SINGAPORE, July 24, 2026 — Kimpton, part of the luxury and lifestyle portfolio of IHG Hotels & Resorts, will enter the Indonesian market later this year with the opening of Kimpton Suntaya Bali Ubud, marking a significant milestone in the brand's regional expansion strategy. The hotel represents Kimpton's first property in Indonesia and strengthens its presence across Asia as the company continues to grow its luxury lifestyle portfolio in established and emerging hospitality destinations.
Located on Jalan Bisma in Ubud, the 101-key property has been positioned to combine Kimpton's design-forward hospitality concept with Bali's cultural identity and creative environment. The opening adds Indonesia to Kimpton's expanding network in Asia following previous launches in Taipei, Bangkok, Samui, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, while joining a broader pipeline of openings planned for Adelaide, New York, Rotterdam, and Shanghai during 2026.
Kimpton Suntaya Bali Ubud is situated within walking distance of several of Ubud's best-known landmarks, including the Ubud Art Market, Ubud Palace, and Water Palace, which was designed by Balinese Master Artist I Gusti Nyoman Lempad. The location places the hotel within one of Indonesia's most established cultural tourism destinations while supporting the brand's positioning in the luxury lifestyle segment.
The Indonesian debut forms part of Kimpton's broader international expansion strategy that has accelerated since the brand introduced its first Asian property in Taipei. Founded in San Francisco by Bill Kimpton in 1981, the company pioneered boutique hotels focused on distinctive design and personalized guest experiences. Today, Kimpton operates more than 75 hotels and over 100 restaurants, bars, and lounges across urban centers, resort destinations, and emerging markets worldwide.
Austin Jones has been appointed General Manager of Kimpton Suntaya Bali Ubud and will oversee the launch of the property's operations. Jones brings extensive experience within the Kimpton brand, having contributed to nearly a dozen Kimpton hotels before taking responsibility for introducing the brand to Indonesia.
"It’s an honor to introduce Kimpton to Indonesia in a place as culturally rich and creatively alive as Ubud," Jones said. "Kimpton Suntaya is designed to feel open, soulful, and connected, not just to the landscape, but to the people who live and travel here. We want this hotel to become a vibrant gathering place where guests and locals alike can experience Bali in a way that feels effortless, personal, and unscripted."
The hotel will feature 101 accommodations across several categories, including essential guest rooms, pool suites, and private pool villas. The accommodation mix reflects Kimpton's luxury lifestyle positioning while offering multiple room formats designed for different guest preferences.
Food and beverage operations will comprise five dining concepts led by Imamura Ubud, an omakase restaurant headed by Michelin-starred Chef Hirofumi Imamura. The chef will also oversee Shaku by Imamura, which presents a contemporary interpretation of Japanese izakaya dining. Together, the dining portfolio expands the property's culinary offering as part of its overall positioning within the luxury hospitality segment.
Beyond accommodation and dining, Kimpton Suntaya Bali Ubud will introduce wellness facilities that include a two-story fitness studio alongside dedicated recovery spaces focused on movement and contrast-therapy experiences. Sakshi Spa will incorporate Balinese healing traditions into treatments designed for guests seeking wellness-oriented experiences during their stay.
The property's identity is reflected in its name, "Suntaya," which combines Sanskrit-inspired roots. "Suniya" represents stillness, while "Taya" signifies vitality, expressing the balance between retreat and social connection that the hotel seeks to create. Located beside the Wos River, the development incorporates the surrounding landscape into its design concept, drawing inspiration from flowing water and the natural contours of Ubud's hillsides.
Architecture for Kimpton Suntaya Bali Ubud was designed by Denton Corker Marshall, with the project conceived as a contemporary interpretation of Balinese ceremonial processions. The architectural concept emphasizes movement, rhythm, and collective energy while adapting to the site's riverside and hillside terrain.
The property's façade and structural composition reference the sequence and flow associated with Balinese community ceremonies, creating an architectural language intended to connect the development with its local surroundings. The layered design approach combines large-scale forms with more intimate spaces throughout the hotel.
Kimpton will also introduce several brand-specific guest programs at the Indonesian property. These include the complimentary "Forgot It, We've Got It!" service, which provides travel essentials for guests who have left personal items behind. Daily Kimpton Kickstart offerings of coffee, tea, and pastries will be available, while Kimpton Social will provide evening gatherings designed to encourage interaction among guests.
These signature brand experiences have become part of Kimpton's global operating model and will be implemented as the company establishes its presence in Indonesia for the first time.
The Bali opening further expands Kimpton's footprint across Asia, where the brand has continued to increase its presence following the debut of Kimpton Da'An Taipei. Subsequent openings have included Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok, Kimpton Kitalay Samui, Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong, and Kimpton Naluria Kuala Lumpur.
Kimpton's development pipeline will continue growing throughout 2026 with scheduled openings including Kimpton Mayfair Adelaide in Australia, Kimpton Era Midtown New York in the United States, Kimpton De Post Rotterdam in the Netherlands, and Kimpton Shanghai 9 Tree Art Center in China. The addition of Indonesia extends the brand's geographic reach within Asia while strengthening its luxury and lifestyle portfolio across multiple international markets.
Kimpton operates as part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' luxury and lifestyle collection, with a portfolio built around boutique hospitality, design-focused hotels, and curated food and beverage concepts. Since its founding in 1981, the brand has expanded from its origins in San Francisco into a global network spanning resort destinations, urban markets, and developing hospitality locations, with the opening of Kimpton Suntaya Bali Ubud representing its first entry into the Indonesian market.
Located on Jalan Bisma in Ubud, the 101-key property has been positioned to combine Kimpton's design-forward hospitality concept with Bali's cultural identity and creative environment. The opening adds Indonesia to Kimpton's expanding network in Asia following previous launches in Taipei, Bangkok, Samui, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, while joining a broader pipeline of openings planned for Adelaide, New York, Rotterdam, and Shanghai during 2026.
Kimpton Suntaya Bali Ubud is situated within walking distance of several of Ubud's best-known landmarks, including the Ubud Art Market, Ubud Palace, and Water Palace, which was designed by Balinese Master Artist I Gusti Nyoman Lempad. The location places the hotel within one of Indonesia's most established cultural tourism destinations while supporting the brand's positioning in the luxury lifestyle segment.
The Indonesian debut forms part of Kimpton's broader international expansion strategy that has accelerated since the brand introduced its first Asian property in Taipei. Founded in San Francisco by Bill Kimpton in 1981, the company pioneered boutique hotels focused on distinctive design and personalized guest experiences. Today, Kimpton operates more than 75 hotels and over 100 restaurants, bars, and lounges across urban centers, resort destinations, and emerging markets worldwide.
Austin Jones has been appointed General Manager of Kimpton Suntaya Bali Ubud and will oversee the launch of the property's operations. Jones brings extensive experience within the Kimpton brand, having contributed to nearly a dozen Kimpton hotels before taking responsibility for introducing the brand to Indonesia.
"It’s an honor to introduce Kimpton to Indonesia in a place as culturally rich and creatively alive as Ubud," Jones said. "Kimpton Suntaya is designed to feel open, soulful, and connected, not just to the landscape, but to the people who live and travel here. We want this hotel to become a vibrant gathering place where guests and locals alike can experience Bali in a way that feels effortless, personal, and unscripted."
The hotel will feature 101 accommodations across several categories, including essential guest rooms, pool suites, and private pool villas. The accommodation mix reflects Kimpton's luxury lifestyle positioning while offering multiple room formats designed for different guest preferences.
Food and beverage operations will comprise five dining concepts led by Imamura Ubud, an omakase restaurant headed by Michelin-starred Chef Hirofumi Imamura. The chef will also oversee Shaku by Imamura, which presents a contemporary interpretation of Japanese izakaya dining. Together, the dining portfolio expands the property's culinary offering as part of its overall positioning within the luxury hospitality segment.
Beyond accommodation and dining, Kimpton Suntaya Bali Ubud will introduce wellness facilities that include a two-story fitness studio alongside dedicated recovery spaces focused on movement and contrast-therapy experiences. Sakshi Spa will incorporate Balinese healing traditions into treatments designed for guests seeking wellness-oriented experiences during their stay.
The property's identity is reflected in its name, "Suntaya," which combines Sanskrit-inspired roots. "Suniya" represents stillness, while "Taya" signifies vitality, expressing the balance between retreat and social connection that the hotel seeks to create. Located beside the Wos River, the development incorporates the surrounding landscape into its design concept, drawing inspiration from flowing water and the natural contours of Ubud's hillsides.
Architecture for Kimpton Suntaya Bali Ubud was designed by Denton Corker Marshall, with the project conceived as a contemporary interpretation of Balinese ceremonial processions. The architectural concept emphasizes movement, rhythm, and collective energy while adapting to the site's riverside and hillside terrain.
The property's façade and structural composition reference the sequence and flow associated with Balinese community ceremonies, creating an architectural language intended to connect the development with its local surroundings. The layered design approach combines large-scale forms with more intimate spaces throughout the hotel.
Kimpton will also introduce several brand-specific guest programs at the Indonesian property. These include the complimentary "Forgot It, We've Got It!" service, which provides travel essentials for guests who have left personal items behind. Daily Kimpton Kickstart offerings of coffee, tea, and pastries will be available, while Kimpton Social will provide evening gatherings designed to encourage interaction among guests.
These signature brand experiences have become part of Kimpton's global operating model and will be implemented as the company establishes its presence in Indonesia for the first time.
The Bali opening further expands Kimpton's footprint across Asia, where the brand has continued to increase its presence following the debut of Kimpton Da'An Taipei. Subsequent openings have included Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok, Kimpton Kitalay Samui, Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong, and Kimpton Naluria Kuala Lumpur.
Kimpton's development pipeline will continue growing throughout 2026 with scheduled openings including Kimpton Mayfair Adelaide in Australia, Kimpton Era Midtown New York in the United States, Kimpton De Post Rotterdam in the Netherlands, and Kimpton Shanghai 9 Tree Art Center in China. The addition of Indonesia extends the brand's geographic reach within Asia while strengthening its luxury and lifestyle portfolio across multiple international markets.
Kimpton operates as part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' luxury and lifestyle collection, with a portfolio built around boutique hospitality, design-focused hotels, and curated food and beverage concepts. Since its founding in 1981, the brand has expanded from its origins in San Francisco into a global network spanning resort destinations, urban markets, and developing hospitality locations, with the opening of Kimpton Suntaya Bali Ubud representing its first entry into the Indonesian market.
