Indian Hotels Company has announced the signing of a IHCL SeleQtions hotel in Athirapilly, Kerala, under a conversion-and-expansion arrangement.
Ms. Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President – Real Estate & Development, IHCL, said, “Kerala continues to be a key leisure market with its diverse tourism offerings and strong connectivity. Athirapilly, with its proximity to the iconic Athirapilly Falls and easy access from Kochi, presents an attractive opportunity to further strengthen our presence in the state. The signing is in line with our focus on expanding our portfolio across distinctive leisure destinations. We are delighted to partner with the Kshema Group for this project and bring the SeleQtions experience to Athirapilly.”
The 100-key IHCL SeleQtions Athirapilly, Kerala, is being developed in two phases – the first comprising the existing 37 operational keys, with the balance inventory to be added as part of the expansion. The hotel will feature an all-day dining restaurant, a wine and beer lounge, and a rooftop dining experience, alongside spacious banquet venues and meeting rooms for events and gatherings. Recreational facilities will include a swimming pool, a fitness centre, and a spa with multiple treatment rooms.
Mr. Abhinand Basant, Director, Kshema Group, said, “We are delighted to partner with IHCL to bring the SeleQtions brand to Athirappilly. This partnership is an important milestone in our hospitality journey and reflects our commitment to developing distinctive destinations that are deeply connected to their location and surroundings. We look forward to working closely with IHCL to create a memorable hospitality experience in Athirappilly and contribute to the region’s growing tourism potential.”
Located in Athirapilly, Thrissur district, the hotel sits on the banks of the Chalakudy River, adjacent to Athirapilly Falls – Kerala’s largest waterfall and one of its most popular tourist destinations. Close to Cochin International Airport, Athirapilly forms part of leisure itineraries linking Kochi and Munnar.
With this signing, IHCL’s Kerala portfolio grows to 25 hotels, including seven under development.
Founded and chaired by Mr. S. Basant, Kshema Group is a diversified business group with interests spanning renewable energy, infrastructure, hospitality, and other sectors, guided by a commitment to sustainable economic opportunity and community development in the regions where it operates. Mr. Abhinand Basant, who leads the Group’s hospitality and infrastructure businesses, was instrumental in bringing the IHCL partnership to the Group’s Athirappilly property – a step the Group sees as central to its vision of building distinctive hospitality destinations by drawing on the expertise and heritage of established hospitality brands.
