Samhi Hotels Gains Momentum with MIDC Extension Approval
Samhi Hotels Gains Momentum with MIDC Extension Approval
Samhi Hotels Limited has received formal confirmation from the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), granting an extension to the development timeline for its upcoming landmark hotel project in Navi Mumbai. This approval enables the company to move forward with the creation of a dual-branded hotel featuring approximately 700 rooms, strategically located near the Navi Mumbai International Airport and DY Patil Stadium.
The project’s Phase 1 will feature around 400 rooms, marking a significant milestone in Samhi’s growth journey and reinforcing its strategy of expanding through high-quality, demand-accretive hospitality assets in India’s most dynamic gateway markets.
A Landmark Project in the Making
Once completed, the Navi Mumbai hotel will stand as Samhi’s largest property by room count, showcasing the company’s commitment to creating scalable hospitality infrastructure.
Project Highlights:
Location: Along the Mumbai–Pune Expressway, near Navi Mumbai International Airport, DY Patil Stadium, and Atal Setu Trans-Harbour Link
- Scale: Approximately 700 rooms
- Brands: Westin (Upper Upscale) and Fairfield by Marriott (Upper Mid-scale)
- Status: MIDC confirmation received for development timeline extension
- Strategic Impact: Marks Samhi’s entry into the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and establishes its largest asset to date
Proposed to be operated under Westin and Fairfield by Marriott brands (subject to the execution of definitive agreements), this dual-branded format reflects Samhi’s approach to addressing diverse market demands while leveraging Marriott’s global hospitality standards.
Strategic Importance of the Navi Mumbai Project
The MIDC extension provides development certainty and aligns the project schedule with Navi Mumbai’s rapid commercial and infrastructural growth, driven by the upcoming international airport and the Atal Setu Trans-Harbour Link.
By introducing both upper upscale and upper mid-scale offerings under one roof, Samhi can effectively cater to multiple demand segments including aviation, corporate, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions), sports, entertainment, and leisure.
This dual-brand strategy is designed to optimize occupancy and revenue performance, ensuring operational flexibility and maximizing guest reach across a wide demographic.
Leadership Insight: A Transformational Opportunity
Commenting on the milestone, Ashish Jakhanwala, Chairman & Managing Director of Samhi Hotels Ltd., said: “We are delighted to receive MIDC’s confirmation, which unlocks a transformational opportunity for Samhi in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. This development will be a large, marquee addition to our portfolio, with a complementary dual-branded hotel under the Westin and Fairfield by Marriott brands. This positions us to capture the diverse demand segments around the Navi Mumbai International Airport and DY Patil Stadium corridor. By prioritizing Phase 1 at approximately 400 rooms, we can bring high-quality capacity to market sooner, align with infrastructure timelines, and scale efficiently to the full 700 rooms thereafter. As our single largest hotel by rooms, it meaningfully advances our scale and strengthens our presence in a critical gateway market. With this, Samhi has covered all key office markets across India.”
This positions us to capture the diverse demand segments around the Navi Mumbai International Airport and DY Patil Stadium corridor. By prioritizing Phase 1 at approximately 400 rooms, we can bring high-quality capacity to market sooner, align with infrastructure timelines, and scale efficiently to the full 700 rooms thereafter.
As our single largest hotel by rooms, it meaningfully advances our scale and strengthens our presence in a critical gateway market. With this, Samhi has covered all key office markets across India.”
A Step Forward in Samhi’s Expansion Strategy
The Navi Mumbai project reinforces Samhi Hotels’ long-term strategy of building premium, demand-driven hospitality assets across India’s fastest-growing commercial and leisure hubs.
As infrastructure developments like the Navi Mumbai International Airport and Atal Setu reshape the region’s connectivity and economic potential, Samhi’s presence in this key market positions it at the forefront of the next wave of hospitality growth.
With this project, Samhi Hotels Limited continues to establish itself as a key player in India’s hospitality landscape, blending strategic foresight with a commitment to creating transformational, guest-centric destinations.
