Wyndham Debuts First Airport Hotel in India at Lucknow Airport

13 Mar 2025 CW Team

Ramada Encore by Wyndham Lucknow Airport has officially opened, marking Wyndham Hotels & Resorts' first airport hotel in India. The project is a partnership between Neelika Jaiswal, Nishant Jaiswal, and Ankita Jaiswal and Wyndham Hotels.

Prime Location at Lucknow Airport Strategically located within the terminal at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, the hotel caters to passengers at India’s 11th busiest airport. With three terminals, the airport is a key transit hub in North India.

Seamless Stay for Travellers The hotel offers 23 contemporary rooms, an all-day dining restaurant (Brio Café), Brio Lounge, a conference hall, and a boardroom, ensuring comfort for both business and leisure travellers.

Strengthening Wyndham’s Presence in India “This launch reinforces our presence in Lucknow, one of India’s fastest-growing cities. We are proud to extend our partnership with Ramada Plaza, Ramada Lucknow Hotel & Convention Centre, and Ramada Encore, with one more hotel in the pipeline,” said Rahool Macarius, Market Managing Director, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts EMEA.

Raising the Bar in Hospitality “We are excited to establish a new benchmark in hospitality with our internationally recognised ‘Ramada Encore’ brand in this vibrant airport terminal hotel,” said Neelika, Nishant, and Ankita Jaiswal, Directors of the Hotel.

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