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The 33-Story Newbuild Offers a Vertical Voyage of Contemporary Lifestyle, Four Destination Dining Concepts by Apicii, and Unrivaled Midtown Views

NEW YORK, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimpton Era Midtown New York officially opens its doors, marking the latest addition for the Kimpton brand in Manhattan.

Now open, Kimpton Era Midtown New York serves as the ultimate launchpad for the modern traveler—a 33-story ground-up skyscraper designed by Extell Development Company and the first under their direct management. Inside, the explorer will find rooms that are petite yet thoughtfully designed, distilled to their purest essentials to create a calm, intuitive sanctuary where the city is yours to uncover. Beyond the guest rooms, the hotel's pulse beats through four distinctive restaurant and bar concepts in partnership with Apicii, including a collaboration with legendary chef Rocco DiSpirito and a breathtaking rooftop bar offering 360-degree skyline views of the city's cultural and business hub. This alluring gateway to an effortless New York experience features a 24-hour, 1,375-square-foot gym equipped with Peloton bikes, yoga mats, and the latest cardio gear.

Elysa Goldman, Senior Vice President, Development at Extell Development Company, added: "As our first managed hospitality project under Extell Hospitality Services, Kimpton Era is a testament to our commitment to best-in-class service and sophisticated design. We've worked with world-class partners to create a destination that captures the layered character of New York City, and we are proud to see this vision come to life in the heart of Manhattan."

"We aren't just opening a hotel; we're giving guests the keys to find their own rhythm in the heartbeat of Manhattan," said Managing Director Kori Yoran. "New York isn't just a city you visit; it's an experience that moves at its own electric pace. Kimpton Era captures that quintessential duality–the vibrant pulse of the streets paired with a refined sanctuary that lets you catch your breath. We've designed every corner to be a sophisticated basecamp where the city's many eras converge, inviting our guests to dive into the hum and return to a space that feels like home."

DESIGN
With interiors brought to life by INC Architecture & Design, and architecture design by SLCE Architects, Kimpton Era channels modern classicism with artful, intuitive comfort. The design captures New York's layered character—elegant yet gritty, refined yet raw—woven into a purpose-built skyscraper. Striking a balance between masculine and feminine notes, the design radiates a soft, edgy atmosphere crafted for elegance. Notably, the design team at INC Architecture & Design also led the 2022 renovation of the nearby Rockefeller Center landmark, allowing for the hotel to feel like a natural extension of its iconic surroundings.

ROOMS + SUITES
The overnight journey starts on the ground floor with a self-service check-in counter—a streamlined arrival that allows guests to go straight to their room. On the third floor, a contemporary lobby unfolds into refined textures and rich accents. This floor houses The Parlor, which functions as the hotel's main lobby, and a manned reception desk. Above, guests follow custom bohemian rugs to each of the 529 "jewel box" inspired guest rooms. Designed with precision, a painted palette of muted floral tones in soft neutral, cool blue, olive, and dusty pink induce the feeling of a calm escape. Warm wooding with an additional fluted paneling is a nod to the building architecture soaring outside the expansive windows in every room.

• Crafted Comfort: Rooms are thoughtfully tailored to a traveler's lifestyle, a masterpiece of urban proportion where every square inch serves a purpose. The considered layout places everything harmoniously—from the bathroom to the workspace and luggage storage - allowing rooms to feel both intimate, organized and chic. Kit Miles fabric pops on a curvy seatback, complementing the midcentury art adorning the walls and the plush accent pillows.
• City Connection: Every room offers shimmering views, featuring a custom window seat that allows guests to immerse themselves in the magic of the city. Above the 15th floor, south-facing rooms offer picturesque views of the Empire State Building and 1 World Trade. On the north side, select rooms offer a sightline to Rockefeller Center's iconic Plaza experiences and beyond to Fifth Avenue.
• Suite Luxury: For guests who want to elevate their stay, the property features two expansive suites and nine rooms with outdoor terraces. Select suites offer connecting "lock-off" capabilities and pull-out couches for family or group flexibility.

RESTAURANTS & BARS
Hospitality titan Apicii operates four distinct destination concepts that form a diverse collection of dining and bar venues. Each restaurant and bar has its own distinct character, yet all remain seamlessly connected by the spirit of New York.

• The Parlor: Now open. Serving as an all-day gathering place inspired by the neighborhood bars and cafés of Europe, this space transitions from morning espresso and pastries to evening cocktails for an ongoing, social atmosphere. The Parlor will also host the signature Kimpton social hour each evening. The Parlor is open daily 6:30 am - 11:00 pm.
• Bar Rocco: Now open. From beloved James Beard Award-winning chef and author Rocco DiSpirito comes Bar Rocco, a destination Italian American brasserie, with its name serving a playful nod to both the chef and the restaurant's panoramic views of Rockefeller Plaza. DiSpirito has conceptualized a refined yet approachable Italian American brasserie, with a market-driven menu informed by his frequent visits to regional greenmarkets and long-standing relationships with local farmers and purveyors. The space balances sleek design with old-school charm, serving as a refined homage to classic Midtown institutions. Bar Rocco is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Amasa: Coming March 2026. Amasa is a Latin steakhouse that celebrates the region's bold culinary traditions, rich flavors, and attention to craftsmanship while delivering a dining experience filled with soulful hospitality, with a menu by Chef Christopher Loeffl. Bar Amasa is the restaurant's street-level cantina serving iconic Latin cocktails alongside inspired Mexican tacos.
• Jade Rabbit: Coming April 2026. Crowning the hotel is a rooftop Asian izakaya offering 360-degree Manhattan city views, including Rockefeller Center, Radio City, JP Morgan Building, and the Empire State Building, paired with inventive cocktails.

DESTINATION
Located at 32 West 48th Street, Kimpton Era is centrally situated for both work and play. From this central Midtown homebase, guests have easy, immediate access to the city's most sought-after landmarks and corporate headquarters. Whether it is grand sporting events or concerts, the powerful energy of Manhattan is at your footsteps.

Rooms at Kimpton Era Midtown New York start at $450 per night. For more information and to reserve your stay, please visit kimptonhotels.com/ERAMIDTOWN.

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The term "Kimpton" is used in this release for convenience to refer to Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant Group, LLC, and/or IHG Hotels & Resorts.

About Extell Development Company
Extell Development, founded by Gary Barnett, is a nationally acclaimed developer of luxury residential, commercial, retail, hospitality, and mixed-use properties in New York, Utah, and other premier markets. Working with world-class architects, Extell is recognized for sophisticated design, spacious layouts, and best-in-class service and amenities. Notable projects include Central Park Tower (the world's tallest residential tower), One57, the record-breaking glass tower with condominiums above Park Hyatt's five-star flagship hotel, One Manhattan Square, Brooklyn Point, W Hotel Times Square, InterContinental Boston, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail, and Grand Hyatt Deer Valley, with a new Four Seasons Resort and Residences coming to Park City, UT.

About Kimpton
Kimpton, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' luxury and lifestyle portfolio, pioneered the concept of hotels combining sophisticated, playful design with a more human guest experience in the U.S. Founded in 1981, the San Francisco-born luxury lifestyle brand now operates more than 80 properties and over 100 restaurants, bars and lounges across urban locations, resort destinations and up-and-coming markets globally. From inspiring design and expansive experiences to forward-thinking flavors that feed the soul, Kimpton spaces act as vibrant hubs for sparking authentic human connections. Every detail is thoughtfully curated and artfully delivered so that guest experiences remain meaningful, unscripted and inspired. For more information, visit KimptonHotels.com.

About IHG Hotels & Resorts
IHG Hotels & Resorts (tickers: LON:IHG for Ordinary Shares; NYSE:IHG for ADRs) is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good. With a family of 20 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world's largest hotel loyalty programmes with over 145 million members, IHG has more than one million rooms and 6,800 open hotels in over 100 countries, and a development pipeline of over 2,300 properties. 

• Luxury & Lifestyle: Six Senses, Regent, InterContinental, Vignette Collection, Kimpton, Hotel Indigo
• Premium: voco hotels, Ruby, HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, EVEN Hotels
• Essentials: Holiday Inn Express, Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, Garner hotels, avid hotels
• Suites: Atwell Suites, Staybridge Suites, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Candlewood Suites 
• Exclusive Partners: Iberostar Beachfront Resorts

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group's holding company and is incorporated and registered in England and Wales. Approximately 385,000 people work across IHG's hotels and corporate offices globally.
Visit us online for more about our hotels and reservations and IHG One Rewards. To download the IHG One Rewards app, visit the Apple App or Google Play stores. For our latest news, visit our Newsroom and follow us on LinkedIn.

About Apicii
Apicii is a national hospitality group that has developed and operated a collection of acclaimed restaurants, bars, membership clubs and private event spaces across the country. Apicii is led by restaurateur Tom Dillon, who has an unparalleled 30-year track record in hospitality, having created, developed or operated leading global brands, including five of the 100 top-grossing restaurants in America. Dillon has operated venues that have been covered extensively in the press, including being awarded Best New Restaurant in America, as well as several Michelin-starred venues. For more information on Apicii, visit apicii.com.

About Inc Architecture & Design
INC is a New York–based interdisciplinary studio that works passionately at the intersection of architecture, interior, and object design, redefining design as a collaborative and cultural act. We nurture a communal studio culture where design becomes an act of care for both people and the planet. Beauty, sustainability, and cultural context are woven into every project, yielding environments that endure and contribute meaningfully to individual and collective life. Our practice fuses aesthetic empathy with environmental and social stewardship to create places of belonging that are as purposeful as they are joyful. Our work is structured around our core intentions of joy, utility, and craft, and supported by a proprietary information management platform and an investment in technological and material intelligence that enables agility and excellence across diverse project types. We engage in research-driven processes that are contextually specific and transparent, in the service of place-making not just for people, but with them.

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Epicurean experts from some of the world's most exciting drinking and dining destinations share their pulse on the ingredients and techniques that'll be cooking up a storm and raising the bar in 2026

ATLANTA, Nov. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimpton's hotly anticipated annual Culinary + Cocktail Trend Forecast returns this year to unveil the unique dining styles, bold ingredients and expert techniques set to shape the global hospitality scene in 2026. From heritage and third-culture cuisine to fruity milk alternatives, Kimpton's global chef and bartending community are setting trends that will define food and beverages in the year ahead.

This annual forecast underscores Kimpton's culinary creativity and playful approach to food and drink, brought to life at more than 100 restaurants and bars across its 83 properties worldwide. Paving the way for creative hospitality, Kimpton hotels, restaurants and bars embody masterfully crafted techniques and robust dining experiences that continue to shape the food and beverage landscape across the globe.

Katherine Wojcik, Director of Programs & Partnerships at IHG Hotels & Resorts said:  "As guests seek deeper connections through what they eat and drink, we're seeing a shift toward experiences that engage every sense. Cocktails, beverage programs, and food menus have become storytelling platforms – expressions of place, culture, and creativity. Our chefs and bartenders blend global inspiration with local character to craft drinks and dishes that surprise, delight, and invite conversation. It's not about chasing trends – it's about leading with authenticity, artistry, and a touch of play."

Guests of Kimpton hotels, restaurants and bars around the world will have the opportunity to experience new flavors that bring these trends to life all year long. This year's Kimpton Culinary + Cocktail Trends are:

On the Plate: The Culinary Concepts Coming to Pass

Charcoal Gets Fired Up

Driven by a desire to reconnect with authentic flavors and culinary craftsmanship, charcoal will experience a renaissance both as an ingredient and as a medium for cooking. Whether it's protein or veggies, guests can expect to specifically experience Binchotan, a Japanese white charcoal prized for its minimal smoke and odor. Expect to see menu items like charred cauliflower satay with lemon cream at select properties in the coming months.

Pancakes Get a Passport

As global cuisines become more accessible, international pancake variations like Moroccan Msemen, Korean Hotteok and Vietnamese Bánh Xèo will serve as a versatile base for creative flavor pairings. These globally inspired pancake combinations will invite guests on a culinary journey that elevates the dish, like the paella-inspired martini with blinis and caviar on the side found on menu at Kimpton Sawyer Hotel in Sacramento.

Heritage & Third-Culture Cuisine

In 2026, Heritage & Third-Culture Cuisine will come to the forefront of the food scene to celebrate multiple cultures all in one dish. Menu items will be unapologetic about traditional flavors and emphasize personal, lived experiences within one or multiple cultures. This style combines influences from the chef's multicultural upbringing, creating unique dishes that defy traditional culinary boundaries. This upcoming trend can be found at Kimpton KAFD Riyadh where a terrine of local lamb is served with fresh mixed leaves and herbs alongside a lamb chamomile demi-glace, creating a refined interpretation of local Saudi ingredient and European techniques.

Citrus Gets Zesty

Varieties and unique hybrids of citrus like Calamansi, Hallabong and Sumo will appear on food and drink menus, offering a fresh alternative to their more common citrus cousins. These vibrant, flavorful fruits bring unexpected tartness, sweetness, and aroma, inspiring chefs and mixologists to experiment with imaginative pairings and presentations like yuzu-infused cocktails and Calamansi–miso dressings for seafood or salads.

Entr é e-Inspired Dips

The era of Girl Dinner is gone and in its place step in 'Snacky Suppers' with more consumers skipping a larger traditional main course in favor of smaller plates. This will see the in-between eating aesthetic evolve as entrée-inspired dips are reimagining classic dishes like gumbo and cacio e pepe to create bite-sized noshes of beloved classic meals.

Lamberto Valdez Lara, Executive Chef at Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok, summarizes: "2026 will be the year that packs a 'crunch'. Chefs are layering textures to create dynamic dishes that turn techniques and ingredients into added palate experiences. We're also seeing charcoal come to the fore in a big way. This is down to its ability to impart rich flavor with global influences – like Korean Hotteok or Vietnamese Bánh Xèo. Comfort foods like pancakes are being redefined through a global lens, while natural botanicals and unique citrus varieties bring freshness and vibrancy to the plate."

In the Glass: The Cocktail Trends Raising the Bar 

Botanicals Swap Out Sugar

As consumers embrace fresh, natural ingredients, unexpected sweetness will be on the menu in the coming year. Commonly added sugar will give way to fruit and botanicals like rose, elderflower, and cherry that impart flavor and sweetness naturally. Cocktails like "Souq of Byblos" use rose to sweeten a combination of gin, grapefruit, lemon, bitters and cardamom at Ladyhawk at Kimpton La Peer Hotel in West Hollywood.

Texture Takes Over

Crispy, crunchy, foamy, fizzy, silky – texture will take over in 2026. Whether it's a matcha with creamy foam and a crunchy topping or gummy boba in a silky-smooth latte, across the kitchen and bar, chefs and bartenders will experiment with ingredients that add textural complexity and juxtaposition across the palate, transforming every bite and sip into a multisensory experience.

Going Bananas for Banana Milk

Move over oat milk. Popular in Korea, this milk alternative, often paired with coffee and espresso, will gain broad appeal globally in the coming months. With a natural sweetness and smooth, silky texture, banana milk can be paired with other sweet flavors like whipped cream, cinnamon, caramel and chocolate for a perfect morning pick me up, available on request at select Kimpton properties worldwide.

Cultivating Coffee Cultivars 

What's brewing on the coffee scene? Specialty beans, terroir flavors, climate-resilient types, co-fermented and seasonal blends will drive bold, unique coffee trends in 2026. Coffee connoisseurs will rejoice as new varietals of beans like Columbian Gesha, Ethiopian Hambela, Ethiopian Uraga Heo, Papau New Guinea Volcanic Robusta and Lijang Yunnan Bam gain traction at Kimpton properties around the world.

The Newest Spritz: The Garibaldi

The Garibaldi is going to unseat the Aperol Spritz as the new favorite aperitivo cocktail. Low ABV but high in refreshing flavor, menus will feature variations using combinations of unique citrus and Italian aperitifs. Simply delicious, the mixture of bittersweet Campari with the acidity of orange juice balances on the palate for a refreshing happy hour, available at select Kimpton properties worldwide.

Layered Drinks

Taking "eating with your eyes first" to the next level, blended beverages will be replaced with drinks featuring distinct layers of flavor that you can see and taste creating a feast for the eyes and tastebuds. From cocktails to coffee beverages, layered beverages will bring together delicious taste pairings to indulge in.

Garden to Glass: Plants

With the popularity of herbal and earthy drink flavors on the rise, plants including aloe, chayote, eucalyptus, and pepperberry will appear in more cocktails as the latest evolution of the industry's garden to glass movement. Garden to glass offers guests the opportunity to taste the freshest seasonal, locally sourced ingredients possible like in the Alianthus – a cocktail that balances the unique flavor profile of black pepper, ginger and lemon grass that's featured at Kimpton Da An – Taipei in Taiwan.

Cocktails Get Techy

Bars will transition from smoke to aromatic machines and adapt innovative processes, including switching and sous-pression that rely on deep-freezing to alter or release flavor. Watch this trend come to life in the cocktails "Berry Opera," which uses lacto-fermentation to create a homemade berry vinegar that pairs with peach, raspberry and hibiscus tea; and "Almost Famous," which leverages molecular gastronomy spheres to blend fat washed whiskey with black truffle oil, curaçao, chocolate absinthe and orange bitter spheres for a savory delight. These intricate concoctions can be found on bar menus at Kimpton Qiantan Shanghai.

Wine: Asia-Pacific on the Rise, Bordeaux is Back, & Spanish Wine Cocktails Get Fizzy

Asia-Pacific wines and fizzy Spanish wine cocktails, like Kalimotxo, Tinto Verano, and Rebujito will grow in global popularity, while Bordeaux, side-lined for other popular grapes over the years, will enjoy a comeback on wine menus, including those of Kimpton Qiantan Shanghai. With that, wine cocktails are rising to the surface, with creative mixology bringing to life beverages like "Sakura Sake Spritz," which mixes Sake, gin, Sakura, lime juice and Cava; and "Bordeaux Berry Fizz," which features Bordeaux, white wine, blackberry liqueur, lemon juice and simple syrup.

Jim Wrigley, Beverage Manager of Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa summarizes: "Tech is transforming every corner of our lives, and our drinks will be no exception. 2026 will see more innovations like aroma technology and cryogenics release new flavors at the bar. We'll also see layered drinks that are as beautiful to look at as they are to taste, a re-envisioning of the garden-to-glass botanical cocktails, and stalwart spirituous serves superseded by low-ABV alternatives like The Garibaldi. Ingredients like banana milk, with its natural sweetness and velvety texture will allow us to reimagine what comfort in a cup looks like, as guests seek real experiences amongst all of the screen time. It's a time of curiosity and creativity, especially for Kimpton."

At Kimpton, culinary and beverage innovation is at the forefront of what's on the menu. Beginning today, guests and locals alike can experience variations of these trends at restaurants and bars across the globe. For more information on the 15 trends highlighted in the 2026 Kimpton Culinary + Cocktail Trends Forecast, visit: https://culinarytrends.kimptonhotels.com/culinaryandcocktailstrends. 

About Kimpton

Kimpton, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' luxury and lifestyle portfolio, pioneered the concept of hotels combining sophisticated, playful design with a more human guest experience in the U.S. Founded in 1981, the San Francisco-born luxury lifestyle brand now operates 83 properties and over 100 restaurants, bars and lounges across urban locations, resort destinations and up-and-coming markets globally. From inspiring design and expansive experiences to forward-thinking flavors that feed the soul, Kimpton spaces act as vibrant hubs for sparking authentic human connections. Every detail is thoughtfully curated and artfully delivered so that guest experiences remain meaningful, unscripted and inspired.

For more information, visit KimptonHotels.com.

About IHG Hotels & Resorts

IHG Hotels & Resorts  (tickers: LON:IHG for Ordinary Shares; NYSE:IHG for ADRs) is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good.

With a family of 20 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world's largest hotel loyalty programmes with over 145 million members, IHG has more than one million rooms and 6,800 open hotels in over 100 countries, and a development pipeline of over 2,300 properties.

• Luxury & Lifestyle: Six Senses, Regent, InterContinental, Vignette Collection, Kimpton, Hotel Indigo
• Premium: voco hotels, Ruby, HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, EVEN Hotels
• Essentials: Holiday Inn Express, Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, Garner hotels, avid hotels
• Suites: Atwell Suites, Staybridge Suites, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Candlewood Suites 
• Exclusive Partners: Iberostar Beachfront Resorts

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group's holding company and is incorporated and registered in England and Wales. Approximately 385,000 people work across IHG's hotels and corporate offices globally.

Visit us online for more about our hotels and reservations and IHG One Rewards. To download the IHG One Rewards app, visit the Apple App or Google Play stores.

For our latest news, visit our Newsroom and follow us on LinkedIn.

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