Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, an IHG Hotels & Resorts' brand, has planted its first flag in the Dominican Republic.
On track to open this summer, the Kimpton Las Mercedes will be located in Santo Domingo, within the capital's Colonial City neighborhood. The project, which involves the repurposing of a building that dates back to the 16th century, will blend preserved architectural features with contemporary elements.
The property will be operated by the Iberostar Group. IHG and Iberostar entered what they termed a "long-term commercial alliance" in November 2022.
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The hotel will comprise 130 rooms, including eight rooftop suites with private balconies. The Kimpton Las Mercedes will also house several food and beverage venues, including the Northern Italian-inspired restaurant Zola, a courtyard garden bar and lounge concept called El Patio and a cigar and rum lounge located adjacent to the lobby.
Other amenities will include a rooftop pool, a fitness center and meetings and event space.
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The Kimpton Las Mercedes will mark the fifth Kimpton property in the luxury lifestyle brand's Caribbean and Latin America portfolio.