By Amit Mehta Jaipur’s Pink City identity has always rested on two pillars — heritage and commerce. The amber-coloured sandstone forts, the bazaars selling gems and textiles, the palace hotels and haveli stays — these are the city’s historic tourism face. The Sitapura Industrial Area on Tonk Road represents the second pillar: Jaipur’s emerging commercial and MICE infrastructure zone where the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC) established South Asia’s premier purpose-built exhibition venue, and where Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre (NJCC) arrived as the integrated hotel partner to complete the Accor-managed complex.
NJCC, described as Accor’s 24th Novotel property in India, is located at NH-12, Tonk Road, Sitapura Industrial Area, RIICO Industrial Area, Jaipur — Rajasthan 302022. It was opened by Accor as a 5-star hotel with 226 modern rooms, directly integrated with JECC — jointly described as a 42-acre complex with 1.4 million square feet of event space and South Asia’s largest pillar-less exhibition-convention-entertainment facilities. General Manager: Manuj Ralhan.
The Mugdha Convention Centre within the complex has 740 retractable seats in auditorium configuration, 12 to 13 breakout meeting rooms, 2 green rooms, a VIP lounge, a Grand Ballroom, and a dedicated vegetarian kitchen — a culinary provision specific to Rajasthan’s predominant food culture. The JECC exhibition halls are extraordinary: two JECC Exhibition Halls at 9,920 sq mt each in theatre-style capacity of 8,304 per hall. Parking for 1,000 coaches or 2,000 cars. The 70,000 sq ft lawn adds an outdoor events dimension for weddings and cultural celebrations. The hotel side offers a rooftop swimming pool, spa, fitness centre, free bicycles, restaurant and bar, terrace, and garden. The property is 5 kilometres from Jaipur International Airport — approximately 15 minutes — and 10 kilometres from key heritage attractions.
Overview Table
| Detail | Information |
| Name | Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre (NJCC) |
| Brand | Novotel (Accor) — 24th Novotel in India |
| General Manager | Manuj Ralhan |
| Address | NH-12, Tonk Road, Sitapura Industrial Area, RIICO Industrial Area, Jaipur — Rajasthan 302022 |
| Star Rating | 5-Star |
| Hotel Rooms | 226 modern rooms (avg ₹6,400/night) |
| Complex Size | 42 acres |
| Total Event Space | 1.4 million sq ft |
| JECC Hall 1 | 9,920 sq mt — 8,304 auditorium / 4,040 reception |
| JECC Hall 2 | 9,920 sq mt — 8,304 auditorium / 4,040 reception |
| Mugdha Convention Centre | 740 retractable seats + Grand Ballroom |
| Breakout Rooms | 12–13 |
| Green Rooms | 2 |
| VIP Lounge | Yes |
| Outdoor Lawn | 70,000 sq ft |
| Dedicated Veg Kitchen | Yes |
| Car Parking | 2,000 cars |
| Coach Parking | 1,000 coaches |
| Swimming Pool | Rooftop outdoor pool |
| Spa & Fitness | Yes — spa, fitness centre, free bicycles |
| Dining | Multi-cuisine restaurant (Indian, Thai, seafood, pizza) + Bar |
| Distance from Airport | Jaipur International Airport — 5 km; ~15 min |
| Distance from Heritage | Amer Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace — 10–15 km |
| JECC Bus Stop | JECC–Sitapura Circle — adjacent to property |
Location
The Sitapura-RIICO Industrial Area on Tonk Road is the convention and exhibition nerve of modern Jaipur — the planned commercial zone developed by RIICO (Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation) that now houses the JECC, multiple industrial units, and the hotel complex. Tonk Road connects southward toward Tonk town and northward toward the city’s commercial core and the airport.
Directions
From Jaipur International Airport: Travel approximately 5 kilometres, 15 minutes via Tonk Road. From Hawa Mahal / City Palace (historic center): Travel approximately 10 to 15 kilometres southward on Tonk Road, 20 to 30 minutes. From Durgapura Railway Station: Travel approximately 7 kilometres, 15 minutes. From JECRC University: Travel approximately 10 minutes by road.
Connectivity
Jaipur International Airport — 5 kilometres — handles flights to Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and international Gulf routes. Durgapura Railway Station is the nearest rail access. The JECC-Sitapura Circle bus stop adjacent to the property gives RSRTC bus connectivity toward the city and the station zones. Jaipur Metro’s planned extensions toward Sitapura will improve metro connectivity when operational.
Nearby Areas
Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC) — directly integrated into the same 42-acre complex — is South Asia’s premier exhibition venue. Poddar Circle is 950 feet from the property. Gyan Jewelry Museum and JECRC University are within a 10-minute drive.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Where is Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre?
NH-12, Tonk Road, Sitapura Industrial Area, RIICO Industrial Area, Jaipur — Rajasthan 302022. Accor’s 24th Novotel in India. 5 km from Jaipur Airport.
Q2. What is the largest hall capacity at Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre?
Each JECC Exhibition Hall at 9,920 sq mt holds 8,304 people in auditorium configuration and 4,040 in reception. Total event space is 1.4 million sq ft on 42 acres.
Q3. What is the Mugdha Convention Centre inside NJCC?
A convention hall with 740 retractable auditorium seats, Grand Ballroom, 12-13 breakout rooms, 2 green rooms, VIP lounge, and dedicated vegetarian kitchen.
Q4. What hotel facilities does Novotel Jaipur offer?
226 rooms, rooftop pool, spa, fitness centre, multi-cuisine restaurant, bar, and free bicycles — rated 8.4/10 by guests.
Q5. What is the outdoor events capacity at Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre?
A 70,000 sq ft lawn for weddings, cultural celebrations, and outdoor events; parking for 2,000 cars and 1,000 coaches.