Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏨 Premier Inn opens its first Austrian hotel, Premier Inn Wien City, joining its 60 establishments in Germany. Located near Vienna's central station, the building was acquired in March 2023 and is undergoing renovation, expected to finish by July 2025. It offers 180 modern rooms, including 29 Premier Plus rooms, with an average size of 20 sqm, and a private underground parking for 31 vehicles. CEO Erik Friemuth sees Vienna as a strategic market for expansion.

🏨 L’Artyzen Xi’an is set to open in Q1 2028, offering about 280 rooms in Xi’an’s central business district, close to the Grand Theatre. The hotel is part of the Artyzen Hotels and Resorts, a luxury hotel collection. Executives Rogier Verhoeven and Sunny Li, alongside Yang Zengtian of Xi’an Yang’s Real Estate, aim to create a cultural and innovative tourist destination reflecting Xi’an’s rich heritage and modern appeal.

🛕 IHG and AIMS have partnered to brand and operate the Regent Makkah hotel, located steps away from Al Haram Al Sharif. The hotel is progressing ahead of schedule, featuring 330 meticulously designed rooms and suites with cutting-edge technology and wellness experiences. It includes a top-floor presidential suite with panoramic views of Haram and Al Kaaba. The Regent Makkah will redefine luxury in Mecca, offering world-class comfort, culinary journeys with renowned chefs, and a state-of-the-art spa and wellness center.

🏠 Wynn Al Marjan Island, holding a 40% stake in a joint venture, secures a seven-year term loan with competitive market interest rates, structured for financial flexibility. The deal marks the UAE's largest hotel financing transaction. Coordinated by Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC and Deutsche Bank AG, the syndicate includes First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC, Emirates NBD Capital Limited, The National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah, and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation DIFC Branch. Project construction is progressing, with 64% of structural concrete completed up to the 34th floor and elevator shafts to the 36th floor, expecting completion in December. The building has risen 140 feet in the last 100 days.

🏠 Anantara Hotels & Resorts opens its first property in India, the Anantara Jewel Bagh Jaipur, located in the heart of Jaipur, known as the Pink City. The hotel features majestic Rajasthani-inspired architecture with 150 rooms and suites. Chef Executive Sunil Jajoria heads the culinary experience, offering local and international flavors at various dining options, including the Sheesh Mahal restaurant, Amrit Mahal, and Rajputana Chowk. Exclusive private four-course dining is also available through Designer Dining by Anantara.

🏦 Signia by Hilton Amman features 272 elegant rooms, a concierge club, various dining experiences, and over 11,000 m² of meeting space, making it ideal for large events. The hotel includes wellness facilities, a spa, and an outdoor pool. Guy Hutchinson, President for the Middle East and Africa at Hilton, notes that this is the brand's first expansion outside the U.S., signaling a significant milestone. Gary Steffen, Hilton's Global Head of Full Service, emphasizes the hotel's unique design and cosmopolitan amenities.

🍴 In Marseille, the Mucem selected starred chef Alexandre Mazzia and Sodexo Live! to enhance its J4 restaurant offerings until 2036, following a call for interest in late 2024. The culinary experience will mirror Mucem's Mediterranean, lively, and popular ethos. By 2025, three dining areas will open in phases: a top-floor restaurant with Mediterranean views and a menu by Mazzia set to launch in autumn 2025, a street-food-oriented Terrace available from the summer, and a quick-service Kiosk in the public hall.

🏠 Founded by Denis ALLEGRINI and Audrey & Christophe CHALVIDAL in 2022, The Social Club has 4 unique properties combining heritage, culture, and gastronomy: Margaret – Hôtel Chouleur in Nîmes (4-star, 11 rooms/suites, 1 MICHELIN-starred restaurant Rouge and bistro Gigi), Château Les Oliviers de Salettes in Charols (5-star, 32 rooms/suites, gastronomic restaurant Lavandin and Grill), La Régalido in Fontvieille (4-star hotel spa), and Le Pré Galoffre in Nîmes (3-star hotel restaurant with pool). Also owns 2 restaurants/glaciers: Les Terrasses and Snack Glacier Les Petites Terrasses at Pont du Gard in Remoulins, and Petit Farmers in Paris, located in the Tuileries Garden.

🏡 Acquired a year ago by the Hôtels La Villa Collection, the iconic Hôtel Sainte Valérie in Juan-les-Pins, dating back to 1991, undergoes renovations for an enhanced guest experience. Renamed La Villa Sainte Valérie, it officially adopts this new identity from March 10, 2025. Located at 13 rue de l’oratoire, 06160 Juan-les-Pins, the adult-only retreat (16+) promises a tranquil Provençal ambiance on the French Riviera. The Hôtels La Villa Collection now boasts 7 properties.

🏨 Radisson Hotel Group had a record year in 2024, adding nearly 40,000 rooms globally and maintaining its lead with Radisson Blu as Europe's top upscale brand for the 13th consecutive year. Despite geopolitical changes in 2024, the Group plans more opportunities in 2025, crediting success to the support of owners, partners, shareholders, and teams. Radisson also leads the upscale resort segment in EMEA.