PARIS—InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) unveiled plans to open the first Kimpton hotel here. Situated near the Paris Opéra, the luxury hotel is set to open its doors in 2020. The hotel will feature 149 guestrooms and 27 suites, a luxury spa, fitness facilities and meeting space.
Angela Brav, IHG’s CEO, Europe said: “Bringing Kimpton to Paris marks another milestone for expansion of the brand into Europe, and we’re delighted to be working with AXA IM – Real Assets to bring Kimpton to France. This hotel will have one of the most coveted addresses in the city and is set to create unbelievable memories and experiences for guests—in the way that only Kimpton can.”
The Kimpton Paris is the second Kimpton hotel to be signed in Europe, following the announcement that the brand was going global with the signing of a hotel in Amsterdam. There are currently 62 managed Kimpton hotels in the U.S. and a further 18 in the pipeline. Kimpton also runs 76 destination restaurants and bars.