Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants Join Westcourt Project

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants Join Forces with Westcourt in Downtown Orlando

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, has announced a new partnership with JMA Ventures and Machete Group to build the brand’s first luxury hotel in Orlando. The new hotel will be next to the Kia Center arena as part of Westcourt’s new mixed-use sports and entertainment development.

The new 261-room, 11-story Kimpton hotel will complement the city’s energizing atmosphere by providing guests with first-class social spaces. The hotel will feature over 16,000 square feet of indoor meeting space, providing guests with customizable options to ensure every event is truly memorable. Additional social touchpoints include a full-service restaurant, lobby bar, cafe, pool bar, and pool lounge. Like all Kimpton hotels, the property will also feature perks such as Kimpton Kickstart morning coffee and tea service, Kimpton Social every evening, a “Forgot It? We’ve Got It!” program, in-room yoga mats, and pet-friendly policies.

“We’re thrilled to be a part of Westcourt and partner with JMA Ventures again. We first teamed up with JMA on our beloved Kimpton Sawyer and now on our new Orlando hotel. We join Westcourt on a journey to provide guests with a one-of-a-kind boutique respite, which will open the door to an array of new and expansive experiences for travellers and locals to enjoy within the heartbeat of the city,” said Leanne Harwood, SVP, Managing Director for Luxury & Lifestyle Americas at IHG Hotels & Resorts.

Westcourt will be built on a large eight-acre site bordered by Church Street to the south, Division Avenue to the west, Central Boulevard to the north, and Hughey Avenue to the east. The development will include 265 high-quality rental apartments, office space covering up to 300,000 square feet, and a retail area of 120,000 square feet, offering excellent dining and entertainment options.

The new Kimpton Orlando will have a 3,500-person live event venue, several meeting spaces, and a parking garage with 1,140 spaces. Guests staying at the hotel will also enjoy Westcourt’s 1.5 acres of outdoor common areas, great for enjoying the Florida sunshine.

“We look forward to collaborating with Kimpton on our second project together. Their renowned commitment to excellence and innovative approach to the guest experience make them the perfect partner for enhancing the atmosphere we envision at Westcourt, setting a new standard of hospitality in downtown Orlando,” said Todd Chapman, Partner and CEO at JMA Ventures.

Orlando is known as “The City Beautiful” and is famous for its entertainment options. However, it also offers many outdoor activities, with 140 parks and 100 lakes nearby. One of the most popular lakes in the city is Lake Eola, just a 10-minute walk from the hotel. It’s an excellent place for paddleboat rides and strolls along its walking paths.

“We are excited to join forces with Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants,” said David Carlock, founder and principal of Machete Group. “Their dedication to delivering unique, memorable experiences aligns perfectly with our vision for Westcourt as a premier destination in Orlando. Together, we look forward to providing guests with unforgettable stays that embody the essence of hospitality.”

The new Kimpton Orlando will be the seventh Kimpton hotel in Florida. In recent years, IHG has expanded its luxury and lifestyle portfolio, making it one of the largest in the hospitality industry. Globally, these brands represent a growing proportion of IHG, with nearly 900 hotels open or in the pipeline.