The hotel will offer 51 guest rooms alongside a suite of facilities, encompassing a 24-hour artisanal bakery, and well-being amenities. Credit: IHG Hotels & Resorts.

IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed the Vignette Collection, Union Han, Istanbul Karaköy, marking the Vignette Collection brand’s debut in Türkiye next year.

The converted property will offer 51 guest rooms and an array of amenities, including a round-the-clock artisan bakery, restaurant, and wellness facilities complete with a spa.

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Underpinning the brand’s ethos, Union Han, Istanbul Karaköy will launch its own A Means for Good initiative, which spotlights the hotel’s collaborations with local non-profit organisations.

IHG Hotels & Resorts Europe Development vice president Willemijn Geels said: “It is great to see the momentum Vignette Collection, IHG’s very first collection brand, is having across Europe since its launch in 2021. Today, across the region, we have more than 14 open and signed Vignette Collection properties all in some of the most sought-after destinations.

“I’m incredibly proud of the growth we have seen across Türkiye in recent years, which is due to the dedication and drive from our in-market team, who have established strong relationships with our partners. We look forward to working alongside Cortex Turizm to bring the hotel to life and welcome guests to Türkiye’s first Vignette Collection property in 2025.”

Owned by Cortex Turizm, the hotel is poised to be the 16th IHG establishment in Istanbul upon its launch in the latter part of 2025.

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With this new entry, IHG’s portfolio of operational and signed hotels in Türkiye will reach 45 sites.

Known for allowing hotel owners to maintain the unique identity of their properties while providing guests with luxurious stays, the Vignette Collection is experiencing growth worldwide and aims to reach 100 hotels within the next ten years.

The Cortex team said: “It is incredibly exciting that our first property with IHG Hotels & Resorts also marks the debut of the Vignette Collection brand in Türkiye. We are confident IHG’s trusted reputation and leading loyalty offer will make the hotel the leading choice for domestic and international travellers alike who are looking for a unique and immersive experience.”

In related news, IHG has expanded the Vignette Collection in Japan by signing The Windsor Hotel TOYA Resort & Spa, owned by Meiji Shipping Group.

The 386-room property will soon rebrand as The Windsor Hotel TOYA, Vignette Collection.

It boasts facilities catering to a variety of guests, including eight conference and meeting rooms, nine dining outlets, three retail concessions, a wedding chapel, and health and recreation amenities such as a gym, salon, and hot spring bath.