Ramada Encore by Wyndham opens at Elan Miracle Mall, Gurugram

22 Dec 2025 CW Team

Elan Group has announced the inauguration of the Ramada Encore by Wyndham Gurugram Dwarka Expressway at its mixed-use development, Elan Miracle Mall, Sector 84, Gurugram. The hotel was inaugurated by Prem Singh Tamang, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Sikkim, with Bollywood actor Zareen Khan also present at the ceremony.

Developed by AS Hotels & Residences and franchised under Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the Ramada Encore property strengthens the integrated retail–hospitality ecosystem at Elan Miracle Mall. The hotel is positioned as a premium hospitality destination along the rapidly developing Dwarka Expressway corridor.

Located within the mall premises, the hotel features 91 guest rooms, including suites, and offers amenities such as an all-day dining restaurant, fitness centre, banquet and meeting facilities, an outdoor swimming pool and a party deck, catering to both business and social requirements.

Speaking at the inauguration, Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang said the opening reflected India’s evolving hospitality landscape, where global brands and Indian developers are collaborating to create destinations of international standards.

Venika Kapoor, Executive Vice President – CRM, Elan Group, said the addition of the Ramada Encore hotel further enhances Elan Miracle Mall’s positioning as an integrated hub combining retail, hospitality, dining and leisure.

Amar Bharati, Director, AS Hotels & Residences, said the project aligns with the brand’s focus on delivering contemporary hospitality suited to the needs of today’s travellers, supported by the site’s strategic location and strong connectivity.

Elan Miracle Mall, located on the Dwarka Expressway, houses over 100 operational and upcoming brands and has emerged as a major lifestyle destination in Gurugram, supported by high weekday and weekend footfalls. The addition of the Ramada Encore hotel further strengthens its appeal as a one-stop destination for retail, entertainment and hospitality.

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