IHG Expands Portugal Vignette Collection Portfolio With Sixth Hotel in Braga

IHG Hotels & Resorts is continuing to expand its luxury footprint in Portugal after signing a new Vignette Collection property in the historic northern city of Braga.

Rendering of Esperança Hotel, Vignette Collection. Photo: IHG Hotels & Resorts

The company announced that Esperança Hotel, Vignette Collection, will open in September 2026, following the conversion of two existing buildings in Braga’s city center. The 58-room property will be owned by Hotel Janes LDA, led by Luciana Borges, and managed by Amazing Evolution.

Rendering of Esperança Hotel, Vignette Collection. Photo: IHG Hotels & Resorts

The signing increases IHG’s open and pipeline Vignette Collection portfolio in Portugal to six hotels, strengthening the group’s growing Luxury & Lifestyle presence in the country.

Rendering of Esperança Hotel, Vignette Collection. Photo: IHG Hotels & Resorts

The new hotel joins other Portuguese Vignette Collection properties including Convent Square Lisbon, Vignette Collection, Casa da Companhia Hotel & Spa, Vignette Collection and Onyria Marinha Cascais, Vignette Collection.

Willemijn Geels, Vice President, Development, Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts called the signing "an exciting next chapter for Vignette Collection in Portugal" which reflects thee brand's "strong momentum" across Southern Europe.

"Portugal is a priority market for IHG and Braga is a fantastic destination to house the new hotel within our growing portfolio of distinctive, high-quality properties in this market," he added.

“Vignette Collection is resonating strongly with owners who value individuality and character, while seeking the scale, systems and global reach of IHG. We are delighted to be partnering with Hotel Janes Lda., and we look forward to working closely with them to bring this unique property to life under the Vignette Collection brand.”

Luciana Borges, CEO, Hotel Janes Lda., added: “Braga always surprises those who discover it: with two thousand years of history, my city has its own authenticity, without the weight of a place that surrenders to the past.”

“The partnership with IHG allows access to a global platform and I believe that with Amazing Evolution's operational experience, we will present a differentiated hotel, captivating the local community and international visitors.”

IHG launched the Vignette Collection brand in 2021 and says it has already passed the halfway mark toward its goal of reaching 100 hotels worldwide by 2030.