ITC Hotels Strengthens Tricity Presence with 30th Welcomhotel in Mohali

ITC Hotels has expanded its Welcomhotel portfolio with the opening of Welcomhotel By ITC Hotels, Mohali, marking the brand’s 30th Welcomhotel in India. The new 113-key property reinforces ITC Hotels’ strategic focus on high-growth urban markets, particularly the Tricity region encompassing Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula.

Strategic Location and Positioning

Located close to Chandigarh International Airport and adjacent to the CP67 Mall, the hotel is designed to serve both business and leisure travellers. Operated under a management contract, the property is set to a contemporary hospitality address aligned with Mohali’s emergence as a commercial, IT, and lifestyle hub within North India.

Accommodation and Facilities

The hotel features 113 rooms and suites, complemented by comprehensive banqueting and meeting facilities, making it suitable for corporate events, social gatherings, and MICE requirements. Wellness amenities include a fitness centre and swimming pool, with additional spa facilities planned to enhance the guest experience.

Dining Experiences

Welcomhotel Mohali offers a curated food and beverage portfolio through

• WelcomCafé – an all-day dining restaurant

• Swizzle – the hotel’s bar and lounge

• Kebabs and Kurries – ITC’s signature North Indian specialty restaurant

• WelcomSthalika – celebrating regional flavours such as Makki ki Roti, Sarson ka Saag, Butter Chicken, and Kadhai Paneer

Together, these outlets aim to blend regional culinary heritage with ITC Hotels’ established dining expertise.

Leadership Perspective

Commenting on the opening, Anil Chadha, Managing Director, ITC Hotels Limited, stated that the launch reflects the company’s commitment to expanding its footprint in high-potential urban centres while delivering distinctive, service-led hospitality experiences. He highlighted Mohali’s rapid transformation as a key factor in the brand’s strategic expansion.

Bhupinder Gujral, Managing Director, Gujrals Restaurants and Hotels Limited, added that the partnership brings a refined yet contemporary hospitality destination to Mohali, aligned with the city’s growth trajectory and evolving traveller expectations.

Strengthening the Welcomhotel Brand

With this opening, ITC Hotels continues to scale the Welcomhotel brand across prominent business and leisure destinations. The Mohali property underscores the group’s asset-right growth strategy while reinforcing its presence in North India’s fast-developing hospitality markets.