A landmark transformation is set to redefine luxury hospitality in Patna as the iconic Hotel Patliputra Ashoka is positioned for redevelopment into a state-of-the-art 5-star property. Leading international hotel chains—JW Marriott, Hyatt Regency, and ITC Hotels—are currently vying for the opportunity to operate the new facility.

International brands vie for premier Patna location

The Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation (BSTDC) has awarded the leasehold rights of the 1.5-acre site on Beerchand Patel Path to Kumar Infratrade Enterprises Pvt Ltd for 60 years, with a possible 30-year extension. The new operator will be selected within 150 days of the Letter of Award, requiring the developer to sign an operations and maintenance agreement with a reputed brand before finalizing the concession agreement.

The project will involve demolishing the current Hotel Patliputra Ashoka and constructing a modern hotel with a minimum of 100 rooms. Financial commitments include an annual lease premium of ₹7.57 crore—rising by 10% every five years—and a minimum valuation reserve of ₹28.5 crore to be paid over 11 years with 9.5% interest on outstanding amounts.

Boosting Bihar’s hospitality landscape

Once complete, the hotel is expected to enhance Patna’s appeal as a premium travel destination, representing a major milestone in Bihar’s tourism infrastructure development.

The new 5-star property promises to blend global standards with local heritage, welcoming in a new era of hospitality for the region.