Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏨 Primestar announced the opening of the Hampton by Hilton Vienna City West, now the largest Hampton by Hilton in continental Europe. Located in central Vienna with 355 rooms, it's designed for business and leisure travelers near Westbahnhof and Schönbrunn Palace. The Längenfeldgasse metro station provides 20-minute access to St. Stephen's Cathedral and the State Opera. Ronald Nilsson, Primestar's CCO, emphasizes the central location's perfect blend for exploration and comfort. Eva-Maria Wittmann, the hotel's director, aims to offer exceptional experiences combining comfort, convenience, and service. Hampton by Hilton Vienna City West is part of the Hilton Honors loyalty program.

COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE ZANNIER ZARDUN SERA UN ECO-RESORT DE 100 CHAMBRES POUR HÔTES EXIGEANTS, OFFRANT UNE RETRAITE AU COEUR DU GOLFE D’AQABA. Le 2 septembre 2024 – Groupe à l’origine…

🏠 Edge by Rotana, launched in May 2022, opened Nova M Hotel Olaya Riyadh with 104 keys on the famous Al Olaya Street, marking its first property in Saudi Arabia with four more in Riyadh and one in Al Baha underway. Rotana aims to double its Saudi keys to over 4,236 by launching nine new properties by 2028. CEO Philip Barnes emphasized the rapid growth in the Saudi market and the commitment to delivering "Treasured Time" to guests. Rotana currently operates 81 hotels across the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Turkey with over six million annual guests.

🏕 Zannier Hotels partners with NEOM to create a 100-room eco-resort named Zannier Zardun in northwest Saudi Arabia, offering an upscale retreat in the Aqaba Gulf. Located on 4 square kilometers of restored semi-desert landscape, Zannier Zardun features indigenous flora and fauna with three uniquely designed buildings for diverse experiences. The resort includes a unique experience center with an underground entrance and a 360-degree observation terrace.

🏨 In 2023, Inwood Hotels acquired the Five Seas Hotel Cannes, a luxurious 5-star establishment with 45 rooms and suites, positioned between La Croisette and the Palais des Festivals in Cannes. The hotel, previously managed by Squircle Capital, was sold by Dona Bertarelli. This transaction marks Inwood's 13th location, reinforcing its presence in the South-East of France following the purchase of La Malmaison in Nice and the Impérial Garoupe. The Five Seas Hotel, opened in 2011, boasts a rooftop pool, fitness room, and a 250 m2 spa.

🏦 Artcurial will host an auction featuring nearly 1,500 lots from the Ritz Paris on September 25, 26, and 27, 2024. The lots reflect the hotel's French art de vivre and include porcelain tableware, crystal glasses with the hotel's crest, copper kitchenware, service bells, serving trays, and iconic furniture pieces. This event gives collectors the chance to own a part of the Ritz Paris' legacy.

🏠 Inwood Hôtels acquires Five Seas Hôtel, previously managed by Squircle Capital, from Dona Bertarelli, marking its 13th location and third in the south of France. The establishment, opened in 2011 and located between La Croisette and the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, offers 45 rooms and suites. The hotel, formerly a post office, features Eiffel-style design, a restaurant, bar, rooftop pool, fitness room, and a 250 m² spa. Inwood plans extensive renovations in its Nice and Cap d’Antibes hotels and aims to unveil an RSE charter by 2025, with ongoing projects to deploy the European ecolabel across its properties.

🏢 Avani Ratchada Bangkok Hotel, part of Bangkok's central business district, offers 402 keys under the leadership of General Manager Chidchanok Pasinpong, an EHL 2007 alumna. Pasinpong, with prior experience at So Sofitel (2011-2021), joined Avani in 2021. The hotel features easy access to the city via Phra Ram 9 metro station, Airport Rail Link, and BTS Skytrain. It boasts contemporary rooms and suites, a 169-square-meter presidential suite with a dining area, cocktail bar, and private sauna. AvaniClub, located on the 25th floor, provides guests of suites with breakfast, afternoon refreshments, and evening cocktails. The hotel's wellness center spans an entire floor and includes a pool, AvaniFit gym, spa facilities, a Japanese onsen, and a sauna.

🏡 Quirk Hotel Richmond in Virginia, part of Curator Hotel & Resort Collection, converted from 1916 JB Mosby & Co. store to a boutique hotel in 2015 by owners Katie and Ted Ukrop, includes 73 uniquely designed rooms and suites. The hotel's Q Rooftop bar ranked among the "top 10 rooftop bars in the US" by Condé Nast Traveler in 2016. Albert Hotel in Fredericksburg, Texas, features late 19th-century buildings and a new hotel with event and dining space, plus a spa.

🏖 Located on Bali's southern peninsula, Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa – Handwritten Collection is 15 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport. The resort features 381 Balinese-style rooms and suites with breathtaking views of tropical gardens or ocean panoramas. Accor's COO for Premium, Midscale and Economy, Asia, Garth Simmons, announced the opening as a significant milestone. The palace-like hotel offers three outdoor pools, a spa, five restaurants, three bars, a kids' club, and event spaces for meetings and social events.