Austria: Hotel company IHG has entered into a partnership with operator tristar Austria GmbH to open the Kimpton Salzburg by mid-2028.
The Kimpton Salzburg will form part of a redevelopment project led by Midstad, joining a number of high-end retail units and other shops.
Located on the banks of the Salzach River, it marks the brand’s entry into the Austrian market.
When complete, the hotel will feature 119 rooms including 11 suites with views of the river and castle. Amenities include a fitness centre, wellness area with sauna and relaxation rooms, and meeting spaces.
Willemijn Geels, VP development Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “We are excited to expand our presence in the luxury and lifestyle market in Austria with the opening of Kimpton Salzburg, complementing our recently opened Kimpton Main Frankfurt. As Austria’s second-largest hospitality market after Vienna, Salzburg offers a compelling opportunity for the Kimpton brand to establish a presence.”
Christina Locher, managing director of tristar Austria, said: “We are delighted to grow our portfolio with IHG Hotels & Resorts through the signing of this exceptional Kimpton property, marking the brand’s exciting debut in Austria. The milestone also represents tristar’s first luxury hotel collaboration with IHG Hotels and Resorts, underscoring our shared commitment to delivering unparalleled guest experiences in premier destinations.”
Kimpton Salzburg joins 210 open hotels and a further 63 in development across the DACH region. This includes 14 open hotels in Austria across IHG’s InterContinental, Hotel Indigo, voco, Ruby Hotels, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express and Garner brands, and a further five in the pipeline.
Highlights:
• IHG in partnership with tristar will open Kimpton Salzburg by mid-2028, marking the brand’s debut in Austria.
• The 119-room hotel forms part of a Midstad-led redevelopment.
• The launch strengthens IHG’s footprint in the DACH region, with 210 hotels open and 63 in development.