(TAN): IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the debut of voco Hotels into the Scottish hotel market — voco Grand Central in Glasgow and voco Edinburgh – Haymarket.
Following recent government guidelines announcing the expected re-opening of Scottish hospitality in April/May, the upcoming openings signal a welcome return to leisure travel.
voco has enhanced the charm and existing grandeur of the Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow with bold branding and a distinctive new identity. Showcasing 230 rooms, extensive meeting & event spaces, a locally inspired welcome treat upon arrival, and dedicated resident experts known as voco hosts, the new voco Grand Central in Glasgow will be a stand-out for leisure and corporate guests alike.
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The second Scottish opening, voco Edinburgh – Haymarket, will mark IHG’s seventh voco hotel, and it’s first new-build, to open in the UK. Located in the West End of Edinburgh, the hotel will offer 150 rooms and suites, all-day restaurant The Blossom and destination-led bar; Edinburgh at the Bar.
voco is one of IHG’s newest brands and is part of the group’s Premium Collection of brands which aim to deliver a sense of belonging and well-being, with thoughtful details.
voco currently has 10 hotels open across Europe, including Cardiff, Oxford and Reading in the UK. The premium brand presents owners with a strong return on investment with its opportunity for conversions presenting an ability to reduce pre-opening costs by quickly moving to operational and now-open status.
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Karan Khanna, MD, UK & Ireland, IHG Hotels & Resorts said: “We are delighted to see our voco brand enter the Scottish hotel market. Both properties reflect the voco brand proposition, being reliably different while celebrating each hotel’s individual spirit and character.”
IHG Hotels & Resorts will seek to open both hotels in March.
