IHG Hotels & Resorts, British multinational hospitality company headquartered in Windsor, Berkshire, England, UK, group that manages, operates and franchises a large portfolio of hotels and resorts around the world has launched its first New Zealand property with the official opening of Hotel Indigo Auckland by IHG, located in the central Midtown district of the capital of the country Auckland.
The property opened its doors in a bustling and more than captivating city as Auckland situated in the northern island of New Zealand, highlighted within its boundaries by a stunning natural environment, long beaches, rainforest - covered ranges, rural areas and gulf islands, making it one of the most diverse cities in the world.
The hotel expected to become a vibrant destination for tourists and Auckllanders is part of Indigo brand, a boutique, lifestyle brand that focuses on distinctive local experiences, well known for its unique design with each property designed to reflect the character of its surrounding neighborhood and emphasizing local art and culture through illustrations and design elements.
Hotel Indigo by IHG is housed in one of Auckland' s tallest buildings, acknowledge its historic site housed in a former motor house from 1912 that imported Cadillac to New Zealand, boasting a design which pays tribute to the industrial history by combining heritage - listed and modern architecture with an interior offering a cultural immersion with an inspired stylish design and gallery - quality artwork.
The establishment is located at 53 Saint Patricks Square in the heart of midrown Auckland, ideally situated near key landmarks such a the Britomart precinct, New Zealand Internrational Convention Centre, Sky Tower, SkyCity Casino, the Viaduct, Wynyard Quarter and 30 minutes drive to Auckland International Airport.
The property boasts floor – to ceiling windows that offer stunning views of the city skyline and harbour and it provides 225 comfortable rooms, including 10 accessible guestrooms, featuring automotive – themed touches.
The hotel boasts Bistro Saine, a French – Mediterranean restaurant led by Executive Chef Yutak Son offering a menu rooted in seasonality and local provenance, drawing inspiration from Europe's grand brasseries and the energetic dining scenes of New York. Amenities and services include a firness centre, free Wi - Fi, and an on - site parking.
New Zealand contemporary artist and photographer Stuart Robertson has curated a unique photographic exhibition for the hotel, which spans all 25 accommodation floors telling a different story of the city through visual representations, capturing the spirit, identity and essence of the neighborhood and its contemporary popular culture.
Simone Haag, a renowned Melbourne based interior decorator, transformed the hotel's lobby into a showcase of local artistry, greatly featuring ceramics, glasswork, handcrafted paintings, leather creations, wooden sculpture, and woven pieces.
Finally Raukura Turei, a New Zealand multidisciplinary artist and architectural designer, has created two installations using natural elements from her ancestral lands, exploring connections to “atua”, a deep concept associated to supernatural beings, deities or gods and “tipuna”, which in Māori language refers to a person from whom one is descendent.
Link
https://www.ihg.com/hotelindigo/hotels/gb/en/auckland/aklal/hoteldetail
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