IHG Introduces Tennis Ball-Inspired ‘Rally Room’ Experience

The ‘IHG Rally Room’: Is a Tennis Ball Green or Yellow?

People have been debating the colour of a tennis ball on the internet for years. With varying perspectives, even the G.O.A.T.s themselves have weighed in. The question remains among Americans: Is a tennis ball green or yellow?

IHG Hotels & Resorts found that the country’s views are divided after asking tennis enthusiasts for their ideas. Of the US population, 56% think a tennis ball is yellow, and 44% think it’s green. By introducing the “IHG Rally Room,” a suite with a tennis ball motif that appeals to both sides of the court, IHG is embracing this playful argument.

A tennis court centre line splits this room, offered at the Hotel Indigo Atlanta Downtown and the Kimpton Hotel Eventi in New York City. One half is decorated in vivid green, while the other has eye-catching yellow accents. Regardless of their stance on the colour of a tennis ball, visitors at IHG are treated with hospitality.

Connor Smith, VP of Masterbrand & Partnerships at IHG Hotels & Resorts, said:
“Whether a tennis ball is green or yellow is up to our guests to decide. We love how the ‘IHG Rally Room’ taps into this fun conversation at a time when all eyes are on tennis during the US Open, where IHG is a proud, longstanding partner.”

The Green Side Features:

• Dynamic mix of bright green décor, including a mini tennis ball-filled lamp, green rug, and  green throw pillow and blankets
• Candy bowl filled with green candies
• Electric green low-top sneakers, a visor, and a tennis racquet to complete the ultimate tennis-themed look

The Yellow Side Features:

• Vivid array of yellow décors, such as a mini tennis ball-filled lamp and a yellow rug
• Retro charm with a classic yellow telephone and clock
• Yellow high-top sneakers, a baseball cap, and a tennis racquet to elevate your US Open look

Reservations for the suite will be accepted starting on August 26 for a maximum of two-night stays during the two weeks of the US Open main draw. The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, New York, will host the 2024 US Open Tennis Championships from August 19 to September 8.