The massive Downtown Orlando Sports and Entertainment District is expected to open next door to the Kia Center in 2027, with Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants selected by Westcourt as the Hotel Partner for the new project.
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ fast-growing luxury and lifestyle portfolio, has announced a partnership with JMA Ventures and Machete Group to develop the boutique luxury brand’s first location in Orlando.
The new hotel will be located adjacent to the Kia Center arena, as part of Westcourt’s new mixed-use sports and entertainment development that will offer a variety of expansive experiences for visitors and locals alike. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Westcourt's commitment to offering guests the most-elevated hotel stay directly in the heart of downtown Orlando.
The new 261-room, 11-story Kimpton hotel will complement the city’s energizing atmosphere by providing guests with a variety of first-class social spaces.
The hotel will feature over 16,000 square feet of indoor meeting space, providing guests with customizable options to ensure every event is truly memorable. Additional social touchpoints include a full-service restaurant and lobby bar, a cafe, and pool bar and pool lounge.
As with all Kimpton hotels, the property will also feature perks such as Kimpton Kickstart morning coffee and tea service, Kimpton Social every evening, a “Forgot It? We’ve Got It!” program, in-room yoga mats, and pet-friendly policies.
Situated on an eight-acre site bounded by Church Street to the south, Division Avenue to the west, Central Boulevard to the north, and Hughey Avenue to the east, Westcourt will integrate 265 best-in-market multifamily rental units atop the hotel. The project will also feature up to 300,000 square feet of office space and a 120,000 square foot retail offering dedicated to providing best-in-class dining and entertainment.
Additionally, there will be a 3,500-capacity live event venue, multiple meeting spaces and a 1,140 space parking garage. Guests staying at the new Kimpton Orlando will also appreciate Westcourt’s 1.5 acres of outdoor common areas, perfect for enjoying the Florida sunshine.
Westcourt is is being developed by the Orlando Magic and the DeVos family, owners of the Orlando Magic. and is expected to create 3,400 jobs in downtown Orlando with a projected completed date of March 2027.
The new Kimpton Orlando will become the seventh Kimpton in Florida. IHG has transformed its luxury and lifestyle portfolio in recent years to become one of the largest in the hospitality industry. Globally, brands in this space continue to represent a growing proportion of IHG, with nearly 900 open and pipeline hotels. *
To learn more about Kimpton, visit IHG.com.
More information on Westcourt is available at WestcourtOrlando.com.
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