Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏨 Hôtel Rotonde, a 4-star hotel established in the 60s and located within 400m of Aix's Fontaine de la Rotonde and Cours Mirabeau, has 41 rooms and regularly underwent renovations. In May 2024, after ownership since 2011, the property was put on sale through Tourny Meyer. Valérie Astruc secured a buyer within four months, and the hotel was sold to a renowned hotel group.

🏠 Jost's fourth hotel opens in the Wazemmes district of Lille, featuring 102 rooms and dormitories designed by Studio Hekla and O Architecture across 4,852 m². The hotel offers a dynamic range of experiences with a lobby and a central foodcourt showcasing six chefs' diverse cuisines. Studio Hekla and Meltgroup designed the welcoming decor, blending historical and modern elements. JOST hotels focus on hybrid concepts, social, festive, and cultural experiences, structured around five pillars: drink, eat, work, play, and sleep.

🏦 Rosewood Amsterdam, located in UNESCO World Heritage canal district, starts accepting reservations for stays from June 1, 2025. The hotel, set in the historic former Palace of Justice and marking Rosewood's debut in the Netherlands, signals the last monumental building in Amsterdam to be authorized for hotel construction. After a decade of renovations, it offers 134 elegantly designed rooms and suites, including five signature suites, with many overlooking the picturesque canals. Rosewood Amsterdam combines rich history with luxury and a commitment to circular hospitality and local partnerships.

🏨 Radisson Hotel Group operates 10 hotels with nearly 2,000 rooms in Riyadh and over 30 hotels across Saudi Arabia. The opening of Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Center, Riyadh Minhal underscores the group's commitment to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 by enhancing the country's hotel landscape. The hotel aims to cater to the needs of both business and leisure travelers in the rapidly transforming global destination of Riyadh.

🏚 Cappadocia Marriott Hotel, part of the prestigious Marriott Bonvoy portfolio with over 30 hotel brands, has officially opened as the largest and most modern facility in Cappadocia. Located near Göreme, it provides easy access to UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Göreme National Park, Open-Air Museum, and the region's legendary underground cities. The hotel also offers privileged access to hot-air balloon launch sites, enhancing guests' experience with breathtaking views. Marriott International's commitment to Turkey is reaffirmed with this opening, as expressed by Sandra Schulze-Potgieter, Vice President, Premium & Select Brands, Europe, Middle East & Africa.

🏦 Casa Brera, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan, will officially join The Luxury Collection of Marriott International in January 2025, after a recent opening in autumn. Located in the heart of Milan on Piazzetta Bossi, near Teatro alla Scala and Brera, the hotel is a restored modernist building by Pietro Lingeri, redesigned by renowned architect Patricia Urquiola. The addition strengthens Marriott's presence in one of Europe's most dynamic and sophisticated cities.

🏨 B&B HOTELS opens a new hotel in Madrid's Carabanchel district, bringing their count to 15 in Madrid, surpassing Catalonia's 12. The B&B Hotel Madrid Carabanchel features 121 rooms and a meeting space. Since 2019, B&B HOTELS doubled their revenue and now operates 56 hotels in Spain and 17 in Portugal, totaling over 5,000 rooms. With 20 hotels under construction, they aim for 200 properties by 2030. Partnerships with Meridia, Avintia, and CEP are key to their growth strategy.

🏦 Rotana plans to develop 36 new properties across 22 cities in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Turkey, including 9 in Saudi Arabia (KSA). Following the 2024 opening of three establishments such as Nova M, the first Edge by Rotana in the KSA, the company aims to triple its keys to 6,000 within three years. Currently, with 11 hotels in KSA, Rotana anticipates opening 5 more in 2025, including Yasmina Rayhaan by Rotana in Riyadh. These expansions align with Saudi Vision 2030 and respond to the region's travel demand, with KSA ranking third globally for international tourist arrival growth at 25% in the first nine months of 2024 over the same period in 2023.

🌏 The Cappadocia Marriott Hotel, nestled in the lunar landscapes of Cappadocia, has 298 rooms, making it the largest and most modern facility in the region. Sandra Schulze-Potgieter, VP at Marriott International, emphasizes the hotel’s dedication to creating memorable stays with attentive service, quality experiences, and deep cultural immersion. The hotel's architecture blends local stone with earth tones, honoring Cappadocia's natural beauty and cultural heritage, including a unique collection of Venessa Ceramics by local artisans.

🏨 Preferred Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of 10 new luxury hotels from September 2024 to the end of 2025. Spanning from an elegant hotel in the heart of London to a lush private island in the Caribbean, the world's largest independent hotel brand is expanding its international portfolio. CEO Lindsey Ueberroth emphasizes the inclusion of two exceptional establishments in the prestigious Legend Collection, offering more than just accommodation with personalized activities, exceptional food, and authentic local experiences.