Hotel Rebrandings

Auberge Continues European Expansion with New Takeover in France

Auberge Resorts Collection, the award-winning portfolio of one-of-a-kind luxury resorts, hotels and residences, has been selected by Garance Primat to manage Domaine des Etangs, as of April 2023. Located in the charming town of Massignac, the historic French chateau is situated just three hours by TGV train from Paris Montparnasse, near Cognac and Angouleme, France and served by the convenient Limoges airport nearby.

Minor Hotels Announces Anantara Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi to Open on Italy’s Prestigious Amalfi Coast

Continuing Minor Hotels' European expansion, Anantara Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi will open in Spring 2023 following extensive restoration and renovation works. The heritage hotel, occupying a 13th-century monastery and former Cappuccini Friars Convent, will be lovingly restored to its original glory. The historic property will reveal new-look accommodation, refreshed dining concepts and a completely redesigned spa, all perched on a clifftop 80 metres above the sea level with spectacular views of the Mediterranean Coast.

Domes White Coast Milos Will Open its Doors Later this Year

Opening its doors later in the year as Domes White Coast Milos, Domes is to operate the luxury 30-suite hotel, currently branded as Small Luxury Hotels of the World, located in a waterfront nature preserve on the island's northern coast. Each suite of this adults-only property boasts its own private-infinity pool, uninterrupted sea and sunset views over the Myrtoan Sea, and access to three sandy beaches just a few steps away. Architecturally inspired by the destination's white rock formations, Domes White Coast Milos encapsulates a calm haven with luxurious simplicity, subtle interiors and neutral tones, enabling guests to disconnect and soak up the surrounding natural environment.

Radisson Individuals comes to Berlin

Radisson Hotel Group is bringing its Radisson Individuals brand to the heart of Berlin. The well-known 701 rooms and suites Hotel Berlin, Berlin will become a member of Radisson Individuals from April 2023, expanding the Group's international Radisson Individuals portfolio to 56 hotels in operation and under development worldwide, a tremendous expansion success only 2.5 years after the brand's inception.

Meliá Hotels International Announces the New Miranda de Pedralbes, a Gran Meliá Hotel, an Exclusive Urban Resort in the City of Barcelona

The new luxury hotel will leverage the heritage of the iconic Rey Juan Carlos Hotel and, after its renovation, take it to a new level as a unique urban resort in Europe The owners of the hotel and the Congress Centre alongside it, have entrusted Meliá and its prestigious Gran Meliá brand to reposition these extraordinary assets and manage them in the long term Meliá Hotels International, the owners of this prestigious hotel and its key investor, Tyrus Capital, are announcing a long-term agreement by which Meliá will manage the former Rey Juan Carlos Hotel in Barcelona. The hotel will be operated under the luxury Gran Meliá brand with the name "Miranda de Pedralbes", a tribute to the residential area in which the hotel is located. Its location in the Pedralbes area, next to the exclusive Polo Club and enjoying exceptional views of the city and surrounded by beautiful gardens, make it an oasis of tranquillity within the city, for both local residents and guests. The current owner of the hotel and Tyrus Capital, a key investor in the assets, have entrusted Meliá Hotels International to manage the hotel and the Congress Centre attached to it, and to elevate it to a new phase of success, after having been closed since the suspension of its operations in 2020.

Hyatt Continues to Expand Luxury Portfolio with Plans for Hotel Flüela in Switzerland

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with Davos Luxury Properties AG for Hotel Flüela. Currently operating on an unbranded basis, the 50-room luxury hotel is expected to join The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand in 2023 after an extensive refurbishment. The agreement demonstrates Hyatt's commitment to the continued and significant growth of its luxury brands in Europe, as well as an ongoing commitment to offer unique, story-worthy experiences to guests and World of Hyatt members.

Steigenberger Icon "Europäischer Hof" to reopen in 2024

An icon is soon to be shining and shimmering in new grandeur: Europäischer Hof, the founding hotel, located in Baden-Baden and acquired by Albert Steigenberger in the 1930s, is still putting its imprint on the European luxury hotel industry in the present day. To mark the progress attained in the construction work, Deutsche Hospitality will be holding a press conference on Thursday, 15 December 2022, inviting guests to an exclusive opening tour of the Steigenberger icon Europäischer Hof. With modern furnishings, an expansive spa area featuring exclusive spa suites, culinary catering, an atmospheric bar and lounge, topping it off, as an absolute highlight, with a rooftop terrace overlooking Baden-Baden, the new Steigenberger icon Europäischer Hof offering 121 rooms blending tradition and modernity.

Housed in a former sanatorium is MANNA, set to open in March 2023

Also housed in a former sanatorium is MANNA in Arcadia, Greece, set to open in March 2023. The team at K-Studio is overseeing the renovation and design, with the aim of creating a 32-room hotel that celebrates serenity, purity, pleasure, and craftsmanship. A specific focus will be placed on wellbeing and nature, providing guests with a direct connection to the surrounding mountainous region of Peloponnese. In addition to guestrooms, the communal spaces will include a dining room, ritual room, bar, lounge, library, and spa with two treatment rooms.

The Hoxton, Amsterdam Lloyd opens Spring 2023

Following the success of The Hoxton's arrival in Amsterdam in 2015, the brand will return to the city in spring 2023 with a second property in the Eastern Docklands district, an area that's seen exciting changes in the last 10 years and offers a mix of modern architecture, waterside views, green parks and boutique shopping streets such as Javastraat and Czaar Peterstraat. Ennismore Design Studio have collaborated with Nicemakers, a local design studio who visualised The Hoxton's original Amsterdam hotel, to transform the iconic Lloyd Hotel into a Hoxton. The building has been a landmark in Amsterdam since 1921 and holds a rich and layered history, which will be honoured and reflected throughout the design process. The transformation will breathe fresh life into the building, embracing and elevating its original and listed architectural details, such as the stained-glass windows, timber panelling, wooden floors and tile setting out inspired by German Brick Expressionism, marking an exciting new chapter for the landmark building. The hotel will boast 136 bedrooms including a handful of new 'Biggy Bunk Up' category rooms with bunk beds; a light and airy ground floor lobby and restaurant; a large outdoor terrace; and The Apartment meeting and events space. The Hoxton's second Amsterdam hotel will complement the original: stylistically bold and different but with the same much-loved Hoxton buzz. The hotel promises to be a new destination for locals and curious tourists, who are keen to explore a different corner of the city, whilst only being a 10-minute cycle from Centraal Station and 15-minutes from its sibling on the Herengracht.

Deutsche Finance International and BCP Capital sign agreement with Ennismore to bring The Hoxton to Ireland

Refurbishment and redevelopment of the Central Hotel in Dublin city centre commenced in Q2 2022 Irish interior designer Bryan O'Sullivan to deliver the hotel alongside Ennismore and BCP Capital The historic façade and fabric of the iconic building is being retained and refurbished Opening of the Central Hotel as a Hoxton planned for 2024 Deutsche Finance International ("DFI"), the pan-European private equity real estate investor which manages over €3.3 billion of assets and specialises in customer-centric real estate, and BCP Capital, the London and Dublin focused value-add real estate manager of €1.0 billion in assets, have signed a long-term agreement with Ennismore - the lifestyle hospitality company - to operate the Central Hotel as Ireland's first Hoxton. The 129-room hotel located in Dublin city centre is scheduled to open in 2024, with the agreement reflecting a strong conviction in the post-pandemic recovery of the Irish tourism industry and leisure market.