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Kimpton's 529-Key Bet on Rockefeller Center Is Gorgeous. Can They Actually Deliver It?

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Kimpton's 529-Key Bet on Rockefeller Center Is Gorgeous. Can They Actually Deliver It?

IHG just opened a 33-story, 529-room Kimpton in the most iconic square footage in Manhattan, backed by a $220 million construction loan and four restaurant concepts. The views are stunning. The question is whether the brand promise can survive a Tuesday night in Midtown with union labor costs about to spike.

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Elena Voss 3 min read · Mar 13