Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏡 La Dolce Vita Orient Express, the first luxury train entirely designed in Italy, was unveiled at the Roma Ostiense station. The inauguration ceremony marked the beginning of a new travel era with eight meticulously crafted routes featuring millennia-old culture, scenic landscapes, and cuisine by three-star Michelin chef Heinz Beck. The train's inaugural journey, "Voyage through the Tuscan vineyards," starts on April 4th, taking passengers to Montalcino. This significant project is a collaboration between Arsenale, Orient Express, Trenitalia, Fondazione FS, and Treni Turistici Italiani, representing the rebirth of railway travel as the ultimate indulgence in luxury.

🏡 Grand Metropolitan Hotels, led by CEO Martin R. Smura, acquired Voile d’Or Hotels and Resorts, founded in 1925 on the Côte d’Azur. The acquisition includes brand rights, intellectual property, and management contracts for six luxury properties in London, Paris, New York, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Saint-Barth, and Courchevel. The iconic Hotel La Voile d’Or is set to reopen in 2029. Jacques Oudinot is appointed as CEO while Édouard Deschepper joins as an administrator, with plans for expansion to the Maldives, Dubai, and Lisbon.

🌱 L’Isle de Leos MGallery, situated by the peaceful Sorgue river, features a restored waterwheel and a blend of heritage respect and contemporary elegance designed by architect Jean-Philippe Nuel. The hotel includes over 120 original artworks, a monumental 8-meter fresco "L’Âme de la Provence," 49 rooms (11 suites), two pools, a unique spa of 440 m² with olive oil-based treatments from Patrick Bruel's Domaine de Leos, and custom experiences ranging from antique hunting to wine tasting at Domaine de Leos.

🏛 The Communauté d’agglomération de Château-Thierry (CARCT) has initiated an Appel à Manifestation d’Intérêt (AMI) for a high-end hotel project at the Hôtel-Dieu site. The Hôtel-Dieu features 5,500 m² of interior space and 9,052 m² of outdoor areas, suggesting potential for a 4-star hotel. This endeavor aims to draw business and tourist clients while preserving museum space on the ground floor. Investors and public entities can access details and documents on www.carct.fr.

🏨 The Originals Hotels added two new members in March, following five in February, expanding their presence with The Originals City and The Originals Access categories. The 3-star Originals City, Hôtel Cap Maya in Cap d’Agde, offers 40 rooms and will open for bookings on April 1, 2025. The 2-star Originals Access, Hôtel Moustache in Seclin, established in 1993 with 59 rooms, will start taking reservations from May 5, 2025.

🏨 Jumeirah Capri Palace, located in the heart of Anacapri, blends contemporary design with traditional architecture. Recently reopened, the hotel showcases new suites designed by renowned architect Patricia Urquiola, inspired by the local nature of Capri. A series of exclusive gastronomic events featuring starred chefs is scheduled for April, May, June, and August. The Capri Medical Spa offers wellness escapes for guests seeking relaxation.

🏨 On March 31, 2025, Four Points by Sheraton launched its first hotel in Senegal, the Four Points by Sheraton Dakar Diamniadio, located in Diamniadio's Sports City, 20 minutes from Blaise Diagne International Airport. The hotel offers 173 modern rooms, free high-speed Wi-Fi, a breakfast, FP Social culinary experience, and local/international dishes at Chic’ Afrique. Amenities include an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and 139 m² of event space. It sits as the only hotel within Diamniadio Sports City, featuring world-class sports facilities.

🏨 The Originals Hotels added two new members in March, following five new additions in February. They joined The Originals City and The Originals Access categories. The Originals City, Hôtel Cap Maya in Cap d’Agde, has 40 rooms, located 150m from the port, 1km from the beach, and 200m from the Palais des Congrès. Reservations available from April 1st, 2025. The Originals Access, Hôtel Moustache in Seclin, is situated next to the A1 highway, near Lille, and was built in 1993.

🏦 Mandarin Oriental expands its presence in Paris with a new address alongside its historic establishment on rue Saint-Honoré. Celebrating the addition of the Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, Paris, the group now offers two distinct experiences in the city: intimate luxury on the Right Bank, and historical grandeur with contemporary refinement on the Left Bank. Group Chief Executive, Laurent Kleitman, emphasizes the group's commitment to Paris and its vision for luxury hospitality, merging history, culture, and service to create unforgettable experiences. The Lutetia hotel continues to welcome guests with its iconic Brasserie, Spa Akasha, Bar Joséphine, and luxurious suites, combining traditional heritage with modern luxury.

🏘 The luxury hotel project "Eko Park Hôtel," formerly known as "Le Superbe," is slated for completion by early 2028 in Saint Philippe, La Réunion. Initially planned for 2017, the project was stalled after Chinese investors were defrauded. Comprising 81 luxury villas, construction is set to restart in 2026 pending building permits, with ongoing environmental studies and funding of €66.5 million remaining critical for the project’s realization.