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title: "IHG Hotels & Resorts Opens Canada’s First avid hotel"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/6af11cf7-7413-45b8-91ed-305d91da574d
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20221209_ihg_hotels__resorts_opens_canadas_first_avid_hotel.html
category: "Hotels"
industry: "Lodging & Travel"
segment: "Hotels"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2022-12-09T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T01:04:45.598Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1460574283810-2aab119d8511?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# IHG Hotels & Resorts Opens Canada’s First avid hotel

**TL;DR:** IHG Hotels & Resorts has opened its first avid hotel in Canada, located in Vaughan, Ontario. The hotel features 119 rooms with high-quality mattresses and linens, grab-and-go breakfast options, and expanded in-room entertainment options.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2022-12-09. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20221209_ihg_hotels__resorts_opens_canadas_first_avid_hotel.html).*

## Story

Located just 15 minutes from Toronto Pearson International Airport, the avid hotel Toronto - Vaughan Southwest introduces the brand’s “basics done exceptionally well - at a fair price” promise to regional business and leisure travelers. Each of the hotel’s 119 rooms are designed for reduced noise and sound sleep, and feature high-quality mattresses and linens, a choice of firm or soft pillows, and blackout roller shades. Guests additionally can enjoy grab-and-go options and fresh bean-to-cup coffee from avid hotels’ signature “Good all Round” breakfast bar, along with expanded in-room entertainment options through the IHG Studio® technology platform.

Jonathan Lund, Regional Vice President, Canada Franchise Performance Support at IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “We are honored to work with PI Cap to introduce the ‘just right’ experience of our avid hotels brand to the nation and the numerous travellers who visit Vaughan every day to enjoy the local attractions or conduct productive business. Additionally, this opening is just the beginning of what we expect will be positive for avid hotels across Canada.”

Sherjang Singh Rana, co-owner of PI Cap, said: “We’re thrilled to open the first avid hotel in Canada. The avid hotels brand is the perfect fit for the city of Vaughan and travellers in the underserved market looking for good-value, high quality accommodations. Our friendly hotel staff are ready to provide a warm welcome, and I know guests will enjoy the comfortable beds and grab-and-go breakfast during their stay with us.”

Sandeep Ahuja, co-owner of PI Cap, said: “There's been a lot of excitement from the local community around this opening. This hotel has been designed to meet the needs of today's traveller, and we are committed to make each stay just right. When booking with us, guests can expect the highest level of cleanliness, a best-in-class sleep experience, free parking, welcoming lobby, pool, 24-hour gym and more."

The avid hotel Toronto - Vaughan Southwest additionally offers convenient accommodations for travellers exploring the Toronto suburb’s numerous arts and entertainment destinations, and is a short drive from the Vaughan Mills Shopping Centre, Canada’s Wonderland, Wet n’ Wild Waterpark, Legoland Discovery Centre, and the Kortright Centre for Conservation. An indoor pool and 24/7 fitness center provide further options for guests to burn energy or wind down their day.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- new location (topic)
- Lodging & Travel (sector)
- hotel opening (topic)
- IHG Hotels and Resorts (company)
- canadian expansion (topic)
- Vaughan (location)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20221209_ihg_hotels__resorts_opens_canadas_first_avid_hotel.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/6af11cf7-7413-45b8-91ed-305d91da574d).