Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is about to go global, following its recent acquisition by IHG.
The company, which currently operates a hospitality portfolio across the US and Caribbean, will open its first hotel outside the Americas in 2017, with the launch of a property in Amsterdam.
The hotel, which is currently operating as Crowne Plaza Amsterdam City Centre, will undergo a major refurbishment, including a full renovation of the lobby, restaurants, facilities and guest rooms, before relaunching in 2017 as a 270-room luxury Kimpton hotel.
IHG said the hotel will be “boldly designed [with] boutique rooms”. It will have a “destination bar and restaurant” for guests and locals, a high-tech gym and meeting space.
IHG acquired Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants for US$430 million in January 2015.
“IHG’s ability to take Kimpton to new markets and geographies was a key part of the transaction and we’re delighted to announce this important milestone for the brand. It is testament to the global appeal of the Kimpton brand and to the strength of IHG’s global scale and relationships with owners across the world,” said Richard Solomons, IHG’s chief executive.
Angela Brav, IHG’s chief executive for Europe, added; “Europe, the home of boutique, is the perfect place for us to open our first Kimpton outside of the Americas and I can’t think of a better city to launch in than Amsterdam. The boutique segment is the fastest growing part of our industry – guests are hungry for the personal service, great design and unique experiences they offer. Kimpton has an outstanding track record for stylish design and a passion for personal service and we see enormous opportunity for the brand around Europe.”
There are currently 59 Kimpton hotels and 74 restaurants and bars in the US. And IHG is planning to open at least 16 Kimpton hotels in the coming years.
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