IHG’s fastest growing premium brand Voco will soon introduce its fifth Australian hotel with the opening of Voco Gosford on the New South Wales’ Central Coast this December.
The 130-room hotel opens on December 1 as part of The Archibald Precinct, which features six distinct food and beverage venues.
“We’re incredibly proud to partner with Aland in delivering this exceptional hotel and in bringing the vibrant Voco brand to Gosford,” said IHG Hotels and Resorts, Australasia and Pacific, Managing Director, Matt Tripolone.
“As the fifth Voco to open in Australia, this launch marks another milestone in IHG Hotels and Resorts’ growth story, as we continue to expand our premium and lifestyle offering across key urban and regional destinations.
“Voco Gosford combines the charm and warmth of an independent hotel with the reassurance of a trusted global brand. Together with Aland, we’re excited to introduce a property that embodies the playful spirit of the Central Coast while redefining coastal hospitality for locals and travellers alike.”
The hotel design is expected to reflect its coastal surrounds and include plenty of natural light, sustainable bedding, modern bathrooms and private balconies off many guest rooms.
The hotel will feature a podium-level swimming pool and swim-up bar, wellness centre as well as 700sqm of conferencing and event facilities, split across two levels. The Altitude Grand Ballroom on Level 28 will be the Central Coast’s only rooftop event space and bar.
The precinct’s food and beverage offering includes Japanese rooftop dining and bar Astra, led by Michelin-star-trained Executive Chef Maxime Chasseriaud, and family-friendly Archies Pub and Sports Bar, which is home to two Ironbark kitchen and the Italian trattoria, Paolo’s.