Hotel Indigo to Open in Miami
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has revealed plans for a 122-room Hotel Indigo in Miami. Construction is anticipated to begin third quarter of 2007, with an expected opening date of first quarter 2008.
“The vibrant and diverse culture and high quality of life in Miami make the city popular as both a business and leisure destination,” said Jim Anhut, senior vice president, Brand Development, the Americas, IHG. “We are proud to introduce our unique branded boutique concept to such an exciting market.”
The hotel will be located at 7600 N. Kendall Drive, within walking distance to the prestigious Dadeland shopping district and only ten miles from the Miami International Airport. Other nearby attractions include the Miami Metrozoo, Sunset Place and the University of Miami. The hotel will also be located within close proximity to businesses such as AT&T, Fortis and Panasonic.
The six-story conversion property will be owned by Rodblu Investment Fund I and managed by Driftwood Hospitality Management, LLC, under a license agreement with a company in the InterContinental Hotels Group. Driftwood Hospitality Management, LLC, currently owns an equity interest and manages the Hotel Indigo Houston at the Galleria and manages the Hotel Indigo Scottsdale.
Hotel Indigo artfully combines the conveniences and consistencies of a brand hotel with the design cache and service personality of a boutique. The hotel will feature renewable elements such as vivid murals, area rugs, plush duvets and slip covers that will change periodically. Public spaces will be transformed seasonally through changing artwork, music, flora, murals and directional signage.
The new hotel will feature signature design elements including oversized lobby chairs, which create a personal work or dining space within the public areas of the hotel; cozy, airy and inviting guestrooms with plush bedding, hardwood-style flooring and spa-inspired showers. The hotel will also offer high-speed Internet access in all guestrooms and wireless in the hotel’s public areas, as well as meeting space for business functions or special events.
