OPO Hotels & Resorts Announces Entry into Maharashtra with OPO Essential Nandini in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
OPO Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of OPO Essential Nandini, marking the brand’s strategic entry into the Maharashtra market and further strengthening its expansion across emerging business and lifestyle destinations in India. Located at Plot No. 17, Gut No. 126/2, Hariram Nagar, Opposite Surya Lawns, Beed Bypass, Satara Parisar, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar – 431005, the property will operate under the management model, with the agreement finalized on 27th April 2026.
Scheduled to open within the next 60 days, OPO Essential Nandini has been developed as a contemporary hospitality destination designed to cater to a diverse mix of business travellers, transit guests, social events, and leisure visitors. The hotel features 30 well-appointed rooms, a 40-cover all day dining restaurant, a 30-cover bar, a dedicated board room, along with a spacious 500 guest banquet facility designed for weddings, corporate gatherings, and large social celebrations.
The signing of this property represents a significant step forward for OPO Hotels & Resorts as it expands into one of Maharashtra’s fastest growing commercial corridors. Strategically positioned on the prominent Beed Bypass Road, the hotel benefits from seamless connectivity to industrial zones, business districts, transportation hubs, and key city landmarks. The location also places the property within a rapidly developing urban ecosystem that continues to witness strong infrastructure growth alongside increasing tourism and corporate movement.
Its placement opposite Surya Lawns further enhances the property’s visibility and strengthens its appeal as a preferred venue for events, celebrations, and business engagements. With Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar emerging as an important industrial and transit hub, the city presents long-term growth potential for organised hospitality brands focused on quality and accessibility.
Commenting on the announcement, Sandeep Basu, Chief Executive Officer, OPO Hotels & Resorts, said, “Our entry into Maharashtra through OPO Essential Nandini is an important strategic step for the brand. Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar is growing quickly with strong industrial momentum alongside improving infrastructure as well as rising travel demand across segments. We see tremendous long-term potential in markets like these where business growth and lifestyle transformation are happening simultaneously. This property reflects our larger philosophy of identifying locations with real economic relevance and building hotels that respond meaningfully to the needs of modern travellers. Beyond rooms and facilities, our focus remains on creating dependable hospitality experiences rooted in comfort, efficiency, and service consistency.”
As part of OPO’s growing midscale portfolio, OPO Essential Nandini has been positioned to deliver refined hospitality experiences within a commercially important and high-demand location. The hotel aligns with the company’s broader expansion strategy of building a scalable and diversified hospitality platform across India’s emerging urban centers.
With this signing, OPO Hotels & Resorts continues to imbibe its footprint across strategically important destinations while building upon its emphasis on operational excellence, location-led growth, and guest-focused hospitality. The addition of OPO Essential Nandini further accelerates the brand’s vision of becoming one of India’s leading hospitality groups across business, transit, and lifestyle driven markets.
