Accor Announces the Signing of Pullman in Varanasi

Accor has announced the signing of Pullman Varanasi with Venkatesh Hospitality. This highly anticipated hotel is scheduled to open in January 2029.

Pullman Varanasi

Situated on a 12,500 square metre site along the Allahabad-Varanasi Road, Pullman Varanasi will feature 180 rooms. The hotel will boast three food and beverage outlets, including an all-day dining restaurant, a speciality restaurant, and a bar, catering to both local and international culinary tastes. Pullman Varanasi will offer over 1,500 square metre of banqueting facilities, making it a venue for conferences, weddings, and social events. Guests will also enjoy a range of wellness and recreational amenities, including a spa, a modern fitness centre, and a swimming pool.

Statements

Aniruddh Kumar, vice president of Development, India & South Asia for Accor, stated, "Varanasi’s significance as a spiritual destination makes it an ideal location to introduce the Pullman brand. Pullman Varanasi aims to redefine hospitality by seamlessly blending modern comforts with timeless tranquillity, catering to the burgeoning trend of spiritual tourism. We envision this hotel not just as a destination but as a landmark, setting unparalleled standards in hospitality for the region and beyond.”

Rai Ashwani Kumar from Venkatesh Hospitality Private Limited commented, "Partnering with Accor to introduce the Pullman brand to Varanasi marks a thrilling milestone. This partnership is poised to meet the escalating need for top-tier accommodation in the spiritual capital of India.”

Dr. Hemant Kumar Gupta from Venkatesh Hospitality Private Limited commented, “Unveiling the Pullman brand in Varanasi through our ambitious partnership with Accor marks a landmark achievement, leveraging Accor’s extensive presence in Europe and Buddhist Circuit in South East Asia. This bold initiative is poised to revolutionize the hospitality landscape, addressing the soaring demand for exceptional hospitality in the spiritual heart of India.”

Accor currently operates 64 properties in India under the Raffles, Fairmont, Sofitel, Pullman, Grand Mercure, Novotel, Mercure and ibis brands. The Group has a strong pipeline of 30 properties currently under development in India.