InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the opening of its first Even Hotels property, located at 426 Main Avenue in Norwalk, Connecticut. Even Hotels is IHG’s newest lifestyle hotel brand, created to meet the growing need of travellers to stay healthier and happier away from home. Even Hotels was designed with wellness built in; it’s in the brand’s DNA.
Healthier way to travelA calming, open design sets the tone for a restful environment that is essential to maintain balance. The addition of natural elements and eco-conscious touches such as real wood surfaces, terrariums throughout the hotel, and fresh, natural scents to revive senses in the lobby, sets the tone for the experience at Even Hotels. Guests are “well-comed” with a glass of infused, filtered water at check-in by a team member offering a cool, scented hand towel to wipe away the stress of travel. A digital Wellness Wall serves as an information source for guests to gather and learn about in-hotel and local food, fitness and community activities. Featuring 129 guestrooms on four floors, the Even Hotel Norwalk includes flexible public workspaces; dining and social areas; natural outdoor spaces; in-room fitness elements; a three-zone gym with best-in-class equipment; as well as design and technology elements that provide guests with a restful, natural and productive experience. Sleep fuel
Resting Easy means more than sleeping well and the amenities offered at the Even Hotel Norwalk ensure that guests continue to feel refreshed and energised, even while on the road. Guestroom flow and furniture are thoughtfully designed to reduce clutter, offering an open, inviting and calming atmosphere. The rooms feature a Premium Sleep System and natural eucalyptus linens offering a cooler sleep; adjustable LED mood lighting; and revitalizing showers with all natural EO bath products in scents selected to help invigorate or calm based on preference allow guests to cleanse, relax and wash away the stresses of the day. Healthy intake
Food and beverage choices that are both delicious and healthier for travellers are abundant at Even Hotels in the Cork & Kale Market and Bar. A menu of freshly prepared menu items that guests can tailor based on their preference as well as healthy grab-and-go items feature clear nutritional and ingredient labelling to help guests choose meals that meet their dietary needs. For those craving a sweet treat or craft beverage, Cork & Kale offers healthier indulgent desserts, such as a Pomegranate Chocolate Parfait or Warm Pound Cake with Drunken Berries, and signature cocktails made with organic and natural ingredients. Fitness on guest terms
Travellers shouldn’t have to forsake their workout routine while on the road and Even Hotels offers solutions designed to meet the varied needs of guests. From the natural light filled three-zone Athletic Studio adjacent to the lobby, to spin and yoga classes in the connecting Flex Room; a morning community run led by the property’s chief wellness officer, or the privacy of an in-room training zone workout using the Even Hotels Trainer, guests can maintain a familiar workout or incorporate fresh, new exercises. Areas of the hotel dedicated to fitness and the knowledgeable and enthusiastic team encourage guests to Keep Active, take on a new challenge and have fun while doing so.