Valor Hospitality has overseen a major refurbishment and rebrand programme at two South East hotels, culminating in the launch of voco Southampton and voco Fareham-Solent.

The two new voco hotels have received extensive investment to create a premium and personalised experience with brand new dining and leisure facilities.

Reflecting the voco brand’s laid-back charm, the refurbishments have included full bedroom renovations with upgraded furnishings and indulgent bedding to enhance comfort.

There brands have also seen the introduction of sustainable features for both hotels. This includes technology to reduce carbon emissions such as aerated showerheads and energy efficient lighting.

Designed to incorporate global standards in hospitality, both hotels will include unique destination restaurants. At the 130-bedroom voco Fareham-Solent, this includes the launch of Brickworks Lounge & Grill. A nod to the area’s brickwork heritage, Brickworks will offer a premium food and beverage experience and al fresco dining spaces.

With locally-inspired maritime design, the 133-bedroom voco Southampton will also have its own restaurant, Atlantic Gate Seafood and Cocktails. Offering fresh seafood and crafted cocktails, Atlantic Gate sits alongside the iconic Gate 8 cruise departure dock.

Both Brickworks and Atlantic Gate will form part of Valor Hospitality’s global SAVOR portfolio, which is designed to create authentic food and beverage experiences, headed up by a team of culinary experts.

The two hotels also include refurbished event and meeting facilities, with modernised, vibrant and versatile spaces that can be hired for weddings, corporate events or social gatherings. voco Fareham-Solent has also had its leisure club upgraded with new equipment and refreshed interiors.

The dual rebrand expands the portfolio of voco hotels following IHG’s launch of the brand in 2018 in order to offer a personalised service and friendly, unstuffy hospitality with thoughtful extras for a seamless guest experience.

On behalf of IHG, Valor Hospitality is also scheduled to oversee a further voco rebrand later this year. Valor also recently opened voco Zeal Exeter SciencePark, IHG’s first branded net zero carbon hotel launched in partnership with Zeal Hotels.

Valor Hospitality manages 40 hotels in the UK, which has included the delivery of  multi-million-pound renovations, upgrades and rebranding exercises on behalf of well-known hotel brands and independent hotels.

Brian McCarthy, President of Valor HospitalityUK & Europe, said:

“The rebrands at voco Fareham-Solent and voco Southampton have modernised and reinvigorated both hotels, and the level of detail in the refurbishments has created an inviting environment and experience for guests. Our management of hotels is not just in the operations, but in always raising the bar for our partners and creating destinations where our team members can provide world-class hospitality.”

Valor Hospitality Partners manages almost 100 hospitality projects in its international portfolio across 65 cities and 16 countries around the world.