UK: Four-star London hotel Meliá White House has launched a collection of coworking spaces following a £40 million transformation. Meliá White House now offers dedicated coworking hubs in The Level Lounge and other areas throughout the hotel, available to all. The Level provides its own entrance at the rear of the hotel on Longford Street in the Regent’s Park area. Meliá has partnered … [Read more...]
Ennismore signs first hotel in South Africa
South Africa: Lifestyle hospitality group Ennismore has signed a hotel management contract with Kasada, an independent real estate private equity platform, for Mama Shelter Cape Town. In December 2023, property company Ingenuity and Kasada agreed to jointly develop a mixed-use site including hotels, restaurants, and retail based in the Western Cape. Mama Shelter Cape Town will form part of … [Read more...]
TOOR Hotel to debut in Toronto this summer
Canada: Hotelier Sukhdev Toor will open his first property under the TOOR brand this summer, comprising an urban boutique and multifamily residential tower located in downtown Toronto. The 33-storey development will offer 232 guest rooms and suites, as well as 181 multifamily rental units. The building’s architecture has been led by Arcadis IBI Group with hotel interiors by … [Read more...]
Hotel AKA Washington Circle set for May opening
US: Luxury hotel and serviced residence operator AKA is set to open its third property in the DC Metro area on 1 May 2024. Electra America Hospitality Group (EAHG), a joint venture between Electra America and AKA, acquired the former One Washington Circle Hotel in 2022. Located in the Foggy Bottom/West End neighbourhood, the 151-room Hotel AKA Washington Circle has been redesigned by … [Read more...]
Urban Living Festival 2024 to spotlight hotels and extended stay
UK: International Hospitality Media (IHM), a leading publisher and event organiser in the hospitality and real estate sectors, has announced major expansion and improvement to its flagship Urban Living Festival event. Hosted at Mary Ward House, close to the urban regeneration projects at London’s King’s Cross, the festival will take place on September 18 and 19 2024. Day one will consist of … [Read more...]
Village Hotels launches portfolio-wide ESG strategy
UK: The 33-strong collection Village Hotels has launched its Village Green ESG & Sustainability strategy, prioritising two key areas of decarbonisation and social impact. The Village Green strategy has been built around three pillars: environment, people and community. All hotels within the collection currently operate on 100 per cent renewable energy, and 98 per cent of waste is diverted from … [Read more...]
IHIF EMEA: Global rise of the middle class, the future of brands and more
Germany: The International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF) EMEA, organised by Questex, welcomed more than 2,500 delegates at the InterContinental and Pullman hotels in Berlin. Across three days, several presentations, panel discussions and one-to-one Q&As were hosted with hospitality brands, operators and investors. James Pomeroy, global economist at HSBC, highlighted the opportunities … [Read more...]
The Address Collective opens property in Sligo
Ireland: Family-owned Irish hotel group The Address Collective has opened a luxury boutique hotel in Sligo. After an €8 million investment, the new property brings 40 jobs. It marks the fifth Address Collective hotel, located on Quay Street in the centre of Sligo town. The hotel spans five storeys and features 61 bedrooms, a restaurant and bar, and a gym and wellness spa with plunge … [Read more...]
Luxury boutique hotel Ellen Kensington to open this summer
UK: KOP Properties, a subsidiary of KOP Limited, is set to open the Ellen Kensington luxury boutique hotel in Earl’s Court, London. Housed in the former Burns Hotel, Ellen Kensington is set to launch in early summer. The property is set across five interconnected townhouses and is currently in the latter phase of refurbishment. The hotel is named in tribute to the British stage actress Dame Ellen … [Read more...]
Red Carnation opens 100 Princes Street in Edinburgh
UK: Family-owned collection Red Carnation Hotels has opened its first property in Scotland, 100 Princes Street located in Edinburgh city centre. Plans for the 100 Princes Street were first revealed in July 2019. Housed in the former headquarters of the Royal Overseas League, the hotel offers 30 ensuite rooms and suites, dining room, bar and lounge The Wallace, and private dining room Ghillie’s … [Read more...]
Principal Real Estate acquires stake in luxury Rome hotel project
Italy: Principal Real Estate, the investment team of Principal Asset Management, has partnered with GWM’s Italian Real Estate Special Situations (IRESS) II fund, to acquire a stake in the Rome Cavour Hotel complex on behalf of a separate account mandate. Source: boutiquehotelnews.com … [Read more...]
The Rockley opens in Barbados
Caribbean: Family-owned company Ocean Hotels Group has opened the former South Beach Hotel on Rockley Beach as The Rockley. The repositioning of the 49-room hotel was led by Michelle Leotaud of Apple & Iron, a Barbados-based design firm which created the interiors for nearby five-star sister property, the O2 Beach Club & Spa. Amenities include a new outdoor covered bar and beach club, … [Read more...]
YOTEL Geneva Lake to open this month
Switzerland: Lifestyle hotel brand YOTEL will open its latest property, located close to the banks of Geneva Lake, on 18 April 2024. The brand new property, comprising two interconnected glass buildings at different heights, has been designed to maximise views of the surrounding area, including Mont Blanc. It offers 237 rooms, two F&B venues, as well as meeting and event space. … [Read more...]
CBRE markets The Douglas Hotel in Scotland
Scotland: The four-star Douglas Hotel, located on the Isle of Arran, is being marketed by commercial real estate agent CBRE at a guide price of £2.9 million. The Douglas Hotel offers 21 bedrooms, a 50-cover restaurant, and a bar, lounge and outdoor terrace. The Snug, situated adjacent to the bar, is an area used for small gatherings, private dining and meetings. Included with the hotel is staff … [Read more...]
Mama Shelter Nice set for June opening
France: Lifestyle hotel brand Mama Shelter will open a property in Nice this June 2024, located in the Riquier district of the city. Marking the eleventh property located in France for the group and eighteenth overall, Mama Shelter Nice is housed across three buildings with a preserved facade. Architect Benjamin El Doghaïli, head of the Mama Shelter design studio, led the project with support from … [Read more...]
Luxury lifestyle brand Radisson Collection debuts in India
India: Radisson Hotel Group has opened its first Radisson Collection hotel in India, located on the banks of River Jhelum in Srinagar. Radisson Collection Hotel & Spa, Riverfront Srinagar marks the eighth operational hotel in the Jammu and Kashmir region for Radisson. It offers 212 rooms, two dining venues including a restaurant and tea lounge, a bar, an on-site artisan shop, and a … [Read more...]
CBRE markets Edinburgh office for luxury hotel conversion
UK: Real estate adviser CBRE is marketing 10 Picardy Place for sale, which subject to planning permission could be converted into a luxury hotel. Formerly a Hertz car rental office, the site forms part of a row of terraced properties extending along Picardy Place, adjoining Union Street (East), Forth Street (North), Broughton Street (West). According to the design summary submitted by … [Read more...]
Plans for Dublin boutique hotel owned by McGregor objected
Ireland: Plans to convert the Waterside pub in Howth, Dublin, owned by UFC star Conor McGregor, into a boutique hotel has received objections by local residents. The Waterside Bar was purchased by McGregor in 2022. It has sat vacant since. An application submitted to Fingal County Council last month reveals plans to demolish the building and construct a five-storey boutique hotel, consisting a … [Read more...]
Hilton acquires controlling share in Sydell Group
Worldwide: Hospitality company Hilton has acquired a majority controlling interest in hotel developer and operator Sydell Group to expand the NoMad Hotels brand worldwide. Hilton projects as many as 100 NoMad hotels will be developed globally over time, with approximately 10 already in advanced stages of discussion with Sydell. Currently, there are two properties open in Las Vegas and a flagship … [Read more...]
Midnight Auteur to open debut hotel Municipal Grand early 2025
US: Hospitality company Midnight Auteur, created by the founders of cocktail lounge Death & Co and The Ramble Hotel in Denver, will open its debut luxury boutique hotel in Savannah, early 2025. Municipal Grand, located in Savannah’s North Historic District neighbourhood, will be housed in the former First Federal Savings and Loan Association building at the corner of Abercorn and Broughton … [Read more...]