Intercontinental Hotels Group Announces Opening of Eighth Hotel Indigo®
Hotel Indigo Ottawa to Become Boutique Brand’s First Property in Canada
Atlanta (February 5, 2007) – InterContinental Hotels Group [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] (IHG), the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms, announced today that its eighth Hotel Indigo will open this week in Ottawa, Canada. Situated in Ottawa’s bustling central business district and just four blocks from Parliament Hill, this 106-room hotel is Hotel Indigo’s first property in Canada.
Located at the corner of Laurier Avenue West and Metcalfe Street, Hotel Indigo Ottawa is a conversion of a historic 1900s building that once served as a community YMCA. The six-story property is owned by Gillin Engineering & Construction Limited and managed by Atlific Hotels.
“As the Canadian capital, Ottawa is an important government center as well as a vibrant leisure and business destination with a distinct culture, which is a perfect fit for Hotel Indigo,” said Jim Anhut, senior vice president, Brand Development, the Americas, InterContinental Hotels Group. “We are proud to introduce this exciting branded boutique concept to Canada and believe it will quickly become a centerpiece of Ottawa’s downtown community.”
This winter, visitors and residents alike can take advantage of the hotel’s close proximity to the Rideau Canal, which is central to life in Ottawa. The new hotel will open just in time for Ottawa’s famed Winterlude, one of North America’s largest winter festivals centered on the world’s longest outdoor skating rink. Whether visiting Canada’s capital for the first time or reliving childhood memories on the Rideau Canal, Hotel Indigo’s inviting lobby makes it a perfect respite for travelers and city dwellers alike.
Providing stylish accommodations and a personalized service experience in a unique and intimate atmosphere, Hotel Indigo Ottawa is a branded boutique hotel designed to appeal to lifestyle-focused guests who desire affordable luxury, genuine service and an alternative to traditional hotels.
Renewal is the soul of Hotel Indigo’s retail-inspired design concept – thoughtful changes are made throughout the year to keep the hotel fresh, similar to the way retailers change their window displays. The renewal concept provides even the most frequent guest a unique experience with every stay. Hotel Indigo’s guestrooms feature signature murals, area rugs, and duvets and slip covers that will change periodically, while public spaces will be transformed seasonally through changing artwork, murals and directional signage. As Canada’s first Hotel Indigo, the Ottawa hotel’s “opening season”' murals will feature winter wonder intermingled with striking murals of birch trees, wheat fields and irises, showcasing some of Canada’s most recognizable natural offerings.
Other signature Hotel Indigo design elements include cozy, airy and inviting guestrooms with plush bedding; hardwood-style flooring and spa-inspired glass showers. Hotel Indigo Ottawa offers free high-speed internet access in all guestrooms and wireless in the public spaces. In addition, there are four meeting rooms, the largest room at 1200 sq.-ft. will seat up to 130 attendees, two smaller rooms seat from 45-60 people and there is also a permanent boardroom for up to 8 participants. Rounding out the offering for lifestyle-focused guests is a full fitness center complete with indoor swimming pool.
Whether guests desire a quick bite before a meeting or a full meal after a day of sightseeing, Hotel Indigo Ottawa offers guests exactly what they need. Phi, a gourmet fast casual restaurant refreshingly brings the unique Hotel Indigo approach to breakfast, lunch and dinner. With an emphasis on ever changing seasonal ingredients Phi offers both starters and entrees that tempt. A visit to Phi should always include a decadent cup of Starbuck’s coffee, latte or cappuccino. In the evening, guests can enjoy their favorite beverage in casual elegance at Phi.
“Hotel Indigo perfectly combines the unique attributes of a small boutique hotel with the consistency of service and amenities you expect from a traditional hotel,” said John C. Dunn, vice president, Sales & Marketing, Atlific Hotels. “We’re excited to be involved in the launch of this fresh, new hotel concept in Canada. Our branded boutique hotel fits well within this market and will create a superior hospitality experience for business and leisure travelers.”
The Hotel Indigo brand is rapidly expanding, with eight locations open and nearly 20 in the pipeline. The first Hotel Indigo opened in Atlanta in October 2004, followed by Chicago Gold Coast, Chicago Schaumburg North, Houston and Dallas, Texas, Sarasota, Fla., and Scottsdale, Ariz. Hotel Indigo properties will soon be open in New York City, Baltimore, Md., Nashville and Knoxville, Tenn., Columbus, Ind., and Ft. Myers, Fla. For more information on Hotel Indigo, or to make reservations, please visit www.hotelindigo.com.
About Hotel Indigo Ottawa
Situated in Ottawa’s bustling central business district just four blocks from Parliament Hill, Hotel Indigo Ottawa combines the unique attributes of a small boutique with the consistency of service and amenities you expect from a traditional hotel. Opened in 2007, this hotel offers 106 stylish guestrooms appealing to lifestyle-focused guests who desire affordable luxury and genuine service. Hotel Indigo guestrooms feature signature murals, hardwood floors and plush duvets to promote a feeling of well being, while public spaces are renewed seasonally through changing artwork, music and directional signage. Opened in 2007, Hotel Indigo offers four meeting rooms with the largest room at 1200-sq.ft. accommodating 130 attendees. For dining, Phi Bistro & Bar provides gourmet fast casual fare. For more information please visit www.ottawadowntownhotel.com
About Atlific Hotels
Atlific Hotels is one of the fastest growing Canadian hotel management companies operating over 40 hotels in Canada with offices in Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa and Vancouver. Atlific Hotels has been managing well known Canadian hotels, resorts, and extended stay properties for 50 years. Atlific Hotels has built a reputation for best in business accounting reporting, exceptional sales and marketing programs and sound operational systems. Atlific Hotels’ parent company, Ocean Properties, Ltd. operates over 100 hotels throughout the United States. Together they make up the fifth largest privately owned hotel management company in North America, operating independent hotels and resorts as well as internationally recognized hotel brands such as Marriott, Hilton, Westin and Holiday Inn. For more information please visit www.atlific.com.
