Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏨 Marriott International, the world's leading hotel group, expands in Europe with new openings in Austria, Poland, and Spain across three brands. Courtyard by Marriott strengthens its presence in Vienna through the acquisition of the Courtyard by Marriott Vienna Prater/Messe by Art-Invest Real Estate. This 251-room hotel located between the Prater, the Vienna fair, and the Danube offers amenities including a bar, restaurant, meeting rooms, fitness center, and sauna, boasting a BREEAM 'Excellent' sustainability certification. The hotel, leased long-term to Borealis Hotel Group, is near the University of Vienna and Ernst-Happel Stadium. This marks Art-Invest Real Estate's first investment in Austria. Element by Westin debuts in Wroclaw, Poland, with a new opening scheduled for September 2024.

🏨 Mandarin Oriental Kanai, Riviera Maya, will open in 2028 on the Yucatan Peninsula's seafront, Mexico, including private residences. Renowned Mexican contemporary artist Bosco Sodi contributes to its art. Spanning 275 hectares with only 9% used for construction to preserve the natural habitat, it's a 30-minute drive from Cancun Airport and 10 minutes from downtown Playa del Carmen.

🍺 In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Accor Arena in Paris, a hidden bar named Somewhere Bar has been inaugurated. Accessible only to Accor group clients and All loyalty program members, this speakeasy features a cozy lounge atmosphere with a circular bar. It represents the Handwritten Collection by Accor, which consists of 17 hotels in 11 countries. New additions include Fort Saint-Laurent Hôtel & Spa in Lyon and Hotel Maison Hamelin in Paris' 16th district.

🏦 Inauguration on October 4, in Rouen, by Nicolas Mayer-Rossignol, Daniel Havis, Nicolas Gomart, and Christophe Bidaud of 'L’Ecole buissonnière', a real estate project for historic preservation. The Matmut Group's renovation of the former Ecole normale d’institutrices at 77 route de Neufchâtel transformed it into a compound including a Hyatt Place hotel with 85 rooms, a spa, fitness center, restaurant, and a 150 m² reception area, plus offices totaling 8,000 m².

🏨 Marriott International has made its debut in Luxembourg by recently opening the Moxy Luxembourg Airport and plans to open the Luxembourg Marriott Hotel Alfa by the end of 2024. Alexandra Goguet, Vice President of Development for France and Benelux at Marriott International, expresses excitement for providing Marriott Bonvoy members and travelers with new experiences in the ideally located Grand Duchy, hinting at the potential for future hotel openings in Luxembourg.

🏖️ Hyatt Hotels Corporation expanded its Inclusive Collection in Europe with the opening of the Dreams Madeira Resort, Spa & Marina in Portugal, adding a 366-room all-inclusive family resort to its portfolio. Located on the island of Madeira, this luxury establishment aligns with Hyatt's strategic growth plan to introduce new hotel destinations and offers unique, distinctive options for travelers and members. The resort features easy access to local activities such as diving, luxury yacht outings, whale and dolphin watching, and sport fishing.

🏡 Moxy Hotels by Marriott Bonvoy has launched its presence in Spain with the opening of Moxy Barcelona, situated in the vibrant Sants district. As Moxy Hotels approaches its 10th anniversary in 2024, the Barcelona location marks a significant step in the brand's European expansion. The city's avant-garde architecture, burgeoning culinary scene, and rich cultural heritage make it an all-year-round ideal destination for the dynamic Moxy brand. Sandra Schulze-Potgieter, Vice President at Marriott International, anticipates welcoming guests to experience Moxy's playful and spirited hospitality.

🏨 All Suites, part of the Pichet group, opened a new hotel and three-star serviced residence in Paris's 13th district at Porte d’Italie. The establishment features 150 rooms, from single rooms to fully equipped apartments for six people. Amenities include a 70-seat 'All together' restaurant, a 350 m2 gym, lounge areas, a lobby-bar, laundry facilities, coworking space, and a seminar area for 100 guests. Located near Parc Kellermann and metro line 14, it offers direct airport access. Pichet group won the project in 2017, designed by Laisné-Roussel and Advento, focusing on sustainability with rainwater recycling and environmental certifications. Completion is expected in the third quarter of 2025.

📖 In September, the Société des Hôtels Littéraires opened their 6th establishment dedicated to Stendhal in Nancy, near Place Stanislas. Interior designer Aleth Prime focused on themes of Italy and Napoleon for the hotel's contemporary décor, featuring marble and dark wood. Original watercolors by Jean Aubertin adorn each room, themed around Stendhal's motto "Il vécut, il écrivit, il aima." The hotel, located in a 17th-century building next to the cathedral, will soon include a spa inspired by "Le Rouge et le Noir.

🏖️ Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay, the third gem of the Royal Mansour Collection, opens in northern Morocco, near Tétouan and close to Tanger. Housing 55 suites and villas in nine categories, ranging from 80 m² luxury suites to the 1700 m² Villa Royale with three bedrooms, a reception and dining room, cinema, private spa, and indoor pool. The resort features expansive sea and garden views, culinary delights from three Michelin-starred chefs across four restaurants, and a 4300 m² Médi-Spa with exclusive wellness experiences.