InterContinental coming to Venice

Operating under a franchise agreement with Cordifin Group and H.n.h Hotels & Resorts Management, the 51-room hotel is slated to open at the beginning of 2018. The hotel will be located in a converted 16th century palace on the Cannaregio Canal. The palace’s hand painted alfresco ceilings and hand-carved wooden beams are to be restored to preserve the building’s rich cultural history. The hotel will feature a wellness centre, modern meeting facilities and Club InterContinental Lounge. Robert Shepherd, Chief Development Officer, Europe, IHG said: “We’re delighted to be partnering with Cordifin S.p.a to bring the first InterContinental hotel to Venice.  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.” IHG has also recently announced the signing of two InterContinental hotels in two other markets in Europe - InterContinental Sofia, Bulgaria, and InterContinental Ljubljana in Slovenia, both of which are firsts in their countries.