For Even Hotels properties located in India, which arbitration center is used?
Even_Hotels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| If Hotel is domiciled in: | IHG contracting entity: | Notices for IHG contracting entity: | Governing law: | Rules of arbitration: | Location of arbitration: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa | IHG Hotels Ltd (company registration number 03130330) | 1 Windsor Dials, Arthur Road, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1RS, United Kingdom | England | London Court of International Arbitration | London |
| Americas | Six Continents Hotels, Inc. | 3 Ravinia Drive, Suite 100, Atlanta, Georgia 30346 | State of Georgia | American Arbitration Association | Atlanta |
| Asia-Pacific | InterContinental Hotels Group (Asia Pacific) Pte. Ltd. (company registration number 199907619H) | 230 Victoria Street #13-00 Bugis Junction Towers 188024, Singapore | Singapore | Singapore International Arbitration Centre | Singapore |
| Europe | IHG Hotels Ltd (company registration number 03130330) | 1 Windsor Dials, Arthur Road, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1RS, United Kingdom | England | London Court of International Arbitration | London |
| Australia, Fiji, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu | IHG Hotels Management (Australia) Pty Limited ABN 33 008 413 367 | Level 11, 20 Bond Street, Sydney NSW 2000 | Australia | Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration | Sydney |
| India | InterContinental Hotels Group (India) Private Ltd | 11th Floor, Building No.10, Tower-C, DLF Cyber City Phase-II, Gurgaon, Haryana-122002 India | India | Singapore International Arbitration Centre | City in India |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 99–438)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Even Hotels' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if an Even Hotels property is located in India, any arbitration will be handled by the Singapore International Arbitration Centre. The FDD specifies that the location of this arbitration will be in a city in India.
The contracting entity for Even Hotels franchises in India is InterContinental Hotels Group (India) Private Ltd, with notices directed to their Gurgaon, Haryana address. The governing law for these franchises is the law of India.
This information is crucial for prospective franchisees in India as it clarifies the legal framework and dispute resolution process. Knowing that arbitration will occur in India but under the rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre provides clarity on the legal procedures that would govern any potential disputes. Franchisees should consult with legal counsel to fully understand the implications of these arrangements.