IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies with more than 6,000 properties and 18 brands, today celebrates the launch of the voco brand in Latin America, at the new voco Guadalajara Neruda, the first hotel of this emerging brand in Mexico.
Launched in 2018, voco hotels maintains the local character and history of an independent hotel, while offering the quality and support of a respected global brand. The name of this premium brand, voco, comes from the Latin meaning "to summon," conveying the brand's sense of collectivity, social nature, and casual charm.
Owned by Licenciado Jorge Celis' Luna Azul Hotel Group and operated by MonBy Hotels, the new 104-room Guadalajara Neruda voco is located on Avenida Pablo Neruda, within the financial district of Guadalajara, a short drive from the Golf Country Club, the Bosque de los Colomos, Downtown Zapopan, the Andador Neruda, shopping centers and fashion stores, such as Midtown Jalisco or Plaza Andares. Its modern and avant-garde design evokes a cosmopolitan atmosphere by incorporating elements of Mexican decoration that capture the true essence of Jalisco, through its color palette, textiles, and the use of adobe, clay, leather, and ceramics.
"Querida Luna", its restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, offers a sample of the best of Mexican gastronomy, paying homage to mestizo cuisine with an eclectic menu that combines flavors from all corners of the country, as well as mixology and craft cocktails made with house infusions. Its specialties can be enjoyed together with an impressive panoramic view from its spectacular terraces, a design also shared by all the rooms, which have an open balcony that fills it with beautiful natural light; crowning the building is Perla Azul, its rooftop, ideal for a private evening, cocktails, lunch, dinner or for events.
Ginger Taggart, Vice President of voco hotels, at IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: "We are delighted to celebrate our brand's debut in Mexico with the opening of voco Guadalajara Neruda. This is a vibrant yet relaxed city, full of sparkle and personality that shares much with the voco identity.It makes perfect sense for it to become the home of the first property in Mexico of our fastest growing premium brand.We look forward to welcoming leisure and business guests alike to experience the vida voco, within this dynamic location".
The CEO of MonBy Hotels added: "We are very proud to champion this brand in our city and welcome our guests at voco Guadalajara Neruda. Guadalajara consistently tops traveler's lists of must-see destinations, and we couldn't have asked for a better partner than IHG." Hotels & Resorts to help us bring this property to life, for everyone to enjoy."
By booking a stay at voco Guadalajara Neruda, guests can take pride in knowing that they are helping to reduce their impact on the environment. voco Hotels is committed to sustainability and cares for the planet with the same care with which it cares for its guests. In them, you can expect bedding made from recycled materials, bulk amenities that eliminate the use of disposable plastics in bathrooms, aerated showerheads that reduce water use and energy consumption, glass water bottles, and more. . The hotel is also located within a green and energy efficient building that is LEED certified, a globally recognized symbol of sustainability.
With 10 new openings through 2022, bringing the global total to 45 hotels and an additional 56 in development, voco Hotels continues to expand its global presence with exciting growth projected into 2023. As voco Guadalajara Neruda marks the brand's Latin American debut, new properties are on the way in Saltillo and Querétaro as well.
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