IHG Hotels & Resorts, a global hospitality leader, has exceeded 200** open properties in its Northern Europe market, with several IHG brands making their first appearances across four countries.

Germany will soon see the debut of the group’s luxury boutique brand, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, as well as Garner, a midscale conversion brand, later this year. Additionally, IHG’s extended-stay brand, Candlewood Suites, is set to launch in early 2025. In other parts of Northern Europe, Hungary has introduced its first hotels under the Kimpton and Vignette Collection brands from IHG’s luxury and lifestyle portfolio, while the premium voco hotels brand has recently opened in Sweden and signed a deal in Poland.

Further expansion is underway for IHG’s Hotel Indigo, Holiday Inn Express, and Holiday Inn brands, with properties in the pipeline for cities such as Krakow, Munich, and Lublin. This growth also includes 30** new openings through IHG’s collaboration with NOVUM Hospitality under the Holiday Inn – the niu brand.

Mario Maxeiner, Managing Director Northern Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts said: “The recent growth we are seeing in our Northern Europe markets is incredibly encouraging, particularly as it includes new hotels across all four of our Luxury & Lifestyle, Premium, Essentials and Suites portfolios. These markets are benefitting from the investment we are making in local capability, commercial platforms and on-the-ground expertise to drive and realise growth and quality. It is a sign of our own confidence in these markets, of our owners who continue to trust us, and of the many guests who continue to choose to experience our brands.”

Germany

Holiday Inn Express Munich Airport-Erding (in development): Slated to open in late 2024, this 118-room hotel, developed in partnership with HR Group, will be pet-friendly and feature a conference space and a bar serving brews from a local brewery.

Kimpton Frankfurt Main (in development): The first Kimpton-branded hotel in Germany is set to launch in late 2024 as part of the iconic FOUR development, which will redefine Frankfurt’s skyline. This property, signed with Gross & Partner, will offer 155 guest rooms, event and meeting spaces, a gym, two restaurants, and two bars.

Holiday Inn – the niu (open and in development): A collaborative brand venture between IHG’s Holiday Inn and NOVUM Hospitality’s the niu, this partnership has already resulted in 30** hotel openings within just 162** days since the long-term agreement was finalized in April 2024. These hotels have opened in cities such as Hamburg, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, and Bremen**. Two additional hotels have been signed, bringing the total to 52 planned properties.

Garner (in development): As part of a long-term agreement signed in April 2024, 56 Garner hotels will be developed under IHG’s newest midscale conversion brand. These properties will be converted from NOVUM Hospitality’s Yggotel, Select Hotels, and Novum hotel brands, with the first Garner hotels expected to open in Germany by late 2024.

Candlewood Suites (in development): Another milestone in IHG’s collaboration with NOVUM Hospitality, 11 Candlewood Suites properties are planned as part of a long-term agreement. These hotels will be converted from NOVUM’s acora Living the City brand, with openings expected to begin in early 2025.

Poland

Holiday Inn Express Lublin (in development): This will be the fourth Holiday Inn Express in Poland and the first in Lublin. Scheduled to open in late 2024, the 150-room hotel, signed with Polski Holding Hotelowy, will be a conversion from an independent property, offering a restaurant, meeting facilities, and a prime location near Lublin’s Old Town.

voco Katowice (in development): Marking voco hotels’ debut in Poland, this 167-room property is also signed with Polski Holding Hotelowy and will open in 2025 following its conversion from an independent hotel. Located in the heart of Katowice, the hotel will be near the International Congress Centre and the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra concert hall.

Hotel Indigo Krakow – Wawel Castle (in development): This will be IHG’s second Hotel Indigo property in Krakow, opening in 2025. Signed with local real estate developer Howell Estates, it will feature 74 guest rooms, a restaurant, bar, and wellness area, all within walking distance of Krakow Old Town, Wawel Royal Castle, and the Kazimierz Jewish District.

Hungary

Kimpton BEM Budapest (now open): Opened in July 2024, Kimpton BEM Budapest blends modern design with Hungarian folklore. Developed with MAM Buda Project Kft, the 127-room hotel features three innovative dining options. The hotel, a restored 19th-century historic building, was transformed by renowned designer Marcel Wanders.

Verno House Budapest, Vignette Collection (now open): Opened in August 2024, this boutique retreat in Budapest, part of the Vignette Collection, offers 48 stylish guest rooms, a Michelin Guide-recommended restaurant, and a BOTANIQ Collection Wellness Department. The property is owned and operated by BDPST Group.

voco Szekesfehervar (in development): The first voco property in Hungary and outside of Budapest, this hotel is set to open in 2025. Owned by CBA-Újhegy and operated by Hotel & More Group, it will offer 95 guest rooms, a restaurant, bar, gym, and meeting space.

Sweden

voco Stockholm – Kista (now open): IHG marked its return to Sweden with the opening of voco Stockholm – Kista in early September 2024. Located in Stockholm’s Silicon Valley, this 201-room hotel caters to business and leisure travelers. Developed by Revelop and operated by Mogotel, it brings full-service hospitality to the area.

Belgium

Holiday Inn Express Brussels – Airport (now open): Recently opened in collaboration with Borealis Hotel Group, this 208-room hotel is conveniently located near Brussels Airport and NATO Headquarters, catering to both business and leisure travelers.

IHG now boasts 197 open hotels and 169 properties under development across its Northern Europe market, which spans 13 countries. Guests can book stays across a wide range of brands, including Six Senses, Regent, InterContinental, Vignette Collection, Kimpton, Hotel Indigo, voco hotels, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, and Staybridge Suites.

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