IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed Canary Riverside Plaza, Vignette Collection by IHG, marking the brand’s first property in London and its second in the UK and Ireland. The hotel is scheduled to open in summer 2026 in Canary Wharf, one of London’s leading financial districts.
The 142-room hotel will offer views across the River Thames and the City of London, alongside a restaurant and bar, meeting and event facilities for up to 200 guests, and access to a nearby health club and spa. IHG said the property will serve both corporate and leisure travellers thanks to Canary Wharf’s transport connections and growing lifestyle appeal.
The signing was announced in partnership with Yianis Group and also marks IHG’s debut in Canary Wharf. The project strengthens the company’s Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio in the UK and Ireland as it continues to expand its Vignette Collection brand globally.
Willemijn Geels, Vice President, Development, Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “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. 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.”
She added: “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.”
John Christodoulou, Chairman, Yianis Group, said: “We are proud to be introducing Vignette Collection to London with Canary Riverside Plaza. 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.”
He added: “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.”
Vignette Collection launched in 2021 as IHG’s luxury conversion brand, bringing together independent hotels that retain their own identity while gaining access to IHG’s global platform. The brand focuses on experiences tied to local culture through initiatives including “Memorable Rituals” and “A Means for Good”.
IHG said the brand has passed the halfway point toward its goal of reaching 100 hotels within 10 years. As of 31 March 2026, Vignette Collection had 34 hotels open worldwide and another 45 in development.
The Canary Wharf signing adds to the brand’s European expansion, where six Vignette Collection hotels are already operating and 17 more are in the pipeline. Upcoming projects include Hotel Schloss Reinhartshausen in Germany and The Venice Times in Italy.
IHG currently operates 384 hotels across the UK and Ireland, with another 28 properties under development.
