InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened the doors to the first Kimpton outside of the Americas, in Europe. The Kimpton De Witt opens in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants introduced the boutique hotel concept to the United States when it opened in San Fransisco in 1981. Kimpton aims to inspire with touches like yoga mats in every room, complimentary coffee and tea to start the day, hosted evening Wine Hour, in-room fitness programming and complimentary bike rentals. Kimpton is known for its thoughtful amenities, playful design, personal guest service and award-winning restaurants and bars.
Sudeep Jain, VP – Development, South West Asia, IHG said, “It is encouraging to see the signature Kimpton experience being introduced to Europe. Lifestyle hotels have been trending for over 20 years, and now is the right time to accelerate our growth in India through the lifestyle segment.”
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants was acquired by IHG in 2015. IHG announced the further expansion of the brand across Europe with its second Kimpton hotel set to open in Paris in 2020. There are currently over 60 Kimpton hotels and more than 70 Kimpton restaurants, bars and lounges in 33 cities across Europe and the Americas.
Inspired by Dutch heritage, Kimpton De Witt’s spirited edge is evident from the striking ‘living wall’ of vibrant florals and botanicals trailing the entrance. It marries the old and the new – a late 20th century building with architecture from the Dutch Golden Age – interlocking modern luxury and historical elegance.
The hotel’s 274 rooms, which include nine signature suites in the original Golden Age buildings, are inspired by Dutch design, from a modern take on classic Dutch art in the bedrooms to the blue Delft-inspired tiles paving the bathroom floors. Within the property stands a three-storey ‘Little House,’ which dates back to the 1600s and was once the childhood home of the Dutch playwright, P.C. Hooft. Little House can be rented for groups looking for the luxury of a private abode; it offers two king-sized rooms and a first floor living room. Kimpton De Witt’s signature suite, Penthouse De Witt, is split over two storeys and its 30-square metre roof terrace offers spectacular views of the city and the iconic canal house rooftops.
Guests have access to a modern fitness centre, Gaiam yoga mats in every room and a complimentary all-day tea station in the lobby. They can pedal away and explore the city on complimentary VanMoof bikes, luxurious in-room toiletries are supplied by Marie-Stella-Maris, a Amsterdam-based natural skin care brand, and a hosted social hour every evening gives guests the chance to socialise and enjoy the hotel.
Next to the hotel, Wyers Bar & Restaurant, run by executive chef Sam DeMarco aka SammyD, offers American staples with Dutch influences, whilst House Bar provides guests and locals with a resting post where bartenders craft creative cocktails using unusual ingredients and serve an extensive menu of local gins and genevers. They can grab a cup of coffee, made with beans roasted locally especially for the café at Miss Louisa Coffee & Beignets.
