Kimpton Ink48 Hotel, the beloved gem and creative hub of Hell's Kitchen, has announced the extensive and design-driven renovation of its guestrooms, suites and lobby. Led by designer Anna Busta of Busta Studio, the renovations reflect the evolution of the local neighbourhood, drawing inspiration from the hotel's origins as a printing house. The rooms have been transformed into lofty residential-like spaces, while additions to the lobby cater to a growing community of travellers and locals.

Guests are treated to spacious and light-filled rooms complemented by unobstructed views of Manhattan's skyline through expansive windows and high ceilings. The new rooms evoke a modern-day loft in neutral tones with splashes of colour, attracting urban nomads and sophisticated travellers seeking a luxurious yet unpretentious environment for work or play.

“At Kimpton Ink48 Hotel, we redefine the NYC experience and we're thrilled to bring this new level of comfort, design and luxury to our guests through this reimagination project,” says Linda Chin, City Director of Operations of Kimpton NYC and Kimpton Ink48 Hotel General Manager. “Every guest will feel transported to their own stylish, Manhattan apartment with a new residential-style design, high-end amenities and unrivalled, personalised service.”              

New custom furnishings and design details include an overhead lamp with shipyard-inspired pulleys - a nod to the nearby Hudson River piers - chevron carpeting reminiscent of a bespoke suit, one-of-a-kind ceramic bedside lamps, nightstands with leather inset tops and fashionable throw pillows. Inspirational artwork commissioned by local artist Kaitlin Rebesco adorns the walls with collage photography including the Colorblock Series, which captures the essence of New York City's beautiful, raw spirit.  The in-room artwork aims to inspire guests and bring forward their creative and rebellious spirit through stark black and white scenes infused with colour. 

New custom furnishings and design details include an overhead lamp with shipyard-inspired pulleys - a nod to the nearby Hudson River piers - chevron carpeting reminiscent of a bespoke suit, one-of-a-kind ceramic bedside lamps, nightstands with leather inset tops and fashionable throw pillows. Inspirational artwork commissioned by local artist Kaitlin Rebesco adorns the walls with collage photography including the Colorblock Series, which captures the essence of New York City's beautiful, raw spirit.  The in-room artwork aims to inspire guests and bring forward their creative and rebellious spirit through stark black and white scenes infused with colour. 

The guestrooms offer customised, casual workspaces, outfitted with a lined oak bistro table and woven, black and steel armchair, perfect for working on a laptop or relaxing after a long day. Guests can also find extra USB ports and outlets for charging electronics on the oak veneer nightstands.

The reimagined lobby completes Kimpton Ink48's transformation with new furnishings, including vintage leather chairs, a concrete coffee table and hand-made bookcase. Whether enjoying a glass of wine or holding a client meeting, the lobby serves as a multi-functional and communal space for the hotel's ever-lively and creative community.

The renovations to Kimpton Ink48 Hotel are a response to a new contemporary traveller seeking an authentic and fresh NYC experience.

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For more information, visit www.KimptonHotels.com

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Image 1: Kimpton Ink48 Hotel, located in Hell's Kitchen in New York, is undergoing extensive renovations of its guestrooms, suites and lobby, drawing inspiration from the building's origins as a printing house. Image courtesy of Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants.     
Image 2:The renovations to Kimpton Ink48 Hotel are a response to a new contemporary traveller seeking an authentic and fresh NYC experience. Image courtesy of Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants.
Image 3: Guests are treated to spacious and light-filled rooms complemented by unobstructed views of Manhattan's skyline through expansive windows and high ceilings. Image courtesy of Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants.

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ABOUT KIMPTON INK48 HOTEL
Kimpton Ink48 Hotel makes its mark in New York City's burgeoning and historic Hell's Kitchen neighbourhood. A full-service lifestyle hotel situated on the southwest corner of 11th Avenue at 48th Street, Kimpton Ink48 is close enough to the city's iconic epicenter yet far enough away to be an inviting and playful urban retreat. Known as a wellness oasis, Kimpton Ink48 offers guests in-room yoga mats, complimentary PUBLIC branded bikes, the property's own Runner's Amenity Kit, Wellness Wiz and eco-conscious InkSpa. Paying homage to its printing house past, this 222-room, 17-story hotel with its inviting rooftop lounge and unobstructed sweeping views of the Hudson River facing west, and the Midtown Manhattan skyline facing east, makes an indelible imprint as the first upscale midtown hotel to grace the far west of Times Square. Kimpton Ink48 is operated by San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, a leading boutique hotel operator and highly-regarded for its innovative employee culture and benefits. For more information, visit: www.ink48.com or www.facebook.com/Ink48.com.

ABOUT KIMPTON HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is a leading collection of boutique hotels and restaurants and the acknowledged industry pioneer that first introduced the boutique hotel concept to the United States. In 1981, Bill Kimpton founded the company that today is renowned for making travellers feel genuinely cared for through thoughtful perks and amenities, bold, playful design and a sincerely personal style of guest service. Out to help people live full, balanced lives, Kimpton aims to inspire with touches like yoga mats in every room, complimentary coffee and tea to start the day, hosted evening Wine Hour, in-room fitness programming and complimentary bike rentals. The award-winning restaurants and bars are led by talented chefs and bartenders that offer guests a chance to dine like a local.

Kimpton is consistently ranked as one of the top companies in the Market Metrix Hospitality Index, Upper Upscale Segment, for Customer Satisfaction. The company is highly-regarded for its innovative employee culture and benefits and has been named a FORTUNE magazine “Best Place to Work” seven times since 2009. Kimpton is continuously growing and currently operates over 60 hotels and 70 plus restaurants, bars and lounges in 30 U.S. cities. In January 2015, Kimpton was welcomed into the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) family of hotel brands, bringing together two special cultures and sets of values to create the world's largest boutique hotel business. For more information, visit www.KimptonHotels.com.