InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced yesterday the signing of a management agreement with CWC Inc. for the first hotel under its new Even Hotels brand, to be located in New York City. The 230-room flagship hotel is scheduled to open in late 2014. “This is another important first for IHG. By developing our portfolio of preferred brands in line with emerging consumer preferences,
we are meeting the needs of a new type of guest who’s looking for hotels with an intrinsic focus on wellness in terms of food, work, exercise and rest,” said Richard Solomons, CEO, IHG.
The hotel will feature 23 guestroom floors, dedicated meeting areas, and indoor and outdoor exercise and eating spaces for an impressive 87,000 square feet in total space.