IHG Announces EVEN Hotels Bicoastal Expansion

WHY IT RATES: EVEN’s new Sarasota property marks its first location in Florida and its new Oregon property is just the first of two planned locations on the West Coast.—Mia Taylor, TravelPulse Senior Writer.

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announced the bicoastal expansion of the EVEN® Hotels brand.

With openings in Sarasota, Florida and Eugene, Oregon,

The EVEN® Hotel Sarasota – Lakewood Ranch is located just off I-75 near miles of white, sandy beaches. Owned by Zieg Hospitality, the hotel features 128 rooms and four suites along with 2,566 square feet of meeting space. The hotel is conveniently located near shopping venues, restaurants, arts and cultural attractions, and Siesta Key Beach.

Just eight miles from the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, the EVEN Hotel Sarasota marks the first Florida location for the brand, with a second property slated to open summer 2018 in Miami.

On the West Coast, EVEN® Hotel Eugene is conveniently located near Downtown Eugene; one mile from the Autzen Stadium, north of the University of Oregon. The 100-room and two suite property, owned by VIP Hospitality Group, offers 1,061 square feet of meeting space and a heated indoor pool. A second West Coast location will come in April with the opening of a dual-branded EVEN® Hotel and Staybridge Suites in Seattle.

“The expansion of the EVEN Hotels brand to the West Coast and Southeast is a testament to the brand’s momentum and confidence from our owners,” Jason Moskal, Vice President, Lifestyle Brands, The Americas, IHG said. “These new properties further demonstrate how the EVEN Hotels brand provides an innovative guest experience that wellness-minded business travelers are looking for. We look forward to additional key openings and signings in 2018.”

As soon as guests arrive at an EVEN Hotel property, natural elements of wood and living plants create a welcoming and revitalizing space. The hotels offer different design and technology elements to help guests maintain the balance they desire while traveling. Guests can also expect a personalized service culture where team members champion wellness and empower guests to maintain their personal wellness while on the road.

The EVEN Hotels experience is built on four key pillars:

Eat Well—Cork & Kale is a café featuring healthy to indulgent made-to-order options for breakfast and dinner. It has been carefully designed to provide guests with a balance of health-conscious and indulgent items while on the go, whether fueling up for a long day of meetings, powering a workout or relaxing with a fresh, signature cocktail. The Cork & Kale menu emphasizes variety, dine-in meals and quicker options like breakfast sandwiches and fresh salads from the Grab-and-Go marketplace, available 24/7 for guests’ convenience.

Keep Active—Every EVEN Hotels property features the Athletic Studio, a gym three times the size of a standard hotel gym, with bright, natural light and best-in-class fitness equipment, including TRX bands, free weights, customized Woodway treadmills, spin bikes and water rowers. Every EVEN Hotels guest room also features an in-room fitness zone with a dedicated workout space with in-room equipment and 18 different workout videos, ranging from 10 to 30 minutes in length. Properties offer running maps at the front desk for guests who want to explore the area on their own.

Rest Easy—Restful environments are essential to maintaining balance, and a calming, open design throughout EVEN Hotels sets a relaxing tone within the property. Guest rooms offer a signature sleep experience designed with eucalyptus, natural fiber and high-thread-count linens which provide a cooling effect to support a better night’s rest. Each room features color LED mood lighting so guests can select the options to create a relaxing and calming environment. In addition, EVEN Hotels offers a nighttime tea service to help travelers calm the mind after a busy day.

Accomplish More— Ergonomically designed workspaces on the property are configured to integrate with guests’ preferences, ensuring they can complete work comfortably and efficiently. Guestrooms feature stand-up desk options. Places to sit back, relax and catch up on the day include the hotel’s outdoor garden.

Best described as an urban chic oasis, the garden features exposed brick walls, ample comfortable seating, an abundance of greenery, great lighting in the evening and great sun exposure during the day, giving guests space to relax and rejuvenate whenever they like. Free Wi-Fi is also available throughout the hotel.

EVEN Hotels is expanding with eight hotels now open in New York City, Rockville, Maryland; Norwalk, Connecticut; Omaha, Nebraska; Eugene, Oregon and Sarasota, Florida. There are several hotels in the pipeline including locations in Miami and Pittsburgh.

SOURCE: IHG press release