IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced their second Vignette Collection property in Italy. Costa Irminia Retreat & Spa is a sea-view hotel in Marina di Ragusa, Sicily. In partnership with Blu Lava Resorts (Owner) and Panoram Hotels (Management Company), this new luxury hotel will open later this year and give guests a one-of-a-kind experience in a noteworthy destination.
Property details
Costa Irminia Retreat & Spa is set to open in the second half of 2025 and will be the first Vignette Collectionto open in Italy; Hotel Alexandra, also part of the Vignette Collection, will open in 2026.
Willemijn Geels, Vice President, Development, Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts, states, “Sicily, with its vibrant culture, breathtaking landscapes, and exquisite cuisine, offers the ideal setting for our second Vignette Collection property in Italy. Our growth strategy in the market centres on expanding our presence within the luxury and lifestyle segment, while ensuring exceptional stays and memorable experiences for our guests. The signing of Costa Irminia Retreat & Spa, Vignette Collection perfectly aligns with this vision.”
This new hotel will feature 43 rooms, each designed to reflect the island’s charm and gorgeous water and beaches. The resort also includes two swimming pools, a stylish bar, a private beach club, and an all-day dining restaurant.
The hotel will be a short walk away from three UNESCO World Heritage sites in the Val di Noto region, including the baroque towns of Ragusa, Modica, and Noto. A modern marina with over 800 berths is also nearby.
Vignette Collection’s rapid expansion
Costa Irminia Retreat & Spa will join eight open hotels and eight more under development in Italy. Since its launch in August 2021, the Vignette Collection brand has grown quickly. With the goal of developing 100 properties in its first 10 years, the brand is already well past the halfway mark. Across Europe, there are currently 17 open and pipeline properties, including recent launches in France, Turkey, and Spain.
Nadia Perna, Owner, Blu Lava Resorts, summarizes this new venture perfectly: “IHG Hotels & Resorts’ growing reputation for crafting unparalleled luxury destinations, both in Italy and globally, is the key reason we chose them as partners for this hotel. With their trusted reputation, underpinned by their leading commercial offering and powerful enterprise, we are proud to introduce the Vignette Collection to Sicily—an exceptional brand in an extraordinary location. We are confident that the Vignette Collection brand will elevate the existing hotel offer in Sicily, and provide an unforgettable experience that captures the heart and soul of Italy.”
