Luxury hotel brand, The Rocco Forte Collection, has unveiled the details of its first property in the Middle East, due to open in Abu Dhabi in fall 2010. The Rocco Forte Collection currently has 13 luxury hotels in major cities across Europe. The Abu Dhabi property marks the company's entry into the Middle East.
Viceroy Hotel Group announced that the company will unveil the newest addition to its growing Viceroy Hotels and Resorts collection with the December 2010 opening of Viceroy Maldives.
Three beachfront hotels located on Dubai's iconic Palm Jumeirah are scheduled to open in the next year, reinforcing the island's position as a landmark tourism destination in its own right.
The Villa By Barton G., known throughout the world as the former residence of fashion designer Gianni Versace, debuts in March in South Beach with 10 suites and The Dining Room, a fine dining restaurant located in the mansion at 1116 Ocean Drive.
Discreetly located in a quiet part of Taipei's most fashionable district, Da-An, is Hotel Éclat, an eclectic, elegant new boutique art hotel which is the first new luxury hotel to open in the city for many years.
Already an experienced host to high-level guests, the elegant luxury hotel was prompted to create the private hotel concept after identifying an increasing demand for bespoke, easily-contained hotel accommodation for groups during global summits, official visits and conferences.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group announced that it will manage a new luxury resort and branded residences on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates.
Mexico City's newest and most stylish small luxury hotel, Las Alcobas has officially opened its doors in the capital's posh Polanco district. The intimate 35-room, seven-story property was custom-crafted by acclaimed interior design duo Yabu Pushelberg to reflect the property's namesake – "the alcoves" in Spanish – and expresses a modern sensibility, infused with warmth and texture.
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has announced its continued global expansion with the unveiling of Anantara Lawana Resort & Spa, Koh Samui, as the brand's seventh Thai property and their second to grace Samui's shores.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) in a franchise agreement with Libertador Hotels, Resorts & Spas, announced the opening of Hotel Paracas, a Luxury Collection Resort, marking the debut of the first of three Luxury Collection hotels opening in Peru over the next two years.
Amanresorts has announced the opening of Amanfayun in Hangzhou, one of China's most beautiful cities admired for its graceful pagodas, gardens and tea plantations. The resort is the 24th property worldwide for Amanresorts and the second in China, joining sister hotel Aman at Summer Palace, Beijing.
The Elysian officially opened its doors on January 6, celebrating the launch of Chicago's first home-grown luxury hotel brand. This 1920s, Coco Chanel inspired property is home to two amazing restaurants and a 14,000 square foot Spa and health club.
After several years in the making, Scrub Island will debut a selection of deluxe ocean-view guest rooms and one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites as well as a full-service marina, luxury spa and health club on February 11, 2010.
Nandana, a private resort on the west end of Grand Bahama, is challenging the traditional notion of an exclusive island retreat. Designed in the style of a Thai beach mansion, Nandana (paradise in Sanskrit) comprises more than 18,000 square feet of living space and offers guests the luxe trappings of a five-star hotel with the discerning service and intimate environs of an opulent private home.
Located near the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Élysées, InterContinental Paris Avenue Marceau features Penthouse Suites, contemporary design and views of iconic Paris landmarks.
