IHG Hotels & Resorts has entered a management agreement with Embrassio Hotels & Resorts, the hospitality arm of Vrindara Group, to develop Holiday Inn Mathura.

The hotel is to feature 115 rooms and suites, three dining options including an all-day restaurant, bar and lobby lounge, and five meeting and event spaces.

The property will also offer a fitness centre and swimming pool. The opening is scheduled for early 2030.

Vrindara Group managing director Krishna Kumar Sharma said: “We are pleased to partner with IHG Hotels & Resorts to bring Holiday Inn to Mathura.

“As one of the most recognised and trusted hotel brands in the world, Holiday Inn is well suited to meet the needs of the city’s growing visitor base.

“We look forward to developing a hotel that combines international standards with the warmth and character of Mathura.”

The signing adds to IHG’s development pipeline in India.

The company currently operates 52 hotels across brands such as InterContinental Hotels and Resorts, Crowne Plaza, voco Hotels and Holiday Inn Express, and has 98 more properties due to open in the next three to five years.

IHG Hotels & Resorts Southwest Asia managing director Sudeep Jain said: “We are delighted to partner with Embrassio Hotels & Resorts Private Limited to introduce Holiday Inn Mathura.

The city’s significance as a spiritual destination, combined with rising demand for quality branded accommodation, makes it a compelling market for growth.

“The signing of Holiday Inn Mathura aligns with our strategy of expanding in high-potential destinations and bringing globally recognised brands to locations where travellers are seeking trusted hospitality experiences.”