IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Portuguese Portfolio Prospers With Dual Luxury And Lifestyle Signing

IHG Expands Luxury Offerings in Portugal

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a dual-branded hotel with 309 rooms in the popular tourist hotspot of Cascais, Portugal. Partnering with Grupo Onyria, the Onyria Marinha Cascais and Kimpton Quinta da Marinha Cascais are expected to open within this year and the next.

IHG’s luxury and lifestyle collection rapidly expands, ranking the second largest globally. Onyria Marinha Cascais, Vignette Collection, and Kimpton Quinta da Marinha Cascais contribute to Portugal’s portfolio of six operational and eight upcoming hotels, which includes Kimpton Atlântico Algarve and Kimpton Lisbon, as well as Convent Square Lisbon, Vignette Collection, and Casa da Companhia Hotel & Spa, Vignette Collection. Additionally, these properties will be complemented by the newly signed Six Senses Comporta, anticipated to open in 2028, and Hotel Indigo Albufeira, expected to launch in the first half of 2025, highlighting the strength of IHG’s extensive luxury and lifestyle offerings.

Situated in the heart of Quinta da Marinha, the hotels will nestle in a tranquil and secluded area of Cascais, surrounded by the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park and offering breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. Golden sandy beaches, along with a variety of shops and restaurants, are just a short stroll away.

Onyria Marinha Cascais, part of the Vignette Collection, and Kimpton Quinta da Marinha Cascais will be conveniently situated near the capital, only a 30-minute drive from Lisbon International Airport.

Willemijn Geels, Vice President, Development, Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “We’ve worked diligently to build a strong luxury and lifestyle reputation in Portugal in recent years, in order to strengthen our footprint in the country and seize opportunities for growth in secondary markets and popular destinations. We look forward to building on the success of Onyria Marinha Cascais as we welcome the hotel to our IHG portfolio as part of our Vignette Collection. This exciting dual branded proposition also sees us bring the beloved Kimpton brand to Cascais and together we will offer guests two distinctive, yet complementary brands from our diverse brand portfolio.

“Grupo Onyria are pioneers in luxury tourism in the Cascais region, and have been shaping its hospitality landscape for over 40 years, offering unrivalled knowledge of the area. Our collective expertise ensures both properties will present a compelling proposition to today's traveller with choice to suit every stay, underpinned with all the benefits of IHG One Rewards. We are thrilled to partner with them and look forward to creating unforgettable experiences for our guests.”

The Onyria Marinha Cascais Vignette Collection boasts 111 keys and offers two restaurants, a bar, and 10 event spaces. Guests can enjoy the summers and winters with various activities, including outdoor pools, a Tennis & Padel Club, a Horse-Riding Centre, and a hunting lodge venue. For those seeking relaxation, the hotel also includes an indoor pool and a wellness spa, equipped with several massage rooms, a sauna, a hammam, and a sensory shower.

Kimpton Quinta da Marinha Cascais will boast 198 rooms, including 10 suites, a spa featuring three massage rooms, a sauna, a hammam, and Vichy showers. Guests can choose from three restaurants and two bars and enjoy both an indoor and an outdoor pool. The hotel will also offer a children's pool and kids club, complemented by an 18-hole golf course, making it a perfect destination for families visiting Cascais. Serving locals and business travellers alike, Kimpton Quinta da Marinha Cascais will provide 12 conference rooms and a lake house venue, which is ideal for gatherings of any size.

Joao Pinto Coelho, Chief Commercial Officer, Grupo Onyria, said: “The speed at which luxury hotels can be converted to meet the needs of the modern traveller is one of the key factors that lead to our partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts. Onyria Marinha Cascais, Vignette Collection and Kimpton Quinta da Marinha Cascais are both unique in their own right, with designs that draw inspiration from their picturesque surroundings. We believe that IHG’s brands align perfectly with our vision to retain their rich cultural heritage, whilst offering authentic, one-of-a-kind experiences.”

Onyria Marinha Cascais, part of the Vignette Collection, will become part of IHG’s initial collection brand. This brand balances each property's unique identity with the commitment to ‘A Means For Good’ and Memorable Rituals. Since its launch in 2021, it has provided an effective platform for distinctive hotel owners to leverage IHG’s enterprise solutions and global reach. In just three years, the brand has already crossed the halfway mark towards its goal of attracting 100 hotels by 2030.

Kimpton was a trailblazer in offering unique, design-oriented hotels in the United States. Established in 1981 by the innovative hotelier Bill Kimpton, the brand draws inspiration from his European travels where he recognized the potential for a hotel experience that goes beyond mere accommodation- creating places where guests feel a true sense of belonging and adventure. Kimpton Quinta da Marinha Cascais contributes to IHG’s expanding portfolio, which now includes eight Kimpton properties in Europe, with Kimpton Lisbon and Kimpton Sicily having been signed last year.