BHVL To Invest Rs11 Billion In Chennai For Three Hotels

06 Feb 2026 CW Team

The MoU was executed in the presence of the Chief Minister and forms part of the summit agenda to attract global investment and foster public private partnerships in tourism and leisure. BHVL indicated that the move aligns with its strategic objective to position Chennai as a premium destination for business and leisure travellers and to set new benchmarks in service and facilities. The company described the programme as a long term commitment to the state economy and to creating high value employment.

BHVL will develop three properties in Chennai under established global brands, having already acquired land for these projects. The Courtyard by Marriott at Chennai World Trade Center will provide around 45 guestrooms situated about 13 km from Chennai International Airport, the Grand Hyatt Chennai ECR will be a premier resort with approximately 211 guest rooms, and the JW Marriott Chennai OMR will feature around 250 guest rooms and suites, together accounting for more than 500 new keys. The projects will expand the company portfolio and deliver mixed segment offerings across upper upscale and upscale categories.

BHVL noted that its first hotel in Chennai, Holiday Inn Chennai OMR IT Expressway, opened in April 2017 with 202 keys and has operated through a subsidiary. The company reported a portfolio of nine operating hotels across Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Mysuru and the GIFT City totalling 1604 keys as of 31 March 2025 and said the hotels are managed by international operators. The investment is presented as part of a broader effort to enhance tourism infrastructure, attract visitors and support regional economic growth.

Brigade Hotel Ventures Limited (BHVL) signed a memorandum of understanding with the Government of Tamil Nadu at the Tamil Nadu Global Tourism Summit 2026 in Chennai on two February 2026, committing an investment of Rs11 billion (bn) to expand hospitality capacity. The agreement will add over 500 keys across three new hotels and support destination development within the state. The company said the projects are expected to generate employment for over 1000 people and strengthen the tourism infrastructure. The MoU was executed in the presence of the Chief Minister and forms part of the summit agenda to attract global investment and foster public private partnerships in tourism and leisure. BHVL indicated that the move aligns with its strategic objective to position Chennai as a premium destination for business and leisure travellers and to set new benchmarks in service and facilities. The company described the programme as a long term commitment to the state economy and to creating high value employment. BHVL will develop three properties in Chennai under established global brands, having already acquired land for these projects. The Courtyard by Marriott at Chennai World Trade Center will provide around 45 guestrooms situated about 13 km from Chennai International Airport, the Grand Hyatt Chennai ECR will be a premier resort with approximately 211 guest rooms, and the JW Marriott Chennai OMR will feature around 250 guest rooms and suites, together accounting for more than 500 new keys. The projects will expand the company portfolio and deliver mixed segment offerings across upper upscale and upscale categories. BHVL noted that its first hotel in Chennai, Holiday Inn Chennai OMR IT Expressway, opened in April 2017 with 202 keys and has operated through a subsidiary. The company reported a portfolio of nine operating hotels across Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Mysuru and the GIFT City totalling 1604 keys as of 31 March 2025 and said the hotels are managed by international operators. The investment is presented as part of a broader effort to enhance tourism infrastructure, attract visitors and support regional economic growth.

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