Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏨 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.

🏦 Travelodge's financial results for 2024 show a revenue increase of +0.1% to £1,036 million from £1,035 million in 2023, achieved through new hotel openings in the UK and Spain. Despite market pressures and lower London prices affecting RevPAR, the group maintained a comparable EBITDA of £224.1 million, buoyed by high occupancy rates from tourists attending events like Wimbledon and business travelers at the World Travel Market.

🏨 Ibis Styles expands in the German market, with recent and planned openings, including ibis Styles Neckarsulm, Hamburg HafenCity, and Munich Airport. The 97-room Ibis Styles Neckarsulm, following a complete renovation of the former hotel Nestor, now features a design reflecting local automotive history and wine culture, offering family rooms, accessible rooms, and compact suites. The hotel includes electric vehicle charging stations, bike storage, a fitness area with Technogym equipment, and a locally inspired breakfast. By mid-2025, ibis Styles plans to open a 403-room hotel in Hamburg HafenCity, which is part of a larger project including commercial, leisure, and entertainment spaces.

🏨 Aethos, recognized for community and well-being focus, to open a new lifestyle hotel and private club in East London by summer 2025, marking its first UK establishment. The former Nobu Hotel London Shoreditch, acquired by Limestone AG, will be transformed into the 164-room Aethos London Shoreditch, starting September 2025. A private club, culinary concept, wellness spa, and longevity-focused training studio are part of the revamp. Aethos operates hotels and private clubs in Corsica, Italy, Portugal, with plans for Lisbon, Madrid, and Majorca expansions.

🏨 Minor Hotels, a global hospitality player with over 560 properties in 58 countries, is set to launch NH Hotels & Resorts in Copenhagen on April 10. The new hotel, located in the lively Vesterbro district, occupies a historical building from 1892 and offers 162 modern rooms. Amenities include a refined restaurant, two bars (one rooftop), reception rooms, a gym, a yoga studio, and a glass-enclosed terrace. It's strategically positioned near the central station and Tivoli Gardens, serving both business and leisure travelers. This initiative is in partnership with CapMan, an asset management leader in Scandinavia.

🏠 Meliá Hotels International has expanded its luxury brand, The Meliá Collection, by adding the first five-star property in Formentera, the Five Flowers Hotel & Spa. In partnership with Paya Hotels, this luxurious hotel is situated just 150 meters from Es Pujols beach and near Formentera's tourist center. Guests can choose from 79 hippie-chic styled rooms, including family rooms and suites with jacuzzis. The Grand Suite features a round bed and private jacuzzi. Other amenities include a buffet breakfast with show cooking, a rooftop cocktail bar offering 360° views, and a fitness club with yoga classes.

🏥 Palace Merano, an Italian South Tyrol medical spa, reopens post extensive transformation by French interior designer Michel Jouannet. Upgrades include contemporary reinterpretation of treatment and dining areas, with a focus on balance and harmony. Two new Revital® programs introduced: Sport Performance and Relax & Balance, aimed at enhancing athletic performance and reducing physical and mental tensions. Reopened under the vision of Commendatore Pietro Tosolini (acquired in 2005) and his son, architect Paolo Tosolini, maintaining the Belle Époque building's soul while innovating.