IHG opens a Hotel Indigo in the Galapagos
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The big hotel brands are getting everywhere. Last year we saw Hilton open in the Faroe Islands and, if that wasn’t remote enough, a Curio Collection hotel opened in Santa Cruz in the Galapagos. This was a conversion of an existing 21 room hotel.
IHG has now jumped in with the opening of Hotel Indigo Galapagos on the island of San Cristobal. It is actually the first Hotel Indigo property anywhere in South America.
Like the Hilton property this is very modest, with just 35 rooms. To quote:
San Cristobal is where Charles Darwin took his first steps towards land in the archipelago and collected his first scientific specimens. The property thoughtfully weaves this storytelling into its design, creatively using immersive contemporary architecture.
Coatings and details in wood and volcanic stone bring the island neighborhood’s aesthetic to life. Mindful and intentional design incorporates textures, materials, and shapes found in the local landscape, capturing its uniqueness through the interpretation of nature.
Modern, intimate guestrooms encourage rest and relaxation while celebrating the adventurous spirit of the Galapagos. Each is an ocean-view open space with a private balcony and features a lounging area with a minibar and state of the art amenities.
Guests can enjoy their choice of King or Queen bedded rooms or one of its three suites, complete with sumptuous bedding, spa-inspired bathrooms, and state-of-the-art amenities. Public areas include a spa, gym, wellness patio, pool and jacuzzi, business center, gift shop and event spaces.
We have covered Galapagos travel before on HfP. Here is a review of the Finch Bay Galapagos hotel, submitted by a reader as part of our ‘My Favourite Hotel’ series.
We also ran this article on how to use Avios to get to the Galapagos. Now that LATAM flights are again available on Avios via Qatar Airways Privilege Club (and some LATAM routes can be booked directly via ba.com) it is back as an option.
The Hotel Indigo Galapagos website is here.
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