Garner hotels, a new midscale conversion brand from IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), proudly commemorates a year of growth and success as it celebrates the first anniversary of its inaugural property opening in Auburn, Wash.
After becoming IHG’s 19th global brand in August 2023, Garner hotels continues to build momentum through an owner-friendly conversion model, commitment to excellent service and prioritization of core traveller needs at an affordable price point.
By the close of 2024, Garner hotels anticipates having more than 90* open or in pipeline hotels around the world. The first Garner hotel, Garner Auburn – Seattle, opened in December 2023 within seven weeks of the start of its conversion. Ensuing properties in Oklahoma City, Macon, Ga., Clarksville, Tenn. and Aiken, S.C. precede recent and planned upcoming openings in additional U.S. markets, including:
- Garner Gillette South (Gillette, Wyo.)
- Garner Augusta West (Augusta, Ga.)
- Garner Topeka West (Topeka, Kan.)
- Garner Phoenix – Surprise (Surprise, Ariz.)
- Garner Virginia Beach North (Virginia Beach, Va.)
- Garner Longview South (Longview, Texas)
The Garner hotels brand likewise is capturing the attention of global owners and developers who recognize its unique appeal and differentiation in the midscale space. Fifty eight of the 76 properties signed in the first half of 2024 came from European markets, extending the brand’s presence to Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, the U.K. and Türkiye. Garner hotels also will debut in Japan with the upcoming openings of Garner Hotel Osaka Honmachi Station, Garner Hotel Osaka Honmachi Midosuji and Garner Hotel Osaka Honmachi Kita Semba. This strong start furthers the brand’s progress towards a goal of having 500 hotels open worldwide during the next 10 years and 1,000 hotels during the next 20.