IHG Hotels & Resorts Announces Arrival of its Voco Hotel Brand to the Republic

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the debut of its Voco hotel brand in Ireland – via the new Voco:The Club – Dublin Gateway property in Co Kildare.

The converted hotel – formerly The Club at Goffs – will be fully rebranded by the end of summer 2025 and will add to IHG’s growing portfolio in Ireland which now stands at 10 open and pipeline properties. It is also the second Voco property on the island of Ireland, with one already existing in Belfast.

The 50-key hotel features an award-winning brasserie-style restaurant and an outdoor spa complete with hot tubs and sauna. voco The Club – Dublin Gateway also has multiple meeting spaces, as well as ample parking, to support business and social engagements.

Willemijn Geels, Vice President, Development, Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “We are pleased to announce the signing of our inaugural voco hotel in the Republic of Ireland. This remarkable property not only sets a high standard for the Voco brand but also lays a solid foundation for our expansion across the country as we look to explore new opportunities across our diverse brand portfolio.

The hotel joins IHG’s fastest growing premium brand, Voco, which recently celebrated 100 open hotels. Launched in 2018 and known for offering distinct and thoughtful guest experiences, the brand has achieved record development activity levels globally across openings and signings in 2024, with properties in over 25* countries. Voco’s flexible approach to design and an operational framework makes it perfect for conversions, allowing owners to benefit quickly from IHG’s enterprise platform, with limited upfront costs.