Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏨 Hôtels Akena opens a new site in Nantes and renovates in Reims, aiming for quality service and modernized infrastructures. Akena Nantes Orvault upgrades from 2 to 3 stars, featuring room and common area modernization, a new seminar room, and 46 rooms with local products breakfast buffet, free gym, and electric vehicle charging stations including a Tesla charger. Reims' Akena Reims-Bezannes renovated rooms between January and March 2025, with recyclable bedding from Le Comptoir du Matelas, and will expand by 100m² in 2026, adding a new seminar room for increasing demand.

🏨 Hilton collaborates with Société hôtelière économique d'investissement de Gerone Nord for Spain's first Spark by Hilton hotel in Madrid. The Spark by Hilton Madrid Alcalá, opening summer 2025, will feature 95 rooms, a buffet breakfast area, and communal spaces. The expansion follows European launches in the UK, Germany, Austria, and Poland, with France upcoming. Carlos Miró, Hilton's Development MD for Spain and Portugal, sees significant opportunities in the premium economy segment.

🏠 The Efteling Grand Hotel, opening summer 2025 in the Netherlands, will be the largest in the Efteling amusement park universe. Spanning 7 floors and 106 meters wide, it features 140 rooms and suites with 644 beds. Guests can enjoy premium facilities including a pool, spa, two unique restaurants, a cozy coffee bar, and a large souvenir shop. The hotel's design incorporates Efteling's fairy tale stories, with rooms offering views of iconic park locations like the Bois des Contes and Aquanura.

🏨 Radisson Hotel Group, in partnership with Magic Norway AS, announced the signing of four new hotels in Bergen, Norway, adding 519 rooms to its portfolio. The expansion includes the introduction of two Radisson Individuals hotels: Magic Kloverhuset Harbour Hotel with 157 rooms and 137 apartments, and Magic Hotel Bergen City Center with 90 rooms. Additionally, two Prize by Radisson hotels, Prize by Radisson Solheimsviken Bergen (217 rooms) and Prize by Radisson Xhibition Bergen City (55 rooms), are part of the launch. Radisson now has five hotels in the UNESCO-listed city of Bergen. Vice President Elie Younes expressed delight over the collaboration success, highlighting Radisson Individuals' unique charm and Prize by Radisson's modern, cost-effective design.

🏡 Les Prés d'Eugénie, under the leadership of Adeline and Eléonore Guérard, daughters of founders Christine and Michel Guérard, reopened after a seasonal closure. The establishment, located in the heart of the Landes region, introduced a new exceptional room with a private whirlpool bath named Onzen, inspired by Japanese culture. The room features marble bathrooms, rain showers, antique furniture, art pieces, and views of the prairie and the Ferme Thermale.

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts introduces Hotel Indigo brand to the Balearic Islands with the opening of Hotel Indigo Menorca, slated for summer 2026. This marks the eighth Hotel Indigo in Spain and expands IHG’s Luxury and Lifestyle portfolio. Located in Mahón, the hotel will feature 75 rooms with views of the port and close proximity to Minorca Airport. Hotel Indigo Menorca aims to integrate the island's history into the guest experience and connect with the local community, situated near Isla del Rey and Hauser & Wirth art center.

🏖 Hilton announces a partnership with Extell Development Company for a Canopy by Hilton hotel in Deer Valley East Village, marking the brand's debut in Utah and its first ski destination, opening summer 2026. The 180-room hotel, inspired by Park City's mining past and designed by DLR/Brayton Hughes, will feature diverse dining options, après-ski facilities, a rooftop lounge, and wellness amenities including a pool, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, and golf simulator. This aligns with Deer Valley Resort's expansion, adding 10 new lifts and 100 trails for over 2,240 hectares, further positioning it as a prime North American ski destination. Hilton Honors members will enjoy exclusive benefits at this luxurious alpine village.

🏝 Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort unveils the Mekong Explorer tent, a unique experience nestled atop a hill in Northern Thailand, offering panoramic nature views. Located 4 km from the Golden Triangle, at the convergence of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar borders, and surrounded by a 65-hectare bamboo forest, it boasts views of lush jungle, the Mekong River, and 20 rescued elephants. This two-bedroom luxury tent features leather, wood, and Jim Thompson fabrics, local teas, chocolates, homemade elephant-shaped butter biscuits, and more. Each room has an en-suite bathroom and king-size beds, while outside there are two private terraces with 5m x 3m infinity pools and outdoor bathtubs.

🏨 Beyond Places, led by Guillaume Multrier and Aurélie Blanquart, expands its luxury hospitality portfolio in France to eight properties by managing the 4-star Courtyard By Marriott Montpellier, owned by EODEN. Located in Port Marianne near Montpellier's key attractions, the hotel features 123 elegant rooms and a 278 m² event space with five rooms, a Mediterranean restaurant, a 24h fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool (May-October), catering to premium travelers and the MICE sector.

🏡 The Kimpton Main Frankfurt hotel officially opened in the evolving "Four Frankfurt" district, paying tribute to the city's Bauhaus heritage. Managed by IHG Hotels & Resorts, the hotel merges contemporary design with the former Deutsche Bank headquarters' historic significance. The London-based Waldo Works architecture firm designed the hotel, infusing a modern take on Bauhaus style with a warm color palette and geometric shapes, reflecting a 1950s ambiance. The interior includes contrasting elements and an array of materials, textures, and colors with a design ethos that honors both the city's history and future.