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newsOct 4, 2026

IHG to Launch Kimpton Brand in Rome with Castello SGR

IHG Hotels & Resorts and Castello SGR will debut the Kimpton brand in Rome, marking Kimpton's first entry into the Italian capital.

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Event date: Oct 4, 2026 · By Oleg Manko

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Kimpton hotel exterior in Rome, Italy

IHG Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Castello SGR, has announced plans to debut the Kimpton brand in Rome. This marks the first time Kimpton, IHG’s boutique hotel brand, will open a property in the Italian capital.

What Changed

  • New product: The Kimpton brand did not previously exist in Rome. This launch introduces the Kimpton experience to the city for the first time, as confirmed by IHG’s official news release.
  • Effective date: The specific opening date has not been stated by IHG or Castello SGR.

Our Take

Good news for IHG loyalists and boutique hotel fans. The arrival of Kimpton in Rome expands IHG’s luxury and lifestyle footprint in a major European destination, giving travelers more options for earning and redeeming IHG One Rewards points in Italy.

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