Hotel Renovations

137 Pillars House Announces A New Era Of Elegance

The award-winning 137 Pillars House is a stunning 30 suite boutique Hotel with a rich colonial past; built around the original colonial teak homestead which dates back to the late 1800's. It is located in a leafy residential enclave a few minutes' walk from the historical Wat Gate Temple, Ping River and boutique shopping area. The hotel is a member of the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH).

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Celebrates Community Spirit with the Multimillion Dollar Refurbishment of Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park

Sheraton Hotels and Resorts, part of Marriott International today will kick off a week of celebrations at the Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park as it marks the completion of its $50 million-dollartransformation by owners Sunshine Insurance. With the refurbishment, the iconic Sydney hotel, previously known as Sheraton on the Park, will also receive the brand's esteemed 'Grand' designation. Found in some of the world's most treasured destinations, Sheraton Grand hotels are recognized for their iconic locations, cultivated sense of design, exceptional service, exemplary dining concepts and exquisite spa experiences.

Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok Announces River Wing Renovation

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced a renovation of Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok's River Wing, designed to confirm this historic hotel's position as one of the best in the world. Scheduled to commence in March 2019 and taking seven months to complete, the renovation will encompass all the rooms and suites in the hotel's River Wing, together with the lobby, swimming pools and Lord Jim's, The Verandah and Riverside Terrace restaurants. The historic Authors' and Garden Wings of the hotel will remain open throughout the renovation.

Wonderfully New Deluxe Rooms at Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel

Following an extensive makeover, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel has elevated the hotel to a new level of modern luxury and unique elegance with restyled guest rooms in the West Wing. The new rooms now showcase a fresh and contemporary design - sophisticated, tasteful and sleek, reflecting and catering to the key personalities of a Social Discoverer who celebrates all things that contribute to living a life less ordinary. With spacious sizes ranging from 40m2, the restyled rooms are decorated with luxury amenities a savvy urban traveler would appreciate.

IHCL Reopens Iconic 147-Room Taj Connemara, Chennai Following Year-Long Renovation

Taj Connemara, South India's oldest hotel reopens today after undergoing a year-long extensive renovation and redesign. Dating back to 1854, the hotel's legendary history has been brought to life with fresh and modern sensibilities. Over a century old, the Taj Connemara is a proud relic of the colonial era and is named after Lord Connemara, the then Governor of Madras.

Hotel Okura Tokyo to be Reborn as The Okura Tokyo in September 2019

Hotel Okura Co., Ltd. announced today the much-anticipated opening of The Okura Tokyo in early September of 2019, replacing the highly reputed but aging Hotel Okura Tokyo. The Okura Tokyo will reprise the former Hotel Okura Tokyo's famed traditional Japanese beauty as well as its cherished simplicity and elegance to offer a new combination of "traditional luxury" and "contemporary luxury." A total of 508 luxury rooms will be available in two buildings on the spacious central-Tokyo Okura property, about half of which will be covered with lush gardens and greenery. Advanced reservations for individuals will be accepted from April 2019; reservations for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions will be possible from September 2018. 

Redesigned and refurbished Plaza Athénée Bangkok to be be unveiled on 6 October

Following an extensive redesign and refurbishment, Plaza Athénée Bangkok, A Royal Méridien Hotel will be unveiled on 6 October 2017 as The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok. Now featuring a blend of contemporary and authentic Thai design elements, the opulent hotel will provide discerning travelers with a new experience in luxury and style.