Omaxe hotel expansion plans include 10 projects with approximately 4,000 rooms under a memorandum of understanding with Carnation Hotels Private Limited, Lemon Tree Hotels’ wholly owned subsidiary. Announced on October 16, 2026, the proposed operating arrangement covers developments requiring an estimated Rs 4,000 crore investment, with Omaxe expecting to fund completion through sales proceeds rather than loans.
Key Takeaways
- The 10 projects form part of Omaxe’s broader Rs 6,200 crore plan to develop 19 hotels across five states.
- Carnation Hotels would operate the properties under Lemon Tree Hotels’ brand portfolio.
- Development and commissioning are expected to take nine months to five years, depending on the project.
Table of Contents
- Omaxe hotel expansion separates development from operations
- Portfolio spans transit hubs, temple towns and commercial centres
- Lemon Tree targets managed growth as projects progress
- Conclusion
Omaxe hotel expansion separates development from operations
The arrangement pairs Omaxe’s property development plans with Lemon Tree’s hotel operating business. Lemon Tree’s October 16 MoU announcement confirms the proposed partnership with Omaxe for approximately 4,000 keys, the hospitality industry’s term for rooms.
The Rs 4,000 crore estimated investment relates to the 10 projects covered by this arrangement, not the entire 19-hotel expansion. The properties remain planned developments rather than newly opened operating capacity.
Omaxe said the projects would follow a sale-led development model. Its expectation of completing them without loan funding therefore depends on sales proceeds; it is a financing plan, not confirmation that all required funding has already been secured.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Lucknow | Bus Terminal, Jankipuram: 500 rooms; Bus Terminal, Vrindavan Yojna: 330 rooms. |
| Amausi | Omaxe BeTogether Centre Point, near the airport: 693 rooms. |
| Vrindavan | Omaxe Eternity-II: 501 rooms; Omaxe BeTogether Courtyard: 81 rooms. |
| Ghaziabad | Omaxe BeTogether Centre Point, Ambedkar Road: 215 rooms. |
| Greater Noida | Omaxe Connaught Place: 150 rooms. |
| Amritsar | Service Apartments: 745 rooms. |
| Kaushambi | Omaxe BeTogether Centre Point, Tower 1: 350 rooms. |
| Faridabad | World Mall, Sector 79: 435 rooms. |
Portfolio spans transit hubs, temple towns and commercial centres
The tentative portfolio stretches across Lucknow, Amausi, Vrindavan, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Amritsar, Kaushambi and Faridabad. It includes bus-terminal developments, a project near the airport at Amausi, service apartments and properties within commercial developments.
Omaxe Managing Director Mohit Goel said business, leisure and pilgrimage travel were creating opportunities beyond established metropolitan markets. He identified temple towns, growing commercial centres and transit hubs as markets with distinct accommodation needs.
The proposed properties vary considerably in size, from the 81-room Omaxe BeTogether Courtyard in Vrindavan to the 745-room service-apartment project in Amritsar. The tentative locations and room counts are set out below.
Lemon Tree targets managed growth as projects progress
Lemon Tree Hotels Managing Director Neelendra Singh said the arrangement would accelerate the company’s asset-light growth strategy by expanding its managed portfolio across different markets and property formats. He described Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities as central to the company’s India growth strategy.
The properties are intended to serve a mix of hospitality segments under Lemon Tree’s brands. Development and commissioning timelines range from nine months to five years, so the agreement does not imply that all 4,000 rooms will become available together.
Conclusion
The next milestone is project development and commissioning under the proposed arrangement. Omaxe’s stated schedule spans nine months to five years, with completion funding expected to come from sales proceeds.
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