(TAN): IHG Hotels & Resorts recently announced in a news release the signing of Convent Square Hotel Lisbon – Vignette Collection, and Crowne Plaza Caparica Lisbon.
Convent Square Hotel Lisbon is one of the latest additions to the company’s youngest brand and will be a flagship property globally. Owner PHC Hotels – Portuguese Hospitality Collection, a highly experienced national hotel management group, has embarked on an extensive redevelopment of the property which is set to open in 2023.
Built in 1242, the 121-room hotel is based in Lisbon’s Baixa District – an area populated by grand plazas and classical Portuguese architecture. The hotel is set around a majestic cloister and features a restaurant, lounge and patio area, plus leisure and wellness facilities including an indoor pool and sauna.
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Miguel Andrade, COO of PHC Hotels, said: “We are delighted to be working with IHG Hotels & Resorts to develop Convent Square Hotel Lisbon into a flagship property in the city’s cultural heartland. This is a hotel with history, part of Lisbon’s heritage and nestled amongst one of the city’s most emblematic neighbourhoods, in a prime city centre position.”
IHG has also announced the new signing for its Crowne Plaza brand. Located in Caparica, just 15 minutes’ drive southeast of Lisbon and a 10-minute stroll from the beach, Hotel Aldeia dos Capuchos Golf & Spa will be converted to Crowne Plaza Caparica Lisbon. Owned by Discovery Portugal Real Estate fund, with Explorer Investments as an investment advisor, the company appointed the experienced hotel consultancy Christie & Co to source a franchise resort near Lisbon.
Crowne Plaza Caparica Lisbon will have 227 rooms comprising a mix of bedrooms, studios and apartments – providing flexibility for all types of guests. Alongside several meeting spaces, there will be rooms which can facilitate large groups and conference business including the introduction of the Studio – a bookable space for dynamic workshops and collaborative group sessions. There will also be three food & beverage areas, a wellness centre, outdoor swimming pool and 9-hole golf course.
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Commenting on both signings, Willemijn Geels, VP development Europe at IHG Hotels & Resorts, said, “We are delighted to be announcing two more signings in Portugal – a key growth area for us. The historic Convent Square Hotel will be a flagship property within our portfolio and coincides with Vignette Collection’s first birthday, building on its strong momentum since launch, with over 10 high-quality deals in leading destinations already signed, and a vision to reach 100+ in 10 years. Similarly, we warmly welcome Crowne Plaza Caparica Lisbon to the fold as the brand continues its strong presence within Europe with 89 open hotels and a further 16 properties in the pipeline*. Both signings are contributing to IHG’s strong development pipeline, furthering the company’s ambition of industry-leading net rooms growth.”
