by Vijaylakshmi
Hilton announced the signing of its first DoubleTree by Hilton in the vibrant port city of Kochi, the commercial capital of Kerala. Developed in association with Indraprastha Group, DoubleTree by Hilton Kochi is scheduled to open in 2029 and will be Hilton’s It second hotel in Kerala, after Hilton Garden Inn Trivandrum.
The new-build hotel is located along NH 47 in Maradu, one of Kochi’s most sought-after business districts. It will offer easy access to the airport, the city’s technology hubs, and commercial complexes, as well as seamless connectivity to the state capital of Thiruvananthapuram, and Kerala’s popular tourist hotspots. Upon completion, the hotel will feature 171 stylish guest rooms, including residential accommodations and spacious suites. The hotel will also feature three food & beverage outlets: an all-day restaurant, a specialty rooftop venue, and a lobby lounge. The hotel will offer approximately 9,000 sq ft of versatile indoor and outdoor event spaces that cater to corporate meetings and social gatherings, as well as an array of wellness amenities including an outdoor pool, a spa, fitness centre, and an executive lounge.
Zubin Saxena, senior vice president and country head, India, Hilton said, “We are thrilled to announce the signing of our first DoubleTree by Hilton in the dynamic and rapidly developing city of Kochi, marking a significant milestone in our expansion strategy. We are also honoured to celebrate a new partnership with Indraprastha Group and are confident that our shared business values will ensure this hotel becomes a leading player in the region’s hospitality sector.”
K.P. Indrabalan, lead partner of Hotel Indraprastha Group, commented, “We take pride in joining forces with Hilton and to leverage Hilton’s world-renowned reputation here in India. Kochi is a vibrant and emerging cosmopolitan city that has witnessed a surge in tourism in recent years. We are confident that the city’s very first DoubleTree by Hilton will become a preferred accommodation option for comfort-seeking guests and elevate the city’s hospitality standards.”
With 25 operational hotels across India and 24 in the pipeline, Hilton is rapidly expanding its footprint and expects to triple its nationwide presence to 75 hotels in the coming years. This robust growth reflects Hilton’s commitment to establishing a formidable presence in the region, reaffirming its position as a leader in the dynamic Indian hospitality market.
