Ouvertures d’hôtels

💰 King Street Capital Management invests €400 million in Room00 Group to bolster its position in Southern Europe’s urban lifestyle hotel sector. This major funding supports Room00's expansion across Spain, Portugal, and Italy by acquiring and renovating hotels in key cities like Madrid, Barcelona, Lisbon, Porto, Milan, Rome, and Florence. In Italy, Room00 partners with Kryalos SGR to establish a dedicated real estate investment fund. The strategy emphasizes acquiring prime location properties to enhance growth.

🏇 Polo Valley, inaugurated 10 years ago in Casares (Málaga), has been a game-changer for polo in Costa del Sol. Founder Christian Byrne is expanding with two projects over 320 million euros to make Val de Guadiaro a top European polo and luxury tourism destination. The Owners Club at Casares, the largest polo center in southern Europe, will feature six private stables with 72 boxes, a year-round polo field, a world-class riding track, and create 25 permanent jobs. The Hills at San Roque will offer a five-star hotel, wellness center, beach club, spa, gourmet dining, 16 luxury villas, an Andalusian village-style commercial complex, a private hospital, and a 500-space underground parking, creating 250 direct and 500 indirect jobs. Polo Valley, established in 2015, boasts three polo fields, 180 stables, and accommodation facilities.

🏡 Vestige Collection expands its commitment to heritage preservation by unveiling two new boutique hotels: Son Ermità and Binidufà, located in a private 800-hectare estate in northern Minorca. Both feature 11 rooms and suites, combining modern comfort with authentic charm. As part of Vestige Collection's portfolio, these establishments join 25 other rare sites managed across Spain, many included in the world heritage list, embodying the group's dedication to meticulous restoration and premium hospitality.

🍴 Hotel Savoy in Florence celebrates its 25th anniversary by opening Irene Restaurant and Artemisia Bar on Piazza della Repubblica. The redesigned Irene offers a view of the square, while Artemisia mixes mixology and art. The updated Irene pays tribute to Lady Forte, mother of Sir Rocco Forte, embodying Italian conviviality and Tuscan authenticity.

🏠 The Hameau de Saparale, owned by Julie and Philippe Farinelli, opens in May, nestled in a 52-hectare vineyard in the Ortolo Valley, Corse du Sud. Located between Sartène and Bonifacio, the couple has realized their dream of creating an authentic stay within their extensive property at the foot of the Cagna massif. This hotel and restaurant offers an intimate escape combining preserved nature and Corsican lifestyle after 25 years of dedication to the domain.

🏗️ Villa M expands its concept to Marseille, transforming the former Golden Tulip into a multi-functional space combining a prevention and care center, sports and health programs, a wellness area with pool, sauna, hammam, treatment rooms, cryotherapy, a 1,000 m² modular conference center, coworking spaces, a pétanque court, and a gaming room. Interior designers Virginie Friedmann and Delphine Versace, who also designed Villa M Paris, crafted a Mediterranean-inspired design with natural materials, warm colors, and an ambiance that blends tradition and modernity. The establishment includes a restaurant with a terrace overlooking the Borély racecourse.

🏨 Hilton expands in Austria, opening Astoria Hotel Vienna as the first Curio Collection brand in the capital. Located in Vienna's 1st district, the hotel merges design with local heritage. Originally opened in 1912, it underwent a significant renovation by Verkehrsbüro Group and now features 125 rooms, including seven junior suites and a Beletage Suite, while maintaining an Art Deco style with modern amenities. The hotel offers four conference rooms, a dining experience with authentic Viennese cuisine at the Grand Salon, and a bar serving local beers, Austrian wines, and classic cocktails. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Hilton's first hotel in Austria, with Astoria Hotel Vienna being a notable addition to their growing portfolio, as stated by David Kelly, Senior Vice President, Continental Europe at Hilton.

🏦 Whitbread PLC plans to convert Capital House, near Lothian Road, Edinburgh, into a new Premier Inn hotel, targeting cost-conscious quality seekers among business travelers and tourists near Edinburgh Castle and the congress district. The ambitious project entails a 6071 m² transformation, adding an extension to create 195 modern rooms and a ground-floor bar-restaurant. With a £21 million investment, the project expects to attract over 56,000 visitors annually, create 30 jobs, and generate an estimated £8.1 million yearly economic impact for the city, benefiting local businesses. Whitbread's acquisition director for Scotland, Jill Anderson, cites the growing demand for budget hotels as the driving force behind this development. The location boasts accessible transportation, being close to tram, bus, and train networks, and main attractions. Whitbread already operates 14 Premier Inn establishments.

🎭 Disney plans to open its seventh global Disneyland park on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, after Universal's announcement of a UK theme park. The Yas Island waterfront location is already popular for entertainment. Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, chairman of Miral, emphasizes the combination of heritage and innovation in Abu Dhabi. Miral will construct and operate the complex with design and operational guidance from Disney's Imagineers, ensuring a blend of contemporary architecture and advanced technology to create immersive experiences.

🏖️ Pierre & Vacances expands in Spain, opening a hotel in Torremolinos with 243 rooms and new apartments in Ibiza with 22 units. The Torremolinos hotel features an outdoor pool, buffet restaurant, and rooftop bar. The fully renovated Ibiza apartments are located 50 meters from the beach and include a kitchen and outdoor pool with solarium. These openings mark the company's growth to 50 establishments in the region, targeting destinations with low seasonality and high demand.