ATLANTA — voco hotels by IHG has marked its entry into the burgeoning Canadian market with its first three regional signings in Montreal, Toronto and Niagara Falls.
With each new opening, guests will experience the brand’s distinctive charm and commitment to sustainable stays. voco hotels’ “Come on in,” “Me time” and “voco life” brand hallmarks foster an at-home feel throughout guests’ stay, starting with an arrival through a swift check-in, warm and friendly hosted service and locally inspired welcome treats. A comfortable room with indulgent bedding provides a place to unwind, while bar and restaurant spaces offer guests the opportunity to celebrate any occasion.
“The voco hotels brand has emerged as a remarkable success within the IHG premium portfolio, as both owners and guests are drawn to its distinctive properties that seamlessly blend the individualism of each location with the reassurance of a brand they trust,” says Scott Duff, VP of Development, Canada for IHG Hotels & Resorts. “We’re thrilled to add another country to voco’s growing list of destinations, welcoming Canadian travellers to these new properties in Montreal, Niagara Falls and Toronto Airport West as they experience what makes a voco stay special.”
The first planned openings in Canada include:
- voco Niagara Falls – Fallsview: The hotel’s slated opening is late 2026. A conversion of an existing hotel, the property will incorporate elements of the hotel’s heritage, featuring 232 guestrooms spanning two adjoined towers. After a day of adventure, guests can opt to dine at the onsite restaurant or relax in the revamped lobby area, complete with a coffee shop, indoor pool and fitness centre.
- voco Montreal: The new build downtown Montreal hotel is the brand’s first Canadian property to break ground as it targets a mid-2027 opening. Located a short distance from the Montreal Convention Centre, University of Montreal Health Centre and the gateway to Old Montreal, the property will offer 55 guestrooms and spacious restaurant and lobby lounge concepts.
- voco Toronto Airport West: Situated near Toronto Pearson International Airport, this new-build hotel will blend both convenience and environmental consciousness. In addition to its 180 guestrooms, the property will include a restaurant and bar, fitness centre and 3,500 sq. ft. of meeting space. Targeting to open in 2027, the hotel aspires to be a zero-emissions, carbon-neutral hotel.
These launches represent the latest chapter in voco hotels’ global expansion, which saw 45 new signings in 2024, additional market debuts in India and Sweden and growth that brought its reach to 100 open hotels and 95 more in the pipeline.
