With the signature of the first hotel in Hyderabad, Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the debut of its luxury lifestyle brand, Radisson Collection, in India.
Hyderabad, one of India’s largest tech centres and renowned for its royal heritage, historic monuments, and iconic food streets, offers both leisure and business travellers an abundance of activities. The 300-room hotel is in close proximity to the city’s financial district, which contains business centres, IT Parks, and Special Economic Zones (SEZs). By Q2 of 2026, the hotel would be operational.
Radisson Collection is a luxury lifestyle collection of hotels and resorts, each of which has a distinctive location. Guests can enjoy the benefits of an aspirational lifestyle at these iconic properties, which are founded on the pillars of authentic local influence, living design, and a lively social scene. The brand provides opportunities to explore hotel collections in premium market categories while connecting with affluent travellers.
Since its global launch in 2018, Radisson Collection has experienced an upward growth trajectory, with more than 50 hotels presently in operation or under construction in picturesque locations throughout the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Turkey.
When it opens, the Radisson Collection Hotel, Hyderabad Financial District will offer 300 luxurious accommodations and suites. Guests can choose from standard accommodations, executive suites, deluxe suites, and presidential suites, all of which feature enticing and contemporary interiors. All of the accommodations will feature first-class mattresses, duvets, and linens, along with personalised pillows and turn-down service. The hotel will be designed with a sophisticated tone, refined architecture, local accents, and an overall exceptional experience for all guests, supported by the global service standards of Radisson Hotel Group.
The hotel will feature a restaurant offering all-day dining, specialty F&B venues, a tea lounge and a rooftop bar. Guests can unwind and decompress at the swimming pool or utilise the health club and spa for a complete stay experience. The hotel will offer over 12,500 square feet of banquet space and a nearly 7,000-square-foot business club, making it ideal for corporate events, holiday parties, and private functions.
Elie Younes, Executive Vice President and Global Chief Development Officer of Radisson Hotel Group, commented on the development, stating, “India is one of our top focus countries globally that presents significant opportunities to both investors and guests. We are thrilled to enter the country with our first Radisson Collection which joins a global network of unique landmark hotels. We thank our partners and guests for their continued trust in our brands and people’’
Radisson Hotel Group’s Managing Director and Area Senior Vice President for South Asia, Zubin Saxena, stated, “We are proud to introduce our luxury lifestyle brand Radisson Collection in India. This signing comes at an opportune time for us as we complete 25 years of operation in the country, which is a testimony of our stakeholders’ trust in us. We continue to invest in the market by introducing relevant brands and delivering bespoke guest experiences backed by an excellence-driven approach. Radisson Collection brings us a step closer to our vision of delivering unparalleled services to our guests while maximizing the value proposition for our partners. With India’s first Radisson Collection hotel, we welcome you to the exceptional.”
Mr. Umesh K, Chairman and Managing Director of Lansum Properties, stated, “This is a special signing for us as it allows us to partner again with Radisson Hotel Group and welcome its luxury brand Radisson Collection to India. We first joined hands with the Group for opening Radisson Blu Resort Visakhapatnam and have closely experienced its value addition across operating and managing the hotel. We are extremely proud to introduce RHG’s luxury lifestyle brand to the beautiful city of Hyderabad for delivering a class-apart experience to travelers. We remain committed to our guest-first approach and aim to fulfill this together with a trusted brand like RHG.”
According to a recent report, the luxury market in India is projected to increase by 3.5 times its current size and reach US$200 billion by 2030. This growth will be driven by an increase in entrepreneurship, the introduction of international brands, the penetration of e-commerce businesses, and demand from tier 2 and tier 3 cities. Starting with Hyderabad as a key market, the Group will continue to expand its portfolio under the Radisson Collection brand by adding iconic properties in markets such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Goa, Rajasthan, Chennai, Ahmedabad, and Kolkata.
Radisson Hotel Group continues to dominate the Indian market and is one of the country’s greatest international hotel operators, with more than 150 hotels in development. It continues to be the largest hotel operator in tier-1 markets such as Delhi NCR, while more than half of its portfolio is located in tier-2 and tier-3 markets, where it has benefited from being an early mover. With hotels in 64+ locations in India, there is a Radisson hotel every four hours of driving across the country, operating under brands such as Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson RED, Park Inn by Radisson, Park Plaza, Park Inn & Suites by Radisson, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, and Radisson Individuals.
