IHG Hotels & Resorts announces the signing of Hotel Indigo Satu Mare. Slated to open in 2025, Hotel Indigo Satu Mare joins IHG’s three other properties in Romania; Intercontinental Athénée Palace Bucharest, Crowne Plaza Bucharest, and Holiday Inn Bucharest-Times - with other properties such as Crowne Plaza Constanta Mamaia Beach in the pipeline - further strengthening IHG’s footprint across the emerging market and overall growth momentum in Europe.
Comprising of 62 design-led rooms and suites, Hotel Indigo Satu Mare will feature a locally inspired restaurant, cocktail bar, and a spa. The deal is signed under a franchise agreement with Dacia SRL, a subsidiary of Manevi ZRT. The hotel will be operated by Hotel & More.
Willemijn Geels, VP of Development, Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “This new signing marks the beginning of a new partnership in Romania; to have introduced another brand to this growing market is an exciting milestone and we are so proud to be redeveloping one of the country’s most iconic hotels. Hotel Indigo Satu Mare will bring a defined lifestyle presence to the city and paves the way for further development in Romania.”
Dr Orsolya Pacsay-Tomassich, Director General of the Foundation for Preserving Built Heritage in Central Europe, said, “We are proud to be partnering with IHG Hotels & Resorts to bring the first Hotel Indigo property to Romania. Given the rich history of the building and Hotel Indigo’s famed appreciation for the unique details of individual neighbourhoods, it is set to be a perfect pairing and one which will transform the city of Satu Mare. This deal marks the start of a partnership with IHG that will bring new and exciting projects to Romania.”
Mr Balazs Klemm, CEO, Hotel & More Holding, “We are excited to be taking on the operation of the first Hotel Indigo property in Romania. The lifestyle brand is renowned worldwide and we’re confident we can deliver exceptional stays for guests coming to explore Satu Mare.”
