voco Bonnington Dubai Opens January 2022 in Jumeirah Lake Towers – 2nd voco in Dubai
Main Photo: The voco Bonnington Dubai
Date: May 2022 – hotel openedin January 2022
Name: voco Bonnington Dubai
Location: Jumeirah Lakes Towers, near Dubai Marina, Dubai, UAE
Number of Keys: 208
Seller: Was The Bonnington Hotel Dubai – built in 2008 as hotel and 271 apartments, owned by The McGettigan Group
Buyer: Bonnington Hospitality JLT
The second voco property in Dubai blending a warm voco welcome with genuine Irish charm. IHG Hotels & Resorts further expands its footprint with voco Bonnington Dubai, marking the brand’s second voco hotel in Dubai. As one of IHG’s newest hotel brands, voco combines the reassurance of a global brand with the informality and charm of an individual hotel.
The former Bonnington Hotel Dubai rebranded recently under IHG’s upscale brand voco, offering a modern, stylish and unstuffy hotel experience for guests. The 208-room hotel embodies the characteristics of voco with exclusive features and distinctive hallmarks, setting it apart for a memorable stay. As part of the transformational works carried out at the property, the refurbished guest rooms benefit from the voco design concept with thoughtful comforts like cosy bedding made from 100% recycled materials, Antipodes high quality organic amenities in larger dispenser bottles, and high-speed Wi-Fi, Smart TVs, executive desks and in-room refreshments. So, guests can relax and indulge in some ‘me time’ when they stay at voco.
There is an array of (six) meeting rooms at the new hotel – 2,476 sqm, that can cater to a wide range of events and conferences from small meetings and workshops to functions.
The Leisure Deck offers sweeping views of the Dubai Marina skyline where guests can enjoy the swimming pool, gymnasium, sauna and steam rooms, and a beauty salon and pool bar.
voco Bonnington Dubai hosts a range of dining experiences including The Cavendish and the award-winning Irish pub McGettigan’s.
Located in the heart of bustling and cosmopolitan Jumeirah Lakes Towers, voco Bonnington Dubai is minutes away from Dubai Marina and its beaches, and a short ride from a host of luxury shopping facilities and malls, restaurants, bars, and some of the world’s top golf courses. The five- star hotel is just a short journey to the Dubai Expo 2020 site and the Jebel Ali free zone.
Dennis McGettigan, CEO of Bonnington Hospitality JLT, said: “We are delighted to open the second voco hotel in south Dubai. voco is an upscale hotel brand that guarantees guests a stay that’s as individual as it is indulgent, making it the perfect fit for the growing number of travelers visiting the country under the government’s vision. Originating from Latin, the name ‘voco’ means ‘to invite’ or ‘call together’ and that is exactly what our hotel offers guests – access to an abundance of work and meeting spaces at the same time as an array of onsite facilities and amenities for that much needed me time. Our new property caters for both business travellers and leisure seekers alike high-quality touches, from indulgent amenities to big, comfortable beds.
voco hotels continues to evolve as part of its global ambition to welcome guests at 200 voco hotels in leading urban and leisure locations in the next 10 years. Testament to the rising global prominence of the brand, another three hotels will open in the coming months including voco Singapore, voco Johannesburg Rosebank and voco Seoul Gangnam.
Price: Undisclosed
THPT Comment: voco well on it’s way to IHG’s target of 200 hotels…still not sure why “voco” is all in lower case! I recall the bar here was a real pull with expats for an “after-work” drink
First Seen: IHG press release
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