Saturday, August 10, 2024 Kimpton introduces its first boutique luxury hotel in Orlando, featuring a prime location in Westcourt’s vibrant new sports and entertainment development. Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants , a key player in IHG Hotels & Resorts’ expanding luxury and lifestyle collection, has unveiled an exciting new collaboration with JMA Ventures and Machete Group to introduce its first boutique luxury property in Orlando. This new hotel will be strategically positioned next to the Kia Center arena, forming a part of Westcourt’s innovative mixed-use sports and entertainment development, designed to deliver a range of immersive experiences for both visitors and residents.
This partnership highlights Westcourt’s dedication to offering a premier hotel experience right in the vibrant core of downtown Orlando. The upcoming Kimpton hotel will feature 261 rooms across 11 stories, enriching the city’s dynamic energy with a host of high-end social areas. Guests can look forward to over 16,000 square feet of versatile indoor meeting space, ideal for hosting unforgettable events.
The hotel will also include a full-service restaurant, a lobby bar, a café, a pool bar, and a pool lounge. As with all Kimpton properties, this new location will offer unique amenities like the Kimpton Kickstart morning coffee and tea service, Kimpton Social evenings, a “Forgot It? We’ve Got It!” program, yoga mats available in each room, and pet-friendly policies. Set on an eight-acre plot bounded by Church Street, Division Avenue, Central Boulevard, and Hughey Avenue, Westcourt will feature 265 premium multifamily rental units above the hotel.
The development will also incorporate up to 300,000 square feet of office space and a 120,000 square foot retail area, focusing on top-tier dining and entertainment options. Additionally, the project will include a 3,500-capacity live event venue, several meeting rooms, and a 1,140-space parking garage. Guests of Kimpton Orlando will also benefit from Westcourt’s 1.
5 acres of outdoor communal areas, perfect for enjoying the Florida weather. Once completed, the Kimpton Orlando will be the seventh Kimpton property in Florida. IHG’s luxury and lifestyle portfolio has seen significant growth in recent years, with nearly 900 hotels either open or in development globally.
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