IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) will open its first managed luxury hotel in Brisbane in an agreement with Kokoda Property to bring the Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants brand to Teneriffe in 2028.
The new hotel will form part of Kokoda Property’s $1.5 billion mixed-use development comprising extensive ground-floor hospitality and retail amenity, commercial offices and multiple residential towers in a lifestyle precinct.
Offering approximately 155 unique, design-led rooms and suites, including marquee suites that will cater to celebrity guests and VIPs the property remains true to Kimpton’s global reputation,
around world-class restaurants, this stunning lifestyle hotel will feature a 200-plus-seat signature restaurant and bar on Level 14, a spa with multiple treatment rooms, fitness centre and 618sqm of flexible indoor and outdoor event space that makes the most out of Brisbane’s tropical weather.
Kimpton will boast absolute waterfront access and views, including a jaw-dropping infinity pool overlooking the Brisbane River and an open-air Garden Terrace bar.
“We couldn’t be more excited to bring our Kimpton brand to Brisbane, particularly in such a strategic location that perfectly aligns to the aspirational ethos of the brand,” IHG director of development Cameron Burke said.
“Kimpton has an ardent global following amongst the lifestyle-led and socially inclined, which will resonate strongly as part of the Skyring Terrace precinct and within Brisbane’s luxury hotel market.
“We’re thrilled to be partnering with Kokoda Property in pursuit of our common vision to elevate the hospitality space in South-East Queensland.
“The strength of IHG’s brand portfolio, particularly within the luxury and lifestyle segments, is accelerating the growth of our Australian estate – and this signing is a significant testament to that.”
“The Kimpton brand was the ideal choice for, and will be the centrepiece of, our striking Teneriffe development,” MD and founder of Kokoda Property Mark Stevens said.
“The brand’s lifestyle centric positioning, design and playful guest experiences will fit perfectly into this exciting and unique pocket of Brisbane.
“We’re excited to play a part in the regeneration of historic Teneriffe – from its industrial origins into one of the trendiest neighbourhoods of Brisbane.
It’s a popular year-round hub for fitness and is set to get even better with Skyring Terrace to connect Brisbane’s famed riverwalk between Teneriffe and New Farm and become the cultural heartbeat of the lively area.”
