by Juliana Hahn | 04 Feb 2021 | Hotel Projects, Projects
New Canopy by Hilton hotel lands in Hangzhou Hilton Worldwide has launched its third Canopy by Hilton property in China, continuing the lifestyle brand’s expansion across the country. West Lake, Hangzhou’s famous Unesco World Heritage Site, is now home to the 27th...
by Lauren Jade Hill | 04 Feb 2021 | Hotel Projects, Projects
Hotel Indigo Sydney Centre to open in 2025 Plans have been unveiled to create a new Hotel Indigo property atop the historic City Tattersalls Club in the heart of Sydney. The forthcoming hotel will sit above City Tattersalls Club’s premises in a mixed-use tower...
by Juliana Hahn | 04 Feb 2021 | Portfolio
Brand overview: AC Hotels set to add over 9,000 rooms After combing through the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database, our researchers can reveal that AC Hotels by Marriott will expand rapidly in the coming years. In total, 55 properties with 9,407 keys are in the...
by Lauren Ho | 01 Feb 2021 | Design
Kimpton set to make its debut in France Featuring contributions from Charles Zana and Humbert & Poyet, Kimpton St Honoré Paris will introduce the French hospitality scene to one of IHG’s most prestigious luxury brands. Following its recent opening in Barcelona,...
by Juliana Hahn | 01 Feb 2021 | Hotel Openings, Hotel Projects, Projects
February 2021 overview: Over 250 hotel schemes set to open A look at the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that plenty of exciting hospitality projects will launch this month, especially in Europe and North America. A total of 255 hotels with 51,392 rooms...
by Lauren Jade Hill | 01 Feb 2021 | Project of the Week, Projects
Project of the Week: 1 Hotel Melbourne Striking architecture and a strong focus on sustainability bag this ambitious riverside hotel in Victoria’s largest city our latest Project of the Week title. Slated for completion in 2023, Australia’s first 1 Hotel will be part...
by Lauren Ho | 31 Jan 2021 | Hotel Projects, Projects
Saudi Arabia welcomes its first Grand Hyatt hotel A new hub for business and leisure travellers in Saudi Arabia, Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Hotel and Residences marks an important milestone in Hyatt Hotels Corporation’s Middle East growth strategy. Saudi...
by Lauren Jade Hill | 31 Jan 2021 | Hotel Projects, Projects
Project in focus: Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Cartagena Taking over several historic buildings, Cartagena’s upcoming Four Seasons property sits on the edge of the Colombian port’s Unesco World Heritage-listed walled city. The forthcoming hotel and...
by Lauren Jade Hill | 29 Jan 2021 | Hotel Projects, Projects
Epicurean Atlanta announces summer 2021 opening plans The forthcoming urban-chic hotel, part of Marriott International’s Autograph Collection, will bring an immersive culinary experience to Atlanta’s Midtown neighbourhood. Pairing luxury amenities with modern space...
by Juliana Hahn | 29 Jan 2021 | Projects, Refurbishments
Crowne Plaza hotel reopens after $20m renovation Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport has reopened following a $20 million renovation project, which involved adding a host of modern amenities. Owned and operated by Manga Hotels, Crowne Plaza’s outpost at Toronto Airport has...
by Richard Frost | 29 Jan 2021 | Design
Design concept: Grantley Hall, UK We take a closer look at Grantley Hall, a grade II*-listed country-house hotel in the Yorkshire Dales whose fine-dining restaurant has just won a Michelin star, for our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive. Located near Ripon in North...
by Lauren Jade Hill | 27 Jan 2021 | Portfolio
Virgin Hotels’ influential CEO steps down Raul Leal has played a pivotal role in building the Virgin Hotels brand Raul Leal is leaving his role as Virgin Hotels’ CEO, with Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson hailing a leader who he said “has been instrumental in...
by Lauren Jade Hill | 27 Jan 2021 | Design
Ultra-luxury Rosewood Rome hotel to open in 2023 An impressive team, including the likes of Antirion SGR, Colliers International, Jacobs and Bar Studio, is coming together to bring Rosewood Hotels & Resorts to Italy’s capital. Real-estate firm Antirion SGR has...
by Lauren Jade Hill | 27 Jan 2021 | Hotel Openings, Hotel Projects, Projects
2021 hotlist: Hyatt Hotels Corporation’s top five hotel openings A peek into the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals that Hyatt Hotels Corporation will open 150 hotels and 29,437 rooms this year, including stellar schemes from Grand Hyatt and Alila. Across...
by Richard Frost | 26 Jan 2021 | Design, Opinions
Design stories: Scandic CPH Strandpark, Copenhagen Scandic CPH Strandpark will be a welcome addition to Copenhagen’s hospitality scene (imagery: © Flow Studio)​ For our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive, Niclas Makowsky, lead architect at Koncept, sheds light on...
by Juliana Hahn | 25 Jan 2021 | Hotel Openings, Projects
France gets second Voco hotel – this time in Strasbourg After a successful debut in Paris last year, IHG’s upscale Voco brand has now made it to Strasbourg, delivering its signature service to guests in a verdant setting. Strasbourg, the capital of the French...
by Lauren Jade Hill | 25 Jan 2021 | Hotel Projects, Projects
2021 hotlist: Africa’s top five hotel openings According to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database, more than 120 hotels will launch across Africa in 2021, including standout schemes from Hyatt Regency, Radisson Blu and Conrad. An abundance of planned hotel...
by Lauren Jade Hill | 25 Jan 2021 | Project of the Week, Projects
Project of the Week: Angsana Ho Tram, Vietnam Part of an exciting new development on Vietnam’s southern coast, this forthcoming Angsana resort has been crowned our latest Project of the Week. Angsana Ho Tram is a key element of a wider resort scheme alongside Dhawa Ho...
by Juliana Hahn | 24 Jan 2021 | Hotel Openings, Projects
Hilton celebrates third opening in the Philippines With 308 rooms, Hilton Clark Sun Valley Resort represents a significant boost to the Philippines’ hotel sector (Photo: © 2021 Hilton) Hilton Worldwide has grown its presence in South-East Asia with the launch of...
by Lauren Ho | 24 Jan 2021 | Design
Four Seasons’ Napa Valley resort to open in early spring Featuring stunning design from Erin Martin and HBA, the wine-led Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley in California is nearing completion. Due to become its eighth property in California, Four Seasons...
