IHG Hotels and Resorts inks deal for InterContinental Resort Jaipur Achrol

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has signed a management agreement with Makson India Hospitality Pvt Ltd. For InterContinental Resort Jaipur Achrol.

Project Details
- Partnership: IHG Hotels & Resorts with Makson India Hospitality Pvt Ltd.
- Opening: Early 2030.
- Scale: 225 keys → 36 villas + 189 guest rooms.
- Location: 16-acre parcel along Delhi–Jaipur Road, Achrol.
- Facilities: 4 dining options (all-day, specialty, lounge, pool bar), ballroom & event venues, spa, fitness centre, pool, retail outlets, club lounge, ample parking.

Strategic Significance
- Fourth IHG-branded hotel in Jaipur; second InterContinental in the city.
- Reinforces IHG’s luxury expansion in India’s high-growth leisure destinations.
- Jaipur’s positioning as part of the Golden Triangle and as a hub for weddings/events makes it a prime market.

Leadership Perspectives
- Sudeep Jain (IHG): India offers strong opportunities in luxury hospitality; Achrol combines heritage, nature, and accessibility.
- Makson Directors (Rajan & Robin Jhiriwal): Vision to create landmark assets rooted in Rajasthan’s culture while meeting international standards.

IHG in India
- Currently: 52 hotels across 6 brands (Six Senses, InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, voco, Holiday Inn Resort, Holiday Inn Express).
- Pipeline: 98 hotels in development.
- Ambition: Over 400 open + in-development hotels within 5 years, tripling its estate.

Key Takeaway
This signing positions Jaipur Achrol as a future luxury landmark resort, blending Rajasthan’s heritage with global hospitality standards, while strengthening IHG’s competitive edge in India’s booming leisure and wedding tourism market.