INTERCONTINENTAL TO DEBUT IN INDIANAPOLIS: InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, is set to open in Indianapolis this winter. Located close to the Monument Circle and the Indiana State Capitol, InterContinental Indianapolis is housed in the historic Illinois Building that was built in 1926. The building underwent a $110 million restoration process, which saw the addition of an entire floor, to reopen as the 11-story luxury hotel. Developed and owned by Keystone Group, the hotel will feature 170 rooms and rooms, including a penthouse suite on a private floor with views of Monument Circle, along with two dining concepts, a fitness center and 5,000 square feet of event and meeting space. Situated in downtown Indianapolis, the Illinois Building was listed as one of the state’s 10 most endangered landmarks and was acquired by Keystone Group. InterContinental Hotels’ portfolio currently consists of more than 220 hotels totaling 73,350 rooms across 70 countries.
21C MUSEUM HOTELS TO OPEN IN INDIANAPOLIS: Ennismore and TWG, the national developer of multifamily housing and mixed-use projects, have signed 21c Museum Hotel Indianapolis. The multi-venue contemporary art museum will showcase globally and regionally relevant artists in site-specific installations as well as rotating curated exhibitions throughout the year. Art will be integrated into every aspect of the hotel, with all 156 rooms (including 20 suites) featuring original artwork and 21c’s dedicated Art Channel available on the television. Located on North Alabama Street, the hotel is slated to open in 2028 and will have three dining venues, 16,000 square feet of gallery space and a fitness center. Part of a mixed-use development on North Alabama Street, the hotel will also have 8,000 square feet of retail space. Ennismore will be managing the museum hotel and developing it in partnership with TWG.
DAXTON HOTEL JOINS CURIO COLLECTION: Daxton Hotel Birmingham has officially joined the Curio Collection by Hilton. As part of the Curio Collection, Daxton Hotel will maintain its hospitality standards and guest experience, while benefitting from the Hilton Honors Program. Opened in 2021 and owned by Mark Mitchell, the hotel features 151 rooms, multiple dining venues and showcases more than 400 original pieces of art from over 150 artists from across the world. Curio Collection by Hilton’s global portfolio comprises 175 properties.
THE BOARDWALK HOTEL OPENS ON LAKE ANNA: Reef Capital Partners has announced the opening of The Boardwalk Hotel on Lake Anna by Kasa, the hotel and aparthotel brand and manager. Situated on Lake Anna, Va., the boutique hotel offers 34 rooms, including two multiple-bedroom suites, with some of the rooms featuring kitchenettes or wet bars. The common areas of the hotel offer views of Lake Anna. The hotel has made investments in the surrounding infrastructure to enhance sustainability, including upgraded septic and drainage systems.
