Grand Central Opens 81-Room Ramada in Itahari, Taps 122M Loyalty Network
Grand Central Hotel Private Limited launches an 81-room Ramada by Wyndham in Itahari, bringing global hospitality standards and access to a 122 million-member loyalty network to eastern Nepal’s growing commercial hub.
By SOH Edit Team
Grand Central Hotel Private Limited has announced the opening of Ramada by Wyndham Itahari Pashupati Marg, introducing internationally recognised hospitality standards to Itahari—one of eastern Nepal’s fastest-growing commercial hubs. This development reflects the increasing demand for quality accommodation and services in emerging regional markets.
Grand Central Hotel Private Limited is a leading hotel development and investment company in Nepal. The newly launched property is owned by Desh Bandhu Basnet and developed in partnership with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, underscoring a strategic collaboration between local expertise and a global hospitality brand.
Ramada by Wyndham Itahari Pashupati Marg offers 81 fully furnished guest rooms designed for both business and leisure travellers. For corporate and social events, the hotel provides spacious banquet halls and a dedicated meeting room, catering to rising demand for event and conference infrastructure in the region.
The hotel is located in Itahari, a city that is rapidly emerging as a key transit and business destination in Nepal. Its growing importance as a commercial gateway positions it as an attractive market for branded hospitality investments.
Rahool Macarius, Market Managing Director – Eurasia, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.
Leadership Commentary
Desh Bandhu Basnet, Owner, Grand Central Hotel Private Limited, said: “As Itahari continues to grow as a commercial and transit hub, we see strong demand for high-quality, reliable hospitality experiences. Through our partnership with Wyndham, we are able to combine local market expertise with global standards, creating a destination that meets the needs of both domestic and international travellers.”
Rahool Macarius, Market Managing Director – Eurasia, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, said: “We are pleased to collaborate with Grand Central Hotel Private Limited to introduce the Ramada brand to Itahari. The city’s growing importance as a commercial gateway makes it a strong fit for internationally recognised hospitality, and this opening reflects our continued focus on expanding in high-growth secondary cities across South Asia.”
Strategic Significance
This opening strengthens Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ presence in Nepal and aligns with its broader strategy to expand in high-growth secondary cities across South Asia. It also contributes to the development of branded hospitality infrastructure in emerging markets.
Guests at the hotel will benefit from access to Wyndham Rewards®, one of the world’s largest hotel loyalty programmes, with more than 122 million enrolled members globally.
Key Features and Amenities
The property includes:
- An all-day dining restaurant
- Bar and lounge facilities
- Health club and spa
- Outdoor swimming pool
