Voco expected in Angers like clockwork

The Voco brand, part of the IHG Group, is part of a project to transform the former post office building in Angers into a hotel, due to open in 2027.
The former post office building in Angers is to be converted into a top-of-the-range hospitality centre with a Voco hotel due to open in 2027.
The former post office building in Angers is to be converted into a top-of-the-range hospitality centre with a Voco hotel due to open in 2027.

The brand Vocoof the IHGhas made its breakthrough around the world using a model that is very much in vogue in the hotel industry: the conversion of existing hotels. But it's a different kind of conversion that the top-of-the-range chain is going to undertake in Angers: the transformation into four-star establishments of the imposing Post Office buildinglocated in the heart of historic Angers, a stone's throw from Place du Ralliement.

Dating from the late 1930s, this building will undergo a complete renovation of the old post office, while retaining its original character. historic character. " This venue will be open to the city thanks to the creation of a restaurant in the sublime space on the ground floor of this building".says Fabien Roque, founder of Roque Intérieurs, the agency commissioned to carry out the makeover. In addition to the restaurant, Voco Angers will also have a barista, a wellness area and an events area open to the city. As for the number of rooms, presented as modern and elegant, it has not yet been specified, but the Angers press is talking about around a hundred keys.

The result of a partnership between IHG and LWS Hospitality, a French property operator, this project is due to see work start on the 4e quarter of 2024, with scheduled to open on 1er 2027 quarter. " We are delighted to be working with LWS Hospitality to expand our network in France.said Willemijn Geels, Vice President Development Europe at IHG. This hotel fits in perfectly with our vision of offering establishments that combine historic charm with high-quality services.. This will give Angers a new attraction for leisure and business travellers alike.