IHG Hotels & Resorts to Bring Premium Brand voco™ to Lucknow, India

Lucknow, India February 2026 – IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Rajdeep Infra & Sales Pvt Ltd for the development of voco Lucknow, a 135-key premium hotel located in the prime Ashiyana area. Scheduled to open in Q3 2029, the property will mark the debut of IHG’s fastest-growing premium brand in the capital city of Uttar Pradesh, reinforcing the company’s strategic expansion across high-potential urban centres in India.

Prime Location

Situated in Ashiyana, one of Lucknow’s most sought-after neighbourhoods, voco Lucknow will enjoy excellent connectivity to major urban hubs and is just a short drive from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport. As the capital of India’s most populous state, Lucknow is a rapidly expanding economy and a key hub for business, government, education, and cultural tourism, attracting both domestic and international travellers.

Brand Experience

voco™ Hotels deliver a distinctive premium experience that blends the informality and charm of an individual hotel with the quality and reassurance of a global brand. Centred around the hallmarks ‘Come on in’, ‘Me time’, and ‘voco life’, the brand is globally recognized for its bold identity and thoughtful touches.

Leadership Commentary

Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said:
“We are delighted to partner with Rajdeep Infra & Sales Pvt Ltd to introduce the vibrant voco brand to Lucknow. This signing is a strategic step in expanding our premium portfolio in India’s integral state capitals. Lucknow’s dynamic growth as an administrative, educational, and business destination makes it an ideal market for voco’s contemporary and distinctive hospitality. We are confident this hotel will resonate strongly with travellers seeking a premium, relaxed, and characterful stay.”

Aman Singh Chauhan, Director, Rajdeep Infra & Sales Pvt Ltd, added:
“Partnering with IHG Hotels & Resorts to bring the voco charm to Lucknow aligns with our vision of creating high-quality assets in prime locations. We believe the unique personality and premium positioning of the voco brand, supported by IHG’s global systems and expertise, will fill a notable gap in the Lucknow hospitality landscape and become a preferred choice for modern travellers.”

Strategic Expansion

The upcoming voco Lucknow will be the third IHG hotel in the city, joining the operational Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza properties. This project underscores IHG’s commitment to building a strong brand presence in key Indian cities.

IHG currently operates 51 hotels across six brands in India, including Six Senses, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts®, Crowne Plaza®, voco™ Hotels, Holiday Inn Resort®, and Holiday Inn Express®. With a robust pipeline of 80 hotels in development, IHG is strategically advancing its ambition to more than triple its estate in India, targeting over 400 open and in-development hotels within the next five years.