Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏡 Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Nairobi Westlands in Kenya, marking the brand's debut in the country. The 219-room five-star establishment aims to provide unparalleled hospitality, combining Kenyan culture with Hyatt Regency's service levels. Located in Nairobi's business district, it's ideal for leisure and business travelers and offers proximity to attractions like Nairobi National Museum, Karura Forest, Nairobi National Park, and SARIT and Westgate shopping centers.

🏖 Eight Continents Hotels & Resorts introduces "Treetop by Eight Continents Zanzibar" to its portfolio. Located in Zanzibar, this exclusive resort features 32 refined rooms, offering discreet luxury, breathtaking ocean views, and serene atmosphere. Treetop Zanzibar provides an intimate, comfortable stay, aiming for an elevated experience amidst the island's enchanting beauty, targeting those seeking tranquility and authenticity away from typical tourist spots.

🏨 Hospitality ON lists international hotel openings, marking new establishments with a color-coded map: yellow for hotels opened this week, blue for announced openings for later in the year, green for rebrands opened this week, and orange for signed projects set to open in the future. The resource includes a location map, photos, and essential information for each hotel, focusing on group hotels, chains, and voluntary networks within the past 10 days.

🏕 By 2027, a 4-star hotel with 80 rooms, including four suites and six family rooms, will open at the Giffaumont nautical station, Lake Der, extending from new commercial developments. Catering to family tourism and business, the luxury hotel responds to a significant local and regional demand highlighted by studies. The construction, starting March, is estimated at €12.2 million and will feature a fitness area, a restaurant with 150-200 seats, and a rooftop bar. Designed by Willerval et associés architecture agency.

🏖 In February 2025, Sud-Ouest reported that the long-neglected "immeuble des Flots" in Hendaye is set for revival as a luxury hotel since its 2019 acquisition by an anonymous owner. The new five-star establishment will feature 12 keys for 18 rooms, a spa, pool, gym, and restaurant, designed with architect Christophe Rouard-Hirigoyen of Atelier Montouro. Construction is slated to start in the first half of 2025, aiming for a late 2026 opening.

🏦 Rosewood Amsterdam, set in the historic former Palace of Justice, opens for reservations on June 1, 2025. This marks Rosewood's debut in the Netherlands and is the final new hotel development allowed in a monumental building in Amsterdam. After a decade of renovation, the 1665-built property on UNESCO World Heritage canals introduces circular hospitality and local partnerships. General Manager Thomas Harlander emphasizes the blend of Amsterdam's rich history with Rosewood's distinctive lifestyle.

🏖 Sun Location, operational since 2006, partners with Homerez, established in 2014, to add 6,000 new vacation rentals to Sunlocation.com, enhancing its catalog with quality accommodations in France and internationally. The partnership facilitates online accessibility and reservation of properties and aids Homerez in optimizing bookings through multi-platform ad dissemination, centralized management, and dedicated customer assistance, impacting properties across 20 countries.

🏦 Mandarin Oriental to open a new luxury hotel in Suzhou, China, by 2026, expanding its presence in the Yangtze Delta. Located on Jinji Lake's East bank, the hotel offers stunning views, urban sanctuary with direct access to shopping centers and historical sites, including UNESCO World Heritage sites. The Mandarin Oriental, Suzhou will feature 146 well-appointed rooms and suites with balconies and panoramic views, three restaurants, a lounge, bar, and pastry shop, along with outdoor dining gardens and a spa with wellness facilities.

🏨 SV Hotel bolsters its role as a leading operator of Moxy and Residence Inn hotels in Germany by acquiring six additional hotels from Vastint, including four Moxy Hotels and two Residence Inn by Marriott in Berlin, Dortmund, Dresden, and Essen. The portfolio expansion grows from 23 to 29 hotels, enhancing SV Hotel's German market presence. The buildings are mostly under three years old, ensuring a high degree of standardization. Nico Giovanoli and Marco Meier express their enthusiasm for growth and the ongoing partnership with Marriott.

🏨 In Menton, the construction of the five-star Hôtel de Garavan, initially set for completion in 2023, now faces over a two-year delay, with doors opening in early 2026. The project's cost is estimated at €40 million. The developer, Alain Paget of Finaréal, disputes delayed penalties imposed by the city. The hotel will feature luxury amenities, approximately 100 rooms, two pools, a spa, two restaurants, a 400-square-meter rooftop with an event terrace, and luxury shops. Paris Society will manage the hotel. There's a potential helicopter link to Limone, pending city approvals.