InterContinental Resorts & Resorts, a part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxurious and life-style portfolio, has opened its latest property, InterContinental Indianapolis. Situated within the metropolis’s downtown, InterContinental Indianapolis is close to Monument Circle and the Indiana State Capitol. The vacation spot’s first luxurious resort to open in 20 years has 170 guestrooms and suites with two eating ideas helmed by Chef Craig Baker, together with a rooftop bar, an upscale steakhouse Hyde Park, 5,000 sq. toes of assembly and occasion area, and a Penthouse Suite on a non-public flooring. Housed within the historic 100-year-old Illinois Constructing, the property was listed as one among Indiana’s 10 most endangered landmarks earlier than it was bought by regionally based mostly proprietor and developer Keystone Group. Building was accomplished by Keystone Group in 2024.
Ersal Ozdemir, proprietor and developer, Keystone Group, mentioned, “The opening of InterContinental Indianapolis signifies an elevation of the hospitality and tourism industries to incorporate true luxurious in one among America’s most vibrant cities. Keystone Group, with the distinguished InterContinental model, has remodeled the historic Illinois Constructing into the one luxurious lodging of its variety.”
Leanne Harwood, senior vp and managing director of Luxurious & Life-style Americas, IHG Resorts & Resorts, mentioned, “As we open the doorways to InterContinental Indianapolis with Keystone Group, we’re proud to carry elevated experiences and create a way of discovery for the trendy luxurious traveler whereas setting a brand new normal for hospitality within the area. This beautiful resort embodies the colourful tradition and wealthy heritage of Indianapolis, so whether or not you’re a customer exploring the vacation spot for the primary time or an area looking for to savor a wonderfully crafted cocktail on the rooftop, there’s something for all to take pleasure in.”
Upon arrival, friends are welcomed into the resort by way of brass doorways accentuated by grillwork set in opposition to panels. The unique components designed by architect Robush and Hunter in 1925 stay intact however refurbished with a contemporary colorway. With the addition of a complete rooftop flooring as a part of the $120 million restoration, the now 11-story resort consists of the preserved historic entry with sides of the constructing’s craftsmanship of the previous, mixing in with a brand new cover. The resort’s exterior, a lot of which is the Illinois Constructing’s unique structure, is comprised of granite and limestone with Moderne bas reduction panels and topped with gold-glazed terra cotta cornice. Extra inside design particulars embrace Murano chandeliers and a glass chandelier that suspends three tales from the second-floor foyer, an artwork program that options items all through the resort that have been commissioned by artists with robust Indiana ties, and Italian marble situated all through the general public areas.
Every of the resort’s 170 guestrooms has a walk-in bathe, with choose suites providing soaking tubs. Ensuite bogs embrace double vanities and rooms have a full moist bar. Extra in-room facilities embrace Nespresso Machines, mini bars, and Bal D’Afrique scented bathtub facilities by BYREDO.
Indiana Chef Craig Baker serves because the resort’s govt chef, overseeing all meals and beverage choices, together with the brand new Astrea Rooftop Bar and Serliana. Astrea is an all-season cocktail vacation spot that includes each indoor and out of doors area. A cocktail-forward beverage menu consists of the Monument G&T and the Cardinal Crown. Serliana, situated on the resort’s second flooring, is a social hub serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Baker drew inspiration from native favorites in addition to the constructing itself to create a menu of classics. Company can even dine on the present Hyde Park Steakhouse, situated on the bottom flooring of the resort.
The resort has over 5,000 sq. toes of assembly and occasion area together with a 2,500-square-foot ballroom for weddings, galas, and company occasions in addition to an govt boardroom. Catering to 4 kinds of weddings—reception, dinner, rooftop, and vacation spot—occasions are customized by on-site occasion specialists.
On the resort, extra facilities embrace a 24-hour health heart, providing tools together with Peloton Bikes and Row, free weights, and extra.