The Claire Luxton Suites in London, New
York and Dubai have been
curated by the artist to bring the heritage of the brand to
life and celebrate the elegance of worldly travel
LONDON, May 19, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, part of
IHG Hotels & Resorts Luxury and Lifestyle Collection,
has collaborated with acclaimed British artist Claire Luxton to unveil a series of fully
immersive experiences at InterContinental London Park Lane,
InterContinental New York Barclay and InterContinental Dubai
Festival City. Bookable now through to mid-July, the experiences
celebrate the joy of worldliness and the beauty of global travel as
told through a Claire Luxton
lens.
The Claire Luxton Experience at InterContinental heroes
limited-edition suites which have been designed and curated by the
artist to depict her interpretation of InterContinental Hotels
& Resorts. Taking cues from her personal travels and
inspirations, Luxton brings the brand to life through the natural
flora and fauna signature to her artwork in combination with an
array of sensory experiences, including a drawn bath, curated mini
bar and soundscape. Every detail and room accent across the suites
has been transformed to reflect the artist's style with features
including bespoke artwork, soft furnishings, and oversized Great
Purple Emperor and Emerald Swallowtail-inspired butterflies – which
are suspended from ceilings – that represent InterContinental
hotels in Japan and Southeast Asia, respectively.
A drawn bath experience with a curated soundscape, aromas and
florals – including boat orchids as a nod to the more than 50
InterContinental hotels throughout China – enhances the stay for guests.
Additional discoveries in the suites include a mini bar with varied
drinks and snacks from InterContinental destinations such as
Brazil and France plus a special playlist and coffee
table books reflecting Luxton's travels.
Claire Luxton said: "I'm
thrilled to partner with InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
again, interpreting the brand's story of worldliness. Global travel
inspires my work, and I hope it shines through in every detail of
the collaboration, from the foyer florals and the hotel team's
custom scarves to the drawn bath experience and the artworks
themselves. Each flower and animal within my work for
InterContinental reflects a hotel or resort from its past, present
or future. In curating the design of these suites and experiences,
I sought to explore the delicate equilibrium between humans and
nature while celebrating the magic of wanderlust."
Luxton has brought her touch to other areas of the hotels
too:
- Lobbies will be transformed with butterflies and vibrant floral
installations that pay homage to distinctive InterContinental
locales around the world. InterContinental London Park Lane has
partnered with Moyses Stevens,
Official Florist to HRH The Queen, to bring to life the beauty of
the English countryside and celebrate InterContinental London Park
Lane being the site of the childhood home of Her Majesty.
- At InterContinental New York Barclay and Dubai Festival City,
Claire Luxton-inspired food and
beverage offerings will be available, including a selection of
cocktails, mocktails and afternoon tea.
- Additionally, specially curated uniform accessories will adorn
hotel staff, with team members wearing floral silk scarves and
pocket squares featuring the Indian Peafowl - a nod to
InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort.
- An exclusive Instagram filter has also been created by the
artist utilizing elements of the InterContinental commissioned
artwork.
This collaboration with Claire
Luxton builds on the brand's 75th Anniversary
celebration. In December, Claire
Luxton created an installation that was projected onto the
façade of InterContinental London Park Lane. The artwork depicted
the global journey of the pioneering luxury hotel brand – from
motifs with a Blue and Yellow Macaw, representing the first
InterContinental hotel in Belém, Brazil, to the Mediterranean Moluccella,
spotlighting the brand's growing portfolio in Italy with InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori
Palace poised to open later this year.
Tom Rowntree, Vice President
Global Marketing for Luxury Brands at IHG Hotels & Resorts,
commented: "InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has
delighted worldly travelers by bringing luxury experiences to every
corner of the globe for more than 75 years. As we redefine our
ethos of discovery and modern luxury, we're excited to welcome
visitors and locals alike with a fresh approach to the guest
experience, starting with our collaboration with Claire Luxton. She's tapped into her own global
travels to inform and inspire her interpretation of the brand's
rich heritage and pioneering spirit. The result is a unique
experience of discovery that captures the beauty and energy of
InterContinental's far-flung destinations."
The Claire Luxton Experience is available at InterContinental
New York Barclay until July 15, 2022
for $1,750 plus tax per night.
Reservations are now being taken and members of the new IHG One
Rewards program will earn 7,500 bonus points for booking the
experience. To book, click here.
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Notes to Editors:
About InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts makes travel alluring,
with insights from 75 years of experience. Each of our properties
provides a gateway to the glamour of the InterContinental Life. As
a brand, we aim to embody global sophistication through our
superior, understated service and exceptional amenities. What makes
us truly different is the genuine interest we show our guests
through personalised and attentive services. We offer our most
valued guests signature VIP services through a dedicated
InterContinental Ambassador programme and an exclusive Club
InterContinental experience. We connect our well-travelled guests
to what's special about a destination, so they enjoy authentic
local experiences that will enrich their lives. For more
information and to book, visit www.intercontinental.com, and
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