The hotel is set to open in Q4 2026 and will be situated within a 2-hour driving distance from Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and Sonmarg
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Geelan Residency for voco Srinagar – IHG’s first hotel in Kashmir. Scheduled to open in Q4 2026, the signing is in line with IHG’s strategy to expand presence across key leisure destinations in India and capitalize on the growing tourism industry in the country. The signing also marks the sixth voco hotel being developed in India and follows the opening of the first voco in Jim Corbett.
Located in the upmarket commercial area of the city, voco Srinagar will be easily accessible by road from the airport, major leisure attractions in the city and key residential areas. Additionally, the new-build hotel will be situated within a 2-hour driving distance from Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and Sonmarg, making it an ideal choice for leisure travellers.
voco Srinagar will feature 95 well-appointed rooms, diverse dining options including an all-day dining and a pool deck and a fitness centre pool. In addition to hosting leisure guests from India and globally, the hotel will be well poised to cater to the demands for social gatherings and MICE.
The brand has showcased remarkable growth trajectory since its debut in India in 2023 and has already expanded across markets such as Jim Corbett, Gurugram, Mumbai, Goa, and Punjab.
Commenting on the signing, Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts said, “Kashmir is one of the most popular leisure destinations in the country and has experienced an unprecedented boom in tourism in the past years. This has led to an increase in demand for quality branded accommodation. With its bold design and welcoming service, we are confident that voco Srinagar will become a preferred hotel for travellers visiting Kashmir.”
He added, “Domestic tourism to leisure destinations is on the rise in India. We recognize the potential and this signing aligns with our commitment to expand IHG’s presence in key leisure markets.”
Javeed Jeelani, Managing Director, Geelan Residency added, “We are confident that the hotel’s prime location coupled with IHG’s global standards, voco Srinagar is set to become an ideal choice for our guests.”
