Arizona

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has purchased Amara Resort and Spa in Sedona Arizona. The spa resort has 100 guest rooms and 5,000 square feet of meeting space. Amara Resort and Spa recently completed a $2 million renovation that included the addition of a 26,000-gallon infinity-edge saltwater pool, as well as upgrades to the resort’s restaurant, outdoor event space, fitness center and lobby. Kimpton said it plans further renovations. Kimpton CEO Mike Depatie said in a statement “We’re proud to add the Amara Resort and Spa to our collection,”. “We saw an opportunity to expand to Sedona, an area that’s a very desirable resort destination for travelers for its ideal weather, stunning views and serene environment. It’s a perfect addition to our growing roster of hotels because it further expands our presence in popular leisure markets, adding to hotels we already have open or in development in Scottsdale, Vero Beach, South Beach, Miami, Aspen and Palm Springs.” Read the …