onefinestay, the leading luxury private rental brand, and Herrmann Immeubles Group, a family-owned real estate investment company, today launched the Élysée Collection. It is a beautifully renovated building of luxury apartments available for short and mid-term rentals in the 8th arrondissement, Paris.
This July, MGallery Collection welcomes its latest property in the Basque Country: Le Talaia Hotel & Spa Biarritz - MGallery Collection. Elegantly designed, the hotel features 149 rooms and offers breathtaking views over the Côte des Basques; the perfect setting to fully enjoy the many faces of the Atlantic Ocean. Guests can enjoy a panoramic rooftop, a Cinq Mondes spa, and a restaurant by renowned Chef Éric Frechon, for a memorable experience in France's southwest.
The Ascott Limited has debuted its first property under the lyf (short for live your freedom) brand in Paris, with the opening of lyf Gambetta Paris. Building on an experience-led social living concept that has been growing in demand, the opening of lyf Gambetta Paris closely follows the recent openings of lyf East Frankfurt and lyf Schönbrunn Vienna in Europe. Upcoming European openings have already been announced in London, Glasgow, and Manchester, with further developments expected in Australia, China, Japan, the Philippines, Thailand, and Singapore. These openings support Ascott's ambition of growing its lyf portfolio to 150 properties worldwide by 2030.
Multiple events combined to push Paris hotel average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) to all-time monthly highs, according to June preliminary data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.
Mylos Hotel will shortly be opening in Cargèse, the most authentically Greek of Corsica's villages. This modern auberge, which has been designed and constructed by the Orma Architettura consultancy and embellished by interior decorator Dorothée Meilichzon, is committed to operating with full consideration for the environment and is fully integrated into the surrounding landscape.
In a hospitality industry where boutique often means niche and scale often means compromise, GINTO Hotels is quietly proving that the two can coexist. On a recent trip to Paris, I had the opportunity to meet with Brice de Puymorin, Julien Kiefer, and Emmanuelle Pochat, the visionary trio behind GINTO, and to experience their philosophy firsthand during a stay at PILGRIM, their bold Left Bank property. What emerged from our conversation was more than a brand story—it was a blueprint for a new kind of urban hospitality: one that preserves the charm and substance of a neighbourhood hotel while delivering a business model designed for growth across Europe.
Following the success of Surrenne Belgravia's debut in London, the wellness and longevity club has now arrived on the Côte d'Azur, going far beyond a traditional hotel spa with longevity stays, retreats, personalized treatments, and expert-led movement and fitness practices. Surrenne's holistic and science-backed approach elevates wellbeing for guests and members alike. This debut comes at an exciting time as the summer high season is in full swing and the Riviera is abuzz with the energy of Monaco and recent restoration of Gabrielle Chanel's clifftop artist and intellectual retreat, La Pausa.
This summer, Fontenille Collection drops anchor in Brittany with the opening of Les Bassans, a soulful new retreat perched on the iconic Côte de Granite Rose. Located in the former Manoir du Sphinx in Perros-Guirec, Les Bassans is more than a hotel, it's an invitation to reconnect with nature, heritage, and oneself along one of France's most captivating coastlines.
With €698 million invested, the hotel market has had its 3rd best start to the year, while showing a slight decline compared to a very good Q1 2024 (-4%).
France’s Travel & Tourism sector reached new historic heights in 2024 and is on track to exceed this exceptional performance throughout 2025, according to new data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
Mandarin Oriental is pleased to announce the appointment of Edouard Lapasset as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Paris, effective June 1, 2025. He continues his career at the prestigious rue Saint-Honoré property, where he has served as Hotel Manager since 2022.
Le Beauvallon, which first opened in 1914, distils the essence of the Cote D'Azur lifestyle: a striking Belle Epoque palace, 10 acres of terraces and gardens with palms and umbrella pines overlooking the Bay of Saint-Tropez, a glamorous Mediterranean beach club, and a private pontoon for yacht tenders. Occupying a beachside location and adjacent to the renowned Golf Club de Beauvallon, the hotel is only eight minutes by boat from the vibrant heart of 'St Trop' on the other side of the bay.
Hôtel de Sers, part of the B Signature Hotels & Resorts collection located in the famous Triangle d'Or, just moments from the Champs-Élysées and Avenue Montaigne, has reopened its doors following a comprehensive renovation that honors its 19th-century heritage while embracing a refined, contemporary vision of hospitality. Once the private mansion of Henri-Léopold Charles, Marquis de Sers, the hotel retains the architectural splendor of its Haussmannian origins. Key period features have been meticulously preserved, including the carriage entrance, a monumental marble staircase with wrought-iron detailing, and the original salon de réception with ornate moldings and soaring ceilings. The renovation, led by interior architect Pascal Allaman in collaboration with owners Anne and Agathe Jousse, was focused on enhancing the property's historical identity with a fresh, modern sensibility.
Radisson Hotel Group debuts Radisson Collection in France with the opening of Cour des Loges Lyon, A Radisson Collection Hotel, bringing its distinctive luxury-lifestyle brand to an iconic address in the heart of Lyon's historic center. Situated in Lyon's UNESCO-listed Vieux Lyon district — an enchanting maze of cobblestone streets, medieval façades, and hidden passageways — the hotel invites guests on a sophisticated journey where history, gastronomy, and curated lifestyle experiences come together in perfect harmony. This highly anticipated debut marks a significant step in Radisson Hotel Group's expansion across Europe's most culturally rich destinations.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announces the recent opening of Sax Paris, LXR Hotels & Resorts. Located in Paris's elegant 7th arrondissement, the 118-room property is housed in a historic neo-Gothic building, boasting panoramic rooftop views. Marking the debut of the LXR Hotels & Resorts brand in France, Sax Paris joins a global collection of luxury hotels in sought-after destinations that invite guests on a journey of discovery and adventure. Sax Paris is owned and developed by Compagnie de Phalsbourg, a French real estate company.
Our Provencal Home in the heart of Marseille Welcome to the real South. Where the sun is king and conviviality is the order of the day. Enter the Noailles district. Contrasting, creative. A stone's throw from the Old Port and the legendary Canebière. As you turn down a narrow alleyway, the majestic façade of our Amista hotel, adorned with lion heads, gargoyles and wrought-iron balconies, recounts a glorious past. Inside, the soul of a Provencal home awaits you.
Today, Tambourine, the global leader in hospitality marketing technology, announces the acquisition of ReservHotel, the leading hotel reservation platform serving the CALA region (Caribbean and Latin America), with the mission of bringing this best-in-class technology to its hotel partners across North America.
Capelongue, a Beaumier Hotel, is pleased to announce the appointment of its new General Manager Emmanuel Mikhail.
Pantoufle's story is set in Marsanne, a hilltop village in the beating heart of Drôme Provençale. Since 1905, the central square of this unspoiled haven has been proudly overlooked by a stunning building that features exposed stone walls, Roman roof tiles and a structure that combines Provençal tradition with bourgeois influences. Today, a new chapter is being written within these hundred-year-old walls with the unveiling of Pantoufle, an original hotel concept where lounging is neither something to be ashamed of nor an option but instead a proudly defended right! In the heart of a charming village, Pantoufle is a destination off the beaten path, far from the tumult of tourist hotspots... an unexpected haven of peace. A second home, a countryside vacation, a pied-à-terre to let go in. Like a ship casting off, set down your bags and take the time to really live, completely unapologetically. For now, all you have to do is slip on your quilted slippers and make yourself at home.
Dorchester Collection announces the appointment of Pascal Billard as general manager of Paris's Le Meurice, effective from August 1, 2025. It will be a welcomed return to Dorchester Collection for Billard, who served as resident manager at Le Meurice's sister Parisian hotel, Hôtel Plaza Athénée, from 2009 to 2013.