Sneak peek into India’s first 5-star hotel atop railway track in Gandhinagar

A newly-built swanky five-star hotel atop the redeveloped Gandhinagar railway station has grabbed much attention. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the hotel on July 16. This is the first time for the Indian Railways network to have a five-star hotel on the tracks.(Image Credit: Ministry of Railways)

It is a newly-built swanky five-star hotel atop the redeveloped Gandhinagar railway station. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the hotel on July 16. This is the first time for the Indian Railways network to have a five-star hotel on the tracks.

The redevelopment of the existing railway station in Gandhinagar and construction of the five-star hotel on top of the station started in January 2017.

The luxury hotel, having 318 rooms and to be operated by a private entity, is spread across 7,400 square meters and has been built at a cost of Rs 790 crore.

The hotel would host national and international guests who would come to attend seminars and conferences at Mahatma Mandir, a convention centre situated just opposite the property.

A view of the new unique hotel.

While Union Home Minister Amit Shah would also attend the inauguration virtually, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani and other dignitaries would remain present at a function in Gandhinagar.