Country Inn Hotels & Resorts, the flagship brand of ‘Espire Hospitality Limited’, has announced the opening of three new hotels in Uttarakhand
‘Country Inn, Dehradun’, ‘Country Inn, Rishikesh’ and ‘Country Inn Smart Stays, Rishikesh’, marking a significant step in their expansion journey and launch of a new brand ‘Country Inn Smart Stays’ that offers a fresh, youthful take on modern travel.

With these additions, the brand has strengthened its footprint across key destinations in Uttarakhand, with an existing presence in Mussoorie, Bhimtal, and Jim Corbett, reinforcing its expansion across both urban centres and leisure destinations.
The opening of 53-key Country Inn, Dehradun, introduces a contemporary stay in the capital city of Uttarakhand. Strategically located on Saharanpur Road, along the corridor of the newly operational Delhi–Dehradun Expressway, the hotel has the advantage of the reduced travel time of just 2.5 hours now.
In Rishikesh, the brand has introduced two distinct formats catering to different travellers. Country Inn, Rishikesh, located in Tapovan, offers contemporary accommodation in close proximity to key spiritual landmarks such as Lakshman Jhula and Parmarth Niketan Ashram. With 28 rooms, including the Suites.
Further strengthening its presence in the destination, the group has also introduced Country Inn Smart Stays, Rishikesh, marking the launch of a new brand format under the Country Inn Hotels portfolio. Country Inn Smart Stays is located within walking distance from Lakshman Jhula, and the hotel offers 31 keys.

Country Inn Hotels & Resorts accelerates expansion in Uttarakhand with 3 new openings
Speaking about the expansion, Akhil Arora, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Espire Hospitality Group, said, “Uttarakhand continues to be a strong focus market for us, given its growing appeal across leisure, spiritual, and experiential travel. With the opening of three new Country Inn properties and one more coming very soon across Dehradun and Rishikesh, we are strengthening our presence across the state while catering to a diverse mix of travellers. From urban stays in Dehradun to multiple formats in Rishikesh, this expansion reflects our intent to be present across key destinations with offerings for diverse travellers”
These additions will play an integral role in our overall growth strategy. The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore.”
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