Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏨 Motel One expands in Paris with its new 347-room hotel, "Motel One Paris-Porte de Versailles," located at Porte de Versailles. The hotel features a 7th-floor Skybar with a rooftop offering breathtaking views of Paris. This is Motel One's second Parisian establishment, following the one at Porte Dorée. The reception is adorned with a prominent artwork by French street artist Charles Levalet, showcasing a fusion of classic French elegance and urban creativity.

🏨 B&B HOTELS has opened its first hotel in Normandy, the B&B HOME Caen Centre Gare. Located in the heart of Caen near Les Rives de l'Orne shopping center, it offers 3 types of accommodations ranging from 25 to 50m², suitable for up to 4 people. Each apartment includes a modern kitchen, catering to travelers seeking comfort and flexibility for both short and long stays.

🏨 Vacances Bleues has inaugurated the 4-star Villa Modigliani hotel in Paris's 14th arrondissement, featuring a contemporary design and sustainability focus. Located near metro Vavin, Montparnasse Tower, and Luxembourg Gardens, it offers a serene garden setting. Artistic elements by Piotr Klemensiewicz, supported by the Fondation Vacances Bleues, enhance the hotel. The area is rich with cultural landmarks, including Montparnasse cafes, Bobino theater, and the cemetery of Baudelaire, Maupassant, and Simone de Beauvoir.

🏨 L'Hôtel Balzac, adjacent to the Champs-Élysées, reopened in June 2024 after a full renovation by Festen Architectes, embracing 1930s-40s elegance. The hotel now features the Spa IKOÏ, inspired by Japanese culture and designed for serene disconnection. IKOÏ collaborates with Omnisens to blend Japanese and French botanical refinement in its treatments, embodying a shared quest for understated beauty and tranquility. This marks a discreet yet luxurious Parisian escape, true to the essence of French hospitality.

🍴 Sofitel Tour Blanche, Casablanca, has opened two new restaurants: Min Koy and Brasserie Flâneur. This launch marks the start of a major renovation project and Sofitel's brand repositioning in Morocco. Min Koy, with 40 seats, reflects Japanese minka architecture and serves izakaya-inspired dishes such as sushi and shared plates, emphasizing a blend of elegance and conviviality. This venture highlights Sofitel's evolving approach to hospitality, merging French refinement with local cultural richness.

🏖 Le complexe Ikos Kissamos, prévu pour accueillir 414 chambres et suites, est un investissement de 150 millions d'euros visant à renforcer la présence méditerranéenne de la marque. S'intégrant au cadre naturel et culturel de la Crète, l'hôtel vise la certification LEED Gold et la neutralité carbone d'ici 2030. Des initiatives incluent l'élimination des plastiques à usage unique et la promotion de la biodiversité. Les attractions incluent Balos Lagoon et les gorges de Samaria.

🏨 Whitbread's £200 million project is set to open in autumn 2028, spanning 16,000 square meters over 13 floors near Charing Cross and Nelson's Column. This flagship hub by Premier Inn will highlight Whitbread's expertise in securing and delivering high-quality hotels in sought-after London areas. The main construction phase begins this year using slipform construction, aiming to employ approximately 150 people, with a focus on local recruitment.

🏨 Quadral Promotion, part of Groupe Quadral, is spearheading the transformation of the TRIBE hotel (Accor Group) in Reims, formerly known as L'Univers. Since June 2023, major structural work has been underway, with completion expected by late 2025. The project, designed by Nicolas Hourdin and Laurent Maugoust, expands the hotel to 3,363m², increasing rooms from 42 to 91, and includes new restaurants, seminar rooms, and coworking spaces, amidst ongoing city refurbishments since summer 2024.

🏨 En Albanie, le Green Coast Hotel de MGallery allie héritage et élégance contemporaine avec des designs reflétant les influences historiques locales. Le restaurant Mosaic propose une cuisine diversifiée utilisant des ingrédients locaux, tandis que le bar Mente sert des cocktails uniques. L'hôtel offre un spa sur cinq étages, des activités comme le yoga lunaire et le parapente sur la mer Ionienne. Il s'engage aussi dans des partenariats communautaires pour promouvoir l'égalité des sexes avec ONU Femmes.

🏨 Hilton a ouvert le Hilton Turin Centre à Turin, Italie, au cœur historique de la ville. Ce nouvel hôtel, conçu en 1953 par Emilio dans un style rationaliste, offre un spa, un bar, un salon et un restaurant italien raffiné. Les visiteurs ont un accès facile aux attractions principales comme la Piazza Castello et le Musée Égyptien. Idéal pour les voyageurs d'affaires et de loisirs, il promet une immersion totale dans la culture turinoise.