IHG Hotels & Resorts Adds 500 Rooms in Spain with Four New Signings Boosting Hospitality Industry

Published on July 12, 2024

By: Tuhin Sarkar

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) is set to expand its presence in Spain significantly. With the recent signing of four new properties, adding over 500 rooms across key markets, IHG continues to demonstrate its commitment to growth in one of Europe’s priority markets. The latest agreements reflect the strong owner and guest demand for IHG’s diverse brand portfolio, including Luxury and Lifestyle (Hotel Indigo), Premium (voco hotels), and Essentials (Holiday Inn Express) collections.

Expanding Presence in Spain

Mrs. Willemijn Geels, Vice President, Development, Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts, expressed her excitement about the expansion: “We are thrilled to expand our presence in Spain with these four outstanding properties in key tourist and business destinations across the country. The addition of over 500 rooms in Spain, alongside the recently announced 1,000 rooms in Portugal, will contribute a 10% increase in our room count across Iberia, emphasizing our commitment to growth in the region.”

The continued growth in the Spanish market underscores the strong demand from owners and investors for IHG’s diverse brand portfolio. IHG is known for delivering unique experiences and high-quality service to guests, and this expansion reflects the company’s dedication to excellence and true hospitality.

New Properties and Their Unique Offerings

Luxury & Lifestyle

Hotel Indigo in Jerez de la Frontera

• Opening: Spring 2026
• Rooms: 82
• Partner: Senator Hotels & Resorts
• Features: The fifth Hotel Indigo in Spain, this property will uniquely combine two independent buildings (Plaza Arenal and Calle Larga) in the city center of Jerez. Each building will feature Hotel Indigo’s distinctive neighborhood design, offering guests a gateway to discover the city’s most inspiring localities. The hotel will include a ground floor bar, top floor bar and restaurant, an exterior terrace, and a rooftop swimming pool.

Premium

voco Granada

• Opening: Spring 2026
• Rooms: 167
• Partner: Senator Hotels & Resorts
• Features: Marking IHG’s market debut in Granada, voco Granada will be the second voco property in Spain. It will be located near the historic center of Granada, close to well-connected transport links and the convention center.

Essentials

Holiday Inn Express Seville – City

• Opening: Spring 2026
• Rooms: 148
• Partner: Senator Hotels & Resorts
• Features: This converted hotel will feature the brand’s hallmarks, including Express Start Breakfast, a fitness area, rooftop terrace, and swimming pool. Conveniently located within a shopping center in a residential area, it serves as an ideal location between Seville’s city center and the international airport.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sabadell

• Opening: Late 2025
• Rooms: 130 (including 20 long-stay suites)
• Partner: Gestion T3 Hoteles
• Features: The first “& suites” offering in Spain, this hotel will cater to mid-to-long-term guests and families. It will include Express Start Breakfast, a restaurant, meeting rooms, a fitness center, and an outdoor swimming pool. Located near Sabadell and main ring roads, the property offers easy access to Barcelona within a 25-minute car ride.

IHG’s Growing Footprint in Spain

IHG currently operates 55 hotels under eight brands in Spain, including Six Senses, InterContinental, Kimpton, Hotel Indigo, voco, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn Express, and Holiday Inn. Over the past five years, IHG has opened more than ten hotels in Spain, including notable properties such as Kimpton Vividora, InterContinental Barcelona, Six Senses Ibiza, and voco Madrid – Retiro. The company has a robust pipeline of 12 properties, including Staybridge Suites Malaga, set to open later this year and marking the brand’s debut in Spain.

Iberostar Partnership

In 2022, IHG signed a long-term commercial agreement with Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, making it IHG’s 18th brand. This partnership significantly boosts IHG’s footprint in resort and all-inclusive hotels, a high-growth market segment with clear demand from guests and IHG One Rewards members. Up to 70 hotels (24.3k rooms) join IHG’s system under the Iberostar Beachfront Resorts brand, offering memorable stays in award-winning hotels. These include family-friendly premium offerings and adult-only luxury in leading resort destinations such as Iberostar Grand Paraiso (Riviera Maya, Mexico), Iberostar Selection Hacienda Dominicus (Bayahibe, Dominican Republic), Iberostar Grand Rose Hall (Montego Bay, Jamaica), and Iberostar Selection Anthelia (Tenerife, Spain).

IHG Hotels & Resorts is accelerating its presence in Spain with four new signings, adding over 500 rooms across key markets. This expansion highlights the strong demand for IHG’s diverse brand portfolio and the company’s commitment to delivering unique experiences and high-quality service to guests. With a growing footprint in Spain and a robust pipeline of new properties, IHG is poised to continue its success in one of Europe’s priority growth markets.