IHG Hotels & Resorts is adding six Garner hotels across the UK and Ireland, strengthening its midscale brand in its largest European market.
The latest signing is Garner Hotel London Paddington, a 149-room property scheduled to open in late 2026. The hotel is owned by Westpoint Hotel (Hyde Park) Limited and Wholebond Properties Limited and will include a restaurant and conference space near Paddington Station and Hyde Park.
The brand has also recently opened five UK properties. Garner Hotel Preston Samlesbury features 80 rooms, a restaurant with British dishes, a lounge bar and a fitness suite. Garner Hotel Edinburgh – Haymarket has 195 rooms opposite Haymarket Station and works with local restaurant Platform 5 to provide breakfast and discounts for guests.
In Nottingham, a 100-room Garner hotel offers views of the city skyline with a central location near Nottingham Castle and other attractions. Garner Hotel Reading City Centre has 53 rooms next to the Oracle shopping center with meeting space for up to 80 people. Garner Hotel Birmingham South East adds 51 rooms in Acocks Green, with a restaurant, bar and proximity to the NEC, airport and city center.
“We’re proud to see Garner hotels, our midscale conversion brand, gaining strong momentum across the UK, reflecting its compelling value proposition for owners and investors. IHG’s streamlined conversion processes and dedicated support enable owners to efficiently integrate with IHG’s enterprise and gain faster returns. Our dedicated operations and development teams work hand-in-hand on the ground to deliver a seamless, efficient value proposition for every Garner property. This includes delivering the brand’s competitive conversion cost per key, flexible design and reduced pre-opening costs through a rapid conversion process. This coordinated effort not only supports our owners but also guarantees guests a consistent, high-quality, and affordable experience. As we continue to expand Garner’s presence across the UK, we remain committed to partnering closely with our owners and investors to maximise value and unlock new opportunities in the midscale segment,” said Joanna Kurowska, VP & managing director, UK and Ireland at IHG Hotels & Resorts.
The brand highlights essentials such as convenient locations, free Wi-Fi and comfortable beds. Guests receive a complimentary drink and snack on arrival, as well as access to bean-to-cup coffee and the Garner Shop.
Since launching globally in 2023, the Garner portfolio comprises more than 51 open hotels and a further 87 in development. IHG now counts ten open and pipeline Garner hotels in the UK, joining more than 30 open and 37 in development across Europe.
