Gandhinagar: Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a Taj-branded resort and spa in Gandhinagar. This brownfield resort is slated to open in year 2023.

The highlight of the 118 keys sprawling resort will be the Jiva spa with an expansive spread. The spa facilities will include eight treatment rooms, relaxation lounge, sensory Lounge, spa café, meditation room, sauna and steam, Turkish hammam, swimming pool and a fitness centre. The resort will also have an all-day diner, a specialty restaurant, and a lobby lounge. A large banquet hall of over 400 sq m and 8,000 sq m of lush green lawns are ideal venues for conferences as well as sophisticated social events.

With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have 21 hotels across Taj, SeleQtions, Vivanta and Ginger brands across Gujarat including five under development.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, IHCL, said, “IHCL is renowned for its pioneering efforts in developing several destinations. The resort is located at a short distance from both Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, opening a new tourist circuit in the state of Gujarat. IHCL is delighted to partner once again with the Sankalp Group.”

Dr. Kailash R. Goenka, Director, Sankalp said, “This resort will capture the latent demand in the state for luxury wellness. After the successful launch of Taj Skyline in Ahmedabad we are happy to work together once again with IHCL.”