The 264-room hotel, owned by Blue Manchester Hotel Limited, is expected to undergo a full rebranding by 2027, while continuing to operate as it is until then.

This development strengthens IHG’s position as a key player in the UK and Ireland market, where the company currently operates 363 hotels and has 33 in development. The addition of InterContinental Manchester – Deansgate further expands IHG’s luxury portfolio, which already includes four InterContinental properties in the region, such as InterContinental London – The O2 and InterContinental Edinburgh The George.

Located in the Beetham Tower, the hotel will offer a range of amenities tailored for both leisure and business guests. The hotel will feature 264 guest rooms with views of the city skyline, a large ground-floor bar and restaurant, an indoor pool, fitness facilities, and 18 meeting rooms with a total event space of 1,821 square feet.

The signing of InterContinental Manchester – Deansgate marks a significant milestone in our UK&I development strategy. The landmark signing further strengthens IHG’s luxury and lifestyle portfolio in the UK. The landmark signing further strengthens IHG’s luxury and lifestyle portfolio in the UK and perfectly complements our Kimpton Clocktower property — reinforcing our position as the leading luxury hospitality player in Manchester.
We are proud to begin our partnership with Blue Manchester Hotel Limited through such a momentous project and look forward to welcoming guests to what promises to be an extraordinary InterContinental experience. - Willemijn Geels, Vice President of Development, Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts

We are delighted to be collaborating with IHG to reposition the property as an InterContinental hotel. The transformation will be supported by significant investment to enhance the guest experience and elevate the hotel to a new standard of luxury. - A Blue Manchester Hotel Limited spokesperson

With a rapidly expanding portfolio, the brand is growing its presence across Europe, including recently opened properties such as InterContinental Chantilly Chateau Mont Royal.