IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced a management agreement with Adyar Gate Hotels to establish InterContinental Kodaikanal Resort, scheduled to open in 2028 in India.

This development is part of IHG's strategic expansion of its luxury and lifestyle brands in leisure destinations throughout the country.

The opening of InterContinental Kodaikanal Resort will mark the brand's introduction to the picturesque hill station and will be the sixth InterContinental property in India, joining existing and planned locations in Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Jaipur, and Mumbai.

Upon completion, the resort will have 100 guest rooms, including cottages, and a suite of luxury amenities.

It will cater to both leisure and corporate guests, offering five dining options, a pool, fitness centre, spa, and two meeting spaces, including a ballroom for social and corporate events.

IHG Hotels & Resorts South West Asia managing director Sudeep Jain said: “We are thrilled to partner with Adyar Gate Hotels to introduce the InterContinental brand to the enchanting destination of Kodaikanal, which also marks our second InterContinental-branded hotel with them.

“With its unique blend of nature, heritage, and cultural richness, Kodaikanal has become a sought-after destination for discerning travellers seeking luxury and leisure escapes, making it an ideal location for our luxury portfolio expansion in India.

“With travellers seeking quality accommodations in serene and picturesque destinations, the InterContinental Kodaikanal Resort will cater to the evolving preferences of our guests and is poised to set new benchmarks in the city for luxury and elevated hospitality experiences.”

IHG's current portfolio in India includes 46 hotels across five brands, with a pipeline of 58 hotels scheduled to open in the next three to five years.

This announcement follows a recent agreement to launch the Holiday Inn Ujjain hotel in partnership with Peachery, which is also expected to open in 2028.