IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has launched its Garner brand in South-east Asia, with Garner Hotel Pattaya Central scheduled to open later this year on Thailand’s east coast.
The signing marks a key step in the growth of Garner, IHG’s midscale conversion brand, which launched in 2023 and now has 51 open hotels across Japan, the US and Germany, with 87 properties in the pipeline.
Garner Hotel Pattaya Central is being developed with Nova Park Company, a longstanding IHG partner and leading developer in Pattaya. The property will feature 153 rooms and suites reflecting Garner’s modern, residential-style design. The hotel will offer an all-day dining restaurant, swimming pool, fitness centre, DIY laundry, and amenities including free Wi-Fi and bean-to-cup coffee.
The hotel is an hour’s drive from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport and 90 minutes from Bangkok, placing it in the heart of Pattaya, a popular destination known for its beaches, cuisine and shopping streets. Garner Hotel Pattaya Central will be IHG’s fourth property in Pattaya, joining InterContinental Pattaya Resort, Holiday Inn Pattaya and Holiday Inn Express Pattaya Central.
Vivek Bhalla, managing director, South East Asia & Korea, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “We’re excited to introduce our rapidly growing Garner brand to South-east Asia. Thailand has historically been a market where we have launched brands in the region, and we look forward to welcoming guests to Garner Hotel Pattaya Central this year.”
Eli Fineman, director, Nova Group, added: “Pattaya is a key tourism hub in Thailand and a gateway to the Eastern Economic Corridor. The hotel represents our continued commitment to supporting travel and tourism in Pattaya. By leveraging our great relationship with IHG, we’re offering guests a high quality, distinct experience at a great price point as they explore the wonders of the city.”
