Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏨 Primestar announced the opening of the Hampton by Hilton Vienna City West, now the largest Hampton by Hilton in continental Europe. Located in central Vienna with 355 rooms, it's designed for business and leisure travelers near Westbahnhof and Schönbrunn Palace. The Längenfeldgasse metro station provides 20-minute access to St. Stephen's Cathedral and the State Opera. Ronald Nilsson, Primestar's CCO, emphasizes the central location's perfect blend for exploration and comfort. Eva-Maria Wittmann, the hotel's director, aims to offer exceptional experiences combining comfort, convenience, and service. Hampton by Hilton Vienna City West is part of the Hilton Honors loyalty program.

COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE ZANNIER ZARDUN SERA UN ECO-RESORT DE 100 CHAMBRES POUR HÔTES EXIGEANTS, OFFRANT UNE RETRAITE AU COEUR DU GOLFE D’AQABA. Le 2 septembre 2024 – Groupe à l’origine…

🏕 Zannier Hotels partners with NEOM to create a 100-room eco-resort named Zannier Zardun in northwest Saudi Arabia, offering an upscale retreat in the Aqaba Gulf. Located on 4 square kilometers of restored semi-desert landscape, Zannier Zardun features indigenous flora and fauna with three uniquely designed buildings for diverse experiences. The resort includes a unique experience center with an underground entrance and a 360-degree observation terrace.

🏨 In 2023, Inwood Hotels acquired the Five Seas Hotel Cannes, a luxurious 5-star establishment with 45 rooms and suites, positioned between La Croisette and the Palais des Festivals in Cannes. The hotel, previously managed by Squircle Capital, was sold by Dona Bertarelli. This transaction marks Inwood's 13th location, reinforcing its presence in the South-East of France following the purchase of La Malmaison in Nice and the Impérial Garoupe. The Five Seas Hotel, opened in 2011, boasts a rooftop pool, fitness room, and a 250 m2 spa.

🏦 Artcurial will host an auction featuring nearly 1,500 lots from the Ritz Paris on September 25, 26, and 27, 2024. The lots reflect the hotel's French art de vivre and include porcelain tableware, crystal glasses with the hotel's crest, copper kitchenware, service bells, serving trays, and iconic furniture pieces. This event gives collectors the chance to own a part of the Ritz Paris' legacy.

🏠 Inwood Hôtels acquires Five Seas Hôtel, previously managed by Squircle Capital, from Dona Bertarelli, marking its 13th location and third in the south of France. The establishment, opened in 2011 and located between La Croisette and the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, offers 45 rooms and suites. The hotel, formerly a post office, features Eiffel-style design, a restaurant, bar, rooftop pool, fitness room, and a 250 m² spa. Inwood plans extensive renovations in its Nice and Cap d’Antibes hotels and aims to unveil an RSE charter by 2025, with ongoing projects to deploy the European ecolabel across its properties.

🎫 The Peninsula London has launched its new Peninsula Academy program, offering a collection of immersive London experiences. Activities include a guided tour of the Crown Jewels with royal Afternoon Tea in association with Garrard, a treasure hunt for children with Sharky & George, a motor vehicle experience with Brooklands Museum, and a sitting with royal portraitist Ralph Heimans. These exclusive cultural, historical, and creative experiences, accompanied by top guides, will be available to guests throughout the year.

🏦 Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr is set to open on October 1, 2024, in the heart of Rabat, Morocco—showcasing the elegance of an 18th-century royal residence within lush gardens by the ocean. The strategically located hotel is minutes from Kasbah des Oudayas, the Medina, key city attractions, 30 minutes from Rabat-Salé airport, 90 minutes from Mohammed V airport in Casablanca, and near two main train stations with high-speed connections to Casablanca (45 minutes) and Tangier (80 minutes). General Manager Gregory Viaud emphasizes Rabat's emerging prominence and Four Seasons' commitment to luxury, personalized service, and local inclusion.

🏠 Located 20 minutes from Paris, Dolce by Wyndham Versailles - Domaine du Montcel**** opened in July 2024. Set in a 14-hectare historic estate, this four-star hotel combines bucolic charm with modern facilities, aiming to become a key conference center. Offering custom event packages, Dolce by Wyndham caters to both professional and private functions, accessible via day or half-day bookings. The site features an 18th-century façade and a luminous hall leading to the gardens.

🏦 Scheduled to open in 2025, InterContinental Lifou Wadra Bay Resort will be the first major hotel on Lifou Island, New Caledonia, featuring 50 bungalows and villas. Offering luxury experiences and amenities like an outdoor pool, two restaurants, a bar, a spa, and water activities in a lagoon with turtles, fish, and manta rays. The resort is designed with Kanak tribal collaboration, ensuring an authentic cultural connection.