Kimpton La Peer Hotel – Los Angeles, CA
HOW DOES THIS INFLUENCE
YOUR DECISIONS AS FAR
AS NEW PROJECTS OR
CONVERSIONS?
We’ve always been strategic with our
development, whether it’s expanding
into a new market or finding different
neighborhoods in an existing one. It’s
not about hitting a certain number
of dots on a map; instead, our growth
is fueled by our guests’ business
and leisure travel patterns and
needs. When looking at growth, it’s
important that we find the right fit in
terms of a market as well as with an
owner who can be collaborative and a
partner with us.
Once we have a project in the
works, we take an anthropological
approach to development – each
hotel, restaurant, and bar is uniquely
positioned and concepted to
complement the community and
with a distinct point-of-view. We
always look at each market and
80 ILHA
neighborhood with a fresh lens and
are inspired by local flavors and
cultural markers to create a “luxury
without the attitude” experience for
our guests. The key to Kimpton’s
boutique luxury offering is that
we’re not formulaic when it comes
to introducing a new hotel or
restaurant to a new market. We’re
committed to creating brands of
one. The one commonality is that
all of our properties reflect the
brand’s commitment to heartfelt
care, exceptional food and beverage,
compelling design, and experiences
that appeal to both business and
leisure travelers.
DO YOU HAVE ANY EXCITING
PROJECTS YOU ARE WORKING
ON?
We have 25 projects in the works
globally with 15 in the Americas
alone. From Dallas, Texas to
Grenada, Caribbean; we’re bringing
Kimpton’s boutique approach to
both new owners and new markets
which is very exciting. Resorts, in
particular, have been a white space
for boutiques and with the success
of the Kimpton Seafire Resort +
Spa in Grand Cayman, we know
there’s an appetite there. IHG has
also been instrumental in helping
power our development pipeline and
an incredible partner in introducing
Kimpton to their guests around the
world.
HOW DO YOU ENGAGE
WITH YOUR GUEST? WHAT
ARE YOUR MOST EFFECTIVE
SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS?
Social media has become a powerful
relationship building tool and we have
an active and thoughtful presence
on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and
Instagram. Each platform provides
unique opportunities to have an open
dialogue and connect with our guests
in meaningful ways 365-days a year,
not just when they’re on property.