IHG Hotels & Resorts Strengthens Presence In Maharashtra With The Signing Of A New Holiday Inn Express Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Set to Open in Maharashtra

IHG Hotels & Resorts has made a management deal with Haware Engineers & Builders to open Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pen Mumbai Goa Highway. Set to debut in the first quarter of 2028, this 126-room hotel will enhance IHG’s presence in Maharashtra, meeting the growing demand for top-tier accommodations.

With over 3,200 hotels globally, Holiday Inn Express is IHG’s most extensive and rapidly expanding brand. Since 1990, it has offered straightforward, innovative travel solutions, making it a favoured option for travellers on the move. Upon opening, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pen Mumbai Goa Highway will uphold the brand’s hallmark combination of contemporary comfort, intelligent solutions, and swift service.

Situated in Pen, an expanding industrial centre in the Raigad district, the new Holiday Inn Express will cater to the swiftly evolving Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Upon opening, the hotel will offer 126 rooms, a dining area, banquet facilities, meeting rooms, and a fitness centre tailored to the needs of business travellers.

Commenting on the signing, Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts said, "We are delighted to debut the Holiday Inn Express brand in Pen, offering travelers smart, simple stays. With its strategic location, the hotel will provide easy access to key destinations, making it an ideal choice for business travelers."

He added, "We reinforce our commitment to strategically expanding in high-demand and emerging markets across India. Holiday Inn Express continues to be a globally trusted brand, and with this latest signing, we aim to meet the rising need for quality accommodation in Maharashtra’s industrial corridors."

Ujjwala Haware, Chairperson and Director of Haware's Lotus Hotels Private Limited added: "We are pleased to partner with IHG Hotels & Resorts to bring Holiday Inn Express to Pen. With its proximity to major industrial hubs, the hotel is well-positioned to cater to a diverse segment of travelers. Together with IHG’s global expertise and our local insights, we look forward to creating a world-class stay experience in this emerging business destination."

IHG currently has 47 hotels operating across six brands in India, including Six Senses, InterContinental Hotels and Resorts, Crowne Plaza, voco Hotels, Holiday Inn Resort and Holiday Inn Express, and a strong pipeline of 60 hotels due to open in the next 3-5 years.