IHG Hotels & Resorts has officially broken ground on a new hotel located on Universal Boulevard, marking another significant addition to the Orlando hospitality market. The seven-story, dual-branded EVEN-Staybridge Suites hotel is the first of three new IHG properties planned for the area, underscoring the company’s commitment to expanding its footprint in one of the nation’s most vibrant tourist destinations.
Designed by Baskerville Architects, this dual-branded hotel will incorporate some signature location-specific details to appeal to both business and leisure travelers. The project will feature IHG’s wellness-focused EVEN brand, combined with the extended-stay amenities of Staybridge Suites. This innovative concept promises to offer guests a unique blend of health-conscious amenities and the comforts of home.
IHG is also preparing to introduce two additional properties to the Orlando market: a 784-room InterContinental Hotel on International Drive and a Kimpton Hotel in downtown Orlando. The Kimpton will be a key component of a mixed-use tower within the Westcourt Sports + Entertainment District, located across from the Kia Center, while the InterContinental will replace the former Wyndham resort and convention center on I-Drive.
These three hotels are being developed by different partners, reflecting IHG’s diverse approach to collaborating with experts in hospitality development.
What Does This Mean for Orlando?
With these upcoming projects, IHG is capitalizing on Orlando’s status as a global tourism hub, strategically situating its new hotels in high-traffic, high-demand areas. From Universal Boulevard to International Drive, the company is making significant investments in properties that will cater to the diverse needs of travelers visiting Orlando for business, leisure, and everything in between.
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What do you think about IHG’s ambitious expansion in Orlando? Will the new EVEN-Staybridge Suites, InterContinental, and Kimpton Hotel reshape the hospitality scene in the area? How do you see these projects influencing the local economy and tourism industry?
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