Cygnett Hotels & Resorts, one of India’s fastest-growing hospitality chains, has announced the signing of its latest property, Cygnett Retreat TM Collection by Wyndham Ujjain, a premium boutique resort that marks another milestone in the company’s expansion across key pilgrimage and leisure destinations. Scheduled to open by mid-next year, the greenfield project will bring a blend of modern amenities and distinctive design to Ujjain, one of India’s most revered spiritual and historic cities.
Located just 12 km from the iconic Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga and the city center, the retreat promises the perfect balance of accessibility and tranquility. Inspired by the timeless architecture of Santorini, Greece, the property will feature whitewashed walls, domed roofs, arched windows, and soothing blue accents reminiscent of the Aegean Sea. It will offer 100 well-appointed rooms, an all-day dining restaurant, 15,000 sq. ft. of meeting and banquet space, and a wide range of leisure facilities including a swimming pool, fitness centre, spa, and kids’ play area—making it an attractive choice for pilgrims, families, and experiential travellers alike.
Highlighting the strategic importance of this launch, Sarbendra Sarkar, founder and managing director of Cygnett Hotels & Resorts, said, “We are delighted to expand our presence in the heart of India – Madhya Pradesh. Ujjain is an ancient city with immense religious importance for Hindus. The state government is spending crores on infrastructure projects ahead of the Simhastha Mahakumbh 2028. Apart from its significance as a pilgrimage site, Ujjain is also emerging as a textile hub. We think it is the right time to enter Ujjain and offer visitors a taste of our famed ‘Cygnetture’ hospitality.”
Sarkar added that the Santorini-style architecture combined with a tropical forest-themed landscape will give the resort a unique identity. “Cygnett Retreat TM Collection by Wyndham Ujjain will offer the perfect blend of comfort and convenience, attracting different segments of travellers,” he noted.
Cygnett Retreat is designed to fill the gap in India’s hospitality market for boutique resort experiences. The brand’s growth is further bolstered by its strategic alliance with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, which is expected to introduce La Quinta® by Wyndham and Registry Collection Hotels® to India. Together, the partnership aims to add more than 60 hotels across India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal over the next decade, strengthening Cygnett’s vision of becoming a 100-plus property group in the near future.
