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(L-R) – Dr Prashant Jain, Pro-Chancellor Sage University Indore & Bhopal; Er. Sanjeev Agrawal, Chairman and Managing Director of Sage Group; Shivani Agrawal, Executive Director, Sage Global Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.; Zubin Saxena, senior vice president and regional head, South Asia, Hilton; Jacob Purackal, Senior Director, Development, South Asia, Hilton; Ashish Khanna, Director, Development, South Asia, Hilton
Hilton's Grand Entrance into Bhopal
Hilton has announced its inaugural DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh, which is a key economic centre in Central India. In partnership with Sage Group, a prominent Indian business conglomerate, the hotel is set to open in 2027.
Bhopal, known for its culture and rapidly growing industrial sector, is a key location for Hilton’s first venture in the city. This partnership will elevate the city's hospitality scene by combining Hilton’s renowned service quality with the Sage Group’s unwavering commitment to excellence.
Commitment to Growth in Regional Markets
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Zubin Saxena, Senior Vice President and Regional Head, South Asia, Hilton said, “This signing underscores our commitment to growth in key regional markets, enabling us to offer Hilton’s signature hospitality to a broader audience. We are confident that DoubleTree by Hilton Bhopal will not only elevate the city’s hospitality landscape but also create significant value for travelers and the local economy.”
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Speaking on this collaboration, Sanjeev Agrawal, Chairman and Managing Director of Sage Group, stated, “This partnership reflects our vision of enhancing the hospitality landscape in Bhopal and contributing to the region’s growth and development.”
The soon-to-open DoubleTree by Hilton Bhopal will serve both business and leisure travellers. It offers thoughtful amenities and services that exemplify the brand’s hallmark hospitality. This hotel will feature 229 rooms, making it the largest in the city. Furthermore, it will include three dining options: an all-day restaurant, a speciality restaurant, and a Lobby Lounge catering to various tastes and preferences.
Boasting 21,000 square feet of event space, including an 8,000-square-foot ballroom, the hotel is perfect for hosting conferences, weddings, and corporate events. Conveniently situated near commercial and retail complexes, it is 17km from Raja Bhoj Airport and 10km from the Bhopal Junction Railway Station, ensuring excellent accessibility.
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Shivani Agrawal, Executive Director, Sage Global Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. said, “Bhopal is the perfect location for the city’s very first DoubleTree by Hilton hotel. Partnering with a global hospitality powerhouse like Hilton is a testament to our shared vision of offering exceptional experiences to travelers while contributing to the city’s growth story.”
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Clarence Tan, Senior Vice President of Development, Asia Pacific, Hilton, said, “DoubleTree by Hilton’s expanding footprint – now with 20 trading and pipeline hotels in South Asia – reaffirms Hilton’s commitment to delivering warm hospitality and thoughtful service, catering to the dynamic needs of business and leisure travellers in gateway cities. The brand’s combination of upscale service, thoughtful design and amenities makes it an ideal fit for Bhopal, with significant opportunities for further growth in key cities across India.”
The DoubleTree by Hilton in Bhopal is expected to open in 2027, adding to Hilton’s portfolio of 56 operating and upcoming hotels in South Asia. This development comes after recent openings in Gurugram and Kathmandu.