Sign two Ginger brand hotels, one each in Durgapur and Asansol

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has announced the signing of two Ginger branded hotels in Durgapur and Asansol in West Bengal. Durgapur and Asansol are twin cities in the state of West Bengal. Durgapur is known as the Steel Capital of East India while Asansol is famous for its expansive coal mines. They are an important part of the mining and industrial belts in the region.

The 55-key Ginger Durgapur and the 80-key Ginger Asansol are strategically located on the Delhi-Kolkata Highway, a short driving distance from Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport.  Both hotels will house Qmin, the all-day diner serving local and global cuisines, a bar and fitness centre. They also offer banqueting and meeting spaces. Both the hotels are fully fitted leases with Ginger Durgapur a Brownfield project while Ginger Asansol is a Greenfield project. 

Speaking on the occasion, Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President - Real Estate & Development, IHCL, said, “IHCL is committed to West Bengal and its significant commercial potential. Durgapur and Asansol are major hubs for manufacturing industries. These two signings are in line with the company’s strategy of strengthening its presence in the state. Ginger with its lean luxe offering will cater to the needs of this emerging market. We are delighted to partner with The Citi Residenci Group of Hotels.”

Kabi Datta, Managing Director, The Citi Residenci Group of Hotels. said, “With IHCL’s legacy of being industry leaders we are delighted to bring two Ginger hotels to West Bengal’s leading cities. This partnership is the beginning, and we are working closely to collaborate on future projects across multiple cities and districts in the state.”

With the addition of these hotels, IHCL will have nine hotels across Taj, SeleQtions, Vivanta and Ginger brands in West Bengal including four under development.