of those tracked projects, 275 are at the Construction Started stage and 288 are in Planning, indicating a substantial pipeline at varying degrees of readiness.
By state, Maharashtra leads with 167 tracked hotel projects, followed by Andhra Pradesh (78), Karnataka (74), Gujarat (70), Uttar Pradesh (68) and Kerala (58). The spread underlines that hospitality construction demand is geographically distributed, with Rajasthan and West Bengal — the states relevant to the IHCL signings — outside the current top six by volume in our database.
A stage breakdown of all tracked projects is as follows:
- Planning: 288 projects
- Construction Started: 275 projects
- Under Approvals: 223 projects
- Completed: 121 projects
- Hold: 32 projects
- Early / Announced: 26 projects
The 223 projects currently under approvals represent a near-term conversion opportunity for contractors and equipment suppliers watching for construction-ready mandates. For broader context on construction project activity in India, the sector continues to see consistent new entries across sub-sectors.
Recent Comparable Hotel Projects
Among recently tracked projects in the same sub-sector, a Rs 330 crore hotel project in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, promoted by Varun Hospitality Services Private Limited, has entered the Construction Started stage. A Rs 250 crore five-star resort project in Koraput, Odisha, promoted by Swosti Premium Limited, is currently under approvals. A Radisson Blu hotel expansion in Guwahati, Assam, promoted by DS Assam Hospitality Limited, is valued at Rs 119.59 crore and has construction under way. These projects illustrate the range of scale and geography active in the sector alongside the IHCL signings.
Separately, Lemon Tree Hotels recently acquired land in Mumbai for a new hotel project, and CPP Investments committed US $441 million to an Indian hotel developer, reflecting sustained institutional interest in the sector.
What this means for suppliers and contractors
For civil contractors, MEP specialists, interior fit-out firms and FF&E suppliers, the IHCL Gateway signings in Alwar and Siliguri represent early-stage opportunities to position ahead of tendering. Because both projects have been reported at the signing stage with no construction commencement date disclosed, suppliers have time to establish relationships before procurement begins.
The broader pipeline data is equally relevant. With 288 hotel projects nationally still in the Planning stage and a further 223 under approvals, the near-term order book for the hospitality construction sector remains substantial. Suppliers focused on tier-2 cities should note that markets such as Alwar and Siliguri — outside the highest-density states of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka — are seeing brand-operator interest, which typically precedes a construction procurement cycle. Monitoring project-stage transitions from Planning and Under Approvals to Construction Started in these geographies can provide an early mover advantage. All 1,013 tracked hotel and resort projects can be reviewed at the Projects India live projects directory.
Frequently asked questions
How many rooms will the IHCL Gateway hotel in Alwar have?
The Alwar Gateway hotel has been reported as a 122-key property by BW Hotelier on 6 October 2026. No further details on construction value, timeline or contractors have been disclosed in available reporting.
Is the IHCL Gateway hotel in Siliguri a new construction project?
Yes. Indian Retailer reported on 5 October 2026 that the Siliguri Gateway hotel is a greenfield project, meaning it involves new construction. No capacity figures, project value or construction start date have been disclosed in available reporting.
How many hotel construction projects are tracked in India currently?
Projects India tracks 1,013 live projects in the Hotels, Restaurants and Resorts sub-sector. Of these, 275 are at the Construction Started stage, 288 are in Planning and 223 are under approvals, with three new projects added in the past 90 days.
