It’s the cricket season now with the ongoing IPL followed by the World Cup series that is to begin soon. Many restaurants worldwide have been cashing in on the sporting opportunity, be it cricket or soccer or tennis.
In India, cricket is not just a sport, rather a religion of sports that people follow ardently.
OYO rooms, the pioneering enterprise which opened up the opportunity of driving business for unused rooms of small and mid-sized hotels a decade ago, has tied up with Sigma Hospitality in Bangalore to open a cricket-themed hotel by the title “CricOtel”.
Located at Bilekahalli near Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIM-B), the 15-room property is sure to attract cricket and sports lovers alike.

Nitin Thakur, Global Head of Strategic Alliances and Communications, OYO said, “We are excited to introduce CricOtel as a dedicated space for cricket enthusiasts in Bangalore. With CricOtel, we aim to provide guests with a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of cricket while enjoying the comfort and convenience of our hospitality.
CricOtel is our way of celebrating the passion for cricket that is deeply ingrained in Bangalore’s identity. We invite cricket enthusiasts to join us at CricOtel and experience the excitement of cricket in a whole new way.”

K.M. Haneef, Owner of CricOtel said, “Cricket is more than just a sport; it’s a passion that unites millions across the country. I am delighted to bring this alive in collaboration with OYO. With CricOtel, we aim to create a haven where cricket enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the history and excitement of the game.
We are excited to unveil this unique offering and look forward to welcoming guests to experience the magic of cricket at CricOtel.”

The property features various interesting elements such as a stadium-themed central hall, a wall of fame dedicated to cricket stalwarts, cricket memorabilia and posters adorning the walls, a pitch-like hallway, and a Love Cricket neon selfie point, to name a few.
The 15-rooms are dedicated to India’s most iconic and decisive cricketing moments including victories such as the 1983 Champions Den, World Cup 2011 Suite, T20 Cup ‘07 Room, Desert Storm 1998, Gabba Glory ‘21, etc.
OYO offers 40+ integrated products and solutions to patrons who operate over 168,711 hotel and home storefronts in more than 35 countries including India, Europe and Southeast Asia.
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