Hotel Indigo East End at 1830 West Main Street in Riverhead

Hotel Indigo opened its newest location, Hotel Indigo East End at 1830 West Main Street in Riverhead, near the Hamptons, Hotel Chatter reported. Indigo, which is part of the InterContinental brand, is owned by Jaral East End Hotel. Indigo East End is accepting reservations beginning Aug. 15, but it is open now for booking online. The color scheme of the 100-room hotel is inspired by its proximity to the beach, with shades of orange, sea powder and indigo blues, greens and gold. Oversized graphics depict nearby Wine Country and the beach, while the finishes, materials and fabrics have an organic, natural texture, and the wood is inspired by beach driftwood. The hotel’s restaurant, Bistro 72, will serve locally grown, organic ingredients and regional wines. Also on site are a fitness center, a pool, a business center and two meeting rooms. The guestrooms have oversized beds, hardwood floors, spa showers and free Internet. (Note: correction appended) [Hotel Chatter]

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Hotel Indigo East End at 1830 West Main Street in Riverhead

Hotel Indigo opened its newest location, Hotel Indigo East End at 1830 West Main Street in Riverhead, near the Hamptons, Hotel Chatter reported. Indigo, which is part of the InterContinental brand, is owned by Jaral East End Hotel. Indigo East End is accepting reservations beginning Aug. 15, but it is open now for booking online. The color scheme of the 100-room hotel is inspired by its proximity to the beach, with shades of orange, sea powder and indigo blues, greens and gold. Oversized graphics depict nearby Wine Country and the beach, while the finishes, materials and fabrics have an organic, natural texture, and the wood is inspired by beach driftwood. The hotel’s restaurant, Bistro 72, will serve locally grown, organic ingredients and regional wines. Also on site are a fitness center, a pool, a business center and two meeting rooms. The guestrooms have oversized beds, hardwood floors, spa showers and free Internet. (Note: correction appended) [Hotel Chatter]

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From the July issue: With its veneer of wealth and privilege, the Hamptons may not seem like
a hotbed of unethical real estate practices. But industry insiders say
the very exclusivity that attracts the rich and famous allows
questionable behavior to flourish — perhaps more than in any other real
estate market in the country.
“[The Hamptons] really is like the Twilight Zone,” said Laurie
Mindnich, a salesperson at Options Realty, which is based in Riverhead.
“The way that sellers and buyers are treated out there is horrific.”
During the real estate boom, as properties changed hands for
eye-popping prices, many homeowners were blissfully unaware of unsavory
behavior. But now that the market has come to a screeching halt, the
region’s notorious lack of transparency is worsening the downturn,
locals say. [more]