Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announces plans to open a new 500-room Taj hotel in Patna, Bihar, expanding the luxury brand’s presence in eastern India.
The greenfield project will be developed in partnership with Patliputra Palace Pvt. Ltd. and will be located opposite Gandhi Maidan, one of the city’s most prominent landmarks. The development reflects growing demand for business travel, large events and hospitality infrastructure in the rapidly expanding city.
The upcoming Taj Patna hotel will feature 500 rooms and extensive meeting and event facilities designed to serve both corporate gatherings and social celebrations. Located near the River Ganges, the property will offer multiple dining venues, wellness amenities and a large ballroom aimed at attracting conferences and major events to the region.
Patna is increasingly positioning itself as an important economic and cultural hub in eastern India, supported by improved connectivity and infrastructure development. Hospitality brands are expanding in the city as demand rises for premium hotels that can support business travel, conventions and tourism.
“Patna is emerging as one of the fastest-growing urban centers in India, supported by improved connectivity and infrastructure development. The city presents significant potential for celebrations, large conventions and business travel, making it a key destination. The signing of this new Taj hotel strengthens our presence in Bihar and reflects our commitment to the region’s growth story. We are pleased to further our partnership with Patliputra Palace Pvt. Ltd. with this project,” said Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, IHCL.
The hotel will be built opposite Gandhi Maidan with views toward the River Ganges to the north. Guests will have access to an all-day dining restaurant, two specialty restaurants and a lobby lounge designed to serve both hotel guests and local visitors.
The property will also include leisure and wellness facilities such as a temperature-controlled swimming pool, fitness center, recreational spaces, salon and the brand’s J Wellness Circle spa.
Large event facilities are expected to be a key feature of the development. The hotel will include a 16,000 square foot ballroom along with multiple meeting rooms, creating a venue suitable for conferences, conventions and social events.
“We are happy to strengthen our partnership with IHCL and look forward to the development of this hotel under the World’s Strongest Brand – Taj, signaling that Bihar is ready for world-class infrastructure, large-scale private participation and premium developments,” said Nityanand Sonthalia, Director, Patliputra Palace Pvt. Ltd.
Patna is one of India’s oldest continuously inhabited cities and serves as a gateway to Bihar’s cultural and historic attractions. Major landmarks in the city include Gandhi Maidan, Bapu Sabhagar and the historic Gol Ghar granary.
With the addition of Taj Patna, IHCL will operate seven hotels in Bihar, including four properties currently under development. The expansion reflects the company’s broader strategy to grow its presence in emerging urban centers across India.
