IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has signed a franchise agreement to introduce its midscale conversion brand, Garner, to Ahmedabad.

Scheduled to open in 2029, the 40-room Garner Hotel Ahmedabad Motera will be located at the Motera-Sabarmati junction in northern Ahmedabad.

It will form part of a wider mixed-use development that will include retail units, dining options, banqueting spaces, and a hospital facility.

Devpriya Buildcon will handle the project development while United Hospitality Management (UHM) India has been appointed to manage daily hotel operations.

United Hospitality Management-India managing director Deepika Arora said: “We are delighted to continue strengthening our partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts through the signing of Garner Hotel Ahmedabad Motera.

“Each new signing reflects the confidence that owners place in the combined strength of IHG's globally recognised brands and UHM's local operating expertise.

“As our collaboration with IHG continues to grow across India, our focus remains on delivering operational excellence, enhancing long-term asset performance and creating memorable guest experiences."

The addition of the Garner site expands IHG’s footprint in Ahmedabad, where it currently operates the Crowne Plaza Ahmedabad City Centre and the Holiday Inn Express Ahmedabad Prahlad Nagar.

The company also has a Holiday Inn property under development in the city.

IHG Hotels & Resorts Southwest Asia managing director Sudeep Jain said: “Ahmedabad continues to emerge as an important commercial and infrastructure growth centre, supported by strong economic activity and expanding connectivity.

“Garner Hotel Ahmedabad Motera is a meaningful addition to our India growth strategy and reflects the appeal of the brand’s model for high-potential markets.

“The signing also reinforces our commitment to delivering quality, reliable stays that meet the needs of today’s value-conscious travellers.”