Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the signing of The Landmark Kanpur, which will become part of the JdV by Hyatt brand, marking Hyatt’s continued strategic expansion of its brands in India

Located in one of Kanpur’s most prestigious neighborhoods, the hotel is owned by Som Datt Landmark Hotels and Recreations Private Limited and is expected to open in 2026.
Plans for The Landmark Kanpur reinforce Hyatt’s commitment to growing its portfolio of independent, experience-driven lifestyle hotels in key cities across India. The hotel will feature 170 rooms.

“We’re thrilled to welcome The Landmark Kanpur to the JdV by Hyatt family,” said Dhruva Rathore, Vice President, Real Estate & Development for India & South West Asia, Hyatt. “This association reflects our commitment to collaborating with exceptional local operators to deliver unique guest experiences in promising markets. Building on The Landmark’s esteemed legacy in Kanpur, we’re excited to take this property to new heights.”
“As Kanpur’s first and only five-star hotel, The Landmark has long been a pioneer in the city’s hospitality landscape,” said Vikas Malhotra, Managing Director, Som Datt Landmark Hotels and Recreations Private Limited. “Collaborating with Hyatt and joining the JdV by Hyatt brand marks an exciting new chapter – one that takes this legacy to new heights by bringing global standards of service while retaining our deep local roots. We look forward to welcoming guests to an enhanced, reimagined experience.”
With this signing, Hyatt Hotels furthered its plans to strengthen its brand presence in India’s key commercial and industrial hubs, offering globally minded travelers access to immersive, independent hospitality experiences through its growing lifestyle portfolio.
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