IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed Kimpton Salzburg in partnership with tristar Austria GmbH, marking the luxury lifestyle brand’s first hotel in Austria. The 119-room property is expected to open in mid-2028 and will form part of a redevelopment project led by Midstad. The hotel will join high-end retail units and shops, providing guests and locals with access to the brand’s hospitality offerings.
Located on the historic banks of the Salzach River, Kimpton Salzburg will offer convenient access to transport routes and Salzburg’s cultural district, placing guests near landmarks, festivals, and local attractions. The property will include a mix of guestrooms and eleven suites with views of the river and castle, a fitness centre and wellness area with sauna and relaxation rooms, and versatile meeting spaces for events and gatherings.
“We are excited to expand our presence in the luxury and lifestyle market in Austria with the opening of Kimpton Salzburg, complementing our recently opened Kimpton Main Frankfurt. As Austria’s second-largest hospitality market after Vienna, Salzburg offers a compelling opportunity for the Kimpton brand to establish a presence. Together with our trusted partner tristar Hotels, IHG now has over 5,000 rooms open and in development across the DACH region – a significant milestone that reflects our shared commitment to delivering exceptional experiences. We look forward to continuing to grow our portfolio and exploring new opportunities aligned with our vision for the region,” said Willemijn Geels, VP of development, Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts.
“We are delighted to grow our portfolio with IHG Hotels & Resorts through the signing of this exceptional Kimpton property, marking the brand’s exciting debut in Austria. The milestone also represents tristar’s first luxury hotel collaboration with IHG Hotels and Resorts, underscoring our shared commitment to delivering unparalleled guest experiences in premier destinations,” said Christina Locher, managing director of tristar Austria.
Kimpton, founded in 1981 by Bill Kimpton, is known for design-forward hotels that offer guests a sense of belonging and opportunities to explore. The brand includes amenities such as Kimpton Kickstart morning coffee and tea service, evening refreshments at Kimpton Social, and the “Forgot It? We’ve Got It!” program.
Kimpton Salzburg will join IHG’s portfolio across the DACH region, which includes more than 210 open hotels and 63 in development, with 14 open hotels in Austria under IHG brands and five more in the pipeline.
