IHG Signs Theobalds Estate as First Noted Collection Hotel in the UK

IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed Theobalds Estate, Noted Collection by IHG, in Hertfordshire as the first property in the UK to join its Noted Collection brand since its launch earlier this year. Theobalds Estate is owned by Surya Hotels, part of Flying Trade Group.

The property is set within 55 acres of parkland near Theobalds Grove, about 35 minutes from London Liverpool Street. The site features a partly Grade-II listed building that previously served as an 18th century residence for the Royal Family and was home to King James I in the 17th century. The hotel and adjoining health club will undergo an extensive refurbishment before joining Noted Collection by IHG.

Planned new facilities include a spa, gym, and dedicated wellness centre offering hyperbaric oxygen therapy, red light therapy, performance coaching, reformer Pilates, a spin studio, an outdoor spa garden, and longevity-focused programmes. The refurbishment will also add padel courts and install air conditioning throughout the property, including the Grade II listed building.

The hotel’s outbuildings will be fully refurbished, including the renovation of a 25-metre outdoor heated pool Lido to feature a wellness spa, restaurant, and children’s play area. Additional upgrades will include new access roads and a canopy at the main building.

Theobalds Estate is scheduled to open as part of Noted Collection by IHG in 2027.

Surya Hotels has also signed voco Thatcher’s Hotel in Leatherhead, Surrey, which will undergo refurbishment before joining the voco portfolio.

Noted Collection by IHG is a premium collection brand for upscale to upper-upscale hotels. IHG plans to build a collection of more than 150 Noted Collection hotels worldwide over the next decade.