Mama Shelter, a leading design-oriented lifestyle chain of boutique hotels, today announced its market entry into the Czech Republic with plans to open Mama Shelter Prague. The ten floor and 238-room property is a strategic conversion from the former Parkhotel and is expected to open in Q4 2017.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) (www.Hilton.com) has announced that its flagship Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand will add a second property in central Paris, Hilton Paris Eiffel Tower. The plans were unveiled at MIPIM today in conjunction with owner Compagnie de Phalsbourg with whom Hilton has signed a management agreement to operate the 118 guest room property. The renowned French visionary designer Philippe Starck will be in charge of the Interior Design of the property.Patrick Fitzgibbon, senior vice president, development, Hilton said: "Since marking the return of our core brand to central Paris in 2015, expanding its presence in the city has been high on our agenda. As the leading name in global hospitality, this brand demands standout locations and ambitious partners willing to work with us to create dynamic hospitality experiences that will add to Paris' global appeal. This hotel and our partnership with Compagnie de Phalsbourg is a statement of this intent as we continue our focus on galvanising our growth in France."Hilton Paris Eiffel Tower will be located in the 7th arrondissement, renowned as the district of choice for Parisian and the home to France's National Assembly, a range of museums, the Invalides and the Eiffel Tower itself. The site on Avenue de Saxe, sits next to Place de Breteuil and leads towards the Champ de Mars.Philippe Journo, President of Compagnie de Phalsbourg said: "This is a site we acquired in 2014 with the intention of turning it from commercial space to an upscale hotel. Our decision to partner with a world class international operator such as Hilton stems from our intention to maximise the international tourism potential offered by such an enviable location and potential we see in working alongside them at other sites we are developing in well know destinations such as the Riviera."Construction is due to begin shortly on adaptation of two adjacent buildings from the 1900s and 1970s. Additional features to be found within the property include a fitness centre, executive lounge. Philippe Starck will be in charge of the Interior Design of the property to bring French elegance and flair into the historical building while Atelier Cos, who specialise in luxury and upscale hotels, develops the architectural concept for the property.Andreas Lackner, regional head, full service brand management, Hilton added: "Paris remains one of the most enviable cities in the world for any traveller. Our existing Hilton Paris Opera is one of the brand's most popular properties amongst our global network of loyal customers and we cannot wait to begin welcoming guests to this new property within such proximity to so many Parisian landmarks."Hilton Paris Eiffel Tower will be located at 55 Avenue de Saxe, 7eme arrondissement, Paris, France. For more information about Hilton Hotels & Resorts, visit www.Hilton.com. To view more news and access images, visit http://News.Hilton.com.
Taking center stage in Milan's hip Porta Volta neighborhood with its stunning glass façade framed with lush vertical gardens, Hotel Viu Milan is rewriting the rule book on how to make an entrance in Italy's capital of cool. Opening March 2017, the 124-room Design Hotels™ member is surrounded by an exquisite cross section of Milanese culture: from centuries-old historical monuments to grand shopping boulevards and cool drinking dens. And yet it is set to become the area's hottest landmark thanks to its impeccable Milanese design, in-house Michelin-starred chef, and spectacular rooftop pool—primed to play host to the city's chicest cocktail hours.
Ahead of this year's MIPIM conference in Cannes, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) (http://HiltonWorldwide.com) has announced new projects in France, following a franchise agreement with NAOS to introduce three hotels under three distinct brands. Following an active year of development in 2016, Hilton now has a total pipeline of nine projects across France, which are expected add more than 1,000 rooms to its portfolio in coming years. The confirmation of these three properties being developed with NAOS are expected to be the first of several announcements in coming months and are indicative of a multi-layered growth strategy across mid- market, upscale and collection brands that extends from the capital city of Paris out to key regional locations.Together Hilton and NAOS will launch Hilton's midscale Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton by Hilton brands in France, at locations in Bordeaux and Clichy respectively. Central Paris will see a second hotel join Curio – A Collection by Hilton, a collection of upper upscale hotels, each with its own unique character and identity.Patrick Fitzgibbon, senior vice president, development, Hilton said: "Growing our portfolio in France is a strategic focus for Hilton. With a dedicated French development team based in Paris and Nice we are focused on extending our portfolio beyond the flagship Hilton brand, we're bringing new brands to Paris and key regional cities. This agreement signals our commitment to work with key partners such as NAOS who can identify further opportunities for expansion."The three hotels will each be managed by NAOS, which already operates a portfolio of several properties across France. NAOS's expertise lies within focused service projects and in carrying out creative adaptations of existing buildings to boutique hotels.Pascal Lemarchand, CEO, NAOS said: "We are pleased to be able to confirm these three projects ahead of MIPIM. In Hilton we feel we have a strategic partner whose wide ranging portfolio enables us to fit the best brands to the sites and projects we specialise in developing. It is particularly exciting for us that we are launching two brands in France both of which have global footprints of thousands of properties, which underlines the potential for further growth."Niepce Paris, Curio Collection by HiltonA €23.5m project will convert a row of 19th century three storey townhouses in Paris' 14th arrondissement into the city's second hotel in the Curio Collection. The site, 300m from Montparnasse station, will consist of a 52 guestroom hotel and a destination restaurant, both with separate entrances. Further facilities will include a hotel lounge bar, fitness room and a breakfast dining area. It is located on Rue Niepce, named after Joseph Nicephore Niepce, a French inventor born in 1765 who was a pioneer in the field of photography and widely credited with creating the world's first photograph. The hotel's décor will consist of an homage to Niepce featuring photographic references and a colour palate reminiscent of his pioneering 'heliography' process. Construction of the project began towards the end of last year with the property expected to welcomeits first guests this year.4 Rue Niepce, 14eme arrondissement, Paris.Hilton Garden Inn Bordeaux Centre GareThis 164 guestroom hotel will become France's first under the Hilton Garden Inn brand and the first Hilton property in the historic city of Bordeaux. It will be located within the first of a series of futuristic high-rise buildings within the city's new 'Creation Neighbourhood' and near to its centrepiece, the architecturally impressive MECA (House of Creative Economy & Culture of Aquitaine) building. The site is just 200m from Bordeaux's principal rail station, Gare St Jean, which will soon connect travellers to Paris by high-speed rail in two hours. The property will be developed by Eiffage Immobilier, one of France's largest real estate developers.La Halle Debat-Ponsan, Quai de Paludate, 33800 Bordeaux, France.Hampton by Hilton Paris ClichyAlso becoming the first hotel for the Hampton by Hilton brand in the country, the hotel will join more than 2,000 mid-market hotels across the world. It will form part of a multimillion euro mixed use tower block development on the border between the Parisian suburb of Clichy and the city's 17th arrondissement. Consisting of 156 guestrooms, the property will sit opposite Porte Pouchet, a centre of urban regeneration, which city authorities aim to become an economic driver in continuing to attract commercial enterprises to the district. The hotel will be developed by the renowned and leading French developer, Nexity.Rue Auboin, 92110 Clichy.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, has today announced the signing of Holiday Inn® Warsaw West Station at the International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF). The hotel will be developed with franchisees VHM Hotel Management, owned by the Satoria Group SA, and investors Capital Park. The hotel, which will add to Holiday Inn®'s growing presence in Poland, will also be IHG and VHM's first venture together. There are currently eight IHG hotels in Poland, and IHG recently announced another successful year of growth within Europe, having signed 60 hotels in 2016. The Holiday Inn brand family is IHG's engine for growth across Europe and there are currently 291 Holiday Inn hotels in the market and another 35 in the pipeline. Situated next to Warsaw West Station, one of the biggest commuter stations in Poland, and located within a busy business district, the 217 room, new-build hotel will feature the hallmarks of the Holiday Inn® brand transformation. This will include an Open Lobby, in which guests can enjoy dwell-time in a merged restaurant, bar and lounge area with round-the-clock dining and zoned areas for entertainment. The hotel will also feature revitalised Holiday Inn guest rooms, which have been transformed by smarter use of space into central living areas in which guests can work, rest and socialise. New features include a sofa-bed in each room, perfect for families with children, and an enclosed wardrobe. In addition, the hotel will feature a sizable meeting and events space.
The Balearic Island's most exciting new luxury five-star resort, Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay, a member of the globally recognised Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH), is set to open on 30th June 2017. Located on the shores of Talamanca Bay, the sophisticated yet fun loving beach retreat will be like nowhere else in Ibiza.
niu, the brand for modern hotel guests, will be completing the NOVUM Hotel Group brand portfolio soon. niu is situated in the mid-scale segment and meets individual demands for comfort and trip purposes. Through the
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world's leading hotel companies, has today announced the signing of eight new hotels within the Holiday Inn® brand family in Germany.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Exacorp One, S.L. for a 159-room Hyatt Centric hotel in Madrid that is expected to open by Q4 2017. The Hyatt Centric Gran Via Madrid marks the first Hyatt Centric hotel in Spain.
Moxy Hotels, Marriott International's experiential hotel brand, continues to make its mark on the hospitality scene with the launch of its first hotel in London, a city world-renowned for art, culture and nightlife. Characterised by a vibrant, playful design and approachable service, Moxy London Excel offers the style and spirit of a boutique hotel at a surprisingly affordable price. Moxy London Excel joins an exciting portfolio of eight global destinations including Munich, Milan, Berlin and New Orleans.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Hospitality Management Chantilly for a Hyatt Regency hotel in Chantilly, France. The 210-room hotel will mark the eighth Hyatt-branded hotel and the fourth Hyatt Regency hotel in France. Hyatt Regency Chantilly is expected to open in 2018.
A Belle Époque jewel will open for meetings and incentives guests in June 2017 after eight years of meticulous restoration and architectural preservation. The 111-year-old, four-star superior Palace Hotel – one of four properties in the Bürgenstock Resort – will feature 108 rooms and suites, a French restaurant, a lobby and lounge, an expansive terrace overlooking Lake Lucerne and 8,751 square feet of meeting facilities.
Hard Rock International announces plans to open its third European resort, following debuts in Ibiza and Tenerife. Projected to open in 2020, the seafront Hard Rock Hotel Malta will feature 370 rooms, including 110 suites offering balcony views. The upcoming project will be part of a new mix-used development called db City Centre, which includes a shopping mall, luxury residences and modern office spaces, in the highly sought after area of St. George's Bay, St. Julian's. Hard Rock Hotel Malta is being developed in collaboration with the Malta-based Seabank Group, a partner of Hard Rock for more than 15 years.
Wanda Hotels & Resorts has become the first Chinese hotel management company to export its luxury hotel brands overseas, following an agreement signed today in Shanghai with Mar Yapi to build Wanda Vista Istanbul. As the first brand marketed overseas by the Chinese hotel management group, Wanda Vista Istanbul is expected to open by the end of 2018.
Oslo's landmark, Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, is now embarking on a total refurbishment of its 676 rooms, which will be completed after the summer. Norway's largest and tallest hotel is lifted to new heights, with the aim of giving the guests first-class international hotel experiences."The Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel is an iconic landmark in Norway, with which the majority of Norwegians are familiar. We are very proud of the hotel and wish to give our guests the very best experience when they visit us. That is why we are investing so heavily in this upgrade," says Tarje Hellebust, General Manager at the Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel.
The first phase of a multimillion pound hospitality sector development has opened its doors in Aberdeen. Hampton by Hilton represents the introduction of a new brand to the North East of Scotland and the company is investing more than £34 million in creating two brand new, purpose-built hotels at Dyce, Aberdeen and Westhill, Aberdeenshire. The move will add an additional 300+ rooms to the accommodation provision in the area, and will create more than 100 jobs across the two locations.
Finally we have our debut: The NYX Milan is the first lifestyle hotel from the House of Leonardo that has opened its doors. Travelers and guests of all shades will have access to 299 rooms and five different F&B venues. In addition to a spacious patio, the roof-top terrace on the 12th floor invites guests to drink in the fashion metropolis, with a breath-taking view of the city. The Leonardo Hotel Group invested more than 10 million Euro in the remodeling of the first European NYX Hotel.
Amsterdam welcomes a new headliner as Sir Adam takes to the decks at the city's landmark A'DAM Toren for its official opening today. Drawing inspiration from its creative neighborhood, the hotel perfectly combines first-class musical credentials with its own inimitable brand of artful luxury. For Sir Adam's visual identity, renowned New York-based design studio ICRAVE was responsible for creating an environment that reflects the raw power and musicality of the space it inhabits. Embracing the original structure of the tower, exposed concrete pillars and ceilings frame the interiors, while floor-to-ceiling windows allow the city's iconic skyline to take center stage.
The dynamic expansion of Chinese hotel group, Plateno continues with the second 7 Days Premium Hotel in Vienna, and the company's fourth in Austria.
Opening May 1 2017, Myconian Kyma is a masterful expression of true "filoxenia", the Greek concept of hospitality. Embracing generations of family tradition, the 52-room, 29-suite property is a luxurious and secluded retreat, yet only a short stroll from the heart of the island's thriving nightlife and shopping in Mykonos Town. Here, the mythical wonder of the island is on full display–one where polished luxury and a culturally-rooted experience marry in perfect alchemy. Who wouldn't want to wake up to the azure of open skies and the Aegean Sea?
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