Highly Anticipated Hotel Indigo Madison Downtown Now Open

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(MADISON, Wis.)— Great Lakes Management Group is proud to announce the eagerly awaited opening of the Hotel Indigo® Madison Downtown, located inside the historic Mautz Paint Company building at 901 East Washington Avenue in downtown Madison, Wisconsin. Originally opened as the Klueter & Co. Grocery Warehouse in 1915, the property changed ownership several times until the Mautz Paint Company took ownership in the 1970s. The Hotel Indigo Madison Downtown pays tribute to MautzPaint Company’s past while also incorporating visually striking modern elements. The hotel brings 144 well-appointed rooms and suites, as well as tech-forward amenities catering to leisure and business travelers alike.

“Our entire ownership group, development and operational teams have worked hard over the last year to transform this well-designed and historic building into a beautiful lifestyle hotel while adding a new addition that houses guest rooms and our first-floor restaurant,” said Neil Densmore, Owner and President of Great Lakes Management Group, LLC.

Hotel Indigo is part of IHG®’s diverse family of brands. Just as no places are alike, no two Hotel Indigo properties are alike. Each Hotel Indigo draws inspiration from the local neighborhood, culture and popular trends in food, drink and design to create a warm and vibrant atmosphere. The Hotel Indigo MadisonDowntown hotel provides the perfect destination for travelers looking for an experience that is truly reflective of the local community.

“Thanks in part to distinct details, such as paint-inspired colors throughout the property and custom artwork incorporated into its design, Hotel Indigo MadisonDowntown is a true reflection of the history of this neighborhood and building dating back to the early 1900s,” said Jessica Johnson, General Manager, Hotel Indigo Madison Downtown. “We’re honored to open this new hotel where our guests can enjoy a true local downtown Madison experience just steps from the hotel.”

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DESIGN

Inspired by the Mautz Paint Company and the nearly 100-year old structure in which the hotel is located, Hotel Indigo Madison Downtown uses its design to memorialize the era when this beautiful historic building was constructed. Restoring the original architecture while blending the new addition was handled by architecture firms of Potter Lawson and Gary Brink & Associates of Madison.  They developed a new 5-story tower design to synchronize seamlessly with building’s timeless brick prairie-style architecture. Gary Brink & Associates, the hotel’s interior design firm, also incorporated a colorful theme with stylish interior materials blending classic and modern designs.

“We are thrilled to have had the chance to work closely with the Hotel IndigoMadison Downtown hotel ownership team to concept and design the interiors,” said Karen Davis, Director of Interior Design. “The beautiful nature of this iconic building, its 1915 original style and its location in theEast Washington corridor of downtown Madison, provided motivation for our story and design. From manufacturing inspired lighting, reclaimed wood in the lobby to industrial interiors to art murals located on each floor paying tribute to the influencers throughout the years of Madison’s history, our new-design on these elements allowed us to be inspired by our rich history while remaining grounded to the present-day.”

Hotel Indigo Madison Downtown’s design aesthetic is further elevated through the custom art and unique prints helping envision not only the building’s history but also Madison’s, while telling a story of richness, intrigue, and hard-work.

GUEST AMENITIES

Hotel Indigo Madison Downtown features Palette Bar & Grill, the highly anticipated indoor-outdoor restaurant and bar, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary Wi-Fi via IHG® Connect. The guestrooms are equipped with 55-inch high-def televisions with casting capabilities so guests can enjoy their favorite TV shows, movies, music and more.

The guest rooms and suites will also be equipped with retro-inspired minirefrigerators, luxury linen bedding and towels, and Aveda bath amenities. Other features include large work desks, Keurig coffee makers featuring Starbucks coffee and Tazo teas.

DINING

Led by Anthony Daniels, Palette Bar and Grill’s culinary program pays homage to the building’s history with an American-inspired menu featuring in-house cut steaks from the rich plains of Nebraska. At PaletteBar & Grill, we’re all about making life colorful and American cuisine a celebration.

Open daily Monday through Friday, from 6:30 am – 10:30 am for breakfast and 4:00 pm– 12:00 am for Dinner; on Saturday and Sunday, from 7:00 am – 11:00 am for breakfast and 4:00 pm – 1:00 am for Dinner. Palette Bar and Grill will also provide room service during these same hours with a full menu available in guestrooms.

MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Indigo Madison Downtown houses 1,000 square feet of modern and flexible function space, perfect for small corporate gatherings or private dinners. The Klueter meeting room features natural light, built-in audio and visual, an open layout and design details inspired by the building’s history. Inside the meeting room is a historic stairwell and the original tile entrance to 901 E Washington. PaletteBar and Grill personally caters to each host’s preferences to create a memorable menu.

Hotel Indigo Madison Downtown is located at 901 East Washington Avenue. Madison, WI53703. For more information, or to make a reservation, travelers can call +1608 256 0061 or visit hotelindigomadison.com. Guests are also encouraged to “like” Hotel Indigo Madison Downtown on Facebook and “follow” on Instagram. 

CONTACTS: 
Adam Schomaker for Great Lakes Management Group | +1 608-630-1667 
adam.schomaker@glmghotels.com

About Hotel Indigo Madison Downtown:

Located on East Washington Avenue blocks from Madison’s Capital Square and directly across from Breese Stevens Field, the Hotel Indigo Madison Downtown hotel delivers an energetic and inviting guest experience that is reflective of the East Madison neighborhood where it is located. Built within the historic Mautz PaintBuilding guests staying in any of the 144 well-appointed rooms and suites will get to experience a combination of historic and modern designs with exposed brick, polished concrete and locally inspired art murals throughout the property. Other highlights include Palette Bar and Grill serving American style cuisine and craft cocktails, 1,000 sq. ft. of meeting and event space, a24-hour fitness center, and a shuttle to help guests experience many of Madison’s attractions, including Capital Square, Henry Vilas Zoo, MemorialUnion, UW Campus, State Street Shopping and Overture Center of the Arts.

For more information, visit www.hotelindigomadison.com

About Great Lakes Management Group:

GreatLakes Management Group, LLC is a national real estate investment, development and management firm. The firm’s primary areas of focus are hotels, resorts and other forms of real estate, including residential and mixed-use developments. Great Lakes Management Group’s geographic focus is in Mid-West states including: Wisconsin, Missouri, Illinois, Iowa and in mid-2019 extending south to Florida. Its current portfolio is a growing collection of 13 full and limited service hotels with brands including InterContinental Hotels Group(IHG), Hilton Hotels, Marriott Hotels and Choice Hotels.

For information, visit www.glmghotels.com

About Hotel Indigo:

Just as no places are alike, no two Hotel Indigo properties are alike. Each HotelIndigo draws inspiration from the local neighborhood, culture and popular trends in food, drink and design to create a warm and vibrant atmosphere. Our hotels provide a gateway to discover and explore some of the world’s most inspiring cities and neighborhoods. For more information, visitwww.hotelindigo.com, and connect with us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/Hotel.Indigo, Twitter www.twitter.com/hotelindigo, and Instagram www.instagram.com/hotelindigo.

Notes to Editors:

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IHG franchises, leases, manages or owns nearly 5,400 hotels and 800,000 guest rooms in almost 100 countries, with more than 1,700 hotels in its development pipeline. IHG also manages IHG®Rewards Club, our global loyalty program, which has more than 100 million enrolled members.  

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