LONDON—InterContinental Hotels Group’s (IHG) namesake brand will enter Venice with the InterContinental Venice – Palazzo Nani, set to open in early 2018. The hotel will operate under a franchise agreement with Cordifin Group and H.n.h Hotels & Resorts Management.
The building will be converted from a 16th century palace into a 51-room InterContinental hotel. The palace’s hand-painted alfresco ceilings and hand-carved wooden beams will be restored to preserve the building’s history. There will be a wellness center, modern meeting facilities and Club InterContinental Lounge.
The property will reside on the Cannaregio Canal, which connects to the Grand Canal at the epicenter of Venice’s island. Nearby are historical landmarks, including St. Mark’s Square and its Basilica, Piazza San Marco, the Doge’s Palace and the Rialto Bridge.
“It’s great to see momentum behind the brand continuing as we get set to celebrate its 70th anniversary this year. InterContinental Venice – Palazzo Nani will be a great addition to the InterContinental family, offering guests an unforgettable experience in a city loved by millions around the world,” said Robert Shepherd, chief development officer, Europe, IHG.
Luca Boccato, CEO, H.n.h. Hotels & Resorts Management and Cordifin Group representative added: “The InterContinental brand is the pinnacle of luxury and complements our existing portfolio perfectly. InterContinental Venice – Palazzo Nani is in a fantastic location and we couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful building in this timeless city. We are looking forward to opening the doors of the hotel in 2017 and providing guests with exceptional service and an unforgettable Venetian experience.”
IHG has also recently signed two InterContinental hotels in two other markets in Europe – InterContinental Sofia, Bulgaria; and InterContinental Ljubljana in Slovenia, both are first in their markets.