Accor Announces the Signing of Novotel Tirupati and ibis Styles Tirupati

Accor, a global leader in hospitality, proudly announces the signing of Novotel Tirupati and ibis Styles Tirupati, a new cluster hotel in India’s pilgrimage destination of Tirupati.

The expansive 350-key multi-brand hotel complex is set to transform the hospitality landscape of Tirupati, a city that draws millions of devotees to the renowned Tirumala Venkateswara Temple each year. As Tirupati evolves into a hub for education and business, bolstered by expanding infrastructure and modern amenities, this venture will play a crucial role in meeting the growing demand for quality accommodations.

This milestone signing underscores Accor’s commitment to expanding its presence in key destinations across India. Developed by Shravanthi Hotels & Resorts Private Limited, the new cluster of hotels will feature 180 guest rooms at Novotel Tirupati and 170 guest rooms at ibis Styles Tirupati, ensuring a diverse range of options to accommodate all types of travellers.

Located in the heart of Tirupati, the two hotels will offer a wide array of amenities, including two all-day dining options, a specialty restaurant, and two bars, along with a shared lobby bar and café. Guests can enjoy a fitness centre, a swimming pool, and over 1,000 square meters of flexible banquet and meeting spaces, ideal for events of any size and scale.

With a strategic location on Tirupati’s main road and easy access to the airport as well as major spiritual and tourist attractions, Novotel Tirupati and ibis Styles Tirupati are poised to become symbols of hospitality excellence in the region. Their proximity to iconic sites enhances their appeal for visitors seeking a comprehensive travel experience.

Aniruddh Kumar, Vice President of Development, India & South Asia at Accor, expressed his enthusiasm about the venture, stating, “We are ecstatic to expand our footprint in Andhra Pradesh with the addition of Novotel Tirupati and ibis Styles Tirupati. This development underscores our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences and further solidifies our position as a leading hospitality provider in the region.” 

Mr. Santosh Balakrishna, Executive Director, Shravanthi Hotels & Resorts Private Limited, added, “We are glad partner with the Accor team to bring a unique dual hotel development to this region, serving both the midscale market with Novotel Tirupati and the economy market with ibis Styles Tirupati. At Shravanthi Hotels and Resorts Pvt Ltd, we are well equipped to execute this project, and the hotels location near the Tirumala Temple , along with good airport connectivity, positions them ideally for visitors. Both hotels are slated to open in the first quarter of 2027.”

Novotel Tirupati and ibis Styles Tirupati will join Accor's extensive portfolio of hotels, enhancing the Group’s dominant presence in Andhra Pradesh and contributing to the vibrant hospitality landscape of the region.

As one of the largest international hotel groups by number of rooms in India, Accor currently operates 65 hotels across the country under the Raffles, Fairmont, Sofitel, Pullman, Grand Mercure, Novotel, Mercure and ibis brands. The Group also has a strong pipeline of 30+ hotels currently under development in India.