Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏡 In Palma, the Hôtel Victoria Gran Meliá, originally inaugurated in the 1920s and known for hosting the elite, has reopened after a €12 million renovation by Victoria Hotels & Resorts, Meliá, Bankinter Investment, and GMA. The hotel, which has undergone a major renovation, offers 171 redesigned rooms with views of the port and Palma Cathedral, blending heritage and modern comfort through meticulous redesign by ASAH architecture firm led by Álvaro and Adriana Sans.

🏨 Starhotels has reopened the 5-star Hôtel Gabrielli in Venice after a conservative restoration. Located at Riva degli Schiavoni, near Saint Mark's Square, this 14th-century palace faces the island of San Giorgio Maggiore. Owned by the Perkhofer family since 1856, the hotel is now part of Starhotels Collezione, which includes the Helvetia & Bristol in Florence and the Hôtel d’Inghilterra in Rome. Elisabetta Fabri, President and CEO of Starhotels, emphasized the meticulous work to preserve the hotel's authentic Venetian soul, akin to recent projects at their other iconic locations.

Établissement phare du quartier vibrant de Noailles, l’hôtel Maison Saint-Louis ouvre un nouveau chapitre de son histoire et devient l’Hôtel Amista dès le mois d’août prochain. Sous l’impulsion du groupe…

🏠 Fairmont Golden Prague, opened by Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, is located in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city center and offers 320 rooms, suites, and residences. Architect Marek Tichý led the renovation of this iconic brutalist building originally designed by Karel Filsak in 1974. The hotel features Czech artistic traditions, including blown glass chandeliers and ash wood columns, and provides six dining venues such as the rooftop Zlata Praha restaurant and modern Asian cuisine at Golden Eye.

🏨 Hyatt Hotels Corporation unveils Hyatt Place Gothenburg Central, a 300-room hotel atop Göteborg's central station, offering contemporary comfort in Sweden. Key attractions such as Liseberg amusement park, Göteborg archipelago, and Ullevi stadium are within walking distance. The hotel underwent a year-long renovation to align with Hyatt Place aesthetics, featuring designs inspired by the city’s natural landscapes. It caters to business and leisure travelers seeking easy access to cultural sites and city amenities.

🏨 Accor and Valor Hospitality Partners, alongside Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), announced a partnership expansion with the launch of a six-hotel cluster at Dubai's Deira Waterfront, part of the Deira Enrichment project. The cluster, totaling 999 rooms, comprises three existing properties—ibis Styles, Aparthotel Adagio, and Mercure—and three new ones under the Novotel, ibis Styles, and Mercure brands. Officially opened on April 1, 2025, this move strengthens Accor's foothold in Dubai's mid-range and economy lodging sectors and allows Valor to extend its management portfolio within the UAE.

🏦 Hilton expands in Italy with two new properties, Canopy by Hilton Milan Duomo and Hilton Garden Inn Rome Colosseum, enhancing their portfolio of options for travelers. Canopy by Hilton Milan Duomo, the first of its kind in Italy, will open in 2023 in Milan's vibrant Via Torino, offering 96 rooms, a restaurant, lobby and rooftop bars, plus indoor and outdoor pools, wellness and fitness facilities. This hotel is within one kilometer of Duomo di Milano and other major attractions, with nearby Missori metro station providing connections to Milan's central station and Linate Airport.

🏦 In April 2025, MGallery Collection will inaugurate 19 new luxury suites, including a presidential suite, at the Athens Capital Hotel, increasing the establishment's total to 196 keys. Located steps away from Athens' key tourist sites, the suites blend modern design with Athenian history elements and provide easy access to the Greek Parliament, Syntagma Square, and the National Garden. Guests can enjoy personalized services with a neoclassical beauty and contemporary luxury balance, featuring 1930s elements and Parthenon-inspired marble bathrooms.

🏨 In December, the iconic Meliá Bali hotel will reopen as Paradisus Bali, marking its first introduction into Southeast Asia. After 40 years since its debut as the first hotel of the Meliá Hotels International group outside Spain, the renovation transforms it into a Paradisus by Meliá establishment. The hotel will feature 485 refined suites, seven exceptional villas, four pools, eight restaurants, and twelve bars, all nestled in lush tropical gardens. Paradisus Bali will also offer unique gastronomy experiences and personalized guest services through The Reserve and Family Concierge.

📈 Hilton is expanding in Italy, with two new establishments set to open in Milan and Rome. The lifestyle brand, Canopy by Hilton, will debut in Italy at Canopy by Hilton Milan Duomo by the end of 2025. The hotel will be located on Via Torino, near Milan's Duomo, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and Palazzo Reale. It will feature 96 rooms, a restaurant, a lobby bar, a rooftop with panoramic views, and a wellness area with an indoor/outdoor pool and fitness room. These projects result from franchise agreements with Forimi Italia Spa, a subsidiary of Gruppo Roscioli.