InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened the first Kimpton property outside of the Americas, in Europe – The Kimpton De Witt in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. IHG also aims to bring the US-based lifestyle hotel Kimpton to India. Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants introduced the boutique hotel concept to the United States when it opened in San Fransisco in 1981.
Sudeep Jain, vice president – development, South West Asia, IHG said, “The concept of lifestyle hotels is about stimulating a diverse, innovative environment enhanced by a sense of belonging and style. It is encouraging to see the signature Kimpton experience being introduced to Europe. Lifestyle hotels have been trending for over 20 years, and now is the right time to accelerate our growth in India through the lifestyle segment.”
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants was acquired by IHG in 2015. IHG announced the further expansion of the brand across Europe with its second Kimpton hotel set to open in Paris in 2020. There are currently over 60 Kimpton hotels and more than 70 Kimpton restaurants, bars and lounges in 33 cities across Europe and the Americas.
The Kimpton De Witt offers 274 rooms, which include nine signature suites in the original Golden Age buildings. Within the property stands a three-storey ‘Little House,’ which dates back to the 1600s and was once the childhood home of the Dutch playwright, P C Hooft. Little House can be rented for groups. Kimpton De Witt’s signature suite, Penthouse De Witt, is split over two storeys and its 30-square-metre roof terrace offers views of the city.
Guests have access to a fitness centre, Gaiam yoga mats in every room and a complimentary all-day tea station in the lobby.
“Europe was the original inspiration behind Bill Kimpton founding the brand and now we’re bringing the brand home again. Opening in Amsterdam, gives us the perfect opportunity to indulge in the playful, creative and innovative approach to luxury that the city inspires in Kimpton’s unique and special way. Amsterdam as a city is effortless in design, highly diverse and a hotbed of creativity, making it the perfect match for our first Kimpton hotel in Europe. We’ll be bringing Kimpton to Paris next and have big plans for other cities across the continent,” commented Angela Brav, CEO – Europe, IHG. This is IHG’s 20th hotel in The Netherlands and is an addition to the 675 IHG hotels across Europe.