IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has agreed a deal to open the Canary Riverside Plaza, Vignette Collection by IHG hotel at Canary Wharf – the brand’s first property in London and second in the UK and Ireland.
Scheduled to open in summer 2026, Canary Riverside Plaza, Vignette Collection by IHG, which was developed in partnership with Yianis Group, will provide 142 guest rooms and suites offering views across the River Thames and the City.
The hotel will also feature a restaurant and bar, flexible meeting and events space for up to 200 guests, and access to an adjacent health club and spa.
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 and lifestyle portfolio in the UK and Ireland. 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.
“This latest project not only highlights IHG’s exciting growth of its luxury and 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 of Yianis Group, added: “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. 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.”
