First in Asia - Kimpton Da An Hotel

TAIPEI,Sept. 2,2019 -- Kimpton Da An Hotel,a boutique hotel brand of InterContinental Hotels Group® (IHG®),makes its first appearance in Asia Pacific. With the unique location and sophisticated design,the hotel is poised as an urban sanctuary and offers heart-warming services.

First in Asia - Kimpton Da An Hotel

First in Asia - Kimpton Da An Hotel

Kimpton Da An Hotel is ideally located in the heart of Taipei City,allowing guest easy access to cafes,boutiques,and galleries within few steps,while providing a welcoming environment decorated with local artisanal craft. The hotel is designed by Neri & Hu,the winner of M&O Asia in 2015,which is their first hotel design project in Taiwan. Once entered,the lush greenery and sophisticated water feature,coupled with custom lighting strategically placed within the double-height space,immediately transport guests to a world away.

"Based on Tourism Bureau statistics,Taiwan welcomed a record 1.101 million foreign visitors in April,up 24.72 percent from a year earlier and the first time the number has exceeded 1 million," states Matthew Lim,General Manager of Kimpton Da An Taipei. "With our central location in the heart of Taipei,known as the 'East District,' our hotel is an attractive choice for visitors. The area encapsulates the wealthy,indie,local,modern and home to colorful night markets,upscale shopping areas. Therefore,we provide exclusive packages to welcome both local and international travelers."

With the aim of developing warm and personal connection,the hotel has 5 distinctive features to offer: Morning Kick-Start,social evening hour,pet friendly,ridiculously personal experience and wellness. One of the highlighted services is Morning Kick-Start - tea and coffee would be served in the living room to energize and empower guests,while guests can also apply for early-bird programs,such as morning yoga on the rooftop. As for "ridiculously personal experience",Kimpton Da An Hotel provides several thoughtful services from pre-arrival to check-out,including sending an anticipatory email containing the happenings in Taipei to engage guests,greeting guests based on their inferred needs and offering in-room check-in experience. With 129 tranquil rooms humming the melody of calm and beauty,the hotel's sophisticated design poised as an urban sanctuary.

"We hope to bring the concept of ultimate comfort to our guests," indicated Jolyon Bulley,IHG GC CEO. "With the thoughtful services and beautiful hotel design,Kimpton Da An provides an immersive experience for our guests and makes them feel like home."

"Kimpton® is one of IHG®'s key lifestyle hotel offerings. Over the years,we see lifestyle hotel become increasingly trending globally," Jolyon Bulley commented,CEO of IHG Greater China. "We are very excited to build our presence in the luxury market in Taiwan as we introduce the Kimpton brand. We have 7 hotels open in Taiwan today,with many more in the development pipeline. Looking ahead,we are confident of the prospect of the Taiwan market and will bring more brands here."

With bookings available until 28th December 2019,'Furry Friends Celebration Bash' package includes a one-night stay in The Lane Room with your four-legged BFF's special day,a party planner,party decorations,celebration cupcake,and healthy,natural Wellness Pet food and treats,also Pet Spa discount. Starting NT6800++ per package,upgrades are available to The Alley,and The Avenue for an addition NT$ 1000++ and NT 2000++ respectively.

Furry Friend Celebration Bash Package

Booking Period

15th June 2019 - 28th December 2019

Traveling Period

1st July 2019 - 30th December 2019

Offer

Package starts from NT$ 6,800++

(rate is subject to 10% service charge and 5% government taxes)

Package Includes:

- Party planner

- Celebration Bash Decoration,Cake,Balloons & Photo Props

- Wellness Pet Food and Treats

- Luby Pet Spa 30% off

- Branded Pet Cleanser

- Surprise Gift

Booking Channel

Book via www.kimptonhotels.com/taipei

TEL: +886 (2)27792233

Email: kimptondaanhotel@ihg.com

Notes to Editors:

About InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG):

IHG®(InterContinental Hotels Group)[LON: IHG,NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] is a global organisation with a broad portfolio of hotel brands,includingSix Senses Hotels Resorts Spas,Regent Hotels & Resorts,InterContinental®Hotels & Resorts,Kimpton®Hotels & Restaurants,Hotel Indigo®,EVEN Hotels®,HUALUXE®Hotels and Resorts,Crowne Plaza®Hotels & Resorts,voco™,Holiday Inn®,Holiday Inn Express®,Holiday Inn Club Vacations®,Holiday Inn Resort®,avid™ hotels,Staybridge Suites®,Atwell Suites™,andCandlewood Suites®.

IHG franchises,leases,manages or owns more than 5,700 hotels and nearly 856,000 guest rooms in more than 100 countries,with over 1,900 hotels in its development pipeline. IHG also managesIHG®Rewards Club,our global loyalty programme,which has more than 100 million enrolled members.

InterContinental Hotels Group PLCis the Group's holding company and is incorporated in Great Britain and registered in England and Wales. More than 400,000 people work across IHG's hotels and corporate offices globally.

Visitwww.ihg.comfor hotel information and reservations andwww.ihgrewardsclub.comfor more on IHG Rewards Club. For our latest news,visit:www.ihgplc.com/mediaand follow us on social media at:www.twitter.com/IHGCorporate,www.facebook.com/IHGCorporateandwww.linkedin.com/company/intercontinental-hotels-group

About Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants:

San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is the original boutique hotel company,which pioneered the concept of unique,distinctive,design-forward hotels in the United States in 1981. Anchored in one-of-a-kind experiences,Kimpton now operates more than 60 hotels and 80 restaurants,bars and lounges across urban locations,resort destinations and up-and-coming markets in the United States,Canada,Europe,Caribbean and Greater China. Kimpton spaces and experiences center on its guests,offering inspiring design that evokes curiosity to forward-thinking flavors that feed the soul. Every detail is thoughtfully curated and artfully delivered,so that guest experiences remain meaningful,unscripted and ridiculously personal.

Kimpton's employees,empowered to provide heartfelt service and experiences,have built a highly regarded workplace culture that appears consistently on FORTUNE magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" list. As a result,Kimpton has been awarded,"Highest in Guest Satisfaction Among Upper Upscale Hotel Chains" by J.D. Power three times. In January 2015,Kimpton became part of the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) family of hotel brands. For more information,visit www.KimptonHotels.com.

About Kimpton® Restaurants:

Kimpton manages over 80 distinctive restaurants,bars and lounges across major metropolitan cities,Caribbean and Europe. Helmed by renowned chefs and skilled bartenders,each Kimpton restaurant and bar is an original,from the cuisine,to the craft cocktails,to the decor and ambiance -- creating a truly immersive experience for guests. Set in warm and welcoming spaces,Kimpton's restaurants and bars are a gathering place in the communities and reflect the local flavors of each location. For more information,visit www.KimptonHotels.com/dine.

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