IHG Hotels and Resorts Signs Hotel Indigo London – Kingston in partnership with Westcombe Group

IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed Hotel Indigo London – Kingston in partnership with Westcombe Group. The 90-room hotel is scheduled to open in 2027. It will become the seventh Hotel Indigo property in Greater London.

Adaptive Reuse Project
- The hotel will be developed through the conversion of the former Kingston Bridge House student accommodation.
The mixed-use project will include:
- A Hotel Indigo hotel
- 22 residential units

Prime Location
- Located in Hampton Wick, South West London.
- Overlooks the River Thames.
Close to attractions including:
- Hampton Court Palace
- Kew Gardens
- Richmond Park
- Around 20 minutes by train to London Waterloo and 30 minutes by car to Heathrow Airport.

Hotel Indigo Growth
- Hotel Indigo recently celebrated the opening of its 200th hotel globally.
The brand currently has:
- 201 hotels open worldwide
- 134 hotels in the pipeline
In Europe:
- 55 hotels open
- 23 hotels in development

Strategic Significance
- Strengthens IHG's Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio in the UK and Ireland.
- Expands Hotel Indigo's presence in sought-after urban destinations.
- Supports growing demand from both business and leisure travellers.

Westcombe Group's Vision
The project will transform a vacant building into:
- New homes and affordable housing
- A luxury hotel
- Employment and apprenticeship opportunities
- Expected to bring additional visitors and economic activity to the local area.

Recent Hotel Indigo Developments
Recent UK openings include:
- Hotel Indigo Gloucester – The Forum
- Hotel Indigo London K West Shepherd's Bush
- Hotel Indigo Stockholm – Kvarnholmen was signed in 2026, marking the brand's planned debut in Sweden.