Native artists and craftsmen have been tapped to infuse every room with colourful design parts that mirror the spirit of Santo Domingo.
Kimpton Resorts & Eating places, a part of IHG Resorts & Resorts’ luxurious and way of life portfolio, introduced it can open a brand new boutique luxurious resort within the bustling city vacation spot of Santo Domingo. Marking the model’s first property within the Dominican Republic, Kimpton Las Mercedes will complement its picturesque and historic environment whereas serving as a super launch level for exploration. The resort is poised to open in early Summer season 2024.
Tucked inside Santo Domingo’s Colonial Metropolis neighborhood, Kimpton Las Mercedes is owned by Megeve Funding Workplace S.A.S and will probably be operated by Iberostar Group. The resort signifies the primary operational partnership between the Kimpton model and Iberostar Group and, whereas outdoors the industrial settlement, demonstrates alternatives of the strategic alliance between IHG and Iberostar Resorts & Resorts. The resort is ready inside a sixteenth century construction that has been thoughtfully revitalized by award-winning architect Rafael Moneo to mirror the transformation of its historic neighborhood right into a bustling cultural hub. In reimagining the area, unique supplies have been preserved or repurposed the place attainable, whereas a contemporary addition has been respectfully constructed behind the unique construction. Kimpton Las Mercedes will characteristic 130 visitor rooms, together with eight expansive rooftop suites, every with a non-public balcony to provide company a style of the indoor-outdoor residing the town is thought for.
Accompanying the keep expertise will probably be distinctive restaurant and bar ideas. Zola, the signature restaurant with a retractable roof for al fresco eating, marries Northern Italian fare with native substances and options an expansive array of aperitivos, tableside cocktails and old-world wines. El Patio, the secluded courtyard backyard bar and lounge, will supply snacks and sips to be savored amongst preserved oak and mango bushes. Simply off the foyer, company can indulge their senses on the locally-sourced cigar and rum lounge, which showcases a 500-year-old nicely that was uncovered and restored through the constructing’s transformation.
Kimpton Las Mercedes could have a number of multi-use areas that transition from daytime work and assembly areas to night social gathering locations. The Jose Marti Ballroom is an idyllic location for weddings or to host enterprise conventions and conferences in an inspiring setting. Extra resort facilities embrace a rooftop pool and health heart. As with all Kimptons, the resort will even characteristic beloved perks equivalent to morning espresso and tea service, night social hour, a “Forgot It? We’ve Received It!” program, in-room yoga mats and pet-friendly insurance policies.
Paul Adan, Regional SVP of Improvement, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean for IHG Resorts & Resorts, mentioned: “We sit up for increasing Kimpton’s presence within the Caribbean, and Kimpton Las Mercedes will carry a definite, inspiring expertise to this historic vacation spot. The resort will welcome guests and locals alike with its refined fashion, modern eating places and bars and heartfelt service whereas concurrently serving as a gateway for company to uncover all that Santo Domingo has to supply.”
Based in 1498, Santo Domingo is without doubt one of the Caribbean’s oldest cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Website. Whereas a historic treasure, the town is brimming with a number of the greatest trendy cultural experiences on the earth. Past the maze of cobblestone streets and centuries-old structure on the resort’s doorstep within the historic Colonial Metropolis, company can benefit from the space’s native artwork galleries, thrilling nightlife, hidden waterfalls and gentle, white sands of the Caribbean Sea.
Rodrigo Silveyra, Director of Operations, Americas, Iberostar Group, mentioned: “We’re thrilled to function our first property underneath the Kimpton Resorts & Eating places model. Whereas this settlement falls outdoors of our strategic alliance with IHG for Iberostar Beachfront Resorts, it’s an awesome instance of constructive outcomes and alternatives which are surfacing based mostly upon our increasing relationship with IHG.”
When it opens in early Summer season 2024, Kimpton Las Mercedes will change into the fifth Kimpton resort within the Caribbean and Latin America. The Kimpton model at present has 78 inns open globally, with 54 initiatives within the pipeline.*
*Figures as of December 31, 2023
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