DS Group bets ₹400 cr on Delhi-NCR's first W Hotel near IGI Airport
DS Group will convert its Uppal's Orchid property near IGI Airport into Delhi-NCR's first W Hotel, opening H2 2027 with 200 rooms. India's second W after Goa, the project anchors DS Group's ₹1,000 cr push to scale from 900 to 2,000 keys by FY29 and rides Marriott's plan for 500 India hotels by 2030.
What happened
W Hotels · DS Group is investing ₹400 crore to convert Uppal's Orchid near IGI Airport into Delhi-NCR's first W Hotel, opening H2 2027. It's India's second W
Key facts
- ₹400 crore investment
- 200 rooms
- ₹1,000 crore expansion
- 900 keys to 2,000 keys by 2029
- 10-12 hotels by FY29
- 0.27 keys per 1,000 people
- 500 Marriott hotels by 2030
Why this matters
Watch for accelerated conversion deals along Delhi-NCR's airport corridor as Marriott chases 500 India hotels by 2030—prime time to lock in management contracts, land parcels, or JV stakes before luxury supply tightens.