IHG Hotels brings Vignette Collection to London with signing of Canary Riverside Plaza
Canary Riverside Plaza, Vignette Collection by IHG_Representative Image
The upcoming hotel marks brand’s second property in UK&I and IHG’s debut in Canary Wharf. The brand has 17 hotels in pipeline in Europe.
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) announced the signing of Canary Riverside Plaza, Vignette Collection by IHG – the brand’s first property in London and second in the UK&I. Developed in partnership with Yianis Group, the signing also marks IHG’s debut in Canary Wharf, one of London’s most established and well-connected business districts. The hotel is expected to strengthen IHG’s presence in the UK&I, where it is currently operating 384 hotels with an additional 28 in development.
Scheduled to open in summer 2026, the property will offer 142 guestrooms and suites with views across the River Thames and the City, alongside a restaurant and bar, flexible meeting and events space for up to 200 guests, and access to an adjacent health club and spa. Located in Canary Wharf, the hotel will cater to corporate and leisure demand.
Willemijn Geels, Vice President, Development, Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said, “Building on our signing of InterContinental Manchester, together we have a shared commitment to bring distinctive hotels to key locations and we are creating a strong pipeline of high-quality developments. This latest project not only highlights IHG’s exciting growth of its Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio in the UK’s capital, but it also showcases the importance of this partnership.
“The brand’s focus on individuality and character strongly aligns with our vision for the hotel, and we were particularly drawn to its ability to celebrate the unique identity of each property while benefiting from the strength of a global brand. Canary Wharf provides a dynamic and well-established setting for this development, and we are excited to be creating a landmark destination within this important part of the city. We look forward to continuing our partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts and delivering a distinctive experience for guests,” added John Christodoulou, Chairman, Yianis Group.
Since its launch in 2021, in just four years, the brand has surpassed the halfway point towards its goal of reaching 100 hotels within a decade, with 34 open and a further 45 in the pipeline globally. This signing builds on IHG’s continued strength in conversions, with 74% of openings and 100% of signings in the UK&I during the first quarter of 2026 coming from conversions.
Canary Riverside Plaza, Vignette Collection will join a growing global portfolio of Vignette Collection hotels in Europe, where the brand has six open and 17 hotels in the pipeline, including the recently signed Hotel Schloss Reinhartshausen, Vignette Collection in Germany and The Venice Times, Vignette Collection in Italy.
