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12 Highly Anticipated Luxury Hotel Openings for 2012
December 23, 2011
The St. Regis Bal Harbour designed by Yabu Pushelberg -- Situated on the beach, the luxe 243-room hotel with 307 residences portrays an over-the-top sophistication inspired by the history of Miami and the notion of glamour, creating a unique juxtaposition. The property captures the feeling of the 1960's when Miami was a glamorous place and done in a very elegant way as evident in the entrance hall with its crystal chandeliers and mirrored walls. The hotel and residences were designed with many custom materials such as bronze screens, woven carpets, and blonde wood. In order to create a clean and subtropical feel, the design team incorporated light contrasts to enhance the fresh, natural beach-front location yet grounding the design with dark contrasts through earth-bound materials. Whether entering the lobby or ones' room, guests will experience a sense of graciousness with the quality of detailing in the amenity spaces. Yabu Pushelberg executed the project with a fine tune to detail through custom, yet simple materials allowing the guest to feel they haven't left their own home. Soft opening January 2012. Visit hotel website:
The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort
Trump International Hotel & Tower Toronto | Opens January 31, 2012
Crowned by an articulated spire 900-feet above the Downtown Toronto's financial district, luxurious accommodations, exclusive amenities and the signature services of Trump Attaché™, unite along the city's unmistakable skyline. Located in the corner of Bay and Adelaide, Trump International Hotel & Tower Toronto® places guest's moments from the city's finest attractions including the CN Tower, Rogers Centre, Air Canada Centre, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto Stock Exchange – there's no hotel in Toronto with a better location. Visit hotel website:
Trump International Hotel & Tower Toronto
Park Hyatt Sydney | Opens February 1, 2012
The much anticipated opening date for Park Hyatt Sydney has been confirmed as February 1, 2012. The iconic Park Hyatt Sydney is set to re-open soon after the largest and most comprehensive transformation in its 21 year history. When Park Hyatt Sydney opens its doors it will feature three new exclusive rooftop suites built on a new fourth level. Every aspect of the hotel has been dramatically transformed, setting a new benchmark in contemporary luxury. Architecturally designed guest rooms feature floor-to-ceiling glass that open onto private balconies, honouring Park Hyatt Sydney's coveted harbour front location. Renowned Australian artists including sculptors, painters and a photographer have been commissioned to create artwork especially for the new hotel. The hotel's restaurants and bar, private dining rooms, day spa and recreational facilities have also been enhanced to reinforce Park Hyatt Sydney's position as one of Australia's premier hotels. Visit hotel website:
Park Hyatt Sydney
W Paris - Opera | Opens February 14, 2012
Discover the spark at W Paris – Opéra in one of the 91 guestrooms and suites and delight in stylish accents, custom made furnishings and the signature W bed with plush pillow-top mattress and 350-thread count sheets and W's Whatever/Whenever service, or mix and mingle over cocktails with Paris insiders at the destination bar. Located in the Opéra area of Paris, in an elegant 1870s Haussmann era building, W Paris - Opéra is situated between Paris' most famous department stores, Galeries Lafayette and Le Printemps with the exclusive boutiques of the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré nearby. If shopping is not enough, the landmark Garnier Opéra house, world class restaurants and museums are just a stroll away. Visit hotel website:
W Paris - Opera
The St. Regis Mauritius Resort | Opens May 15, 2012
Located on the southwestern side of the island, the soft white sands of Le Morne Beach and its turquoise lagoon create a magical setting where lavishly appointed accommodations and pampering converge amid the many charms of Mauritius. Bask in the sun by a luxurious pool or on the beach; go wind and kite surfing; indulge in the sublime pleasures of the spa. Venture out to the gentle ocean on a dolphin cruise or unwind over cocktails and exquisite cuisine at sunset. Breathe in soft ocean air from the private balconies of 173 elegant rooms and suites. Relish the sanctuary of a meticulously appointed space, designed for comfort. Experience incomparable personal care with an exclusive St. Regis Butler. Visit hotel website:
The St. Regis Mauritius Resort
Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace St. Petersburg, Russia | Opens May 2012
Within a nineteenth-century Russian royal palace, its entry guarded by two marble lions, Four Seasons reveals a restored hotel treasure in the historic Admiralteysky district – just two blocks from the Hermitage Museum and close to Nevsky Prospekt. St. Petersburg's premier five-star luxury hotel features 177 guest rooms, including 26 suites, embellished by views of Saint Isaac's Cathedral, Alexandrovksy Garden, and the landmark Admiralty. Two signature St. Petersburg restaurants create see-and-be-seen buzz, while a glass-topped spa helps you relax and restore. The beauty and history of Imperial Russia feel current and fashionable – coming to life with luxurious, at-your-service Four Seasons care. Visit hotel website:
Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace St. Petersburg
Four Seasons Hotel Pudong, Shanghai | Opens mid-2012
Opening mid-2012 with luxe interiors and modern lines inspired by Shanghai's Art Deco period of the 1920s, Four Seasons introduces a second hotel for China's booming business capital. On eleven floors of the 21st Century Tower, in the heart of the Lujiazhui financial zone, the Hotel will be a haven of style. Visit hotel website:
Four Seasons Hotel Pudong, Shanghai
Banyan Tree Lang Co, Hue – Vietnam | Opens 2012
The first Banyan Tree property in Vietnam, Banyan Tree Lang Co, is part of Laguna Lang Co, a 288 hectare integrated resort and hotel development situated on renowned China Beach, just 60 minutes from Da Nang International Airport. Bound by the breathtaking beauty of Lang Co Bay and a backdrop of paddy fields, local villages, rugged hills and forested land, the resort serves as an idyllic place from which to explore the World Heritage town of Hoi An, the historic hills of My Son Sanctuary and the old imperial capital of Hue– three UNESCO Heritage Sites nearby. Visit hotel website:
Banyan Tree Lang Co, Hue – Vietnam
Bulgari Hotel & Residences, London | Opens Spring 2012
The luxury hotel located in Knightsbridge, the most prestigious area of Central London next to Hyde Park, is the third hotel project of Bulgari Hotels & Resorts, after the opening of the Bulgari Hotel in Milan in 2004 and of the Bulgari Resort in Bali in 2006. The hotel, with its 85 rooms and suites -- including seven extraordinary Bulgari suites, each more than 200 square meters large -- will offer a unique combination of refined amenities and exclusive services. Its restaurant and bar were designed to become the destination of choice in Knightsbridge. The hotel will also feature a large ballroom, a private cinema and a 2,000 square meter SPA and fitness centre with 25 meter indoor pool. Visit hotel website:
Bulgari Hotel & Residences, London
W Singapore - Sentosa Cove | Opens August 1, 2012
Set on a resort island with sparkling sea views, this is Asia's new tropical playground and the perfect destination to eat, drink and play. East meets West on the island of Sentosa, where W Singapore – Sentosa Cove resides. Situated just off the southern tip of Singapore, the island's vibrant beach bars alternate with chic restaurants, indulgent spas, and tempting attractions, like Universal Studios or the casino at Resorts World Sentosa. Visit hotel website:
W Singapore - Sentosa Cove
W Bangkok | Opens October 1, 2012
The W Bangkok will open in the city's prestigious Embassy Row and pulsating commercial district. A stylish icon of Asian chic, the W Bangkok will be the new playground of ambassadors, jetsetters and fashionistas, a hot destination by the coolest shopping and dining. Live to tell about the legendary, and simply savory Thai cuisine, chili-hot nightlife and sinfully relaxing spa experience. Visit hotel website:
W Bangkok
Capella Georgetown, Washington, DC | Opens 2012
Poised alongside the historic C&O Canal and cobblestone sidewalks of Georgetown, in the capital city of Washington, D.C., Capella Georgetown will feature 48 guest rooms and suites. An elegant restaurant and lounge, featuring seasonal dining overlooking the Canal, highlights amenities that include an executive boardroom, a rooftop pool and bar and exclusive spa. The hotel's premier location will offer dramatic views of the city's iconic landmarks. The intimate Capella Georgetown will provide a top-tier retreat for the discerning world traveler, positioning guests between the center of culture, shopping, dining, and the headquarters of international policy and finance. Visit hotel website:
Capella Hotels and Resorts
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