Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏨 Premier Inn, part of Whitbread, since 2016 in Germany, expands with a new hotel in Potsdam and strengthens its Berlin network. Investment in Germany totals £1.1 billion, with 61 operational hotels and 37 more planned. The Potsdam hotel, marking its first in the city, will feature 208 rooms, a 82-space parking, and service apartments by COSIMO Investment Group. Located at Babelsberger Straße near the central station, it is set to open in 2027.

🏨 Kerten Hospitality opened the innovative Cloud 7 Hotel Roma in Rome, with artistic direction by Agnese Landolfo and collaboration with Genius Loci Architettura (GLA). The hotel features site-specific contemporary art and aims to redefine the hospitality experience. Led by Marloes Knippenberg, Kerten Hospitality focuses on luxury hospitality and contemporary design, creating immersive experiences and is growing its presence in Europe and the Middle East. Cloud 7 Hotel Roma offers uniquely designed rooms and local gastronomic experiences, located near Rome's cultural attractions.

🗻 Conceived in 2015, the marine wellness center in Pleubian, Côtes-d’Armor, secured its building permit in early 2024 after a decade-long administrative process. The 1200m2 project will renovate and expand an old farmhouse on a 4000m² site with panoramic views of the Sillon de Talbert and the ocean. Pleubian is seeking an investor for construction and operation of the center, featuring an 800m² spa, restaurant, seminar space, and shop, designed by Rennes-based architects Andma.

🏨 The Originals Résidence Paris Sud Villejuif***, located near the Institut Gustave Roussy, one of Europe's largest cancer research and treatment centers, caters to the high demand for medium to long-term accommodation. Launched in 2019 by The Originals Hotels, which has a partnership with real estate management specialist Sergic, the residence offers equipped lodgings with tailored services, enhancing the cooperative’s portfolio of apartment hotels.

🏝 Radisson Collection opens a luxurious new property in Galle, Sri Lanka, becoming the fourth hotel of Radisson Hotel Group in the country and the second in Galle. This establishment offers proximity to sandy beaches and the Indian Ocean, marking the prestigious brand's entry into the Southeast Asia & Pacific (SEAP) region. Galle, known for its UNESCO World Heritage site, the 17th-century Galle Fort, provides an ideal setting for this high-end immersive brand.

🏡 The New Hotel in Athens is a 5* immersive experience blending avant-garde design with Greek heritage. Previously the Olympic Palace Hotel, it was transformed by Donkey Hotels & Resort under designers Humberto and Fernando Campana. The hotel features sustainability, reclaimed materials, and local craftsmanship. Each room is a gallery where tradition meets innovation, located near Syntagma Square in Athens.

🏠 Jassim Al Ali of Dubai General Properties is set to present the Corinthia Dubai, a luxury five-star hotel complex that will feature breathtaking views, elegant interiors, penthouses, serviced apartments, and an unprecedented spa experience with indoor and outdoor pools, cutting-edge fitness equipment, and wellness experts. Located on Sheikh Zayed Road near the Museum of the Future, the two-tower structure will exceed 500 meters, ranking among the tallest buildings.

🏝 The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) partnered with Louis Vuitton to launch the "Louis Vuitton City Guide Bangkok 2025" on February 18, 2025, in Asnières-sur-Seine. The guide, 35th in the series, features Bangkok’s luxury, culture, and modernity, covering iconic sites, hidden treasures, unique experiences, Thai cuisine, and artisanal souvenirs. It recommends Michelin-starred restaurants, art galleries, luxury fashion districts, and hotels. Thailand welcomed 35.5 million international visitors in 2024, reaching 89% of its pre-pandemic levels. The guide is available in stores and online.

🏠 Sofitel launched a new 5-star hotel, Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile, offering luxurious accommodations with French-inspired elegance and Egyptian heritage. Located steps from Tahrir Square, the hotel is close to Cairo Opera, Giza Pyramids, Saladin Citadel, and the historic Coptic quarter. It features 615 rooms and suites across 24 floors, private balconies with Nile views, rain-effect showers, and high-end aromatherapy products, including 52 luxury suites.

🏙 The Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni, an iconic 5* hotel in Bellagio on Lake Como, reopens in a month after significant renovations in 2024. Owned by the Bucher family since 1918, it boasts over 150 years of Italian refinement and elegance. With 94 rooms and suites, this former aristocratic residence of the 19th century has hosted guests like Winston Churchill, especially during the European aristocracy's heyday in the 1870s.