Esperança Hotel, Vignette Collection
IHG Hotels & Resorts continues Luxury & Lifestyle momentum in Portugal with Vignette Collection signing
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has expanded its Luxury & Lifestyle presence in Portugal with the signing of Esperança Hotel, Vignette Collection in Braga. The signing brings IHG’s total open and pipeline Vignette Collection portfolio across the country to six hotels, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s continued growth.
The new signing joins a growing curation of distinct hotels, demonstrating diversity and discovery, combining each property’s individual identity with the brand’s promise of ‘A Means for Good’ and ‘Memorable Rituals’. It builds on strong regional momentum, joining Convent Square Lisbon, Vignette Collection, Casa da Companhia Hotel & Spa, Vignette Collection and the recently opened Onyria Marinha Cascais, Vignette Collection.
Nestled in the city centre of hidden gem Braga, the 58-key Esperança Hotel, Vignette Collection will be developed through the conversion of two existing buildings, bringing a distinctive new Luxury & Lifestyle offering to one of Portugal’s most historic cities. The property is owned by Hotel Janes LDA, led by Luciana Borges, will be managed by Amazing Evolution, an independent hotel management company, and is due to open in September 2026.
Since launching in 2021, Vignette Collection has appealed to owners looking to quickly benefit from IHG’s industry-leading enterprise, whilst retaining the hotel’s unique character, style, and name. In just four years, the brand has surpassed the halfway point in its decade-long target to attract 100 hotels by 2030.
Esperança Hotel, Vignette Collection will join a growing portfolio of Vignette Collection properties across Europe, with six open hotels and 17 properties in the pipeline.
*Numbers as of 31 March 2026