IHG Hotel & Resorts and Ascott Residence Trust announce the opening of. known voco Times Square South. As New York City wakes up and Broadway returns to the stage, voco Times Square South is ready to welcome guests for a unique, inviting stay in the heart of the Big Apple. Central to Midtown Manhattan’s top attractions, the upscale property is a charming place for guests to pamper themselves or relax.

The hotel captures voco’s commitment to hosted service with a casual, casual experience that is personalized throughout, including a special welcome gift from New York chocolatier Xocolatti. Each guest will experience the signature voco welcome letter “Come in” from a team of dedicated voco hosts who act as local city experts to ensure that each guest’s stay is unique. Thoughtfully designed by Blackney Hayes Architects, the expressive interiors of the property reflect the characteristic design style of voco, which includes natural surfaces, bold accents and warm colors that create an elegant and comfortable space. Guests will enjoy “me time” in one of the 224 modern guest rooms with plush duvets and luxury bedding, blackout curtains, herbal toiletries from a pharmacy and free WiFi.

The voco Times Square South offers easy access to all that Manhattan has to offer and is located between the vibrant Hell’s Kitchen and the historic Garment District. The prime Midtown South location is within walking distance of Times Square, the theater district, Madison Square Garden, Hudson Yards, the High Line, the ship and Penn Station. For shopping, guests can walk two blocks to the famous Macy’s Herald Square.

voco Times Square South is committed to treating the environment with the same care as its guests. The property significantly reduces plastic usage by providing filtered water in glass bottles, large format bath products, and biodegradable drinkware. The duvet filling is made from 100% recycled materials and ventilated shower heads in every guest bathroom reduce water consumption.

As part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, voco Times Square South is part of the first and one of the largest guest loyalty programs in the hotel industry, IHG rewards. Backed by a guarantee of quality, consistency and safety for all guest preferences and needs, voco Times Square South is the third location under the brand to open in America and the second in New York City, alongside voco the Franklin New York. Additional Voco properties currently or soon to be opened are in St. Augustine, Chicago, New Orleans and Olympia, WA.