Ouvertures d’hôtels

📖 The Société des Hôtels Littéraires will open its sixth establishment, Hôtel Littéraire Stendhal, in Nancy on September 12, 2024. This four-star hotel is dedicated to writer Stendhal, particularly referencing his novel "Lucien Leuwen" which begins in Nancy. The hotel concept, created by passionate collector and bibliophile Jacques Letertre, aims to share a love for books with visitors. His son, Alban, continues the mission to promote culture and focus on the environment.

🏠 Les Hôtels (très) Particuliers is set to open Bellevigne in Chambolle-Musigny in autumn 2024. Located in the UNESCO-listed Côte de Nuits, the hotel revitalizes a former master's house above a wine cellar. Bellevigne Bourgogne, conceived by designer Jordane Arrivetz, features 37 rooms and emphasizes seamless integration with its historical surroundings, offering a sensory experience with its garden, pool, and dining spaces.

🍪 Chef Pâtissier Yazid Ichemrahen and Alexandre Favre unveil refined pastries at the Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris, including the iconic macaron box, available in Click & Collect. Their priority is to use high-quality ingredients minimally altered to create a powerful aromatic experience. Seasonally varying flavors enhance these pastries, with three timeless options: vanilla, chocolate, and pistachio. Customers can also find hazelnut, lemon, and pistachio cakes as part of the Click & Collect range.

🏦 Gaëtan Rogeau, with 12 years of experience at Gide and DLA Piper, specializes in real estate law, chiefly handling transactions for institutional clients, including asset acquisitions and investment operations structuring. He also advises on real estate promotion and complex construction contracts, like VEFA and general contractor agreements. Recently, he assisted a major hotel group in opening three hotels in Paris before the Olympic Games, demonstrating his specific expertise in the hotel industry.

🏠 Novotel and ALL (Accor's booking platform and loyalty program) have partnered with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to unveil "La Suite Novotel by ALL.com" inside the iconic Parc des Princes stadium, home to PSG since 1974. This innovative hotel room is the world's first permanent hotel room in a football stadium, offering a unique experience for football fans and guests to watch matches from the comfort of their own room. The collaboration reflects the club's commitment to providing exceptional and exclusive experiences for its partners and fans.

🏨 In Oaxaca, Mexico, the unique hotel Otro Oaxaca, boasting a minimalist design with 16 rooms, a restaurant, and a rooftop pool, was recognized with the 3rd Prize at the Hotel & Lodge Awards 2024 in the Design category. Reflecting local culture and ancient traditions, amenities include handmade linens and clay, leather, and wood pieces. The hotel, a Design Hotels member, features a cross-shaped alleyway reminiscent of UNESCO-listed Mitla and an underground spa inspired by natural freshwater cenotes.

🎉 SLO Hostels launched its new hostel in Nice's city center on March 1, 2024, adding a third French location to its Lyon les Pentes and Lyon Saxe hostels. The Nice hostel covers 650 m2 over 3 floors and features 19 rooms with a total of 81 beds, including 10 shared rooms for 4-10 people, 8 double rooms, and 1 family room for up to 3 guests. Bed modules are inspired by Japanese "pods" and provide comfort and privacy with thick French-made mattresses, blackout curtains, Fatboy reading lamps, electrical and USB outlets, as well as lockers and storage spaces.

🏖 Marriott International and Pakuwon Jati Tbk to open over 1,300 rooms in Indonesia, with properties in Jakarta, Surabaya, and Batam. Rajeev Menon (Marriott International's Asia-Pacific excl. China President) and Eiffel Tedja (Director of PT. Pakuwon Jati Tbk.) attended the signing ceremony. The openings are slated for December 2029 for Jakarta Marriott Hotel Kota Kasablanka, Aloft Surabaya, Pakuwon Indah, Courtyard by Marriott Batam, and for December 2030 for EDITION Jakarta and The Westin Batam. Marriott currently operates 1,925 rooms in seven hotels and a golf club for PT Pakuwon Jati Tbk, with three more properties expected in 2025.

🍷 IHG Hotels & Resorts launch Vignette Collection in Spain with Vignette Collection Mallorca – Finca Banyols opening in 2025. Located in Alaró, Majorca, the luxury hotel features 45 rooms, vineyards, olive trees, a spa, and indoor/outdoor pools. IHG aims for 100 Vignette Collection properties in 10 years, adding to their nine luxury and lifestyle hotels in Spain. The partnership with Prevario Banyols and Hotel Collection International supports IHG's European expansion.

🏨 Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' luxury portfolio, plans to open the Kimpton Rockefeller Center in New York by the end of 2025, marking its third hotel in the city. Developed in partnership with Extell Development Company, the 33-story luxury hotel will feature 529 rooms, two full-service restaurants, a lobby lounge, a rooftop bar, a fitness center, and event spaces. Design by SLCE Architects and INC Architecture & Design, it will offer pet-friendly policies and coveted city views.