Anantara Hotel to Debut at Kolkata WTC by 2032

Global hospitality group Minor Hotels has announced the signing of a management contract to operate a luxury hotel under its flagship Anantara Hotels Resorts & Spas at the upcoming World Trade Centre (WTC) in Salt Lake Kolkata.

The project forms part of a ₹2,400-crore mixed-use development being undertaken by Aryan Realty and Merlin Group.

The development will mark the debut of Anantara’s first urban property in India and is scheduled to open in 2032.

Key Highlights

• Minor Hotels signs Anantara hotel at Kolkata WTC, opening in 2032
• ₹200 crore luxury project with 170 rooms in Salt Lake Sector V
• Part of ₹2,400 crore mixed-use development boosting Kolkata’s growth

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The hotel itself will be developed at an estimated cost of ₹200 crore, with Minor Hotels operating the asset under a management contract without equity participation, reflecting an asset-light expansion strategy.

The proposed Anantara Kolkata Hotel will feature approximately 170 rooms and suites, along with a range of premium amenities. These include multiple dining options such as a rooftop speciality restaurant, as well as a ballroom, spa, gym, and swimming pool. The property is positioned to cater to both business and leisure travellers within Salt Lake’s Sector V, a prominent business hub.

The larger WTC project, spread across 11 acres, is set to become Eastern India’s first World Trade Centre, significantly enhancing Kolkata’s position as a commercial and cultural hub. Industry leaders believe that integrating luxury hospitality into the development will redefine the intersection of business infrastructure and lifestyle offerings in the region.

William Heinecke, Founder and Chairman of Minor International, highlighted the signing as a strategic milestone, noting that it reflects the brand’s expansion across both resort and urban destinations in India.

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Following the launch of its first Anantara property in Jaipur in 2025, Minor Hotels has outlined ambitious expansion plans, targeting 50 properties across India over the next decade. This latest signing underscores the group’s long-term commitment to the Indian hospitality market and its growing focus on premium urban destinations.