LODGING Staff

🏠 The Menhaden, a 16-room luxury boutique hotel in Greenport Village, New York, becomes one of the first U.S. hotels to receive the MICHELIN Key distinction. Owned by Atlantic Equity Partners and located at 207 Front St., it offers private experiences and has amenities such as a rooftop deck and an eco-friendly electric house car. The hotel has been titled 'Best Hotel of the North Fork' for three years and features festive events like the 'Shellabration' Restaurant Walk benefitting the Cornell Cooperative Marine Extension Program.

🏦 Kimpton, an IHG Hotels & Resorts brand, to open new luxury hotel and branded residences in Monterrey, Mexico, by 2026. Kimpton Monterrey, the brand's sixth property in Mexico, will be part of Torre Rise, set to be the tallest tower in Latin America. Operated by Marca Hotel Solutions and owned by Grupo Alora, the hotel will offer 120 guestrooms, 60 private residences, an indoor pool, sauna, massage rooms, a restaurant, bar, meeting and social spaces. IHG is expanding its branded residences space, with amenities like morning coffee service, evening social hour, and pet-friendly policies. Monterrey is Mexico's second-largest economy, and guests will have access to Torre Rise’s sky deck, performance center, park, and luxury retail. Kimpton Monterrey joins other Kimpton properties in Mexico City, Todos Santos, Tulum, and upcoming ones in Riviera Maya and Mexico City's Polanco. Kimpton has 78 hotels open globally and 57 projects in development.

🏠 Arlo Hotels launched Arlo Washington, DC, their seventh property and first in the nation's capital, with a ribbon-cutting on November 18, 2024. The grand opening included speeches by government and business officials, and the hotel's general manager. Celebrations featured a reception at Arrels by Chef Pepe Moncayo, and a rooftop event at ART DC with live music and art exhibitions. The hotel emphasizes local culture, original art, and culinary experiences, aiming to provide a hub for entertainment and community engagement.