Accor expands premium presence in South India with Pullman Chennai Anna Salai

Accor has announced the signing of Pullman Chennai, scheduled to open in January 2025. Formerly known as The Raintree Annan Salai, the property is owned by the Ceebros Group and signifies a key milestone in Accor’s strategy to expand its premium offerings across India.

Spanning 5,000 sq m, Pullman Chennai Anna Salai will feature 233 rooms, including 11 suites, offering purposeful, productive, and sustainable spaces for guests. The hotel will feature an all-day dining restaurant, specialty dining venues, a rooftop bar, and wellness facilities such as a fitness centre, spa, and swimming pool.

Aniruddh Kumar, Vice President of Development, India & South Asia, Accor, commented, “The signing of Pullman Chennai underscores our commitment to expanding Accor’s footprint in southern India. With its dynamic design and state-of-the-art facilities, this landmark hotel promises to deliver an exceptional experience for today’s global visionaries.”

C Subba Reddy, Chairman and Managing Director, Ceebros Hotels P ltd added, “We are thrilled to partner with Accor to bring the globally celebrated Pullman Hotels & Resorts brand to Chennai. This collaboration blends our legacy with Pullman’s modern, progressive identity, offering guests an unmatched experience in the city.”

As one of India’s largest international hotel operators by room count, Accor currently manages 66 hotels nationwide under brands including Raffles, Fairmont, Sofitel, Pullman, Grand Mercure, Novotel, Mercure, and ibis. The Group has a robust pipeline of over 30 hotels under development, reinforcing its leadership position in the market.