La Tribune de lHotellerie

🏠 Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest independent hotel group, announced the addition of 19 new properties from 12 countries to its global portfolio during the first quarter of 2025. These hotels are located in Greece, Brazil, Spain, Italy, and more, each offering a unique luxury experience with personalized service. Notable properties include Andronis Luxury Suites in Santorini, Greece, and Boar’s Head Resort in Charlottesville, Virginia, USA.

🏖 SLS Hotels & Residences opened its first European establishment, SLS Barcelona, in the heart of the dynamic Port Fòrum, Barcelona. The hotel features 471 rooms and suites with balconies or private terraces, designed by the Rockwell Group. Gastronomic offerings include six different concepts, such as Lora, L’Anxova Divina, Kyara, and Cosmico, a rooftop with pools, DJs, and sushi boats. The resort boasts three pools, a fitness center by Edan Studios, an upcoming underground spa, and exceptional event spaces, including a ballroom.

🏖 Marriott International celebrates the opening of the St. Regis Cap Cana Resort, marking the brand's debut in the Dominican Republic. Nestled in the exclusive enclave of Cap Cana, this new hotel boasts proximity to a world-renowned golf course, pristine beaches, and local culture. The resort, designed by Acebal Canney Arquitectos with interiors by CHAPI Design, features 200 rooms and 36 suites, some with private pools and ocean views, embodying Caribbean refinement with natural materials and soft colors.

🏛 UNICO Hotel Collection, known for its "hyper-local" positioning and high-end all-inclusive offerings, is opening UNICO 20°105° Hotel Vallarta in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico, marking a new chapter for the brand's ambitious international development. The adult-only boutique hotel will feature just 141 rooms, ensuring an intimate experience. It boasts a cultural bridge combining contemporary design, personalized hospitality, and regional traditions. Guests can enjoy immersive local experiences, a wellness spa, Café Inez, and the guidance of Local Hosts. The gastronomy includes three specialty restaurants: Agua Madre with authentic Mexican cuisine, Lia with Italian influences, and KOBO offering Japanese flavors. The hotel is set in Puerto Vallarta, a tourist hotspot known for its historic center, arts scene, and traditional crafts, offering a mix of relaxation and cultural exploration.

🏠 L’Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna, a historic building on Vienna's Ringstrasse, reopened after an elegant transformation. Initially constructed for the 1873 World Fair by Baron Theophil Edvard von Hansen, it now resumes its role as a luxury hotel under Minor Hotels. Anantara Hotels & Resorts marks its first venture in Austria with this launch. The hotel features 152 fully renovated rooms and suites, with the Presidential Suite spanning 408 m². It houses the Michelin-starred Edvard restaurant with Chef Paul Gamauf and includes Theo's Lounge & Bar as well as Brasserie Sophie. Guests can enjoy a 800 m² spa with a mix of oriental rituals and advanced technologies.