The Luxury Collection Adds 8 New Hotels

UNITED STATES

Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Minneapolis – Opened July 29, 2015

On July 29, 2015, Hotel Ivy opened its doors following a multi-million dollar transformation and comprehensive redesign. The restoration provides guests with an elevated experience in its enhanced guest rooms and suites; Venetia, the hotel’s new street-level bar and lounge; and Constantine, a subterranean bar offering a fresh twist on traditional recipes.

The Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco – Opening in Early September 2015

Currently undergoing a multi-phase restoration, the legendary Palace Hotel – originally established in 1875 – is returning back to its original grandeur. The opulent landmark revealed its enhanced guest rooms and indoor pool and fitness center in April 2015, and will debut its updated public spaces in September, including an enhanced lobby, Promenade, and Garden Court, as well as the new GC Lounge.

The St. Anthony, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Antonio – Opening in October 2015

Built in 1909, The St. Anthony will debut in October 2015, immersing guests in the design of a bygone era only one block from the vibrant Riverwalk. After undergoing a meticulous restoration, the iconic St. Anthony will offer enhanced accommodations and new public spaces while paying homage to its cultural heritage.

EUROPE

Augustine, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Prague – Opened June 30, 2015 (pictured at top)

Located in the Malá Strana district in the heart of the city’s UNESCO World Heritage center, Augustine features over 100 luxuriously-appointed guest rooms and suites and occupies seven historic buildings, the largest of which is the 13^th century St. Thomas Monastery. The hotel’s elegant interiors reflect the building’s monastic history, complete with furnishings inspired by the 1930s Czech cubism movement.

Caresse, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Bodrum – Opened July 24, 2015

Caresse Resort & Spa features 84 contemporary rooms, suites and residences with panoramic views of the tranquil bay. The resort offers five culinary venues, a yacht for private excursions, spa, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness center, as well as tennis and basketball courts. Additionally, the resort’s white sand beach and overwater deck are ideal for intimate celebrations.

Falisia, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Portopiccolo – Opened July 28, 2015

Located in the exclusive Portopiccolo Sistiana beachfront development in northeastern Italy on the Adriatic coast, the resort will feature 65 elegant rooms and suites, a private beach with an infinity pool, two restaurants, a lounge bar, a dedicated spa and three meeting rooms. The property will become part of a contemporary and sustainable village, poised to become a thriving coastal retreat with residential units, a beach club, marina, and several retail/dining venues.

Grand Hotel River Park, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bratislava – Opening July 31, 2015

Grand Hotel River Park is at the heart of an ambitious city development project, which includes residences, offices and retail shops, appealing to the cosmopolitan lifestyle of young and modern Slovakia. The property features 231 rooms and suites, two restaurants and a lobby bar, an indoor pool, as well as a fitness center and spa, two ballrooms and five meeting rooms.

ASIA

The Grand Mansion, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nanjing – Opened July 16, 2015

Steps away from the iconic Presidential Palace, The Grand Mansion features 158 luxuriously appointed guestrooms, including 15 suites and an expansive Presidential Suite, designed to capture the destination’s profound history and rich cultural legacy.