CHL Ltd was originally established under the name 'Cosmopolitan Builders and Hoteliers Private Limited' with a Certificate of Incorporation issued on March 16, 1979. Later, it transitioned into a Public Limited Company and changed its name to Cosmopolitan Builders and Hoteliers Ltd. Subsequently, the company underwent further name changes, first to 'Cosmopolitan Hotels Ltd' on April 29, 1982, and then to 'CHL Ltd' with a new Certificate of Incorporation issued on December 11, 1997. Based in New Delhi, CHL Ltd, formerly known as Cosmopolitan Hotels, has been operating in the hotel industry for over a decade. It has established a partnership with the Sofitel chain of hotels. Since 1982, the company has been operating a Five Star Deluxe Hotel, currently known as 'Hotel The Suryaa,' located in New Delhi's New Friends Colony, a 20-minute drive from Connaught Place and a 40-minute drive from the domestic airport. Hotel The Suryaa stands out as a prominent landmark with a fresh and modern look among the Star Hotels in Delhi. It features 160 Deluxe Rooms, 70 Club Rooms, 6 Deluxe Suites, 3 Luxury Suites, and 5 Disabled Rooms, offering international, contemporary, and casual dining experiences with a focus on quality and style. In 1994-95, the company renovated two floors and devised a marketing strategy to maximize occupancy and average room rates. Additionally, the company owns Hotel Crowne Plaza Surya (CPS), a 5-Star Deluxe Hotel located in New Friends Colony, South Delhi, which is a member of the InterContinental Hotels Group. CPS combines international service with traditional Indian hospitality and caters primarily to business travelers, offering 182 Superior Rooms, 11 Deluxe Suites, and 2 Presidential Suites. In 2005-06, the company acquired land in Jaipur for the development of a resort complex. In 2009-10, it increased its stake in CHL International, previously an associate company, making it a subsidiary effective from October 30, 2009. Furthermore, in 2014-15, the company commenced operations at a hotel in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, starting from April 1, 2015.