IHG Hotels and Resorts, in partnership with Hotel Properties Limited (HPL) have announced the first Voco hotel to open in southeast Asia on Singapore’s popular Orchard Road.
The existing 423-room hotel is to rebrand from Hilton Singapore to Voco Orchard Singapore. Guests will receive the signature ‘Come on in’ warm welcome of a swift and simple check-in, and a locally inspired welcome treat. A dedicated Voco host will ensure a comfortable and enhanced stay experience. There will be four restaurants and bars to choose from.
A range of meeting venues will be available for hosting large and small gatherings.
Serena Lim, vice president, Development, south east Asia and Korea, IHG said:
“We are delighted to grow our partnership with long-term partner HPL and expand our brand portfolio in Singapore with the signing of Voco. It’s fantastic to grow this premium brand’s global footprint with a flagship property of such stature – the first to open in southeast Asia – and in such a vibrant and dynamic location.
“Across Asia Pacific, Voco Orchard Singapore will join our fantastic Voco properties in Australia and China, with further openings set for Vietnam, Thailand, South Korea, New Zealand and Saipan.
“We look forward to welcoming the team to the IHG family and together we will be ready to welcome guests from January 2022 as we are already seeing pent-up demand for travel globally, regionally, and in Singapore.”
Stephen Lau, chairman of HPLcommented:
“We’re excited to bring a fresh, new brand to Singapore and especially to a much-loved area on Orchard Road. Voco was the ideal choice for this location as it’s extremely popular with leisure and business travellers and it will fit perfectly in such a prime shopping and entertainment area.
“We are delighted to expand our trusted partnership with IHG and we believe Voco, will bring renewed interest to the hotel and allow us to transition smoothly through the rebranding process. We look forward to a successful launch of Voco in 2022.”
Voco Orchard Singapore will be IHG’s 12th hotel in Singapore.
