Garner hotels, a midscale conversion brand within the IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) portfolio, today celebrates reaching 100 open hotels globally since its August 2023 launch.
IHG’s fastest ever brand to scale globally, Garner continues to drive value for guests and owners by focusing on important stay essentials while offering a flexible, conversion-friendly development model.
Garner’s rapid expansion includes a global pipeline of almost 80 hotels that will nearly double its reach in the coming years. With open or pipeline properties in 12 countries, Garner continues to welcome guests in more key markets ranging from the US and Mexico to Italy and Japan. The brand’s rising popularity among owners and developers stems from growing worldwide demand for conversion properties, which accounted for 52 per cent of all IHG room openings in 2025. A competitive cost-per-key ratio, flexible design standards, reduced pre-opening costs and accelerated turnaround process likewise have fuelled its rapid growth, with some properties completing high-quality conversions in a little more than a month between signing and opening.
Focused on its mission to offer guests “easy going stays that get you on your way”, Garner caters to travellers who prioritise comfort, quality and service at an affordable price point. Each property’s design celebrates the diversity of its home city and thoughtful amenities prioritise what guests covet most, including comfortable beds, a sound night’s sleep and a great hot breakfast to start the day. Public and in-room workspaces also assist those travelling for business or a mix of work and play.
Karen Gilbride, Global Vice President for Garner hotels at IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “Garner’s initial global success reflects IHG’s proven expertise in building and scaling conversion-ready brands that owners and guests trust. Beyond offering a high-quality alternative for value-conscious travellers, Garner’s flexible development model allows the brand to more quickly enter new global markets and deliver returns for owners. Even as we’ve reached some amazing initial milestones, we’re just starting to tap into Garner’s full growth potential and look forward to introducing its unique offering to more owners and travellers in the years ahead.”
