Delhi NCR, 18 April 2026: Autograph Collection Hotels, part of Marriott International’s global portfolio of extraordinary hotel brands, announces its debut in India with the opening of NoorMahal, Delhi NCR Karnal, Autograph Collection Hotels—a 176‑room collectors’ palace along the historic Grand Trunk Road. This milestone marks Marriott Bonvoy’s 19th brand in the country and the 235th Marriott hotel in South Asia.
“Autograph Collection Hotels are a product of clear vision, designed with heart, and express a strong sense of place. NoorMahal embodies all of that, making it the ideal debut for the brand in India,” said Kiran Andicot, Senior Vice President, South Asia, Marriott International.
Strategically located on NH44 between Delhi and Kurukshetra, NoorMahal is easily accessible from Delhi, Chandigarh, Ambala, and Ludhiana, with airports in Chandigarh and New Delhi just two hours away. The hotel features 176 guestrooms and suites, including signature penthouses Raja Niwas and Khwabgah, which offer expansive living spaces, private terraces, butler service, and curated design. Guests can enjoy four distinctive dining venues: Frontier Mail’s North‑Western frontier cuisine, Colonel Saab’s all‑day dining, the Polo Bar’s cocktails, and The Cake Factory’s handcrafted desserts. Wellness and recreation include a spa, pool, gym, tennis, pickleball, ziplining, and rock climbing, while over 300,000 square feet of lawns and halls provide a majestic setting for weddings and cultural gatherings.
Colonel Manbeer Singh Choudhary said, “Today marks the beginning of an exhilarating new chapter, as NoorMahal embarks on a partnership with Marriott International… Becoming India’s first Autograph Collection Hotel places us among an exclusive ensemble of more than 360 celebrated hotels worldwide.”