Jindal Hotels Limited (JHL), established on May 4, 1984, is a prominent hospitality company operating the Grand Mercure Vadodara Surya Palace, a 3-star hotel in Vadodara City. It features 146 guest rooms, multiple banquet halls, a boardroom, restaurant, swimming pool, health club, and a liquor shop. Initially promoted by Hasmukh R Shah and Associates, JHL targets business executives, offering extensive amenities for both short and extended stays.
The company has undergone several expansions and upgrades, increasing its room capacity to 132 by 2013. In 2012, it launched Vadodara's largest banquet hall, the 'Ball Room.' In 2016-17, further renovation and expansion projects were completed. Since June 2017, the hotel has been managed by the ACCOR Group of Hotels, a global operator managing over 5,445 properties under brands like Grand Mercure, Fairmont, and Novotel. This partnership leverages JHL's local expertise with ACCOR's international reach, enhancing its market position.