A New Luxury Wyndham Grand Hotel Opens in Udaipur, India

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The world’s largest hotel brand operator, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, has opened a new complex in Udaipur — a tourist center in western India known for its historic palaces and lake landscapes. The property is located near Fateh Sagar, one of the city’s major lakes, and is designed for relaxed leisure and large-scale events in a scenic part of the region.

Features of the new complex

The complex covers an area of 26 acres (105,000 sq. m) and belongs to the premium Wyndham Grand collection. The architecture and interior were created with an emphasis on the natural surroundings: the lake and the Aravalli Hills became key visual elements of the space. Guests have access to 140 rooms and suites designed in a combination of local motifs and modern solutions, highlighting privacy, natural light, and comfort.

The project targets a wide audience, including leisure travelers, families, and event organizers. The complex features a spa center, fitness areas, an outdoor pool, and recreational spaces. Special attention has been paid to gastronomy: the property offers restaurants and bars with a fully vegetarian menu that combines regional cuisine and international dishes. The service format includes 24-hour room service.

The territory includes banquet halls, conference spaces, and outdoor venues designed to accommodate large groups. This structure reflects the nature of domestic tourism in the region, where large celebrations, business events, and traditional wedding ceremonies are in high demand.

The official opening included a presentation of the complex’s capabilities and a program dedicated to the cultural heritage of Rajasthan. The company noted that the launch strengthens Wyndham Grand’s position in India and corresponds to the growing demand for premium leisure in natural locations.

The Wyndham–Cygnett partnership

In the summer, the company announced a strategic partnership with Cygnett Hotels & Resorts, which provides for an extensive development program in the Indian market and the introduction of the La Quinta by Wyndham and Registry Collection Hotels brands. An exclusive ten-year agreement has been signed for La Quinta, providing for the opening of more than 50 hotels across the country; the first properties are expected to open in 2026. Registry Collection Hotels will be developed in a co-branding format with Anamore, the new luxury brand of the Cygnett group. The program includes the launch of ten hotels.

The cooperation also covers neighboring countries. Over the course of ten years, the companies plan to open more than 60 hotels in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, combining new developments and conversions of existing buildings. The partnership is supported by rising domestic travel demand: internal travel spending in India reached USD 186 billion in 2024, while the leisure segment is growing at about 12% annually.

Wyndham’s current portfolio includes more than 70 hotels in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. It comprises Ramada by Wyndham, Howard Johnson by Wyndham, Wyndham Garden, and other brands of the company.

Other markets and investments

Wyndham continues expanding its portfolio in the upper-midscale, luxury, and other international segments. One of the company’s largest projects in Eastern Europe is being developed on the Black Sea coast of Georgia. The Wyndham Grand Batumi Gonio complex includes hotels, residences, and other accommodation formats united by a shared infrastructure. The property features restaurants, spa spaces, pools, areas for children and adults, as well as services typical of high-end international resorts. The luxury complex is located in Gonio, a promising resort district of Batumi. A management agreement has already been signed with one of the most reputable companies on the market — Ambridge Hospitality.

Analysts at International Investment note that until recently, only 85 Wyndham Grand properties operated worldwide in the luxury segment, with just two of them offering All Inclusive or Ultra All Inclusive formats — and the project in Georgia will become the third. The supply in the upper tier of the global hotel market remains limited. For investors, such assets are among the most resilient due to higher yields, long-term operational models, and management by an international operator. The small number of projects reduces competition and supports the potential for value growth both during construction and after launch. Global data for 2025 confirm increasing investor interest in hotel chains: the sector outperformed several traditional investment categories, reflecting a shift of capital toward more predictable and structurally resilient assets.