IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed two Garner hotels in India, marking the brand’s debut in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, and Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir. Scheduled to open in 2026, Garner Etawah and Garner Kathua, set for 2027, will be developed in partnership with Madan Infradevelopers and Rudraksh Nakshatra Hotel, respectively.
This development underscores IHG’s efforts to expand its presence in India, with Garner positioned as an affordable option for travellers. Both properties will be managed by Rosastays, a third-party management company for Garner Hotels in India.
Garner, IHG’s new midscale conversion brand, is designed for guests who value meaningful experiences over luxury, providing essential services that matter most. The Etawah property, a key transit hub with cultural significance, caters to families and weddings, while Kathua, a gateway to scenic and pilgrimage sites, also serves as a business hub for the industrial and pharmaceutical sectors. Both locations are ideal for Garner’s midscale offering.
Garner Etawah will feature 40 guestrooms, an all-day dining restaurant, meeting spaces, and a spacious ballroom, while the 45-room Garner Kathua will offer a swimming pool, a multi-cuisine restaurant, and versatile event spaces.
Commenting on the signing, Sudeep Jain, managing director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said, “We are delighted to launch our midscale conversion brand, Garner in India with a dual hotel signing. Garner is a significant addition to our portfolio in the country, offering high-quality, reliable stays at an affordable price, designed to meet the evolving needs of modern travellers and drive strong returns for owners. The brand has tremendous growth potential in India, particularly through the franchising model.”
“We are excited to be part of Garner’s India debut and to bring our deep-rooted operational expertise to these properties. With the rise in demand for well-managed and high-quality hotels, our collaboration with IHG and the Garner brand will create a strong value proposition for guests seeking reliable, comfortable, and affordable stays,” added Deepika Arora, director of Rosastays.
