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This Tennis Ball-Themed Hotel Room Takes Bright Green (or Yellow) To Another Level

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by Katie Scott Aiton Aug 15, 2024

A longstanding debate has divided tennis fans: is a tennis ball green or yellow? IHG Hotels & Resorts has taken this lighthearted conversation to a new level with the creation of the “IHG Rally Room.” This over-the-top suite is available just in time for the US Open at Kimpton Hotel Eventi in New York City and Hotel Indigo Atlanta Downtown.

The suite is boldly split into two halves: one decorated in vibrant green, the other in sunny yellow. From the mini tennis ball-filled lamp to the ball-shaped rug, every element of the room is tennis-themed (and color-coded). According to a survey conducted by the hotel group, 56 percent of Americans believe a tennis ball is yellow and 44 percent green. You and your guest can enjoy a color debate before choosing a side of the bed.

“Whether a tennis ball is green or yellow is up to our guests to decide. We love how the “IHG Rally Room” taps into this fun conversation at a time when all eyes are on tennis during the US Open, where IHG is a proud, longstanding partner,” says Connor Smith, VP of Masterbrand & Partnerships at IHG Hotels & Resorts.

The 2024 US Open Tennis Championships will take place from August 19 to September 8 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, New York and IHG Hotels & Resorts is offering a variety of ways for fans to celebrate.

On August 21, Kimpton Hotel Eventi in New York City will be transformed for an exclusive, invitation-only event, the Grand Slam Social with Mark Ronson. The venue will even include a pop-up installation where you can declare your allegiance to the green or yellow side of the tennis ball debate. And for those fortunate to attend the US Open, IHG’s shaded outdoor terrace bar will open from August 22 to September 8.

If you’re interested in booking a stay in the “Rally Room,” you can do so from August 26 for a maximum of two nights. The suite will only be available for the two weeks of the US Open main draw. Email ExperienceIHG@ihg.com with enquiries.

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