Dorchester Collection is proud to announce the greatly anticipated reopening of its tenth hotel, Hotel Eden in Rome, for April 2017. Reservations are now open on the website at https://www.dorchestercollection.com/en/rome/hotel-eden/.
Mestre, one of the preferred starting points for visitors to Venice, was chosen by Plateno Group as the address of their first 7 Days Premium hotel in Italy. Due to its strategic location in one of the most visited tourist destinations on the Continent, 7 Days Premium Venice Mestre marks a major leap forward on the European market for the group. With about 200000 residents, Mestre is the most populated urban area of the mainland of Venice. From here, the iconic Centro Storico of Venice is accessed within minutes, and future guests of the hotel will also enjoy close proximity to the Marco Polo International Airport (IATA: VCE, ICAO: LIPZ), and good connection to the Venice Cruise Terminal.
Rocco Forte Hotels today announces that a second Rocco Forte hotel will open in Rome in 2018, following the ongoing success of the existing Rocco Forte hotel in the city, Hotel de Russie. Rocco Forte Hotels which is 23% owned by the Gruppo Cassa Depositi e Prestiti through CDP Equity, will work with the real estate division of Reale Group to renovate and upgrade the Hotel De La Ville.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has reached a management agreement with Agricola Merse Srl to bring Curio - A Collection by Hilton to Tuscany. The 101-guestroom La Bagnaia Golf & Spa Resort Siena is set to welcome guests from March 2017.
NEW YORK, NY (August 1, 2016) – Sereno Hotels is pleased to announce the grand opening of Il Sereno Lago di Como, the first new hotel on Lake Como in decades, designed by famed Milan-based architect and designer Patricia Urquiola. The all-suites hotel features 30 oversized suites, all with their own furnished terraces and lake views. Il Sereno is the third property to join the Sereno Hotels portfolio after Le Sereno Hotel & Villas in St. Barthélemy and Villa Pliniana, also located on Lake Como. Decorated Milan restaurateur and Michelin star chef, Andrea Berton, is at the helm of the hotel's signature restaurant, Ristorante Berton Al Lago, featuring an exquisite menu inspired by the region. Rounding out the all-star team, acclaimed botanist Patrick Blanc contributed his signature vertical botanical gardens throughout the property, including a spectacular "green sculpture" work of art.
Positano, an idyllic cliffside village on southern Italy's Amalfi Coast, is the second most expensive beach destination in Europe this summer, according to a survey conducted by French travel website Allovoyages.fr.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced that it has closed on the sale of The St. Regis Florence and The Westin Excelsior Florence to Nozul Hotels & Resorts, the owner of The Gritti Palace,Venice and W Doha Hotel, and a wholly owned subsidiary of "Jaidah Holdings" for €190 million (approximately $213 million USD). Starwood will continue to operate the hotels under the St. Regis and Westin brand flags under new long-term management agreements.
Right in time for spring there is a new hotspot arousing itchy feet and aspiration for Italian flair: On 24 March, San Clemente Palace Kempinski celebrates its opening. Set on a private island in the Venetian lagoon, the new Kempinski hotel combines city trip with holiday, romance with culture, history with culinary art and La Serenissima with spacious parks. San Clemente Palace means Venice with a plus.It is exciting to finally welcome our first guests on San Clemente Island, says Benedikt Jaschke, General Manager of San Clemente Palace Kempinski. We have worked towards this moment and now we can finally host gu ests and we are really curious what our first visitors will say.San Clemente Palace Kempinski has a lot to offer and we are very much looking forward to our first season in Venice.There are 190 rooms and suites providing privacy and relaxation surrounded by a lavish park or with views of the impressive skyline of Venice, the lagoon or the Lido. Classic decor, warm colours, the traditional high ceilings and the unequally spacious aisles, meet typical Venetian elements always recalling historic times. A special highlight: The newly built San Clemente Suite is the gem of San Clemente Palace Kempinski a living room, a sleeping room, two bath rooms and endless possibilities. Located in the former monastery laundry, this suite brings together historic elements such as the dark wooden ceilings beams with modern equipment and furniture. Several huge, panoramic windows offer the best view of Venice one could possibly get.Located in the same wing of the building, the suite can be enlarged by the Navigante Suite with 100 square metres the second largest suite five Navigante Junior Suites and the Marco Polo Suite. The result: a private Palazzo a Venezia, fully independent from the happenings at the hotel while providing every service of the luxury resort at the same time.Even a completely discreet arrival and departure is possible: right in front of the Navigante Wing, there is a private boat dock suitable for yachts with up to 35 metres length. Three restaurants and three bars serve the culinary delights always following the traditions of the world-famous Italian cuisine. The restaurant Insieme is dedicated to providing a perfect start to the day and a diverse breakfast offer. The gourmet restaurant Acquerello offers modern creations and Italian haute cuisine with a breath-taking view.La Dolce is set in the park of San Clemente Palace Kempinski and also stands for Mediterranean classics.The private island boasts various leisure facilities and therefore is the perfect place for relaxation and action alike: there is a tennis court and a golf course, a heated outside pool, a jogging trail and the Kempi kids club. During the first season, San Clemente Palace Kempinski is opened from 24 March to 8 November. Booking request can be addressed to [email protected] San Clemente Palace Kempinski VeniceThe resort hotel has an impressive heritage and is uniquely situated on San Clemente Island in the Lagoon of Venice. Set among a centuries-old park, antique courtyards and monastery buildings, the hotel provides the perfect setting for total relaxation. All 190 rooms and suites provide a stunning view of Venice, the lagoon, the gardens or the inner courtyards, and recall historic Venetian times. Three restaurants and three bars cater for all culinary desires. Guests can relax and exercise in the various facilities: there is a heated swimming pool in the garden, two tennis courts and a driving range with view of the lagoon as well as a gym and treatment rooms. It is just a ten minute trip by boat from the hotels own pier to St Marks Square. The hotel also offers six convention rooms for up to 450 people, and together with the whole complex and its surrounding grounds, it is the ideal place for weddings and other events, with the historic scenery providing an unforgettable setting.
NH Hotel Group has chosen the heart of the Eternal City for the launch in Italy of its most exclusive brand, NH Collection. NH Collection hotels are conceived for city travellers, whether for business or pleasure, who are looking for individualised care, premium services and, above all, first-quality facilities at strategic urban locations in core international destinations. Currently, the Group operates 58 NH Collection hotels and by the end of 2016 this number will increase until 68 establishments.
A guide to the best five-star hotels in Rome, featuring the top places to stay for glamorous interiors, great views, Michelin-starred dining and pampering service.
NH Hotel Group has chosen the heart of the Eternal City for the launch in Italy of its most exclusive brand, NH Collection. NH Collection hotels are conceived for city travellers, whether for business or pleasure, who are looking for individualised care, premium services and, above all, first-quality facilities at strategic urban locations in core international destinations. Currently, the Group operates 58 NH Collection hotels and by the end of 2016 this number will increase until 68 establishments.
Davide Bertilaccio has been appointed managing director of Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco, the historic Tuscan resort founded by Massimo and Chiara Ferragamo. In this role, Bertilaccio will oversee all aspects of the resort, including the two on-property restaurants and spa. Boasting over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Bertilaccio brings a wealth of expertise to his new position. Prior to joining Rosewood, Bertilaccio served as Area General Manager of FRHI Hotels & Resorts, overseeing the company’s three Kenyan properties, including the Fairmont Norfolk Hotel in Nairobi where he was also General Manager. Additionally, he has held prominent positions at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and the Alain Ducasse Group, and served as General Manager of Dubai’s Armani Hotel and the Hotel Savoy in Florence, a Rocco Forte Hotel.
Mandarin Oriental, Milan is now offering guests two suites inspired by Milanese design masters, Piero Fornasetti and Gio Ponti. The new Milano Suite and Premier Suite complete the hotel, which opened in July 2015 and is characterised by eye-catching interiors that include the monochrome, geometrically designed Mandarin Bar, and stylish, Michelin-starred restaurant, Seta.Overlooking Seta restaurant's courtyard and the picturesque Vicolo Giardino, the two new suites interiors balance Milanese elegance with functionality. Both are 100 square metres in size and each has a living room, bedroom, master bathroom and separate guest bathroom.Milano Suite
Europe's oldest luxury hotel group currently operates 72 hotels in 31 countries, with a further 33 projects in the pipeline – including the Kempinski Hotel The Wave Muscat, Oman, and the Kempinski Hotel Riga, Latvia, both expected to be opened in the first half of the year 2017.
Belmond has appointed Emanuele Manfroi as General Manager of Belmond Villa San Michele in Florence, Italy with immediate effect. Italian born Manfroi graduated with a BA in Business Administration followed by a Masters in International Tourism Management. Prior to joining Belmond in 2012 Manfroi built his career in hospitality within in luxury hotels around the world including the Park Hyatt Milano, Park Hyatt Sydney, and Four Seasons Milan as well as pursuing his passion for culinary excellence. Previously Hotel Manager at sister hotel, Belmond Hotel Cipriani in Venice Manfroi takes up the new role ahead of the new season opening on 8 April 2016.
Rocco Forte Hotels announces the appointment of Giancarlo Rizzi as General Manager of Hotel Savoy, located in the heart of Florence. Mr. Rizzi takes over from Edward Leenders, who was with the hotel for over 4 years and has relocated to Hotel Amigo, the Rocco Forte Hotel in Brussels. His experience spans a career in luxury hotels across Italy and Europe. Previous positions include roles at Four Seasons George V, The Ritz and Le Royal Monceau in Paris, to mention only a few. Most recently he was Hotel Manager at Villa La Massa in Florence and Resident Manager at Villa D’Este in Lake Como and at The Bauer’s in Venice.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of its first InterContinental® hotel in Venice - InterContinental® Venice – Palazzo Nani. The hotel will operate under a franchise agreement with Cordifin Group and H.n.h Hotels & Resorts Management and open at the beginning of 2018.
With a solid track record of 28 years in luxury hospitality, Truffelli is a result based professional with both creative and strategic thinking and vision. He is a graduate of Cornell University School of Hotel Administration and he holds an MBA from the University of Edinburgh Business School. A passionate and effective team developer and shaper Truffelli started his career with Trust House Forte at the Hyde Park Hotel in London, he later worked at Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic and was the MD of The Town House Collection in Scotland before starting an international hospitality management, consultancy and advisory company. From 2014, Marco was General Manager of Borgo Egnazia, in Puglia.
JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa has appointed Enrique Tasende as its General Manager. Mr. Tasende, who has worked for the Marriott brand for nearly 15 years, brings with him a wealth of experience in delivering outstanding customer service and unprecedented revenue increases.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced that Le Méridien will open in Rome, marking the brand's re-entry into Italy. Owned and managed by the Toti Group, Le Méridien Visconti Rome is scheduled to debut by the end of this year following an extensive renovation and conversion from the independent Visconti Palace Hotel.