Accor has marked its debut in Odisha’s capital with the opening of Novotel Bhubaneswar, introducing the city’s first internationally branded hotel. Strategically located near Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar Railway Station, Kalinga Stadium, major business districts, and iconic landmarks such as the Lingaraj Temple, the hotel offers seamless connectivity for both business and leisure travellers.
Designed around Novotel’s ‘Longevity Everyday’ philosophy, the hotel caters to business professionals, families, and modern travellers through thoughtfully designed spaces that encourage wellbeing, productivity, and meaningful connections.
The hotel features 118 contemporary guest rooms and suites, including Superior and Executive Rooms, along with spacious suites ideal for extended stays and family travel. Modern interiors, smart functionality, and intuitive hospitality define the guest experience.
Spread across approximately 12,000 sq. ft., Novotel Bhubaneswar also offers versatile event and social spaces for corporate meetings, conferences, weddings, and celebrations. Guests can unwind at the hotel’s fitness centre and recreational facilities, reflecting the brand’s focus on active, balanced lifestyles.
The culinary offerings include Food Exchange, an all-day dining restaurant serving global and regional cuisine; Tea & Tonic, a casual café for beverages and light bites; and E2O – East Essence, Pan Asian Kitchen & Bar, which brings vibrant Asian flavours to the city’s dining scene.
Commenting on the launch, Neelabh Sahay, General Manager, Novotel Bhubaneswar Janpath, said that the hotel reflects Bhubaneswar’s growing importance as a destination for business, tourism, sports, and social events. He added that, as Accor’s first hotel in the city, it represents an important milestone in the group’s expansion across Eastern India while offering guests thoughtful hospitality, balanced dining, intuitive design, and spaces that foster wellbeing and connection.
As Bhubaneswar continues to emerge as one of India’s fastest-growing urban destinations, Novotel Bhubaneswar is set to become a preferred address for business travellers, destination weddings, premium city stays, and social celebrations, bringing a new benchmark in contemporary hospitality to Odisha’s Temple City.
