Accor signs 150-key Novotel Jim Corbett Chhoi, its first hotel in Uttarakhand, to open in 2029
Developer Shri Sankatamochanaya Hospitality is Accor's partner on the project in the Kumaon region.
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Accor announced on 10 November 2026 that it has signed Novotel Jim Corbett Chhoi, a 150-key hotel that is the group’s first in Uttarakhand, Trav Talk reported. The property is scheduled to open in 2029 in the Kumaon region. That is a long lead time.
What Accor has signed at Jim Corbett
“Scheduled to open in 2029, the 150-key property will be located in the Kumaon region and bring Novotel’s Longevity Everyday philosophy to Jim Corbett,” BW Hotelier reported.
Ranju Alex, CEO, India & South Asia, Accor, said, “We are pleased to bring Accor to Jim Corbett, home to India’s iconic national park.” Alok Goel, founder and promoter of Shri Sankatamochanaya Hospitality Pvt Ltd, said his company is “delighted to partner with Accor to bring Novotel Jim Corbett Chhoi to life.”
Key numbers
- 150 keys: the size of the hotel, which is due to open in 2029, BW Hotelier said.
- Novotel runs over 630 hotels across more than 70 countries, according to BW Hotelier.
- Accor India & South Asia currently operates more than 75 hotels, Hospitality Biz India said.
Why Jim Corbett National Park draws hotel brands
Jim Corbett offers jeep safaris, birdwatching, nature trails, river rafting and forest camping. Nearby attractions include the Kosi River, Corbett Falls and Garjiya Devi Temple, as well as the Bijrani, Jhirna and Dhela wildlife zones, per BW Hotelier.
Hospitality Biz India wrote that the signing “reinforces Accor’s focus on high-potential leisure destinations and gateway markets across India.” Accor India & South Asia runs hotels under brands including Raffles, Fairmont, Sofitel, Pullman, Grand Mercure, Novotel, Mercure, ibis and ibis Styles.
Uttarakhand’s tourism calendar is also turning for winter. The Kedarnath and Yamunotri portals closed on 11 November, as we reported earlier.
How Longevity Everyday shapes the Kumaon region hotel
Novotel follows its Longevity Everyday philosophy through four pillars: Eat, Sleep, Move and Meet. Hospitality Biz India said the brand is designed for family-focused professionals, business travellers and modern families.
What happens next for Novotel Jim Corbett Chhoi
Accor has set 2029 as the opening year for Novotel Jim Corbett Chhoi. The announcements reviewed by Nation in Shorts give no investment figure, room rates or construction start date, so guests will have to wait for Accor or the developer to share them.
A global hotel group's first Uttarakhand property shows interest in leisure destinations beyond the pilgrimage circuit. Jim Corbett already draws safari and nature visitors, so a branded 150-key hotel could add rooms for family and business travellers from 2029.