Announcements

Woolley Grange Unveils Final Stages of Renovations with New Walled Garden Rooms and Outdoor Swimming Pool

Luxury Family Hotels is proud to announce the completion of a multi-phase restoration of Woolley Grange, the beloved Jacobean manor located 20 minutes drive from Bath. Following the initial refurbishment completed in October 2025,  this final milestone sees the unveiling of the redesigned Walled Garden and the much anticipated Walled Garden Rooms, in addition to the debut of the property’s redesigned outdoor swimming pool. 

The British Pullman, a Belmond Train, England Unveils the Interiors of Celia, a Fantastical Private Dining and Events Carriage Designed by Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin

Launching in May 2026, the British Pullman, A Belmond Train, England proudly presents the extraordinary design details of Celia, a new private dining and events carriage imagined and designed by visionary filmmaker Baz Luhrmann, together with Oscar-winning costume and production designer Catherine Martin.

Zannier Île de Bendor Now Open, Heralding a New Era of Riviera Hospitality

Zannier Île de Bendor, one of Europe’s most highly anticipated openings, is now open, unveiling a new chapter for the storied private island off the coast of Bandol in Provence. Following a meticulous five-year transformation, the revived 93-key destination intertwines heritage and modernity, positioning the seven-hectare isle as the new social, culinary and wellness capital of the French Riviera.

W Hotels Continues Its Italian Expansion with the Debut of W Sardinia – Poltu Quatu

W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announces the official opening of W Sardinia – Poltu Quatu, following a preview in 2025. Set along one of the Mediterranean’s most striking islands, the new opening brings the brand’s design-driven, culture-forward perspective to Sardinia, building on the brand’s dynamic growth in Italy alongside W Rome and W Florence.

Hotel Cala Di Volpe Celebrates Reopens

 Hotel Cala di Volpe reopened its doors on April 16, inviting guests to experience Sardinia at its most enchanting—mild temperatures, breathtaking views, and a sense of effortless elegance. Along Sardinia’s storied coastline, many of the region's most alluring hotels follow the rhythms of the island - shuttering in winter and opening again each spring when the light shifts and the sea turns that impossible shade of green. 

An Icon Restored: COMO Le Beauvallon opens on the French Riviera

COMO Hotels and Resorts reintroduces one of the French Riviera’s most storied addresses with the opening of COMO Le Beauvallon. Once a celebrated Belle Époque palace, the 42-room landmark has been meticulously reimagined as a refined Riviera sanctuary—where historic grandeur, considered design and thoughtful gastronomy converge in effortless harmony.

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Debuts in the Heart of Budapest Honouring the Heritage of the Exquisite Klotild Palace

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has debuted in Hungary with the highly anticipated opening of The St. Regis Budapest, gracefully set within the iconic Klotild Palace, one of the city’s most distinguished architectural landmarks. Moments from the Danube and the capital’s most admired attractions, The St. Regis Budapest revives a storied Belle Époque monument, introducing the brand’s timeless sophistication, signature rituals and anticipatory service to Budapest’s most distinguished address. The opening marks a defining new chapter for luxury hospitality in Hungary, introducing a sanctuary where historic grandeur meets contemporary refinement.

Villa San Michele, a Belmond Hotel, Florence, Reopens: The Legendary Renaissance Retreat Returns, Ushering in a New Era of Slow Luxury and Mindful Living

Perched high in the Fiesole hills, overlooking Florence in all its splendour, Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, reopened on 28 April 2026 following a meticulous 18-month renovation. Once a Renaissance convent, the legendary retreat — renowned for its Michelangelo-inspired façade, terraced gardens and one-of-a-kind sweeping views — begins a new chapter as a destination for wellbeing and reconnection.

The Luxury Collection Debuts on Rhodes with the Opening of Amoh, a Luxury Collection Resort, Rhodes

The Luxury Collection announces the opening of Amoh, a Luxury Collection Resort, Rhodes, marking the brand's arrival on the storied Greek island. Poised above the Mediterranean Sea, Amoh, a Luxury Collection Resort, Rhodes welcomes global explorers to a destination shaped by epicurean experiences, wellness, and cultural immersion. Set along Kavos Beach in Pefki, just moments from the ancient town of Lindos, the hotel emerges from a landscape where layers of history are etched into the coastline, bordered by a Hellenistic-Roman limestone quarry that anchors the resort in its archaeological past. The hotel's design, curated by the award-winning London design firm Studio Lost, is deeply informed by Greece's enduring stonework traditions and artisanal craftsmanship, as well as its ever-changing movement of the surrounding sea.  A restrained palette of minerals and tactile materials unfolds throughout the resort, while sculptural stone elements and artworks sourced from the nearby ancient quarry offer a quiet homage to the island's heritage.