BWH Hotels expands in Armenia with new Gyumri property

BWH Hotels Italy and South-East Europe has expanded its presence in Armenia with the addition of the Aivazovsky Congress Hotel & Spa in Gyumri to the WorldHotels Elite Collection. This marks the first WorldHotels property in the country and establishes BWH Hotels as the largest international hotel chain operating in Armenia, with a presence now spanning four destinations.

Inaugurated in 2024, the hotel features 46 rooms and suites inspired by the works of the 19th-century Armenian painter Ivan Aivazovsky. The facility is designed to serve both leisure and business travelers, offering a wellness area with a spa, sauna, Turkish bath, jacuzzi, and indoor pool, alongside a 24-hour fitness center. For the MICE and business segment, the property includes a congress center with flexible rooms capable of accommodating up to 130 people.

Located near Shirak International Airport and the historic Kumayri district, the hotel aims to capture growing tourism and business flows to Armenia's second-largest city.