Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a Gateway hotel in Siliguri, West Bengal. This is a greenfield project.

Ms. Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President - Real Estate & Development, IHCL, said, “Siliguri serves as the gateway to North Bengal, the Northeast and Bhutan. Its strategic location and growing economic activity continue to drive demand across business and leisure segments. The signing of Gateway Siliguri strengthens our presence in a high-potential market and is in line with our strategy of expanding in emerging growth centres across the country. We are pleased to partner with Mr. Pritam Agarwal & Mr. Amit Bhansali for this project.”

Gateway Siliguri features 125 rooms and suites designed to cater to both business and leisure travellers. The hotel’s culinary offerings include an all-day dining restaurant, a speciality restaurant and a bar, providing guests with a range of dining experiences. Guests can enjoy their time at the swimming pool, the fully equipped gym or the spa. For large-scale events and celebrations, the hotel houses a banquet hall spanning over 10,000 sq. ft., along with meeting rooms and pre-function spaces.

Mr. Pritam Agarwal & Mr. Amit Bhansali said, “We are delighted to partner with IHCL to bring Gateway to Siliguri. We believe this hotel will address the growing demand for a full-service hospitality offering in the region.”

Known as the Gateway to Northeast India, Siliguri is surrounded by vast, rolling green tea gardens and offers access to some of the region’s most iconic attractions. Visitors can experience the colonial charm of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, stroll across the Coronation Bridge, explore the Trishakti Heritage Complex or the rich biodiversity of the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary.

With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have 19 hotels in West Bengal, including 11 under development.

About The Owner

Promoted by Mr. Pritam Agarwal & Mr. Amit Bhansali, the reputed Siliguri-based business group has diversified interests across real estate, retail and transportation. With a long-standing presence in Siliguri and the North Bengal region, the group has played an active role in the area's growth and development.

About The Indian Hotels Company Limited

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) and its subsidiaries bring together a group of brands and businesses that offer a fusion of warm Indian hospitality and world-class service. These include Taj – the iconic brand for the most discerning travellers and ranked as World’s Strongest Luxury Hotel Brand 2026  and India’s Strongest Brand 2026  as per Brand Finance; Claridges Collection, a curated set of boutique luxury hotels merging elegance with historical charm; Brij, an experiential leisure offering; Atmantan, one of India’s leading integrated wellness destinations; SeleQtions, a named collection of hotels; Gateway, full-service hotels designed to be your gateway to exceptional destinations; Vivanta, sophisticated upscale hotels; Tree of Life, private escapes in tranquil settings and Ginger, which is revolutionising the mid-scale segment.

Incorporated by the founder of the Tata Group, Jamsetji Tata, the Company opened its first hotel – The Taj Mahal Palace, in Bombay in 1903. IHCL has a portfolio of 660 hotels including 274 in the pipeline globally across 4 continents, 15 countries and over 300 locations. The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) is India’s largest hospitality company by market capitalization.

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