IHG Signs Deal with Shangri-La for Four Hotels in Nepal

(12/04/23)  IHG has signed a management agreement with the Nepal-based Shangri-La Hotel & Resort Group to develop four new hotels in the country.

The signing of the InterContinental Kathmandu Lazimpat, Hotel Indigo Pokhara Gharipatan, InterContinental Resort Pokhara Begnas Lake, and InterContinental Resort Chitwan, Meghauli, will see IHG add close to 500 rooms to its portfolio in Nepal, and debut two of its global brands, InterContinental and Hotel Indigo in the market.

Currently under construction, the new hotels are scheduled to open in the next 1-4 years.

“We are confident that our partnership with IHG to open four new hotels will help us offer world-class hospitality to guests, at a time when travel to Nepal has increased exponentially,” said Prasidha B. Panday, Chairman, Shangri-La Hotel & Resort Group. “All new hotels will be located in top tourism hubs, and we expect to benefit from the strength and scale of IHG’s global systems, technology and strong loyalty programme.”

IHG signs HMA with Shangri-La Hotel & Resort Group for four hotels in Nepal

Located in the vibrant city of Kathmandu, Nepal's capital and its largest metropolis, the InterContinental Kathmandu Lazimpat will be redeveloped on the same site as Shangri-La Kathmandu hotel, which is one of the country's most iconic hotels.

Located in a high-profile area, the hotel will be in close proximity to various embassies and the city centre, and just a 15-minute drive from Tribhuvan International Airport.

Featuring 225 rooms, the hotel will offer an all-day dining as well as a specialty restaurant, a lobby lounge, a bar, and multiple meeting spaces including a ballroom.

The hotel will also feature a retail store, multiple health and wellness facilities, club lounge, business centre, indoor and outdoor recreation areas, and a swimming pool.

Located in Pokhara’s Gharipatan area, a key commercial and residential hub, Hotel Indigo Pokhara will serve the growing demand from business and leisure guests in the city.

The 100-key hotel will feature a retail store, café, specialty restaurant, a lobby lounge and a bar, fitness centre, spa, club lounge, business centre, indoor and outdoor recreation areas, and a swimming pool.

To cater to MICE demands, the hotel will be equipped with two meeting rooms, a ballroom and a boardroom.

Located along a bank of Begnas Lake in Pokhara, InterContinental Pokhara Begnas Lake will feature 80 rooms, an all-day dining a lobby lounge, and a bar amongst other dining options.

InterContinental Pokhara Begnas Lake will also feature a retail store, a health club, spa, club lounge, business centre, indoor and outdoor recreation areas, and a swimming pool.

The hotel will be easily accessible from national highway, Pokhara Airport which is at a 20 minute driving distance.

The InterContinental Resort Chitwan is located in the popular tourist destination of Mehgauli Village. The resort will feature 80 rooms and facilities such as an all-day dining and a specialty restaurant, lobby lounge, bars, a health club, spa, business centre, indoor and outdoor recreation areas, swimming pool, as well as multiple spaces for events and meetings.

In close-proximity to the dense forest and green plains of Chitwan National Park, InterContinental Resort Chitan will cater to leisure guests, and is conveniently an hour away from Bharatpur city center and the airport.

“The signing of four new hotels in partnership with the esteemed and well-known Shangri-La Hotel & Resort Group of Nepal is testament to the trust and love for our brands from our owners as well as guests, and we are proud to grow our footprint in the South-West Asia region to bring our offering to new markets,” said Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts. “The strategic location of all four hotels in different key tourism destinations of Nepal provide us with a great opportunity to offer world-class hospitality and cater to the demands of our guests.”

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