Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏨 Hilton, partnering with Mardev Developments, is set to launch the Hilton Garden Inn Cairo New Zayed in 2028, expanding their Egyptian portfolio. The hotel, situated in a mixed-use district in West Cairo near shops, the Sphinx International Airport, and historical sites, will feature 179 rooms and suites, four meeting rooms, a fitness center, and an outdoor pool. Hilton's plan aims to more than double their local presence to over 30 hotels in the coming years.

🏨 Whitbread PLC's Premier Inn brand opened a new hotel in London at Paddington Station, combining Premier Inn and hub by Premier Inn in one building with 369 rooms. The opening completes Whitbread's network plan for Paddington, where it has heavily invested, now offering over 1,000 rooms across four hotels and providing 200+ jobs. The hotel is strategically located meters away from the Elizabeth Line and Paddington Station, enhancing connectivity. The expansion since Spring 2022 showcases Whitbread's adaptability to prime locations.

🏡 Hilton to expand in Portugal with three new hotels: Canopy by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, and DoubleTree by Hilton, set to open in 2025 and 2026. This growth follows a record number of tourists visiting Portugal last year. The Canopy by Hilton Vilamoura Marina, opening in 2026, will offer 155 rooms, a restaurant, bar, spa, outdoor pool, and fitness center, 500 meters from Praia da Vilamoura, as part of an agreement with Arrow Global Group.

🏡 The Woodward, part of Oetker Collection, has rejuvenated 37 Quai Wilson in Geneva with a discreet, chic hotel experience. Awarded 1st Prize at the Hotel & Lodge Awards 2024 in the Prestige category, the hotel boasts 26 suites, 21 with lake views, and interiors by Pierre-Yves Rochon. Amenities include a Guerlain spa, a pool, a hammam, and dining options like the 2 Michelin-starred Atelier Robuchon and Le Jardinier under Michelin-starred chef Alain Verzeroli.

🏠 Ennismore and Kasada opened Hyde Johannesburg, the first Hyde hotel in Africa, located in Rosebank, Johannesburg. The hotel features 131 rooms, 31 suites, and amenities such as a gym and coworking spaces. The building also hosts Proud Mary restaurant, lounge, meeting rooms, and 7,400 m² of rented coworking, office and retail space. Hyde Johannesburg will undergo a minor renovation to match Hyde's bohemian identity, including new artistic installations. Rosebank is noted for shopping, art, culture, and business, and the building won the 2022 International Property Award for Best Mixed-Use Development.

🏛 Le Château de Fiac, situé dans le Tarn, était une maison de retraite il y a six ans et a été vendu à Gordon Oldham, un ex-avocat d'affaires. Oldham, qui possède 11 hôtels de luxe dans le monde, a transformé le château en un complexe hôtelier 4 étoiles après des travaux importants débutés en 2018. Ouvert depuis juin 2022, il propose 16 chambres, dont 6 suites, un spa, et un restaurant gastronomique. Matthieu Stauff, directeur associé, a précédemment exploité un hôtel 4 étoiles à Garrevaques. Le décor, mélange de styles français, anglais et zen, a été conçu par le décorateur français Alexis Dupont basé à Hong Kong.

🌆 Christophe San José and Bastien Deschamps opened Les Vagues hotel in Arcachon on July 26, after a project started in 2018 faced setbacks including wall collapses, Covid-19 halts, and legal challenges. The initial €10M investment ballooned to €23M, adding 32 rooms and 13 suites. The hotel features a 50-seat restaurant, a rooftop with ocean views, concierge services, and a spa, and will employ 60 people.

🏠 In 2012, the Louvre-Lens museum opened and Esprit de France converted a nearby historical coron into the four-star Hôtel Louvre-Lens by 2018, now featuring 52 rooms, the brasserie Le Galibot, a bar, wellness area, and seminar rooms. Renovations were led by Maes Architectes, Lille, and interior designer Guillaume Da Silva, Roubaix, focusing on the region's Northern theme, highlighting the past, and balancing old and new elements. The property accommodates seminars and banquets for up to 120 guests. Since 2012, the mining basin is a UNESCO World Heritage site, boosting tourism in Lens, leading to the 2024 launch of Esprit de France's "Immersion dans les talents du territoire," which includes local experiences and museum tours.

🏠 Montpellier's top day-use hotels: Hôtel Oceania Le Métropole offers luxury rooms, an extensive spa with indoor/outdoor heated pools, saunas, and private treatment rooms. Domaine de Verchant pairs modernity with tradition, panoramic suite views, and wellness areas including hammams and saunas. Grand Hôtel Du Midi, historical with Belle Époque style, provides high-tech rooms overlooking Place de la Comédie, a cozy lounge, and personalized services. La Chambre d’Ulysse features intimate rooms, an outdoor pool, and a serene garden. Courtyard by Marriott boasts modern rooms with ergonomic workspaces, fast free Wi-Fi, a well-equipped fitness center, and an outdoor pool. Enjoy unparalleled relaxation in the heart of the French South.

🏨 Cycas Hospitality to open its first hotel in Luxembourg by mid-2025, as part of the multi-purpose GRIDX development in Wickrange. The 133-room hotel will include six floors and is a collaboration with Félix GIORGETTI S.à r.l. GRIDX, spanning 42,000 square meters, aims to integrate mobility, art, events, retail, dining, and hospitality, enhancing connectivity in the Benelux region. It's strategically located for access to major cities and supports sustainability with a connection to the new 1100 km Vëloexpresswee.