Lucknow-based Saryu Ratna Hotel & Resort has signed a franchise deal with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to open a new hotel in Uttar Pradesh, India, under the Ramada Encore by Wyndham brand, as reported by ETHospitalityWorld.com.

Expected to open in 2026, Ramada Encore by Wyndham Ayodhya Takpura will be located in the city of Ayodhya.

Saryu Ratna Hotel and Resort partner Mukesh Jaiswal said: “Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the largest hotel franchise company in the world and we are extremely happy to partner with them to introduce Ramada Encore by Wyndham in the holy city of Ayodhya. We will add over 70 rooms in the lifestyle and stylish midscale segment, offering guests great choices and options to suit their needs.”

Wyndham Hotels and Resorts Eurasia market managing director Nikhil Sharma said: “We are excited to announce the signing of our first hotel in the holy city of Ayodhya, which is the birthplace of Lord Sri Ram and thus holds immense importance for Hindus all over the world.

“With five operational hotels and eight under development in India, Ramada Encore by Wyndham is one of our fastest-growing brands in India. Ramada Encore is built with young travellers in mind and is fresh, stylish and efficient in terms of building design and operations. This signing will further strengthen our presence in the state of Uttar Pradesh, with six operational hotels and four additional properties under development.”

The property will offer 62 rooms, an all-day dining restaurant and bar, along with a banquet hall, a business centre and meeting rooms.

Among the amenities to be provided at the hotel are a health club, a spa, a lobby lounge and a rooftop swimming pool.

It is situated 4km away from Ram Mandir and also close to the River Saryu.