VU hotel, New York, NY
An old printing factory on Manhattan's far west side is being transformed into an urban resort. The new VU hotel will offer guests as many ways to relax and have fun as there are ways to get things done. This new 19-story hotel will be located near centers of business and commerce, just off the beaten path in art-centric Hell's Kitchen. The hotel will be an urban oasis, with an inviting roof-top lounge, open-air gardens and whirlpools, and sweeping views of Time Square and the Hudson River. The design concept for the hotel is based on interpretations of three quintessentially New York spaces - the pocket park, the loft, and the roof garden - to create a unique "off the beaten path" destination.
Lorien Hotel & Spa, Alexandria, VA
Construction began in September 2007 on this new 107-room, $50 million hotel on King Street in Old Town Alexandria. The project will preserve one of the historic buildings on King Street and the facade of another. The hotel will house a large spa, a chef-driven restaurant, a casual wine-tasting room and 3000 feet of meeting space, including a spacious board room. Kimpton is partnering with Boston-based DSF Group and designer Vicente Wolf, who recently completed the interior of the Beverly Hills' Luxe Hotel.
Hotel Monaco Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
A beaux-arts structure at Charles and Baltimore Streets is one of Kimpton's most exciting historic reconstruction projects. A new Hotel Monaco will emerge from this turn-of-the-century site, once the headquarters of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The developer of the $60 million project, Philadelphia-based ARCWheeler, expects to make this new 208-room hotel one of the mainstays of an area that is emerging as a hub of boutique and small hotels. The new Hotel Monaco will occupy the top seven floors, and will include a day spa, destination restaurant, and 15,000 square feet of meeting space.
EPIC Hotel, Miami, FL
The EPIC Hotel will stand on the banks of the Miami River in the financial and cultural heart of downtown Miami. It's just a short drive from the tourist attractions of South Beach and Coconut Grove, and will reflect all the sophisticated, cosmopolitan flair of this international city. The mixed-use building will be 52 stories tall. 411units will be luxury hotel rooms and suites. A high-energy destination restaurant is planned, plus a lounge and bar area, a full-service spa and 11,000 sq. feet of meeting space. The hotel's design approach contradicts the lights and brights commonly associated with south Florida, inviting the guest into a calming atmosphere of warmth, graceful simplicity and understated elegance. The adept use of texture and light, contrasting patterns and materials, and metallic patinas will create rhythm, movement and interest.
Hotel Palomar Chicago, Chicago, IL
This exceptional architectural masterpiece designed by the John Buck Company, will be a vital addition to the bustling River North neighborhood. The modern sky-rise hotel will feature 259 luxurious guest rooms, 5000 square feet of meeting space and a signature Kimpton restaurant fronting on State Street. Like every Hotel Palomar, this sleek urban sanctuary tells the story of Art in Motion. And in this case art is all about location, location, location. Culture mavens can head to the nearby theater district in the Loop or visit the Art Institute of Chicago, or Chicago Cultural Center. It's only a few minutes to the amazing new Millennium Park as well as Grant Park and the fabulous Museum Campus. At night the hotel's concierge can arrange for exceptional entertainment options, ranging from the world-famous Chicago Symphony Orchestra, to a well known jazz Showcase or a Broadway show in Chicago's thriving theater district.
Hotel Eventi, New York, NY
Located in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, this luxury full-service hotel will occupy an entire city block between West 29th and 30th Streets. It will be a glass-exterior mixed-use tower, facing Sixth Avenue. The building will include a block-through open outdoor plaza with water features and public seating. J.D. Carlisle Development plans to construct a 20-foot wide outdoor multi-media screen within the plaza for both public and private entertainment events. The design will feature 287 guest rooms and some suites with outdoor terraces overlooking the plaza. This exciting new hotel will also include a multi-level bar and restaurant of approximately 15,000 square feet, plus outdoor seating in the plaza. Some distinguishing factors include 8,000 square feet of high-quality meeting space, a 1,400 square foot gym and separate spa with three treatment rooms. 270 luxury apartments will top off the tower. Column McCartan will be designing the interiors, and the restaurants will be operated by China Grill Management.
Hotel Palomar Atlanta-Midtown, Atlanta, GA
The Atlanta skyline will soon feature a new 21-story Kimpton boutique hotel. The Hotel Palomar Atlanta-Midtown will have 304 rooms, one of the top destination restaurants in the city, and a large, lively lounge. This pet-friendly hotel will also house over 10,000 square feet of meeting space. Two of the country's top real estate developers have joined forces to fund and develop the project: Kim King Associates and Hillwood, whose chairman is Ross Perot, Jr. The development partnership also includes Ross-Patterson, an Atlanta hospitality consulting firm. This is the first hotel addition to the Midtown Atlanta market in several years, offering both local residents and visitors an exciting new choice in upscale accommodations.
The Kimpton Group is currently seeking acquisition, joint venture, or management opportunities.
Our Target Criteria for future projects are as follows:
Minimum of 90 keys, up to approx. 400 keys (depending on market and property)
Urban, resort or high-end suburban locations
Add supply to existing market presence or enter new market
Ground-up development, adaptive re-use or reposition existing hotel through acquisition or management contract
