IHG partners with celebrity tastemakers
Corey Damen Jenkins and Maren Morris to bring the magic of the winter
season to its guests
ATLANTA, Nov. 30,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IHG Hotels & Resorts
announced today a first-of-its-kind seasonal and experiential
campaign at its Luxury & Lifestyle hotels in the Americas from
December 1, 2023 through February 29, 2024. Across the region,
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Kimpton Hotels &
Restaurants, Vignette Collection and Hotel Indigo properties will
transport guests to a timeless winter wonderland through the theme
of Winter Chalet featuring larger-than-life lobby
installations, created in partnership with renowned celebrity
tastemakers Corey Damen
Jenkins and Maren Morris
for cozy yet chic interiors and seasonal sonic experiences, and
chalet-inspired programming at every property within the
portfolio.
"Knowing guests crave experiences that lift them out of the
ordinary and introduce them to something inspiring, our Winter
Chalet and elevated cozy season programming create memories for our
hotel guests and our local communities," said
Kathleen Reidenbach, Senior Vice
President, Marketing & Commercial, Luxury & Lifestyle
Americas at IHG Hotels & Resorts. "We are thrilled to bring
Winter Chalet to life to transport our guests looking to getaway
this winter season."
Winter Chalet
Reminiscent of a day on the slopes and
the welcoming warmth of a mountain retreat, IHG's Winter Chalet
offers a creative spin on a winter classic, transporting guests to
a world of pure festive entertainment and rich experiences where
every whim is indulged. The intention of Winter Chalet is to offer
guests a place to warm up and rejuvenate with only the finest food,
drinks and company, to relive the day's adventures and continue the
good times well into the night.
The concept of Winter Chalet comes to life in its most impactful
and immersive manner in the lobbies of seven hotels across IHG's
Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio: InterContinental Buckhead
Atlanta, InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, Kimpton EPIC
Hotel (Miami), Kimpton Sawyer
Hotel (Sacramento), Kimpton Everly
Hotel (Los Angeles), Hotel Indigo
Los Angeles Downtown, and Hotel Indigo
Williamsburg (Brooklyn).
Expansive yet intimate structures in their own right,
conceptualized and constructed by renowned architect Tristan Al-Haddad, each chalet installation
stands an impressive 17 feet tall but is instantly warmed by the
thoughtful stylings of renowned interior designer Corey Damen Jenkins, seamlessly blending
contemporary design with the timeless charm of an alpine
retreat.
"In designing our concept for IHG's Winter Chalet, we took
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Kimpton Hotels &
Restaurants and Hotel Indigo's personalities into account, wanting
to capture the uniqueness of each," said Corey Damen Jenkins. "These beautiful hotels
offer great hospitality and experiences, and each Winter Chalet is
an extension of that. They're designed to bring people in. I hope
the warmth and comfort inspires guests to open up their laptop, the
great book they're immersed in, or to enjoy life while they're
contemplating their next destination."
The ambience of each of the Winter Chalet installations sets a
cheerful mood, treating guests to a winter escape through
'swoon-worthy' seasonal sips and bites as well as musical
soundtracks curated by Grammy Award-winning musician Maren Morris. "I designed the Winter Chalet
playlists to evoke the essence of the winter season, conjuring
feelings of warmth and gratitude," said Maren Morris. "I hope these songs inspire
guests to sit by a cozy hearth with a warm drink in hand surrounded
by their family and friends. It was important to me that this
collection of music serves as the perfect soundtrack for the
distinctive aesthetic of this experience."
Each Winter Chalet installation features a lively yet welcoming
bar at the heart of its footprint. Serving up seasonal beverages
from morning through evening, the Winter Chalets will offer hotel
guests and locals alike a chance to unwind with a Dulce de Leche
Coffee or connect over a round of Alpine Negronis. The spaces will
feature regular programming for the full three-month campaign and
are also available for private buy-outs. Elsewhere within the
portfolio, chalet-inspired bar pop-ups are ready for imbibing at
InterContinental New York Barclay, Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa,
Kimpton Shorebreak Huntington Beach, Kimpton Armory Hotel Bozeman,
Yours Truly DC, Vignette Collection, and Hotel Indigo Minneapolis
Downtown.
Beyond The Chalet
Outside of the Winter Chalet
installations and bar pop-ups, every hotel across IHG's Luxury
& Lifestyle Americas portfolio will offer chalet-inspired
activations inviting memorable experiences that allow guests to
winter their way all season long.
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
- The Chalet Table: Participating InterContinental hotels
will offer a multi-sensory dining and cocktail experience that
immerses guests in the sights, sounds and flavors of a luxurious
alpine getaway. The Chalet Table is available for brunch, afternoon
tea and dinner service for up to eight guests at participating
properties including InterContinental Boston, InterContinental The Clement Monterey
and InterContinental San
Diego.
- Chalet Turndown: The Chalet Turndown service is offered
as an exceptional end-of-day experience at the time of booking or
as a complimentary upgrade for InterContinental Ambassadors,
Diamond Elite IHG One Rewards Members and VIPs. Guests will enjoy
complimentary wool slippers, masterfully crafted Hot Toddies as
well as European cheeses and dried fruits. The service is available
at InterContinental New York Times Square, InterContinental
Cleveland and InterContinental
San Francisco. More information on
InterContinental's Chalet-inspired programming can be found
here.
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
- Cozy Chalet Getaway: Curated by a Cozy Concierge, the
package features an ambient fireplace display on arrival; a cozy
kit complete with Frette robe, blanket and fuzzy socks; two
complimentary warm winter beverages, hot chocolate kit and dessert;
as well as a selection of books, puzzles and board games for a
relaxing night in. Participating hotels can be found here.
- Suite Chalet: Rooms and suites at participating hotels,
such as Kimpton Hotel Eventi in NYC, Kimpton Sylvan Hotel in
Atlanta and Kimpton Palladian
Hotel in Seattle, enjoy a touch of
Winter Chalet with themed decor complete with cozy goodies like
mulled wine, seasonal snacks, vintage games, a portable turntable
with vinyls and plush blankets.
- The Snow Globe Chalet at Kimpton Aertson Hotel
(Nashville, Tenn.): Complete with
the full dinner menu in addition to extras like s'more kits and
specialty cocktails, The Snow Globe Chalet transports guests to a
chic alpine ski lodge for the ultimate dining experience.
- The Case Study Chalet & Lounge at Kimpton The Forum
Hotel (Charlottesville, Va.):
Every Friday and Saturday from 5 to 10
p.m. the hotel's onsite library transforms into The Case
Study Chalet & Lounge, complete with seasonal drinks and fondue
for parties of four, six or eight.
- Kimpton's Winter Social Password: The bi-annual secret
social password is back December 1st -
February 29th. Discoverable only on social media, guests can
say 'Chalet All Day' to the front desk at all Kimptons and receive
a special surprise during their stay. More information on Kimpton's
Chalet-inspired programming can be found here.
Hotel Indigo
- Winter Chalet Menu: A standout curation tailored to the
season, the Winter Chalet Menu is a warming winter specialty that
brings friends together. Complete with fondue, grazing boards and
specialty cocktails and mocktails, this seasonal menu is inspired
by European comfort food shared with loved ones. Participating
hotels include Hotel Indigo Cleveland Downtown in Ohio, Hotel Indigo
Guanajuato in Mexico, and
Hotel Indigo San Antonio -
Riverwalk.
- Petit Chalet: Guests are invited to get cozy at the
Petit Chalet, offering mountain-inspired botanicals, chic blankets,
classic board games, inspired music, themed cocktails and light
bites around the bar. Participating hotels include Hotel
Indigo San Diego Del Mar and Hotel
Indigo Traverse City in Michigan,
who also has a luxe in-room hotel package offering a cozy cabin
in-room experience with cocktails, gourmet snacks, plush robes,
board games and more.
- Additional offerings at Hotel Indigo properties include
Chalet Sessions, VIP/Member Treats for IHG One Rewards
guests, local market pop-ups, arrival amenities, and more. For
additional information on Hotel Indigo's Chalet-inspired
programming, please visit the brand's landing page here.
Vignette Collection
- Winter Chalet Menu: Guests and locals are invited
to enjoy a taste of "sorta South American'' cuisine at Mercy Me El
Chalet, Yours Truly DC's specialty winter menu. The menu includes
thoughtfully designed starters, main courses, desserts and
cocktails that guests can enjoy within the modern European mountain
chalet built onto the patio.
For more information on IHG's Winter Chalet campaign, visit
https://www.ihg.com/content/us/en/deals/hotel-offers/winterluxurystays
or download the IHG One Rewards mobile app to further explore IHG's
Luxury & Lifestyle destinations and its special pricing for
members.
Notes to Editors:
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