Hot Hotel Openings

Luxury Collection Debuts First of 3 Hotels in Peru, Hotel Paracas

Luxury Collection Debuts First of 3 Hotels in Peru, Hotel Paracas

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 Second Resort in China Amanfayun Opens in Hangzhou

Amanresorts Second Resort in China Amanfayun Opens in Hangzhou

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.

Elysian Chicago's Newest Luxury Hotel Opens

Elysian Chicago's Newest Luxury Hotel Opens

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.

BVI's Scrub Island Resort Opens in February

BVI's Scrub Island Resort Opens in February

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 Private Resort Opens in Bahamas

Nandana Private Resort Opens in Bahamas

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.

New Leela Palace Hotel to Debut in New Delhi in 2010

New Leela Palace Hotel to Debut in New Delhi in 2010

New Delhi's newest five-star hotel is rising on three acres of prime land in India's capital. Just in time for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts will welcome its newest luxury property in a convenient location at the cover of Africa Avenue and Vinay Marg in Chanakyapuri, the Central Business District and the city's diplomatic enclave.

InterContinental Paris Avenue Marceau Opens

InterContinental Paris Avenue Marceau Opens

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.

The Ritz-Carlton Highlands Lake Tahoe Opens

The Ritz-Carlton Highlands Lake Tahoe Opens

The Ritz-Carlton Highlands, Lake Tahoe is the first new-build resort development in the Lake Tahoe area in decades.

Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas Opens with Dazzling Debut

Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas Opens with Dazzling Debut

The luxurious Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas opened its doors on Friday, December 4, bringing the hotel group's modern elegance and legendary service to the vibrant city.

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company Opens a Trio of New Resorts

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company Opens a Trio of New Resorts

From the snow-covered slopes of Lake Tahoe to the foothills of Arizona's Tortolita Mountains, and across the Pacific to the lush forests of southern Thailand, these luxury resort hotels offer the exceptional settings and extraordinary guest service which The Ritz-Carlton is known for around the world.

Viceroy Anguilla Set to Open December 15, 2009

Viceroy Anguilla Set to Open December 15, 2009

The opening of Viceroy Anguilla takes the Viceroy Hotels, Resorts & Residences brand offshore for the first time and follows closely on the heels of Viceroy Miami, which opened in February this year. Viceroy Snowmass will debut in the Colorado Rockies in December 2009.

New Luxury Hotel Mandarin Oriental Barcelona Opens Its Doors

New Luxury Hotel Mandarin Oriental Barcelona Opens Its Doors

Ideally located on Passeig de Gracia, at the very center of the city's commercial and entertainment district, Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona opened its doors on November 26, 2009.

La Mamounia Marrakech Re-Opens with Star-studded Event

La Mamounia Marrakech Re-Opens with Star-studded Event

Stars like Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow, Orlando Bloom and Salma Hayek were among the celebrities at the re-opening of legendary Moroccan luxury hotel, La Mamounia, on Thanksgiving weekend.

Pangu 7 Star Hotel Opens in Beijing

Pangu 7 Star Hotel Opens in Beijing

Introducing Beijing's new landmark – the iconic Pangu 7 Star Hotel Beijing. The Hotel is set to become Beijing's most luxurious hotel and a remarkable new icon for the Chinese capital.

Tucson's Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain Sets December Opening

Tucson's Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain Sets December Opening

The new Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain will open on Dec. 18, 2009, debuting amid the scenic, high desert landscape northwest of Tucson, Arizona. The property features three swimming pools, a 235-foot waterslide and four dining venues.