IHG Hotels & Resorts is gearing up for rapid expansion of its luxury and lifestyle portfolio in Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean.
With five openings to date in 2024 and 32 properties currently in the regional pipeline, IHG is expected to more than double its luxury and lifestyle presence in the MLAC region in the coming years.
Many of these will offer branded residences, including a forthcoming joint Kimpton hotel and residence in Tulum, Mexico.
“From idyllic tropical getaways to well-located destinations for urban escapes and corporate travel, IHG continues its solid growth across Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean," Chief Executive Officer, Americas at IHG CEO Jolyon Bulley said in a statement. "With nearly 100 properties set to join our regional portfolio in the coming years, our continued expansion highlights the trust owners and guests have in our brands and their distinct offerings.”
The openings include:
- InterContinental Presidente Monterrey: Opened in January, InterContinental Presidente Monterrey is in San Pedro Garza Garcia neighborhood and has scenic views of the Sierra Madre de Chipinque mountains. The hotel has nearly 300 guestrooms.
- SOUMA Hotel Lima, Vignette Collection: The first South American Vignette Collection hotel opened in March with minimalist design and décor inspired by Peru’s Pacaya Samiria Nature Reserve. Located in Lima’s Miraflores neighborhood and adjacent to the Pacific Ocean, SOUMA Hotel Lima has three signature restaurants, a rooftop with a heated infinity pool, and the Bambu Spa. SOUMA Hotel Lima also is the first of several planned IHG Luxury & Lifestyle hotels in the Peruvian capital, with the InterContinental Real Lima Miraflores and Hotel Indigo Lima Miraflores scheduled to open later this year.
- voco Hermosillo: Reopened in late 2024 following an extensive conversion, the 138-room voco Hermosillo is located on the Kino Boulevard. voco Hermosillo has convenient access to major regional corporate offices such as Deloitte and Pepsico, along with notable city attractions such as the Cathedral of Hermosillo, the Sonora Museum of Art and La Ruina Park.
- avid hotel Queretaro Centro Sur: Opened in March, avid hotel Queretaro Centro Sur is the brand’s fifth Mexico property and first in the state of Queretaro. avid hotel Queretaro Centro Sur has proximity to many of the state’s most visited destinations and cultural outlets, including the Acueducto de Querétaro, the Querétaro Congress Center and Corregidora Stadium.
- Kimpton Monterrey: Scheduled to open in 2026, Kimpton Monterrey will bring a new boutique luxury hotel and branded residences to Mexico’s second largest economic market. Kimpton Monterrey will occupy space in the new build, mixed-use Torre Rise, which will be the tallest tower in Latin America upon its completion. In addition to panoramic city and mountain views, the hotel has a signature inspired bar and restaurant experiences through a full-service restaurant and 16th floor lobby lounge.