France-headquartered hospitality group Accor has signed Novotel Agra Fatehabad Road, further extending its footprint in India.
Marking the debut of the Novotel brand in Agra, the 275-room hotel is slated to open its doors in 2029 and is designed to accommodate both families and business visitors.
Covering an area of 13,000m², the hotel offers a variety of dining options and banqueting facilities with 2,000m² of adaptable space for both social gatherings and corporate functions.
For relaxation and wellness, guests can enjoy a swimming pool, a fitness centre, and parking facilities.
The project is led by Crystal Vista Ventures, with Laxman Das Goyal at the helm.
Accor India and South Asia development vice president Aniruddh Kumar said: “Novotel Agra Fatehabad Road is a significant milestone in our journey to bring balanced living to India’s most dynamic destinations.
“We are delighted to collaborate again with the Goyal family, whose dedication to excellence mirrors Novotel’s vision of creating intuitive, family-friendly, and purpose-driven hospitality experiences. With its rich heritage and robust tourism potential, Agra City presents the perfect setting for this project. Novotel Agra Fatehbad Road exemplifies Accor’s dedication to expanding our footprint in India and delivering world-class hospitality experiences to our guests.”
The Goyal family has a presence in the hospitality industry, with ventures such as Grand Mercure Agra and Crystal Inn Agra.
Crystal Vista Ventures partner Laxman Das Goyal said: “Our partnership with Accor to bring Novotel to Agra reflects our shared commitment to providing world-class hospitality experiences. With Novotel Agra Fatehabad Road, we aspire to create a destination that caters to discerning global travellers while contributing significantly to the city’s thriving tourism industry.”
With a portfolio of over 590 hotels in 65 countries and more than 160 properties in the pipeline, Novotel is committed to promoting balanced living.
The brand, being a component of the Positive Impact Plan, aims to reduce its environmental impact and has partnered with the World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) on ocean conservation efforts.
This year, Novotel announced a three-year collaboration with the WWF to support the protection and restoration of global oceans.
