IHG signs Hotel Indigo Venice – Sant’Elena
InterContinental Hotels Group has announced the signing of Hotel Indigo Venice – Sant’Elena. The third Hotel Indigo to be signed in Italy, the property will operate under a franchise agreement with H.n.H. Hotels & Resorts S.p.A.
Due to open as a Hotel Indigo in 2019, the 77-key development has been converted from an old convent built in the 1930’s, and will be composed of two wings joined centrally by a former chapel. The hotel features interior courtyard and large windows with high ceilings, which draw inspiration from the local neighbourhood and existing architecture.
“We are delighted to be partnering with H.n.h. Hotels & Resorts S.p.A to be opening another Hotel Indigo in Italy, especially in such a popular and iconic location as Venice,” comments Hylko Versteeg, Associate Vice President of Development Southern Europe, IHG. “It is an exciting time for Hotel Indigo, Hotel Indigo Milan – Corso Monforte is set to open next year and the number of hotels open across Europe is set to double in the next three to five years. It is clear that the Hotel Indigo brand is resonating with guests and owners alike and we look forward further expanding our footprint across the industry’s fastest growing segment.”
Located next to the Rio Sant’ Elena canal within close proximity to the Castello district, and a 15-minute walk from St Marco Square, Hotel Indigo Venice – Sant’Elena is nestled into an area still inhabited by locals, creating an authentic Venetian experience when exploring the local shops, restaurants and historic architecture.
Luca Boccato, CEO of H.n.h. Hotels & Resorts S.p.A, adds: “We are very pleased to be working with IHG to open this hotel. We have managed and owned the Hotel Sant’Elena since 2005 but we believe that the high quality and services of the Hotel Indigo brand will add tremendous value. Venice is a unique location that has a lot to offer travellers and we look forward to bringing the local neighbourhood to life through the design and décor of Hotel Indigo Venice Sant’Elena.”
Intercontinental Hotels Group currently operates 22 Hotel Indigo hotels, with an additional 18 in the development pipeline across Europe, reinforcing the brand’s strategy to grow in top tier priority markets in urban centres and established destinations.
