InterContinental Hotels announced to debut Hotel Indigo in Ho Chi Minh City. IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has signed a management agreement with Europe Trading Investment Company Limited for Hotel Indigo Saigon The City. This is the second Hotel Indigo to be signed in Vietnam, and will be the country's first when it opens its doors in 2019. The new-build hotel will boast a central location along District 1's Ly Tu Trong Street, just six kilometres away from the airport. Rich with historic character dating back to the French era, the hotel's locale is one of Ho Chi Minh City's most timeless neighbourhoods - Ba Son. The neighbourhood sits on the site of the former Ba Son Naval Shipyard - previously an arsenal compound in the city's port - and home to a fascinating assortment of local cafes, restaurants and shops. Just as no two places are alike, each Hotel Indigo is different. Hotel Indigo Saigon The City, which has been named in homage to the city's history, will be specially designed to reflect the unique character and stories of its surrounding neighbourhood - from thoughtful decor that lends a local touch to its 150 guest rooms and three meeting rooms. The hotel will also feature a unique street-front destination neighbourhood cafe serving Vietnamese-inspired cuisine using locally sourced ingredients. Immersed in the lively pulse of the neighbourhood, which boasts a bustling street food scene, guests will also be able to explore famed attractions just a short walk away, including the Saigon Opera House and Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica. As part of IHG's continuing efforts to expand its upscale lifestyle portfolio in the region, there are a further nine Hotel Indigo properties in the development pipeline for the next three to five years. In Vietnam, Hotel Indigo Saigon The City is just the first of several properties under the brand to be launched, with Hotel Indigo Phu Quoc Starbay to follow in 2021.