IHG Hotels & Resorts returns to Kuching with debut of voco hotels in Malaysia

voco Kuching marks first IHG presence in Sarawak.

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces today the debut of its premium brand, voco hotels, in Malaysia with 321-room voco Kuching.

Together with Elica Equity Sdn Bhd, a leading real estate developer in Malaysia, voco Kuching will open in 2026 as part of a 12-storey mixed-use development. This will be IHG’s first hotel in Sarawak and marks its return to Kuching after 16 years.

Redeveloped from independent hotel Century Hotel, voco Kuching will join voco hotels – IHG’s fastest-growing premium brand that is designed to stand out from the crowd with a hotel experience that is consistently thoughtful and distinct. It will join a growing pipeline of 80 voco hotels globally and add to an existing 77 properties already opened.

voco Kuching will offer a welcoming and dynamic space that embodies the voco hotels brand – combining charm, comfort and a premium stay experience with the reliability of a global brand and providing visitors a comfortable and relaxing base to explore the wonders of Sarawak.

A 15-minute drive from the city centre and just five minutes from the Kuching International Airport, hotel facilities will include a swimming pool, all-day dining and café, lounge and a fitness centre. In addition, voco Kuching will have over 2,400 square metres of meeting spaces, including a ballroom that will accommodate 1,300 people and an array of function room options that will elevate the MICE scene in Kuching.

A popular destination among locals for its rich culture and biodiversity, Kuching is set to hit its 4 million tourist arrival target this year, which will match 2019 levels. Its growing tourism sector has been boosted by increased flight routes across Asia, infrastructure development of tourism facilities and attractions, and the organisation of popular major events and festivals such as the annual Rainforest Music Festival that celebrates world music.

Other popular leisure events and activities include Sarawak Cultural Village, a living museum just an hour away from the hotel and Mount Santubung a popular hiking spot through lush rainforests.

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