IHG announces Krakow property
IHG has announced the opening of Hotel Indigo Krakow – Old Town, an addition to its Hotel Indigo boutique brand, following a significant rise in Eastern European tourism figures. Located in a building dating back to 1836, close to Matejko Square, the property will offer a base from which to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site surrounding it.
Working to preserve the building’s original architecture, the hotel décor draws on the neighbourhood’s history and rich culture, and each of the 56 guestrooms have been individually designed with colours and interior decorations inspired by the alumni of the Krakow Academy of Fine Art. However, modern comforts have not been spared. Each spa-style en-suite bathroom features a glass-enclosed walk-in shower, rainfall showerhead and luxury bespoke bath amenities.
Dining facilities will feature Filipa 18, serving up traditional Polish cuisine with a modern twist, using seasonal ingredients sourced from the area’s historic market. Meanwhile, the hotel’s intimate bar offers a menu of traditional vodkas.
Agnieszka Wranka, General Manager of Hotel Indigo Krakow- Old Town comments: “The new Hotel Indigo Krakow – Old Town invites guests and our neighbours to enjoy the best of Krakow’s history, and to experience real Polish hospitality in a contemporary and comfortable setting. We look forward to welcoming guests from all around the world and just around the corner.”
Hotel Indigo Krakow – Old Town will operate under a franchise agreement with Hotel Filipa 18, and there are currently a further 14 Hotel Indigo properties planned for cities throughout Europe.
Tom Rowntree, IHG’s Vice President of Brand Management for Hotel Indigo, Europe concluded: “Boutique is the fastest growing segment in our industry, and with tourism to Eastern Europe continuing to rise, it’s an exciting time to be opening our first Hotel Indigo in Poland. Hotel Indigo gives guests an authentic local experience through the interior design, service and dining – so much so that the local residents in the area love to eat and drink in our restaurants and bars and our hotels really feel like a doorway to the neighbourhood.”
