Restaurant India News: Hyatt Signs Two New Hotel Projects in Chennai and Bengaluru

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has entered into agreements with Brigade Group entities to develop two new hospitality assets in South India, reinforcing its expansion strategy in key urban and leisure markets. The projects include Grand Hyatt Chennai ECR and Hyatt House Bengaluru Devanahalli.

The agreements have been signed with Brigade Hotel Ventures Ltd. (BHVL) and BCV Developers Pvt. Ltd., both part of the Brigade Group. The developments highlight continued investment in large-format hotels and extended-stay formats across high-growth corridors.

BHVL is developing the 200-key Grand Hyatt Chennai, a beachfront property located along the East Coast Road. Scheduled to open in 2029, the hotel will include a pool bar, lobby lounge, wellness facilities, and event spaces. The property is expected to cater to a mix of leisure and business demand, including weddings, staycations, and MICE segments.

“This will be our first hotel with Hyatt and we are confident in Hyatt’s expertise in managing large-format MICE hotels,” said Nirupa Shankar, BHVL’s managing director. “Located on East Coast Road, the property is expected to become a destination for business travellers, wedding guests and leisure seekers. Brigade is committed to hospitality assets and Grand Hyatt Chennai ECR is a key step in that journey.”

BHVL, a subsidiary of Brigade Enterprises Ltd. led by Executive Chairman M.R. Jaishankar, has also committed to expanding its hospitality footprint. In February, the company signed a memorandum of understanding with the Tamil Nadu government at the Tamil Nadu Global Tourism Summit 2026 to invest $121.59 million in the state.

Separately, BCV Developers is developing the Hyatt House Bengaluru project, a greenfield property scheduled to open in 2027. The development will feature 135 serviced apartments designed for short and extended stays, along with meeting spaces, a swimming pool, and a fitness center. The location near Kempegowda International Airport and the Devanahalli tech corridor positions it to cater to corporate travellers and long-stay guests linked to upcoming IT parks, Aerospace Science Park, and Financial City.

Amar Mysore, Director, BCV Developers, said, “The Hyatt House brand fits the Devanahalli locality, offering comfort and convenience for business and leisure travellers. Its proximity to the airport and tech parks makes it a strong location, and we expect it to set a new standard for extended-stay hospitality in the region.”

The developments come amid increased activity by global hotel operators and domestic developers in India’s hospitality sector. In August, Marriott International and BHVL announced plans to open six hotels with 940 rooms across four markets under multiple Marriott Bonvoy brands, indicating sustained investor interest in the segment.

Dhruva Rathore, Vice President of Development for India and Southwest Asia at Hyatt, said, “Chennai and Bengaluru are strong hospitality markets and these developments align with Hyatt’s strategy to expand its presence in key leisure and business destinations across India.”

The projects reflect a dual strategy—large-scale luxury developments targeting events and leisure demand, alongside extended-stay formats aligned with corporate travel growth. The expansion also underscores the increasing importance of South India as a key region for hospitality investment and development.