IHG plans two more U.S. Vocos

IHG Hotels & Resorts is planning to open new Voco Hotels properties in the U.S.: the Voco St. James Hotel New Orleans in Louisiana and the Voco Olympia Hotel at Capitol Lake in Washington state. 
 
The Voco St. James Hotel New Orleans, owned by BM Hotels and managed by NOLA Hotel Group, is located two blocks from the French Quarter in the Banks Arcade. The property is within walking distance of more than 200 restaurants, bars, and nightclubs, as well as antique stores, boutiques, and museums. The St. James opened in 1833 as a meeting place for local merchants to conduct business and support the neighborhoods above Canal Street. In 1859, the building was renovated, and the original St. James hotel opened.

“The St. James Hotel is a historical landmark and an essential part of New Orleans history,” said Jennifer Portera, area director of sales and marketing, NOLA Hotel Group. “When choosing a partner to work with, the Voco brand stood out to us because it allows us to maintain the unique characteristics of the hotel while also bringing the New Orleans style of warm hospitality to our guests."
 
The Voco Olympia Hotel at Capitol Lake is near downtown Olympia. The hotel was built in 1965 and sits on 10 acres overlooking Capitol Lake. Public spaces include meetings venues, a coffee bar, a lounge, an onsite restaurant and a pool. The lodge-style hotel is managed by A-1 Hospitality Group. 
 

“We are excited to once again work with IHG to renovate and elevate this hotel with the Voco brand,” said Taran Patel, managing principal of A-1 Hospitality Group. “Our hotel is perfectly situated in the Puget Sound and near the beautiful Cascade Mountain range, where outdoor recreation, including hiking, kayaking, sailing, and skiing, is plentiful and attracts people of all ages. After spending time outdoors in one of the most beautiful parts of the US, we know guests will enjoy relaxing and recharging with the upscale experience of Voco."

IHG recently announced a dual-branded Holiday Inn and Voco project in Chicago's River North neighborhood. The company launched. Voco in the Americas region last year and has recently opened the Voco St. Augustine - Historic Area and Voco The Franklin New York. The Voco brand has more than 50 hotels now open or under development globally.