IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed Canary Riverside Plaza, Vignette Collection by IHG, marking the brand’s first property in London and second in the U.K. and Ireland. Developed in partnership with Yianis Group, the signing also represents IHG’s debut in Canary Wharf. The hotel is scheduled to open in summer 2026.
The 142-room property will offer guest rooms and suites with views of the River Thames and the city, along with a restaurant and bar, meeting and events space for up to 200 guests and access to an adjacent health club and spa.
“We’re proud to be deepening our partnership with Yianis Group – a key contributor to the growth of our Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio in the UK&I,” said Willemijn Geels, VP of development, Europe of IHG Hotels & Resorts. “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. With Vignette Collection, we’re able to work with exceptional properties that retain their individuality and distinct style while benefiting from IHG’s global scale and enterprise platform, and London is a natural next step for the brand as we continue to expand in key gateway cities.”
“We are proud to be introducing Vignette Collection to London with Canary Riverside Plaza,” said John Christodoulou, chairman of Yianis Group. “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.”
Launched in 2021, Vignette Collection has 34 properties open and 45 in the pipeline globally. IHG is the largest global hotel company in the U.K. and Ireland, operating 384 hotels with 28 more in development.