Hotel Indigo Verona - Grand Hotel Des Arts, which has been closed since February for renovations, reopened this week.
The revamped hotel is largely inspired by the rich culture and architecture of Italy, with influences from Shakespearean plays which can be found inculcated in small details of its 62 rooms. Whether it is the headboards of bed resembling fresco paintings or the back panelling of the lobby, which resembles the garden straight out of Shakespeare?s Romeo and Juliet, or the use of native red marble (known as Marmo rosso di Verona), in the public areas to create a feeling of grand Italian residences.
The reception area combines two elements that characterise the city, the Arena and Shakespearean theatre. Its architecture draws inspiration from the theatrical facades, including Juliet's iconic terrace. Verona's famous Arena can accommodate up to 22,000 spectators and is still used for hosting large-scale opera performances. The meeting rooms are called Montechhi, and Capuleti, after the rival families in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. The event spaces can be used for conferences and small functions too.
There is an onsite bar called Arya Bar & Mixology, which has a selection of locally inspired cocktails and nibbles.
Luca Boccato, CEO of HNH Hospitality Group, said: ?We are proud to announce the renovation and reopening of Hotel Indigo Verona - Grand Hotel Des Arts, thanks to our affiliation with IHG and the Hotel Indigo brand of boutique hotels. This new opening combines art, culture and comfort and is a perfect destination for both Italian and international tourists, because of to the famous tourist attractions in Verona. Though this is a difficult time for the hospitality sector, we look towards the future with faith and confidence, that a good project in such a potent location will be a success.?
Eric Viale, managing director, Southern Europe, IHG, shared: ?With its iconic architecture and historical charm, Verona is the perfect neighbourhood for Hotel Indigo?s unique design and distinctive guest experience. Hotel Indigo Verona ? Grand Hotel Des Arts is the fourth location for the brand in Italy, signalling significant interest in boutique, design-led hotels in the region. We look forward to being part of the tourism recovery in Italy, and welcome guests from across the country and beyond.?
There are 119 Hotel Indigo properties all around the world and another 104 in the pipeline for the coming three to five years, with two more Hotel Indigo properties scheduled to open later this year, in Cyprus and Larnaca.
For further information visit:https://www.ihg.com/hotelindigo/hotels/gb/en/verona/vrndi/hoteldetail
