Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel unveils £1.4m refurbishment and promises there’s more to come
Friday, 15 November 2019
Bournemouth’s West Cliff spa hotel has emerged from a major £1.4m makeover that has transformed its reception, bar, lounge, restaurant and indoor swimming pool. And, following a buy-out by membership club Boundless, the refurbishments are just for starters. A new look for the spa area, refurbishment of its 83 rooms and further enhancements to the
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Tamarind transforms into a premium all-inclusive resort on the Platinum shores of Barbados
Wednesday, 06 November 2019
Tamarind, the beachfront-resort on the beautiful Platinum West Coast of Barbados, opened in October having been converted into a premium all-inclusive resort. The Bajan family favourite has been transformed into one of the island’s finest all-inclusive hotels, focusing on high-quality cuisine and family soft adventure. The property, owned by Elegant Hotels, is a great option
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A Fairmont Olympic experience that ensured we weren’t sleepless in Seattle
Monday, 28 October 2019
A few eyebrows were raised as we chugged up the so-called Grand Motor Entrance at the Fairmont Olympic in Seattle. Especially those of the doorman who must have thought we were at the wrong hotel, writes HotelView editor David Simpson. As he opened the door of our somewhat beaten-up cab that was anything but a
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On yer bike as The FINCH is rebooted from motel to whimsical hotel amid the Walla Walla winelands of Washington
Monday, 21 October 2019
The FINCH in the beautiful Walla Walla winelands of Washington makes its entrance as a modern 80-room hotel after a grand transformation from a small motel built more than 50 years ago. The architecture is inspired by its community and features an open-air design, an outdoor fireplace, top of page, and community gathering spaces that
- Published in Country, Industry News, New Opening
Four Seasons hits new heights as it crowns Philadelphia’s tallest building and redefines the city skyline
Tuesday, 08 October 2019
The all-new Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia has redefined the skyline of one of America’s most storied cities. Seated atop the towering 1,121ft Comcast Technology Center in the city’s vibrant downtown, the hotel offers unobstructed views from the 48th to 60th floors at the very summit of the building. Designed by Norman Foster of Foster +
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Seasoned hotelier Antonio Alvarez heads up Hard Rock’s new Madrid hotel set to open in 2020
Tuesday, 01 October 2019
After 18 years in the driving seat of some of the finest hotels in the world, Antonio Alvarez has been appointed general manager of Hard Rock Hotel Madrid, the next European opening as part of the brand’s impressive expansion. Alvarez, top of page, joins Hard Rock International from GTI Corp in Monaco where, as a
- Published in Industry News, New Opening, People
Market Street Hotel emerges as a cultural gateway to Edinburgh’s storied past and pulse-quickening present
Wednesday, 18 September 2019
Set behind a striking façade of Scottish stone at the point where Edinburgh’s historic Old Town meets the New Town, Market Street Hotel emerges as a cultural gateway to both the city’s storied past and its pulse-quickening present. The 98-room hotel pays homage to the capital’s character and historic narrative, while simultaneously exploring Scottish cosmopolitanism.
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Collect a mountain of memories at Four Seasons’ newly reimagined Whistler ski resort
Wednesday, 04 September 2019
Nestled at the base of Whistler Blackcomb ski resort, framed by evergreen forests, Four Seasons Resort Whistler presents a newly-updated take on the classic mountain lodge. After renovations that began in the spring, the Resort debuts the property’s 273 rooms and suites in anticipation of the 2019 – 2020 ski season. Nodding to the mountain’s
- Published in Design, Industry News, New Opening, Ski
Paradise Revolution as Hard Rock turns up the volume with its first Maldives hotel
Tuesday, 03 September 2019
Hard Rock International is, in its own words, “turning up the volume” in the Maldives as it makes its island debut as part of CROSSROADS Maldives – the country’s first and only integrated resort. Situated across the Emboodhoo lagoon, the music-infused hotel boasts 178 guest rooms, ranging from beach villas and family suites to one
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First Hilton Garden Inn arrives in Vilnius, showcasing authentic Lithuanian cultural heritage and modern luxury
Thursday, 22 August 2019
Hilton Garden Inn has opened the doors of a 164-bed hotel in the heart of Vilnius City Centre, showcasing authentic Lithuanian cultural heritage and modern luxury. And the good news for British travellers is that, since May, London City Airport has provided a direct flight to Vilnius, with LOT Polish Airlines operating up to 12
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Rediscover all of your senses at the brand new OMMA Santorini boutique hotel
Tuesday, 20 August 2019
The Ancient Greek word OMMA means vision, and the brand new OMMA Santorini boutique hotel in Imerovigli has just that, focusing on providing a 360 degree experience for all your senses. Taste the freshest culinary creations, experience the panoramic views of the famous Santorini Caldera and Aegean, inhale the fresh aromas of the spa and
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Dream Midtown’s major makeover takes you on a journey of escapism in New York
Saturday, 10 August 2019
Hotels of America – Day 6 From glamping in the Catskills, to songwriting in Nashville, a culinary hotel in Washington D.C. and an authentic Seattle hideaway, to the good old fashioned bright lights of New York City – some hotels step outside of the norm for American vacationing. Throughout this week HotelView has been highlighting
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