Hotel Renovations

Reopening of the fully refurbished hotel Riu Madeira

RIU Hotels & Resorts has presented the complete refurbishment of its only hotel in Portugal, the Riu Madeira. The hotel, located on the seafront at Praia dos Reis Magos in Caniço de Baixo, opened on 29 April with a new image and new services. For the first time this summer season, the 4-star hotel will offer RIU's popular 24-hour all-inclusive service so guests can enjoy food, drinks and entertainment options around the clock.

The largest Pullman hotel in Europe is unveiled on Paris’s Left Bank after a four-year makeover and top to bottom revitalization

Pullman Hotels & Resorts is delighted to introduce the fresh new style of Pullman Paris Montparnasse, a 115-meter, avant-garde skyscraper designed by Pierre Dufau in 1972, and a landmark of modern architecture in the heart of Paris. The flagship property sits within a new complex and is part of a larger project that will revitalize the Montparnasse station (which handles more than 60 million commuters a year, transform the Montparnasse Tower (by 2024) and reconnect to the Gaîté quarter and its theatres.

RIU inaugurates the hotel Riu Paraiso Lanzarote following a complete refurbishment

RIU Hotels & Resorts is presenting the total refurbishment of the hotel Riu Paraiso Lanzarote, a family favourite on this island. With this refurbishment completed, all of RIU's hotels in the Canary Islands are now open for the winter high season. The hotel, located on the promenade at Playa de los Pocillos, has a totally fresh look with more comfortable and modern spaces, and the facilities have been redecorated throughout. The hotel has become a firm favourite for families thanks to its courteous staff and 24-hour all-inclusive service. Guests will now be able to enjoy open, bright spaces that are at one with nature thanks to the ample gardens surrounding the hotel and the volcanic rock used in some of the hotel's most important buildings.Guests will also find a fully refurbished reception area with new skylights throughout the lobby, which provide a sense of spaciousness and light, and can enjoy the new lobby bar around the clock. The Riu Paraiso Lanzarote has 597 rooms that have all been fully refurbished. The hotel's interior presents a minimalist look with new furniture, which will allow guests to enjoy a more restful and comfortable stay. In the hotel's outdoor areas, almost all of the swimming pools have been completely replaced and now have different sizes and shapes. What's more, the surrounding solariums have been expanded and have areas with lounge chairs and fold-away sunshades so customers can adapt the shade to their needs. The children's pool has been relocated to the RiuLand area and the wellness centre is now next to the gym. These changes to the layout will make it easier for customers to make use of several complementary services at the same time and enrich their experience. There is now an even wider range of dining options with the two new "Pepe's Food" restaurants. Customers will be able to enjoy this restaurant's traditional grill food in any area of the hotel complex.

Newly-Renovated Radisson Blu brings stylish boutique hotel to the cultural heart of Madrid

Set in the heart of the city, Radisson Blu Hotel, Madrid Prado has been fully refurbished and welcomes guests to enjoy contemporary yet comfortable design, a new all-day dining tapas restaurant and outstanding service. Located in the Barrio de Las Letras, Madrid's liveliest and most exciting district, the hotel is a stone's throw from Spain's top art venues - the Prado, Reina Sofía and Thyssen museums - and within walking distance of the city's main shopping districts.

Hilton Continues German Expansion with Major Conversion in Invesco’s Heidelberg hotel

Ahead of this year's International Hotel Investment Conference (IHIF), Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has signed a franchise agreement to open Hilton Heidelberg, a 244-room upscale hotel in Heidelberg's city centre. The property will undergo a major refurbishment before welcoming guests in Summer 2022. The hotel is owned by Invesco Real Estate, the global real estate investment manager which acquired the property in 2017.

Rosewood Castiglion Del Bosco Debuts Property Expansion

Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco is pleased to unveil a highly anticipated expansion, the launch of 19 newly designed private suites. With the introduction of the new suites, Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco has grown to offer 53 guest accommodations including 42 ultra-luxury suites and 11 one-of-a-kind private villas. Furthermore, for the first time, the full property will remain open for an extended season, allowing guests more time to enjoy these new accommodations and resort experiences through the fall and festive period. A highly unique and celebrated estate founded by Massimo and Chiara Ferragamo, Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco embodies Rosewood's A Sense of Place® philosophy, wherein the local sensibilities of the destination inspire the resort's many offerings. The resort's thoughtful expansion allows the opportunity for greater guest experiences while maintaining the intimate environment and high standard of service expected of Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco.

Grand Hotel Kronenhof Unveils Rochon Renovation Of Its Bel Étage

Grand Hotel Kronenhof (www.kronenhof.com) in Pontresina has re-opened for the summer season with a contemporary new look to its bel étage, which includes the reception, lobby lounge, bar and reading room. Subtle but luxurious changes have been made by the award-winning French interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon (PYR Design) in order to bring the neo-Baroque Grande Dame (built in 1848) into the 21st century while maintaining key historic elements.