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IHG places three bets on Spain: Madrid, Málaga and Barcelona with Holiday Inn Express

JSBy Joan SanzCurated by Joan Sanz. · June 30, 2026 · Follow on LinkedIn
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IHG is stepping on the gas in Spain again. The chain has announced three new Holiday Inn Express properties in Madrid, Málaga and Barcelona, with openings scheduled between 2028 and 2029, as reported by Hosteltur.

The standout is Madrid, Julián Camarillo, with 244 rooms, which will become the largest in the Iberian Peninsula (Q1 2028). In Málaga, the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Málaga, Palacio de Congresos will bring 259 rooms (52 suites) and open in Q1 2029. Rounding out the trio is Barcelona, Fira, with 150 rooms, also for 2029.

Three openings that reinforce IHG's midscale strategy, precisely where urban and congress demand remains strong. Choosing Madrid, Málaga and Barcelona is no coincidence: they are the markets with the highest demand pressure and best connectivity. The question is whether the timelines will hold (2028-2029 sounds distant, but in hotel construction that is a blink).

Quick questions

Which IHG hotel will be the largest in the Iberian Peninsula?
The Holiday Inn Express Madrid Julián Camarillo with 244 rooms, opening in Q1 2028, will be the largest in the Iberian Peninsula.
What three Spanish cities are getting new Holiday Inn Express hotels?
Madrid, Malaga and Barcelona. Malaga will have a 259-room Holiday Inn Express & Suites, and Barcelona Fira will have 150 rooms, both set for 2029.
Why is IHG focusing on the midscale segment in these cities?
Because Madrid, Malaga and Barcelona have the highest demand pressure from urban and convention tourism, plus the best connectivity, as stated in the post.

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