The centrally situated lodge will add to IHG’s rising luxurious & way of life portfolio in Portugal
IHG Inns & Resorts (IHG), one of many world’s main lodge firms, pronounces the signing of Kimpton Lisbon, the primary Kimpton Inns & Eating places property within the Portuguese capital. Set to open its doorways in early 2025, the boutique luxurious lodge marks the second Kimpton to return to Portugal, following the signing of Kimpton Algarve São Rafael Atlántico in late 2023.
Kimpton Lisbon provides to IHG’s fast-growing luxurious & way of life portfolio, now the second largest on the earth, and reinforces its give attention to its rising presence within the nation. Within the luxurious & way of life section, IHG operates six open lodges and has an additional seven in growth for manufacturers together with Six Senses, Resort Indigo, and Vignette Assortment’s lately opened Convent Sq. Lisbon and Casa da Companhia in Porto.
Signed beneath a franchise settlement with Actual Resort Group, the lodge will likely be reimagined as a wonderful illustration of the Kimpton model, with 141-guestrooms and public areas redesigned to take inspiration from the sunshine and hues of the town. From distinctive, design-forward areas that includes inspiring high-quality finishes to seasonally-inspired eating places and bars – together with a rooftop bar and pool – the lodge will seamlessly cater visitors seeking to interact in new cultures, cuisines or conversations.
Situated within the coronary heart of Lisbon, Kimpton Lisbon will turn into a great launch level for exploration, with key vacationer sights in strolling distance together with the Eduardo VII Park, Marquês de Pombal Sq. and Avenida Liberdade, in addition to museums and the town’s bustling eating places and bar scene.
(Mrs) Willemijn Geels, VP Improvement, Europe, IHG Inns & Resorts, commented: “Working with our companions at Actual Inns Group, we’re delighted to carry our Kimpton model to the colourful and culturally-rich metropolis of Lisbon. The lodge is a superb addition to our rising luxurious and way of life portfolio in Portugal, becoming a member of the lately signed Kimpton Algarve São Rafael Atlántico, and additional demonstrating proprietor demand and visitor urge for food for our Kimpton model.
Merging a tradition of real hospitality and distinctive, design ahead lodges for all, Kimpton Lisbon will create transformative experiences the place locals and guests seamlessly come collectively. I sit up for welcoming visitors to our newest Kimpton boutique luxurious property when it opens its door in early 2025.”
Eurico Almeida, CEO, Actual Inns Group, commented: “We’re thrilled on the alternative to carry the primary Kimpton Inns & Eating places property to Lisbon, and our eighth lodge in partnership with IHG Inns & Resorts. We sit up for combining IHG’s world enterprise with Kimpton’s famend mix of luxurious and individuality, partnering with the award-winning structure and design group, Rockwell, and infusing them into the center of Lisbon’s vibrant hospitality panorama.”
Kimpton pioneered the idea of distinctive, distinctive, design-forward lodges in the USA. Based in 1981 by visionary hotelier Invoice Kimpton, the model is impressed by his travels to Europe the place Kimpton noticed a chance for a lodge expertise that was greater than a spot to remain, however slightly a spot to expertise, really feel a way of belonging and discover.
IHG acquired Kimpton Inns & Eating places in 2018 and has since spearheaded its enlargement into Europe and past. Kimpton Lisbon joins a portfolio of eight Kimpton lodges throughout the UK and continental Europe and types a part of Kimpton’s world portfolio of 78 lodges throughout 12 international locations, representing 13,721-bedrooms.
IHG Inns & Resorts presently operates 20 lodges throughout seven manufacturers in Portugal, together with Six Senses, InterContinental, Vignette Assortment, Crowne Plaza, Vacation Inn, Vacation Inn Categorical and Iberostar.
*Numbers as at 31 December 2023
