Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has announced it will open a new boutique luxury hotel in the bustling urban destination of Santo Domingo. Marking the brand’s first property in the Dominican Republic, Kimpton Las Mercedes will complement its picturesque and historic surroundings while serving as an ideal launch point for exploration. The hotel is poised to open in early Summer 2024.
Tucked within Santo Domingo’s Colonial City neighbourhood, Kimpton Las Mercedes is owned by Megeve Investment Office S.A.S and will be operated by Iberostar Group. The hotel has signified the first operational partnership between the Kimpton brand and Iberostar Group and, while outside the commercial agreement, demonstrates opportunities for the strategic alliance between IHG and Iberostar Hotels & Resorts. The hotel is set within a 16th-century structure that award-winning architect Rafael Moneo has thoughtfully revitalised to reflect the transformation of its historic neighbourhood into a bustling cultural hub. In reimagining the space, original materials have been preserved or repurposed where possible, while a modern addition has been respectfully constructed behind the original structure. Kimpton Las Mercedes will feature 130 guest rooms, including eight expansive rooftop suites, each with a private balcony to give guests a taste of the indoor-outdoor living the city is known for. Local artists and craftsmen have been tapped to infuse each room with colourful design elements that reflect the spirit of Santo Domingo.
“We look forward to expanding Kimpton’s presence in the Caribbean, and Kimpton Las Mercedes will bring a distinct, inspiring experience to this historic destination," said Paul Adan, Regional SVP of Development.
"The hotel will welcome visitors and locals alike with its refined style, innovative restaurants and bars and heartfelt service while simultaneously serving as a gateway for guests to uncover all that Santo Domingo has to offer.”
When it opens in early Summer 2024, Kimpton Las Mercedes will become the fifth Kimpton hotel in the Caribbean and Latin America. The Kimpton brand currently has 78 hotels open globally, with 54 projects in the pipeline.
“We’re thrilled to operate our first property under the Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants brand," said Rodrigo Silveyra, Director of Operations.
"While this agreement falls outside of our strategic alliance with IHG for Iberostar Beachfront Resorts, it’s a great example of positive outcomes and opportunities that are surfacing based upon our expanding relationship with IHG.”
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