Swedish debut for IHG’s Hotel Indigo with newest addition in Stockholm | News

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the signing of Hotel Indigo Stockholm – Kvarnholmen in Sweden. Developed by Kvarnholmen Utveckling (KUAB) – a joint venture between Peab and JM – the property will be leased and operated by 1912 Hotels under a franchise agreement with IHG. The signing marks the first Hotel Indigo in Sweden and strengthens IHG’s growing Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio in Northern Europe.

Located in Kvarnholmen, a vibrant waterfront district in Nacka on Stockholm’s east coast, the hotel will benefit from the area’s ongoing transformation into one of the Swedish capital’s most exciting new urban districts. Known for its mix of industrial heritage and modern Scandinavian design, Kvarnholmen offers guests easy access to the Stockholm archipelago, the city center and a growing cultural and culinary scene.

Hotel Indigo, the world’s neighborhood hotel brand, is known for its distinctive approach to hospitality, drawing inspiration from the local neighborhood, culture and popular trends in food, drink and design. No two Hotel Indigo properties are the same: each hotel begins with a story shaped by its environment. The brand now has more than 325 open and pipeline hotels worldwide, reflecting its accelerated pace and international rollout to nearly 50 countries.

Hotel Indigo Stockholm – Kvarnholmen is expected to open in 2029 and will offer 232 rooms, including a restaurant and bar, wellness and leisure facilities, 150 m² meeting rooms and social areas. The property will also feature a rooftop pool and terrace, spa and gym facilities and an internal atrium with green space, supporting both the guest experience and the integration of the local community.

Willemijn Geels, Vice President, Development, Europe, at IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “We are delighted to bring Hotel Indigo to Stockholm, a city that perfectly embodies the brand’s ethos of celebrating neighborhood culture through design-led hospitality. Sweden is a market with a strong and growing appeal to both international and domestic travellers, and this signing reflects our commitment to expanding our portfolio across Scandinavia. We are pleased to deepen our relationship with 1912 Hotels, we welcome Peab and JM as new partners, and will soon introduce guests to Kvarnholmen’s unique story.”

Johan Gyllberg, Regional Manager, Peab Bostad and representative on the KUAB board said: “We are proud to be working with a global hospitality group like IHG Hotels & Resorts on this ground-breaking project and 1912 Hotels as leasing operator. Kvarnholmen is undergoing a remarkable transformation and Hotel Indigo is the ideal brand to bring a distinctive, design-led hospitality experience to the neighborhood. We look forward to welcoming guests to a property that combines character and truly reflects the ambition of this exciting new district.”

Audun Lekve, CEO of 1912 Hotels GmbH added: “The signing of Hotel Indigo Kvarnholmen marks an important milestone for the 1912 hotels and our continued growth in the Nordic region. The combination of an exceptional waterfront location, strong local character and the globally recognized Hotel Indigo brand creates a unique opportunity to develop one of Stockholm’s most distinctive lifestyle hospitality destinations. We are delighted to be working with IHG, Peab and JM are working on this exciting project and look forward to making it a reality in the years to come.”

Hotel Indigo Stockholm – Kvarnholmen will join IHG’s growing presence in Sweden, which currently also includes voco Stockholm – Kista and the recently opened Ruby Frida in Stockholm. This signing builds on IHG’s strategy to expand its current presence of 13 open and pipeline properties in Scandinavia, where the company sees significant potential across its brand portfolio.

There are a total of 54 open Hotel Indigo properties and 22 hotels in the pipeline across Europe, with recent openings including Hotel Indigo Gloucester – The Forum and Hotel Indigo London K West Shepherd’s Bush, both in the UK.