What Kimpton EPIC Hotel does

Kimpton EPIC Hotel is a 411-room luxury boutique hotel located at 270 Biscayne Blvd. Way in Downtown Miami, operated under the Kimpton brand by Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant Group, LLC, a subsidiary of IHG Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: IHG). The property sits on the Miami River at its confluence with Biscayne Bay and functions as an integrated resort: guest accommodations with private balconies, dual rooftop pools on the 16th floor, four F&B outlets (including the rooftop Area 31 and the critically acclaimed Zuma izakaya in the lobby), Privai Spa + Fitness, a deepwater EPIC Marina with 50 slips accommodating vessels up to 900 feet, and 31,000-41,000 sq ft of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space anchored by the Metropolis Ballroom.

The underlying operating technology is a standard hotel property management stack integrated with IHG's central reservation system and IHG One Rewards loyalty platform; third-party bookings for F&B and spa are handled via OpenTable and SpaTime integrations. No proprietary AI/ML, APIs, or mobile-app offerings are documented; the company has no patents, no dedicated mobile app, and no disclosed software differentiation beyond integration with parent-brand systems.

The business model is multi-revenue-stream hospitality rather than software. Revenue is generated per occupied room across (1) room revenue booked through the hotel website, IHG direct channels, and OTAs (Kayak, Priceline, Expedia), (2) F&B across the in-house venues, (3) Privai Spa + Fitness transactions, (4) meeting and event rentals (Metropolis Ballroom, breakout rooms, and outdoor venues including the pool terrace), (5) marina slips and provisioning services, and (6) cabana rentals. Distribution is hybrid: direct enterprise sales for groups and weddings via a dedicated sales team, automated direct booking for transient leisure through IHG.com and the hotel website, and reseller channels (OTAs, AAA rate program). Customer segmentation is hybrid across leisure couples, corporate groups, wedding parties, and families, with no public revenue concentration disclosed. Pricing is quote-based for rooms with ancillary unit pricing (e.g., valet parking $28 day / $55 overnight, oversized $70), and publicly disclosed pricing is otherwise limited.

Name

Kimpton EPIC Hotel

Legal name

Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant Group, LLC

Website

https://epichotel.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Kimpton EPIC Hotel is a 411-room luxury boutique hotel in Downtown Miami, operated by IHG's Kimpton brand, offering waterfront accommodations, two rooftop pools, four F&B venues, a spa, a 50-slip marina, and meeting/event space.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Boutique Hotel

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)

Keywords

• Luxury boutique hotel
• Hotel accommodations
• Meeting event venues
• Waterfront hospitality
• Spa fitness services

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Room Revenue: Primary revenue from guest room bookings through direct website, IHG channels, and third-party OTAs. Includes various room types from standard rooms to Presidential Suites.
2. Food & Beverage: Revenue from on-site dining venues including Area 31 restaurant, Zuma Japanese restaurant, pool bar, and room service.
3. Spa & Wellness Services: Privai Spa + Fitness services including massages, facials, fitness classes, and wellness treatments.
4. Meeting & Event Space: Rental of 31,000 sq ft of meeting and event space including Metropolis Ballroom and pool terrace for corporate events, weddings, and celebrations.
5. Marina Services: Deep water slips accommodating vessels up to 900 feet, with 30/50/100 Amp service, overnight mooring, and docking for restaurant and spa guests.
6. Pool Cabanas: Rental of specialty cabanas including seasonal options, Game Day Soccer/Football cabanas, Kids Cabana, and Cabana for a Cause.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kimpton EPIC Hotel is a luxury waterfront boutique hotel in Downtown Miami offering 411 guest rooms and suites with private balconies, on-site dining (Area 31 rooftop restaurant and Zuma Japanese restaurant), rooftop pools with specialty cabanas, Privai Spa + Fitness, a 50-slip deepwater marina, and 41,000+ square feet of meeting, wedding, and event space. The hotel is operated under the Kimpton brand within the IHG Hotels and Resorts portfolio, leveraging IHG's global reservation and loyalty platform for distribution.

Product overview

Kimpton EPIC Hotel is a luxury waterfront hotel offering integrated hospitality services through multiple core products and sub-brands. The core offerings include guest accommodations (rooms and suites with private balconies), multiple dining venues (Area 31 rooftop restaurant and Zuma Japanese restaurant), recreational facilities (rooftop pools and full-service Privai Spa + Fitness), and event spaces (41,000+ sq ft including the Metropolis Ballroom). The hotel also operates an EPIC Marina with 50 deepwater slips. Sub-brands include EPIC Art (artist-in-residence program) and EPIC Cabanas (seasonal specialty cabana experiences). The property integrates with third-party platforms OpenTable and SpaTime for reservations, and participates in the IHG One Rewards loyalty program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Area 31: A waterfront restaurant and bar located on the 16th floor of Kimpton EPIC Hotel, offering elevated dining with panoramic views of downtown Miami and Biscayne Bay.
• Zuma Miami
• Privai Spa + Fitness
• EPIC Art

Products and services

• Guest Rooms and Suites Luxury hotel accommodations across 411 rooms featuring private balconies, waterfront views, and custom design. Includes standard rooms, specialty suites, and presidential suites with private terraces, targeted at leisure travelers, couples, and families.
• Area 31 Restaurant Rooftop restaurant and bar serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with panoramic waterfront views; reservations available through OpenTable integration.
• Zuma Restaurant Modern Japanese restaurant serving izakaya-style cuisine for lunch and dinner, available for private dining events.
• Rooftop Pools Multiple rooftop swimming pools with cabanas, pool bar, and sundeck, including seasonal Pool250 specialty cabana program for events and entertainment.
• Privai Spa + Fitness Full-service spa offering massage, facial treatments, and wellness classes including yoga and HIIT, plus a fitness center. Reservations available via SpaTime integration.
• EPIC Marina Deepwater marina with 50 slips and private dockside arrival experiences, accommodating vessels up to 900 feet. Amenities include fuel, sewage pump-out, and provisioning assistance.
• Meeting and Event Spaces Over 41,000 square feet of event space including the Metropolis Ballroom (4,187 sq ft), breakout rooms, and outdoor venues, with customized catering for corporate meetings, conferences, and social events.
• Wedding Services Wedding venues including the Metropolis Ballroom with micro-wedding options up to 60 guests, guest room blocks, EPIC Cabanas seasonal offerings, and customized catering menus.
• EPIC Art Program Artist-in-residence program showcasing rotating local Miami artists, with artwork displayed throughout hotel public spaces, lobbies, and guest floors.
• EPIC Cabanas Seasonal specialty cabana program including Game Day Soccer Cabanas, Game Day Football Cabanas, Kids Cabana, Enchanted Forest Cabana, Pool250, and Cabana for a Cause charitable cabana offerings.

Quantifiable outcome

• #1 Best Downtown Miami Hotel - U.S. News & World Report 2026
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKimpton EPIC Hotel is managed by an IHG Hotels and Resorts affiliate company. The hotel operates under the Kimpton brand within the IHG portfolio, utilizing IHG's global reservation system, IHG One Rewards loyalty program, and distribution network of 6,000+ properties worldwide.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• JW Marriott Marquis Miami: Large full-service Downtown Miami hotel with significant meeting/event space, F&B outlets, and spa — directly competes for the corporate group and event segment.
• InterContinental Miami: IHG flagship full-service luxury hotel in Downtown Miami, located within blocks of EPIC on Biscayne Bay. Directly comparable on room count, IHG distribution, downtown waterfront position, and corporate group capabilities — the closest same-brand comp.
• Mandarin Oriental Miami: Luxury waterfront hotel on Brickell Key with marina access, F&B, spa, and event space. Closest direct competitor to EPIC on the waterfront luxury full-service model in Miami.
• Conrad Miami: Luxury Downtown/Brickell full-service hotel with meeting space, F&B, and spa — Hilton's flagship luxury play in Miami and a direct group/business competitor to EPIC.
• The Ritz-Carlton, Miami: Luxury full-service Miami hotel with significant event space and elevated F&B. Direct competitor for luxury weddings, corporate incentive travel, and group business.
• Four Seasons Hotel Miami: Luxury Downtown Miami hotel with extensive meeting/event space, spa, and rooftop pool. Competes head-to-head for corporate group and luxury leisure demand.

Emerging players

• Trump National Doral: Large resort-style luxury property in the Miami metro with extensive meeting, golf, and spa facilities. Competes with EPIC for destination weddings, incentive events, and luxury leisure stays.

Broad incumbents

• Hilton Miami Downtown: Large full-service Downtown Miami hotel operated by Hilton. Broad incumbent in the same downtown corridor — competing on group bookings and transient demand, but at a more mass-market tier.
• Hyatt Regency Miami: Full-service Downtown Miami hotel affiliated with the Riverwalk/Miami Convention Center area. Competes for convention and group business; broader incumbent with overlapping meeting capabilities.
• W South Beach: Lifestyle/luxury hotel in the broader Miami luxury market. Less direct on downtown corporate group, but competes for luxury leisure and F&B-driven demand across the Miami metro.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/epic-a-kimton-hotel
• Instagraminstagram.com/epichotel
• Xx.com/kimpton

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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