M/S Saryu Ratna Hotel & Resort, a hotel development company based out of Lucknow, today declare the signing of a franchise agreement with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts for a new hotel development at Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh – India under the midscale lifestyle & trendy Ramada Encore by Wyndham brand.
Ayodhya is a city situated on the banks of holy river Saryu, in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and is the headquarter of Ayodhya District. Ayodhya is an ancient city of India, is the birthplace of Lord Shri Ram and setting of the great epic Ramayana. Owing to the belief as the birthplace of Bhagwan Shri Ram, Ayodhya (Awadhpuri) has been regarded as first one of the seven most important pilgrimage sites for Hindus. With the scheduled opening of new Ram Mandir (temple) in January 2024, it is expected that the number of pilgrims visiting Ayodhya will multiply many folds in the coming years.
Located on the main Ayodhya Faizabad Highway, Ramada Encore by Wyndham Ayodhya Takpura will be just 4 km from the Ram Mandir and will enjoy great visibility and accessibility. Expected to open in 2026, the hotel will have a modern design and feature 62 contemporary rooms and a host of amenities, including a lobby lounge, an all-day dining restaurant and bar, health club, spa, a roof top swimming pool, as well as larger banquet hall, meeting rooms and a business center.
Mr. Mukesh Jaiswal, Partner, Saryu Ratna Hotel & Resort Said, “Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the largest hotel franchise company in the world, and we are extremely happy to partner with them to introduce Ramada Encore by Wyndham in holy city of Ayodhya. We will add over 70 room in the lifestyle & stylish midscale segment and offer guest great choice and options as per their need.”
Nikhil Sharma, Market Managing Director Eurasia, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Said, “We are excited to announce the signing of our first hotel in the holy city of Ayodhya, which is the birthplace of Lord Sri Ram and thus holds immense importance for Hindus all over the world. With five operational hotel & eight under development in India, Ramada Encore by Wyndham is one of our fastest growing brands in India. Ramada Encore is built with young travelers in mind and is fresh, stylish and efficient in terms of the building design & operations. This signing will further strengthen our presence in the state of Uttar Pradesh with six operational hotels and four additional properties under development.”
Once fully operational, the hotel will generate additional direct employment for more than 80+ people in the holy city of Ayodhya.