Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏖 In February 2025, Sud-Ouest reported that the long-neglected "immeuble des Flots" in Hendaye is set for revival as a luxury hotel since its 2019 acquisition by an anonymous owner. The new five-star establishment will feature 12 keys for 18 rooms, a spa, pool, gym, and restaurant, designed with architect Christophe Rouard-Hirigoyen of Atelier Montouro. Construction is slated to start in the first half of 2025, aiming for a late 2026 opening.

🏦 Rosewood Amsterdam, set in the historic former Palace of Justice, opens for reservations on June 1, 2025. This marks Rosewood's debut in the Netherlands and is the final new hotel development allowed in a monumental building in Amsterdam. After a decade of renovation, the 1665-built property on UNESCO World Heritage canals introduces circular hospitality and local partnerships. General Manager Thomas Harlander emphasizes the blend of Amsterdam's rich history with Rosewood's distinctive lifestyle.

🏖 Sun Location, operational since 2006, partners with Homerez, established in 2014, to add 6,000 new vacation rentals to Sunlocation.com, enhancing its catalog with quality accommodations in France and internationally. The partnership facilitates online accessibility and reservation of properties and aids Homerez in optimizing bookings through multi-platform ad dissemination, centralized management, and dedicated customer assistance, impacting properties across 20 countries.

🏦 Mandarin Oriental to open a new luxury hotel in Suzhou, China, by 2026, expanding its presence in the Yangtze Delta. Located on Jinji Lake's East bank, the hotel offers stunning views, urban sanctuary with direct access to shopping centers and historical sites, including UNESCO World Heritage sites. The Mandarin Oriental, Suzhou will feature 146 well-appointed rooms and suites with balconies and panoramic views, three restaurants, a lounge, bar, and pastry shop, along with outdoor dining gardens and a spa with wellness facilities.

🏨 SV Hotel bolsters its role as a leading operator of Moxy and Residence Inn hotels in Germany by acquiring six additional hotels from Vastint, including four Moxy Hotels and two Residence Inn by Marriott in Berlin, Dortmund, Dresden, and Essen. The portfolio expansion grows from 23 to 29 hotels, enhancing SV Hotel's German market presence. The buildings are mostly under three years old, ensuring a high degree of standardization. Nico Giovanoli and Marco Meier express their enthusiasm for growth and the ongoing partnership with Marriott.

🏨 In Menton, the construction of the five-star Hôtel de Garavan, initially set for completion in 2023, now faces over a two-year delay, with doors opening in early 2026. The project's cost is estimated at €40 million. The developer, Alain Paget of Finaréal, disputes delayed penalties imposed by the city. The hotel will feature luxury amenities, approximately 100 rooms, two pools, a spa, two restaurants, a 400-square-meter rooftop with an event terrace, and luxury shops. Paris Society will manage the hotel. There's a potential helicopter link to Limone, pending city approvals.

🏨 SV Hotel is expanding its presence by operating six Marriott International hotels in Germany from April 2025, with a partnership involving Vastint. The deal includes four Moxy hotels and two Residence Inn by Marriott, located in Berlin, Dortmund, Dresden, and Essen. This acquisition increases SV Hotel's portfolio from 23 to 29 hotels, solidifying its position as a dominant operator for Moxy and Residence Inn brands in Germany. Nico Giovanoli, General Manager of SV Hotel Germany, expressed enthusiasm for integrating existing teams and sharing company values. Marco Meier, the group's General Manager, emphasized the strategic locations of the new hotels and the strengthened partnership with Marriott and pride in being chosen by Vastint, a notable real estate player.

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts expands its mid-range conversion brand, Garner Hotels, in Southern Europe by rebranding a Pacini Group's property as Garner Hotel Rome Aurelia. Garner Hotel joined IHG's Italian portfolio, which includes 30 open hotels across seven brands, with 10 more in the pipeline. Launched in 2023 as IHG's 19th brand, Garner Hotels has a global pipeline of over 88 properties. The complete renovation of Garner Hotel Rome Aurelia (formerly The Smooth Hotel Rome) was finished by the Pacini Group in January 2025, offering an elegant, comfortable, minimalist style and focusing on essentials like convenient locations, comfortable beds, and free Wi-Fi.

💪 Gigafit, since 2014, with 100 fitness clubs including one in Dubai, unveils a 5-star sports hotel concept to open in Martinique in 2026. The luxury Gigafit Hotels will feature premium sports clubs, dietary restaurants, and wellness activities. Announced by founder and President Mountassir Bouhadba on February 11, 2025, Gigafit Hotels aims to lead well-being hospitality by merging health and luxury travel.