Ouvertures d’hôtels

📖 The Société des Hôtels Littéraires will open its sixth establishment, Hôtel Littéraire Stendhal, in Nancy on September 12, 2024. This four-star hotel is dedicated to writer Stendhal, particularly referencing his novel "Lucien Leuwen" which begins in Nancy. The hotel concept, created by passionate collector and bibliophile Jacques Letertre, aims to share a love for books with visitors. His son, Alban, continues the mission to promote culture and focus on the environment.

🏠 Les Hôtels (très) Particuliers is set to open Bellevigne in Chambolle-Musigny in autumn 2024. Located in the UNESCO-listed Côte de Nuits, the hotel revitalizes a former master's house above a wine cellar. Bellevigne Bourgogne, conceived by designer Jordane Arrivetz, features 37 rooms and emphasizes seamless integration with its historical surroundings, offering a sensory experience with its garden, pool, and dining spaces.

🍪 Chef Pâtissier Yazid Ichemrahen and Alexandre Favre unveil refined pastries at the Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris, including the iconic macaron box, available in Click & Collect. Their priority is to use high-quality ingredients minimally altered to create a powerful aromatic experience. Seasonally varying flavors enhance these pastries, with three timeless options: vanilla, chocolate, and pistachio. Customers can also find hazelnut, lemon, and pistachio cakes as part of the Click & Collect range.

🏠 Novotel and ALL (Accor's booking platform and loyalty program) have partnered with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to unveil "La Suite Novotel by ALL.com" inside the iconic Parc des Princes stadium, home to PSG since 1974. This innovative hotel room is the world's first permanent hotel room in a football stadium, offering a unique experience for football fans and guests to watch matches from the comfort of their own room. The collaboration reflects the club's commitment to providing exceptional and exclusive experiences for its partners and fans.

🏨 In Oaxaca, Mexico, the unique hotel Otro Oaxaca, boasting a minimalist design with 16 rooms, a restaurant, and a rooftop pool, was recognized with the 3rd Prize at the Hotel & Lodge Awards 2024 in the Design category. Reflecting local culture and ancient traditions, amenities include handmade linens and clay, leather, and wood pieces. The hotel, a Design Hotels member, features a cross-shaped alleyway reminiscent of UNESCO-listed Mitla and an underground spa inspired by natural freshwater cenotes.

🎉 SLO Hostels launched its new hostel in Nice's city center on March 1, 2024, adding a third French location to its Lyon les Pentes and Lyon Saxe hostels. The Nice hostel covers 650 m2 over 3 floors and features 19 rooms with a total of 81 beds, including 10 shared rooms for 4-10 people, 8 double rooms, and 1 family room for up to 3 guests. Bed modules are inspired by Japanese "pods" and provide comfort and privacy with thick French-made mattresses, blackout curtains, Fatboy reading lamps, electrical and USB outlets, as well as lockers and storage spaces.

🏡 Rocco Forte House Milan opened on August 29, 2024, in the heart of Milan's fashion district. It features 11 exclusive apartments designed by Olga Polizzi and Paolo Moschino, offering luxury, privacy, and personalized service. This unique residence concept, first of its kind in Milan, is housed in a 19th-century palazzo on the prestigious Via della Spiga.

🏖️ In 2024, Sunêlia Vacances, a leader in 4 & 5-star open-air hotels, partnered with Sea Green, adding 8 establishments to its network. Five Sea Green establishments are on the Atlantic coast: Emeraude (5 stars, 192 employees), Le Paradis (4 stars, 190 employees), Domaine les Grenettes (5 stars, hotel with 49 rooms, 200 employees), Domaine de La Forge (5 stars, 400 employees), and Erreka (4 stars, 179 employees). Two are on the Mediterranean: Cala LLevado (5 stars, 650 employees) and L’Occitan (4 stars, 194 employees), with the 8th, Château du Gibanel (4 stars, 258 employees), located in Corrèze.

🏖 InterContinental Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of the InterContinental Crete, its first property in the Greek islands, expanding IHG's luxury and lifestyle portfolio. The resort features modern architecture, two infinity pools with panoramic views of Mirabello Bay, three Mediterranean restaurants led by Michelin-starred Chef Nikos Roussos, a nature-inspired wellness center, and family amenities. Most rooms come with private pools and many are interconnecting, catering to couples, families, and intergenerational travelers. Situated near the cosmopolitan city of Agios Nikolaos, Heraklion's capital and airport are less than an hour away.

🍴 The Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara introduces two new exclusive culinary experiences in Zambia: The Gorge Picnic and Zambezi Dining Experience, set in the Batoka Gorge and featuring local flavors. Guests are flown by helicopter to a secluded picnic spot overlooking the Zambezi River, indulging in gourmet dishes like Zambezi bream with ponzu sauce and boerewors beef in local herb jus, with a private beach setting ideal for intimate celebrations or corporate events. The experience concludes with a scenic flight over Victoria Falls.