DENVER, Colorado—Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts‘ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, announced the name of its newest Denver hotel, Kimpton Claret Hotel, and the appointment of General Manager Keith Siebenaler. Set to open in spring 2024, Kimpton Claret will be the brand’s second property in Denver.
The Kimpton Claret Hotel gets its name from the shade of red found throughout the state and is situated in the Belleview Station neighborhood along the Denver South Corridor. Belleview Station is home to restaurants and shops, a growing tech scene, and access to downtown Denver via the light rail. Kimpton Claret will be home to Saverina and a 19th-floor rooftop bar.
This property is a collaboration between Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, an IHG brand, DTC Hospitality Investors, LLC, and developer Cypress 16, LLC in conjunction with McClurg Century Investments, LLC, all working in tandem. Additional partners include KGD Architecture, serving as the property architect; KARAMANN, who is outfitting the entirety of the hotel’s interiors; and Harvey Cleary Builders, the general contractor for the construction of the project.
Kimpton Claret will stand as a 19-story, new-build with 190 guestrooms including four suites; 10,000 square feet of meetings and events spaces; and two distinct dining outlets. Kimpton Claret has an indoor/outdoor event terrace and ballroom, with the option for events to be paired with personalized catering provided by the hotel’s in-house culinary team.
Kimpton has tapped Keith Siebenaler as the property’s general manager, bringing him on to lead the team and oversee all aspects of the hotel opening and operations. With over two decades of hospitality experience, Siebenaler started his career with the Fairmont in Chicago, Hawaii, and Washington, D.C. before joining the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Baltimore nearly 10 years ago. Siebenaler opened the Kimpton Gray Hotel in Chicago. Prior to Kimpton Claret, Siebenaler served as general manager for Kimpton Born in Denver and Kimpton Schofield in Cleveland.
“Belleview Station is a destination on the rise, and we are excited to open our doors there next year,” said Siebenaler. “The Kimpton Claret team is dedicated to providing our guests unparalleled service, amenities, and experiences, and we look forward to becoming a cultural hub for locals, frequent visitors, and newcomers. With close proximity to downtown Denver and sweeping views of the Front Range, our hotel is poised to offer the best of Colorado.”
Kimpton Claret will be Denver’s second Kimpton property and the brand’s fourth property in the Intermountain West, joining Kimpton Monaco Hotel Denver, Kimpton Monaco Hotel Salt Lake City, and Kimpton Armory Hotel Bozeman.
