Hotel group checks in at Stratford-upon-Avon
Hotel Indigo, an InterContinental Hotels Group brand has opened in Stratford-upon-Avon.
The 93-bed hotel on Chapel Street has a Grade I-listed facade which date back to the 16th century, and was previously a public house. In the 1960s the building was extended to include an additional wing.
The hotel also includes a restaurant and bar dubbed TheWoodsman, headed by executive chef Mike Robinson, co-owner of the Michelin-starred Harwood Arms in Fulham. A large wood-fired oven and charcoal grill are the centrepiece of the restaurant, which will specialise in serving deer, wild boar, beef and Hebridean lamb.
In addition the restored building will house The Falcon Tea Room, a nod to the building’s past as the Falcon Hotel. At night it will be converted into a cocktail bar.
Carl Davies-Phillips, general manager, Hotel Indigo – Stratford upon Avon, commented: “We are excited to have officially opened the doors to Hotel Indigo – Stratford Upon Avon.
“The hotel is a prime example of how Hotel Indigo brings the outside in; drawing on the local neighbourhood to inspire every aspect of each hotel, from intriguing design to locally inspired menus.
“From the restaurant onsite to the exclusive private garden, the hotel is a great place for locals to gather with friends and family. We look forward to welcoming many guests to enjoy Stratford upon Avon, Shakespeare’s home town.”
Karan Khanna, managing director, UK&I, IHG, commented: “The UK is a popular leisure destination with both domestic and international travellers, and has some of the world’s most popular sites steeped in heritage and quintessential British culture, Stratford upon Avon being one of them.
“The Hotel Indigo brand fits perfectly with the unique feel of this historic town. This hotel is the perfect example of how the brand helps to tell the local neighbourhood story and serve both locals and hotel guests.
“The strong growth of openings and pipeline of our Hotel Indigo brand globally reflects the opportunity across the boutique hotel sector, which is among the fastest growing in the industry.
“We have seen a huge appetite for unique, design-led hotels in key neighbourhoods and we are we are excited to welcome guests from around the world to Hotel Indigo – Stratford upon Avon.”
There are currently 103 Hotel Indigo-branded properties globally with another 99 in the pipeline, including Japan’s first Hotel Indigo, Hotel Indigo® Hakone Gora due to open later this year.
