Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has signed an agreement for a new Gateway-branded hotel in Hennur, Bengaluru.

The planned property will feature 350 rooms and marks a greenfield development in the northern suburb of the city.

The project development is overseen by Billore Ventures under managing director Sanjay Suresh.

Suresh said: “We are happy to continue our longstanding partnership with IHCL and add a Gateway to our offerings.” 

Gateway Hennur will offer several dining outlets, including an all-day restaurant, a bar, a speciality restaurant and a lounge. It will also feature banqueting space covering over 16,000ft² and meeting rooms for events.

Hennur’s location gives the site proximity to major IT hubs and Bengaluru's international airport, with access to central city destinations.

IHCL real estate and development executive vice-president Suma Venkatesh said: “Bengaluru’s growth story continues to evolve with suburbs and satellite cities emerging as vibrant development hubs.

“North Bengaluru, in particular, has transformed into one of Karnataka’s fastest-growing corridors, propelled by infrastructure upgrades and sectors such as technology, aerospace and education.

“Capturing the growing need for quality hospitality, Gateway Hennur will offer a contemporary experience that complements the city’s expansion. We are delighted to extend our partnership with Sanjay Suresh with this project.”

With this addition, IHCL’s presence in Bengaluru will increase to 20 hotels; of these, 11 are currently under development.

In an earlier development, IHCL announced plans to develop a new Taj hotel as a greenfield project in Mohali, Punjab.