The Kindler Hotel
Art deco boutique with a modern neo-classical edge. Think dark marble, wind-chime chandeliers, cowhide bar stools, and locally commissioned art. Polished but not stuffy — the Midwest hospitality keeps it warm.
Boitano's Lounge is open to the public — a solid stop even if you're not staying at the hotel
Why It Matters
Lincoln's first and only independent boutique hotel. The Brian Boitano bar program and cocktail menu are genuinely distinctive. Ken Kindler's copper sculptures displayed in the lobby give it a personal origin story no chain hotel can replicate. During Husker football weekends, this is the most sought-after address in downtown Lincoln.
Lincoln's only boutique hotel opened in 2019 inside a building that includes the historic 1925 Commercial Building. The whole place is a personal tribute — named after Ken Kindler, a Nebraska welder and industrial artist who was the father of co-owner Brooke Castaneda. His copper sculptures anchor the lobby, and Beverly Hills designer Ross Vincent built out the rest: art deco bones, taupe and sand tones, channeled headboards, and a general vibe that feels more West Coast than Great Plains. Boitano's Lounge — yes, that Brian Boitano — runs the food and cocktail program, which gives the hotel a dining anchor that's genuinely worth going to.
Where You'll Stay
5 room types available
Artist Queen Room
Flexible single-queen rooms outfitted for the modern traveler. Modern art details, free WiFi, honor bar, and the standard Kindler amenity package. Two rooms on the second and fifth floors are fully equipped with hearing-accessibility features.
One Queen Bed
Lincoln Suite
Two queen beds with luxurious linens, a sitting room with handsome furnishings, a soaker tub/shower combo, and a well-stocked honor bar. Good for families or friends traveling together who want suite-level space without going full king.
Two Queen Beds
Luxury King Room
A polished king room with a roomy seating area and work desk — covers both the business traveler and the couple wanting something above a standard double. The honor bar is well-stocked and restocked daily.
One King Bed
Salon Suite
The top-tier option. A generous seating area with designer furnishings, a well-stocked honor bar, and a king bed dressed in indulgent linens. Add a microwave and the sofa-sleeper makes it workable for small groups. The residential feel is the real draw — it doesn't feel like a hotel room.
One King Bed + Queen Sofa-Sleeper
Urban Double Queen Room
Two plush queen beds, a work desk, and a sitting area. The soaker tub/shower combo is a nice touch for what is otherwise a straightforward double-queen configuration. Good for families or friend groups.
Two Queen BedsThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
On Husker home game days, the hotel operates a Cadillac Escalade shuttle service to and from Memorial Stadium and throughout downtown Lincoln. A genuine perk that removes the parking headache on game weekends.
The hotel's proximity (0.6 miles) to Memorial Stadium, game-day cocktail menus at Boitano's Lounge, and the Escalade shuttle make it the anchor of a full Husker football weekend. The hotel has offered exclusive multi-year membership packages guaranteeing rooms for every home game, champagne Sunday brunches, and transport.
Ken Kindler's copper sculptures are on permanent display in the lobby. The broader hotel doubles as a curated contemporary art space, with modern pieces throughout the property.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
A distinctive calming signature scent throughout the hotel's common areas.
2,300 square feet of conference and meeting space. One meeting room on site.
Curated art including Ken Kindler's copper sculptures displayed in the lobby. Contemporary pieces throughout the property.
Available during limited hours.
Adjacent Que Place Garage at 1111 Q St, approximately 250 feet from the hotel. Available for a fee.
Available at an additional surcharge.
Pets allowed. Extra charge of USD $50 per pet per night plus a deposit of USD $150 per stay.
State-of-the-art equipment in a clean, professional workout environment. Accessible to guests with mobility impairments via the lobby and south elevator.
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