IHG unveils Kimpton El Castelar Polanco in Mexico City
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The 34-key hotel joins its sister property, Kimpton Virgilio in same neighbourhood.
IHG Hotels & Resorts announced the launch of Kimpton El Castelar, luxury boutique hotel and part of luxury and lifestyle portfolio, in Emilio Castelar 107 Colonia Polanco, Mexico. The 34-room hotel brings new life to the Roel Building, originally opened in 1940 and designed by architect Francisco J. Serrano in the Mexican Art Nouveau period.
The hotel offers multiple private outdoor terraces, rooftop pool; Kimpton Kickstart, the signature complimentary coffee and premium teas in the day; Kimpton Social Hour, offering a complimentary beer and wine at night; other amenities including complimentary bikes available for riding around town, yoga mats in each guest room, and pet-friendly accommodations.
Alejandro Gallegos, General Manager of Kimpton Castelar, said: “Kimpton Castelar is an authentic addition to the spirit of Mexico City. Our intention is for guests to use the hotel as their homebase as they discover the hidden treasures of the trendy Polanquito neighborhood.”
Leanne Harwood, SVP Managing Director of Luxury and Lifestyle at IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “As Kimpton hotels continue to grow in our Mexico and Latin American region, we carry a true sense of excitement with us; our goal with each of our hotel openings is to thoughtfully integrate into the community, and I’m confident Kimpton El Castelar will be locally loved and inspire enchantment for travellers across the world.”
As Kimpton continues to expand in the MLAC region, Kimpton El Castelar joins its sister property, Kimpton Virgilio, which opened in 2024, in Polanco, Mexico City, both now occupying historically preserved apartment buildings in the neighborhood. These two properties complement Kimpton’s portfolio of 87 hotels open worldwide. The brand also boasts 67 hotels in its growing pipeline of properties and destinations.
