Scandic Go, Umeå

Scandic has signed a long-term lease agreement for two new Scandic Go hotels in central Gothenburg and Umeå. The hotels are expected to open in 2026 with a total of 276 rooms, and the project involves converting existing office buildings. This will bring the number of Scandic Go hotels in the company's pipeline to five with a total of 876 rooms in Sweden and Finland.

Since its launch in September 2023, Scandic Go has been well received by guests and property owners alike, attracting new partners. And now, Scandic will add 176 hotel rooms to the Lilla Bommen district in Gothenburg, where existing office space will be converted into a Scandic Go. In Umeå, an entire office building will be converted into a Scandic Go with 100 rooms. The conversions will be initiated by the property owners during the first quarter of 2025. The hotels are expected to open during the first part of 2026.

Greater demand for hotels combined with longer lead times for establishing new hotel properties is creating an opportunity for Scandic. By conversion of office spaces and other properties, Scandic can accelerate the growth of its new brand in the economy segment. Conversions are carried out by the property owner, allowing the landlord to also plan for other commercial activities in the building in addition to hotel operations.

Scandic Go, Umeå

In central Umeå, approximately 250 meters from the central station, a former office building will be converted into a Scandic Go. With 100 rooms on five floors, the new hotel will become a landmark in the city. The property will be environmentally certified according to BREAM Very Good standards, and thanks to extensive upgrades, Scandic expects significantly lower operating costs compared with a more traditional hotel. The long-term agreement for this hotel was signed with property owner Diös.

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Scandic Go, Umeå
Umeå, Sweden

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