Saraf Group

Saraf Hotel Enterprises was started by Mr. RadheShyam Saraf (Late)with its first hotel, Yak & Yeti in the heart of Kathmandu, Nepal in 1977. In 1980, Mr. Saraf, as the founder&promoter of Asian Hotels Ltd., initiated the construction of Hyatt Regency in New Delhi. The 550-room hotel opened to receive guests for the Asian Games in 1982 in a record completion time of two years

In 1996, the group launched Grand Hyatt New Delhi (now The Grand, New Delhi), a 400-room project that opened for guests in 2000. In 1997, the group also began developing Hyatt Regency Kathmandu. The 40-acre property was the largest private sector development for tourism in Nepal.

Saraf Hotel Enterprises went on to launch Grand Hyatt Mumbai, India's first mixed-use development that began its operations in 2004 and immediately gained iconic status in the city.

Saraf Hotel Enterprises completed Hyatt Regency Kolkata and Hyatt Regency Mumbai in 2002. Asian Hotels Ltd., listed on the BSE, demerged in 2010. Thereafter, Saraf Hotel Enterprises took over Asian Hotels (East) Ltd., owning company of Hyatt Regency Kolkata.

In 2011, the group opened Hyatt Regency Chennai (owning Company Robust Hotels Limited), a 327-room deluxe hotel in the heart of the city.

In 2012, Hyatt Place Hampi opened to become the first Hyatt Place outside North America. Hyatt Raipur also opened its door in 2014, which is a mid-market hotel.

Saraf Hotel Enterprises further opened Hyatt Regency Ahmedabad with 210 rooms in 2015 and Andaz New Delhi with 389 rooms and 146 serviced apartments in 2017.

Saraf Hotel Enterprises went on to open Hyatt Regency Lucknow in 2017 with 206 rooms.

Saraf Hotel Enterprises launched its luxurious 5-star Azaya Beach Resort Goa in 2018 with 114 rooms.

The journey continues and the group currently has several new projects in hand including a hotel and convention centre for development in Bodhgaya