![]() From relaxed café dining to high-style rooms - Hotel Indigo creates an intriguing, warm and inviting environment for guests. Guestrooms feature signature murals, area rugs, fluffy duvets and slipcovers that will change periodically, while public spaces will be transformed seasonally through changing aromas, music, artwork, murals and directional signage. ![]() Renewal is the soul of Hotel Indigo's retail-inspired design concept - thoughtful changes that are made throughout the year to keep the hotel fresh. ![]() It is uniquely designed to appeal to guests who desire affordable luxury, personal service and an alternative to traditional hotels without sacrificing any of the business amenities they have come to expect. The newest member of the IHG family, Hotel Indigo is the industry's first branded boutique experience. The location also allows future hotel guests to walk to The Classic Center, The University of Georgia, downtown shopping, restaurants and nightlife. The property will have an on-site public transit stop, bicycle racks, and priority parking for hybrid vehicles to encourage alternate transportation to and from the hotel. The building has a dedicated green roof, and the site will include "green pavement" systems where possible. Sustainable site development is a key feature of the Hotel Indigo property. Some of the property's green features include an outdoor cistern to collect rainwater for landscape irrigation, an energy-efficient heating and air-conditioning system, as well as regenerative elevators that self-power after use. From recycling construction waste to using local building materials, Rialto Property Partners is committed to developing a sustainable building and site for Hotel Indigo Athens. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is the nationally accepted green building rating system, created to make a positive impact on public health and the environment. Hotel Indigo's environmental and community initiatives will further the reputation of the business community as forward thinking and committed to making Athens a better place to live, work and play," said Doc Eldridge, President of Athens Area Chamber of Commerce. "We are excited about having them become a valuable community partner." "This hotel is going to make a significant contribution to the appeal of the downtown district. "Our goals for sustainability extend beyond the environment and into the local community, which we believe further underscores our team's commitment to responsible development," said Tommy Linstroth, Head of Sustainable Initiatives for Melaver. The company has diverted funds typically used for such an occasion to support sustainable development and community initiatives within Athens, with a contribution to both Nuçi's Space and Athens Land Trust. "We have decided to forego a typical ground-breaking event and have a ‘green-breaking' instead," said Amy Hibler, Corporate Sustainability Officer for Rialto Property Partners. A 3,000 square foot Presidential Suite located on a "Concierge Level" featuring floor-to-ceiling windows will also be included in the boutique hotel.Īlthough construction of the hotel has begun, it will not be commemorated in traditional fashion. In addition, the hotel will have an outdoor garden lounge and terrace, an art gallery, as well as a music venue adjacent to the hotel. Elegant features include residential-inspired guestrooms, hardwood floors and spa-like showers, which are all part of the Hotel Indigo design. ![]() Hotel Indigo Athens will offer a complete boutique experience. The building is anticipated to be among the first three hotels in the world to achieve LEED® Gold-Certification by the U.S. Located five blocks from the University of Georgia's campus, the boutique hotel will have 130 eco-luxury guestrooms and plans to be open by the fall of 2009. announce that the new Hotel Indigo has commenced construction in downtown Athens. Green Building CouncilĪTHENS, GA - AugAtlanta based Rialto Property Partners, LLC and Savannah based Melaver, Inc. Project Pursuing LEED® Gold-Certification from U.S. New Boutique Hotel Beginning Construction in Downtown Athens, Ga. Transforming Existing Hotels to Net Zero Carbon.Supporting the Trevor Project at Kimpton.Finding ways to reduce packaging in our supply chain.Helping to build a fairer future with Project L.O.V.E.Recognition for our efforts in the 2021 HERoes Advocates list.Supporting a multistakeholder project on ethical recruitment.Working with Byredo to reduce waste within the InterContinental brand.Responsible procurement at our new Windsor Head Office.Purpose-driven procurement – supporting indigenous populations.Annual Reports and Responsible Business Reports.
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