Partnering with JH Group, IHG will open voco Darwin Suites at 87 Mitchell Street, in the heart of the city’s CBD within walking distance to Darwin Convention Centre.

The upscale 87-room voco Darwin Suites will be converted from a repurposed commercial office building and feature an all-day dining restaurant, meeting space, fitness centre and outdoor pool.

All guest rooms will feature self-contained kitchenettes.

“We’re thrilled to welcome John Halikos and the JH Group to our IHG community,” says Cameron Burke, director of development, Australasia and Pacific, IHG Hotels & Resorts.

“Together we bring the voco hotels brand to Darwin in a landmark agreement that marks a significant milestone in our regional growth strategy.

“The rapid expansion of our voco brand through voco Darwin Suites and many other outstanding properties continues to be driven by its adaptable upscale proposition, appealing to owners seeking asset versatility and flexibility in market.”

Halikos is equally enthusiastic about the partnership.

“It is fantastic to be in partnership with IHG and we are excited to bring the premium voco brand to the Northern Territory – voco is a perfect fit for international and domestic guests at a time of significant need for new hotels in Darwin, specifically Mitchell Street CBD,” he says.

“The Halikos family strongly believes in building, investing in and supporting the local community and we see this development as central to that strategy.

“IHG’s fastest growing premium brand globally is voco hotels, with voco Darwin Suites joining five voco hotels properties in Australasia, and the highly anticipated voco Gosford, which is set to open on the NSW Central Coast in late-2025.”