The Venice Times, Vignette Collection Marks Brand Debut in Italy for IHG Hotels and Resorts

IHG Hotels & Resorts brings Vignette Collection to Italy with the opening of The Venice Times Hotel, Vignette Collection, in partnership with Pacini Group.

About the Hotel
- Location: Cannaregio, Venice’s largest borough, steps from the Casino, Ca’ d’Oro, and Grand Canal.
- Size: 30 curated rooms, each designed as part of an immersive art and culture experience.
- Concept: Art is not decoration but conversation—guests are invited to engage with curated works, literature, and Venetian heritage.

Signature spaces:
- Manuzio Lounge: cocktails, cicchetti, and a secret garden sanctuary.
- Memorable Ritual: guests create personalized postcards using a bespoke moveable-type kit inspired by Aldo Manuzio, Renaissance printer.

Brand Vision
- Vignette Collection: A family of unique hotels unified by authentic, sustainable luxury.
- Means For Good: Each property supports local culture and community. In Venice, the hotel contributes to restoring the Naval History Museum via Italy’s Art Bonus programme.
- Global footprint: Over 34 Vignette Collection hotels across 17 countries.

Leadership Voices
- Emidio Pacini, CEO Pacini Group: “With The Venice Times, we wanted to celebrate Venice’s extraordinary artistic and cultural heritage, transforming it into an immersive guest experience where art, history and local identity become an integral part of every stay.”

This debut underscores IHG’s strategy to strengthen its Italian portfolio while offering travellers a more authentic, culturally rooted luxury experience.