Hotel Openings

Mercure opens first hotel in Bulgaria

Mercure, a leading brand within the Accor group, today announces the opening of Mercure Sofia City, the brand's first hotel in Bulgaria. Located in the vibrant Manastirski Livadi district, one of the most sought-after areas of the capital, the hotel offers convenient access to the National Museum of History and Vitosha National Park.

170-Key Hyatt Centric Debuts in Malta

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Centric Malta, marking the exciting debut of the Hyatt Centric brand in Malta. As the seventh Hyatt Centric in Europe, this expansion reflects Hyatt's accelerated brand presence in countries bordering the Mediterranean, with a portfolio spanning 13 different brands and over 80 properties. Located in the heart of St. Julian's, the island's bustling resort town and coastal gem, the hotel is ideally situated for guests to explore the island and its history.

Zaha Hadid Designed ME By Meliá Arrives In Malta

November 1 marks the official opening of ME Malta, primely positioned in the seaside town of St. Julian's on the island's north-eastern coastline. Located on the water's edge and designed by the globally acclaimed Zaha Hadid as part of the Mercury Towers development, ME Malta will become a cultural hub for travelers and locals alike, elevating the destination's urban scene with its restaurants, bars, and cultural programming. The property is ME by Meliá's Maltese debut and marks the brand's second collaboration with Zaha Hadid, following the success of ME Dubai which opened in 2020.

Grand Cœur Latin Hotel Opens in Paris’s Latin Quarter, Featuring 15m Roman-Inspired Pool and Timeless Elegance

With its 82 rooms in the heart of Paris's Latin Quarter, this four-star hotel is both historical and modern. The Grand Cœur Latin Hotel is a voyage through time: from the Roman remains known as the Arènes de Lutèce, via the Middle Ages to the philosophical debates of the 19th century, the past comes to life within these walls. Architect Vincent Bastie and interior designer Marie-Paule Clout have created a welcoming contemporary space that reflects the quintessential charm of the Latin Quarter. With its swimming pool, 50 ft long and 13ft wide, inspired by the Romans' thermal baths and built with full consideration, atop ancient architecture remains below, its hammam and treatment room, open-air terrace and bar, the Grand Cœur Latin Hotel is a destination - one that promises each guest a truly unique experience.

Bellevigne Unveiled: Les Hôtels (Très) Particuliers Embarks on Wine Tourism Journey in the Heart of Burgundy

With Bellevigne, Les Hôtels (Très) Particuliers launches into wine tourism! The first chapter opens in Chambolle-Musigny, in the heart of the Côte de Nuits. Set in an 18th-century bourgeois house designed by Jordane Arrivetz, 37 rooms, a cellar, a lounge, a library, a restaurant, a spa and an outdoor swimming pool give life to this unique place. More than just a hotel, Bellevigne is a new landmark on the wine trail, where winemakers, wine merchants, villagers, experts and wine lovers all meet and enjoy each other's company. And like all good epicurean addresses, Bellevigne celebrates all the senses, starting with taste! Part cellar, part bar, part local eatery, Bellevigne delights with local classics and revisited standards. The cuisine is beautiful and gourmet, yet relaxed, in the image of the place where it is served. As for the cellar, it boasts over 300 references with an aromatic richness that only Burgundy has the secret to. In a word, Bellevigne is a place for life and wine, quite simply.

TRIBE Expands in the UK with New Hotel at Manchester Airport

TRIBE continues its European growth trajectory with the opening of TRIBE Manchester Airport, the brand's second hotel in the UK. The new hotel features 412 stylish rooms, with plenty of natural light and efficient design to ensure total relaxation from the stresses of travel. Manchester Airport terminals are just a short walk away and travellers can easily access the nearby train station for a quick journey into the heart of Manchester.

a&o Hostels expand in Belgium with opening of a&o Antwerpen Centraal

Europe's largest hostel chain, a&o Hostels, has announced their first expansion into Belgium with the planned opening of a&o Antwerpen Centraal from November 1st, 2024. The property formerly operated as the budget hotel "Century Antwerp" and will see a&o invest 4 million euros in renovations between now and early 2025 as the company adds it's 41st opening to locations in 11 European countries.

Scandic Go Sankt Eriksgatan 20 now open

Scandic has now launched its second Scandic Go hotel in Stockholm with 234 rooms. Together with property owner Pandox, the company has opened a new hotel at Fridhemsplan on the island of Kungsholmen in Stockholm. The parties have completed a comprehensive renovation of the hotel, which is now ready to welcome guests who want to explore the wide range of entertainment and experiences Stockholm offers.

New ibis hotel opens near Tbilisi International Airport

bis, the pioneer of accessible high-quality and affordable accommodation, is delighted to announce the opening of ibis Tbilisi Airport, the first international hotel located in the immediate vicinity of Tbilisi International Airport. The 72-room newly built hotel is located only a five-minute walk away from Georgia's largest airport, making it the ideal stay for travellers, transit passengers, and flight crews visiting the capital.

Hola! Moxy Hotels Debuts Its Playful Spirit in Spain With the Opening of Moxy Barcelona

Moxy Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, brings its boundary-breaking experience to the Catalonia capital of Spain. The highly anticipated opening of Moxy Barcelona marks Moxy Hotels' entry into Spain, welcoming fun-hunting guests to the vibrant Sants neighborhood, an ideal base for exploring the bustling city and beyond.

Hôtel Balzac, Paris Opens Japanese-inspired Spa

The Ikoi Spa at Hôtel Balzac is now open in Paris' new five-star hotel just off the top of the Champs-Élysées in the 8th Arr. Inspired by traditional Japanese techniques, the Ikoi Spa at Hôtel Balzac provides a range of treatments and massages on tables or tatami mats offering travelers to the heart of the French capital a sanctuary "where one feels good" as its name in Japanese implies. The Ikoi Spa's treatment menu, crafted together with the French natural beauty brand Omnisens, brings together dream protocols to revitalize tired faces and bodies, with authentic rituals such as the signature anti-aging treatment, the Kobido facial treatment, and massages like Shiatsu, Take, and deep tissue massage. The holistic experience is designed to offer unique moments of escape with massages that make use of green tea oil and bamboo shoots, to rituals of pressure-point massage to rebalance energy, and facial massage to promote lifting. Spa therapists combine Japanese beauty techniques with French all-natural and cruelty-free products in the spa's zenlike setting.The spa also features an indoor plunge pool, sauna, and state-of-the-art fitness room all designed by the renowned French architecture firm, Festen, who designed the minimal-elegant interiors of the hotel.