Minor Hotels, a global hospitality leader with over 550 hotels, resorts and residences in 56 countries, has announced plans to launch its Avani Hotels & Resorts lifestyle brand in Singapore. Scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2027, the 13-storey upscale property aligns with Minor Hotels’ expansion strategy to strengthen its footprint in major
The ibis London Earls Court Hotel is becoming a co-branded Mercure and ibis property following a multi-million pound refurbishment over the last 12 months. Now to be known as Mercure and ibis London Earls Court Hotel, it will feature 226 ibis rooms and 282 Mercure rooms, merging two of Accor’s brands under one roof in
Boutique five-star hotel The Pavilions Rome, The First Arte has reopened following an extensive three-month refurbishment. From the lobby and corner bar to the rooms and suites, key elements of the hotel’s refined offering have been refreshed and reimagined by Studio Marincola Two hundred new pieces of contemporary art serve as the focus of the
Cora Hotel & Spa is aiming to reposition itself as one of Halkidiki’s most desirable properties when it reopens its doors on 1 May following a total refurbishment. Featuring 181 bedrooms and suites, two outdoor pools, a secluded private beach and a spa centre, the hotel aims to provide a sanctuary of tranquillity for those
Following the major success of its Amsterdam, Copenhagen and Rotterdam hotels, CityHub is to launch its fourth hotel in Reykjavik this summer, offering a unique alternative to the traditional hotel stay in Europe’s major cities. It offers both the privacy and comfort of a hotel room with compact Hubs, plus a sense of community with
Hotel Gabrielli, regarded by many as the crown jewel of Venice when it originally opened in 1856, aims to regain that accolade when it reopens early in 2025 following an extraordinary renovation. Overlooking the Venetian lagoon on a prime spot on Riva degli Schiavoni and with a direct view on Isola di San Giorgio, pictured
The recent opening of Amarla Casco Viejo in Panama’s historic Casco Viejo quarter is shaking things up for a city that, until now, was better known for being a nautical short-cut. Today, Latin America’s youngest nation is growing into an appealing destination for weekenders with this adult-only boutique bolthole leading the way. Not only is
Radisson Hotel Group is celebrating the opening of its first Safari hotel in Africa. The hotel is tucked between two renowned nature reserves, Kruger National Park and Blyde River Canyon, just 2km outside of Hoedspruit in the heart of the grasslands in the Limpopo province. Boasting majestic views of the Drakensberg mountains, the highest mountain
A modern five-storey building is being added to a beautiful Georgian former schoolhouse in Alnwick to create Northumberland’s newest luxury getaway in summer 2024. Bailiffgate Hotel is located in the historic former premises of Duchess High School, overlooking the Barbican entrance to Alnwick Castle. With 48 bedrooms, suites, and apartments, as well as a stylish
Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbour will be the first completely new-build resort to open in Southwest Florida in more than 13 years when it opens its doors on Friday (15 December). Set upon the Peace River and Florida Gulf Coast, the premier resort has 785 well-appointed guest rooms including 189 top-tier luxury Sunsuites, 20 dining options