IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced a major milestone in its Northern European expansion with the signing of Hotel Indigo Stockholm – Kvarnholmen. Marking the boutique brand’s official debut in Sweden, this landmark signing represents a significant strengthening of IHG’s Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio across the Nordic region.
Scheduled to open its doors in 2029, the property will be developed by Kvarnholmen Utveckling (KUAB)—a joint venture between Peab and JM—and will be operated by 1912 Hotels under a franchise agreement.
A Vibrant Waterfront Destination
The new property will settle into Kvarnholmen, a historically rich waterfront neighbourhood located in Nacka on Stockholm’s eastern shore. Currently undergoing a remarkable transformation, the district is rapidly evolving into one of the capital’s most compelling urban hotspots, celebrated for its unique blend of industrial heritage and contemporary Scandinavian design.
For international travellers and design enthusiasts alike, the location offers the ultimate dual experience: immediate access to the breathtaking Stockholm archipelago alongside seamless connectivity to the bustling city centre and its ever-expanding culinary scene.
Image Credit: Concept and architecture by Tobias Hindersson, Urban Responsibility AB from IHG
Tailored Neighbourhood Storytelling
True to the core philosophy of the brand, Hotel Indigo Stockholm – Kvarnholmen will draw deep stylistic inspiration from its local surroundings. No two Hotel Indigo properties are identical; each is intentionally crafted to mirror the vernacular culture, history, and current trends of its immediate neighbourhood.
The 232-room hotel will feature a robust selection of upscale lifestyle amenities designed to engage both global guests and the local community:
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A standout rooftop pool and terrace offering sweeping waterfront views.
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A dedicated wellness sanctuary featuring a spa and fully equipped gym.
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An impressive internal atrium packed with curated green space to bring nature indoors.
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A destination restaurant, cocktail bar, and 150 square metres of flexible meeting and social spaces.
“We are delighted to bring Hotel Indigo to Stockholm, a city that perfectly embodies the brand’s ethos of celebrating neighbourhood culture through design-led hospitality,” said Willemijn Geels, Vice President, Development, Europe at IHG Hotels & Resorts. “Sweden is a market with strong and growing appeal for international and domestic travellers alike.”
Growing Footprint in the Nordics
The addition of this property signals a confident, highly strategic push by IHG into the Scandinavian lifestyle market. Hotel Indigo Stockholm – Kvarnholmen joins an expanding regional pipeline that already includes the recently launched Ruby Frida in central Stockholm and voco Stockholm – Kista, bringing the group’s total footprint to 13 open and pipeline properties across the Nordics.
With construction moving forward under the stewardship of Peab, JM, and 1912 Hotels, this upcoming launch is poised to establish a fresh benchmark for design-forward, narrative-driven hospitality on the Stockholm waterfront.
About IHG®
IHG Hotels & Resorts (tickers: LON:IHG for Ordinary Shares; NYSE:IHG for ADRs) is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good.
With a family of 21 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world’s largest hotel loyalty programmes with over 160 million members, IHG has more than one million rooms across 7,000 hotels in over 100 countries, and a development pipeline of a further 2,300 properties.
- Luxury & Lifestyle: Six Senses, Regent, InterContinental, Vignette Collection, Kimpton, Hotel Indigo
- Premium: Noted Collection, voco, Ruby, HUALUXE, Crowne Plaza, EVEN
- Essentials: Holiday Inn Express, Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, Garner, avid
- Suites: Atwell Suites, Staybridge Suites, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Candlewood Suites
- Exclusive Partners: Iberostar Beachfront Resorts
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group’s holding company and is incorporated and registered in England and Wales. Approximately 400,000 people work across IHG’s hotels and corporate offices globally.
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About Hotel Indigo
Hotel Indigo is the world’s first and largest branded boutique hotel brand. Inspired by the local neighbourhood, culture, and popular trends in food, drink, and design, no two Hotel Indigo properties are the same. Each hotel draws on the story of its local area to create a warm, engaging environment that encourages guests to explore and discover. With over 325 open and pipeline hotels across almost 50 countries, Hotel Indigo continues to accelerate its global rollout, offering guests and owners a distinctive Luxury & Lifestyle experience rooted in the character of each neighbourhood.
All informations are correct as per original press release on 17 June 2026
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