Garner Southend

Scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2026, Garner Southend will offer 137 guest rooms, a restaurant and bar, fitness centre, business centre, and dedicated meetings and events facilities. Situated in a prominent seafront location in the heart of Southend-on-Sea, close to the town centre and major leisure attractions, the hotel will cater to domestic and international leisure travellers, short-break visitors, families, corporate guests, and attendees of meetings, events, and weddings.
Garner is IHG's fastest-growing brand globally, with more than 190 open and pipeline properties worldwide. The brand continues to create value for both guests and owners by focusing on the essentials that matter most while offering a flexible, conversion-friendly development model.

The brand's growing appeal among owners and developers reflects increasing global demand for conversion opportunities, which accounted for 52% of all IHG room openings in 2025. A competitive cost-per-key ratio, flexible design standards, lower pre-opening costs, and an accelerated conversion process have all contributed to Garner's rapid growth, with some hotels completing high-quality conversions in little more than a month from signing to opening.

Garner aims to become the preferred choice for travellers seeking quality accommodation at an affordable price point. Guests can expect the essentials they value most, including convenient locations, comfortable beds, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Signature brand touches include a complimentary welcome drink and snack upon arrival, freshly brewed bean-to-cup coffee, and access to the Garner Shop.

Upon opening, Garner Southend will join 36 open and pipeline Garner properties across the UK and Ireland, and more than 75 across Europe.