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2 nd Sep

The James New York Opens In Soho, September 1, 2010

Posted by Chiel to new openings

The James today announced the opening of its New York luxury hotel, The James New York-Soho.

The Soho luxury hotel, anchoring the southwest corner of Soho at Grand and Thompson Streets, is today accepting reservations at its 114 guestrooms and suites. In conjunction with the opening, the hotel is offering introductory rates starting from $349 and including in-room breakfast.

The Soho boutique hotel, designed by the Office for Design and Architecture (ODA) in collaboration with Perkins Eastman and custom interiors by Amanda Sullivan with The James Design team, blends elements of artistry and community throughout. Every detail of the hotel has been meticulously thought out from room numbers to the one-of-a-kind textiles and light fixtures selected by furniture curator Cristina Grajales.

“Our strategy was to identify a hospitality group with new ideas and fresh thinking,” said Shai Shamir, managing director of Brack Capital Real Estate (BCRE), owner and developer of The James New York. “The James brand embodies the modern version of a luxury hotel with a strong focus on design and service, making it the perfect addition to the Soho hotel landscape.”

In homage to the creative neighborhood it calls home, The James New York will feature a mix of local and international artists, both prominent and up-and-coming. The carefully curated art collection is reflective of the brand’s commitment to the arts and is an extension of The James Chicago’s extensive, cultural partnerships in Chicago.

“The stylish and culturally rich neighborhood of Soho is the ideal home for The James New York, providing a perfect backdrop for the brand’s artful blend of exquisite hand-crafted design, seamlessly intuitive service and personalized comfort,” said Brooke Barrett, co-CEO of Denihan Hospitality Group, owners and operators of The James brand.

Armed to be a top New York luxury hotel, The James New York will offer personalized comfort, generous complimentary amenities, custom-designed, modern furniture and impeccable service to create an environment that is ideal for both business and leisure travelers.

As well, environmentally thoughtful details can be found throughout the property, including reclaimed wood and rugs made from all-natural fibers. Additional features of the Soho luxury hotel, include:

    • A luxurious Penthouse Loft on the 16th floor designed by renowned Dutch architect and interior designer, Piet Boon with expansive skyline views of the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges
    • A state-of-the-art fully equipped gym with natural light and river views
    • All in-room amenities from Intelligent Nutrients, a certified organic, food-based, natural beauty line
    • State-of-the-art audio technology from Bowers & Wilkins, including Zeppelin I-pod docking stations and iPads loaded with customized local shopping and dining guides
    • Complimentary bicycles courtesy of Public Bikes or use of the hotel’s Lexus RX 400 hybrid vehicle.

      A family-friendly and pet friendly New York hotel, The James New York offers a range of offerings for kids and pets alike, including pajama sets and Paul Frank coloring sheets. For guests traveling with their dogs, beds and doggy bowls will be provided by Soho-based pet retail shop Doggystyle, along with a specially-created amenity treat bag.

      Lastly, the Soho boutique hotel offers luxurious, unique New York social spaces, all of which are dedicated to natural light and open space, two elements which are traditionally difficult to find in New York hotels. Social spaces include:

        • The Sky Lobby, a third-floor glass-walled welcome and reception area, accessible by a glass elevator that transports guests from the ground floor entry to a private living room and business networking lounge
        • A lush New York Urban Garden, replete with grass and botanicals and enclosed by industrial, concrete walls – a protective shell for the hidden greenery within
        • An expansive outdoor, Garden Bar & Restaurant with comfortable seating arrangements amid park-like landscaping scheduled to open in Spring 2011.
        • A modern indoor/outdoor special events and meeting room featuring a private entrance, state-of-the-art video conferencing and in-room private dining capabilities
        • A stunning rooftop pool deck, bar and lounge with inspiring views of the city skyline, gorgeous architectural features and a glass enclosed all-season bar and lounge

        ABOUT THE JAMES

        In the realm of hospitality, The James hotel, with locations in Chicago and New York, are authentic, warmly modern, residentially-styled luxury hotels liberated from tradition. The brand’s core philosophy is evident in each of the ideally situated property’s design aesthetic, culture and personal, intuitive service. The James New York will debut September 2010 as a stylish alternative for the discerning business and leisure traveler and is located near the corner of Grand and Thompson Streets. The James New York will feature unique special event spaces, engaging guestrooms and seasonally rotating artwork throughout.

        Tags: Cristina Grajales, Denihan Hospitality, design hotel New York, hotel opening New York, ODA, Perkins Eastman, Piet Boon, Soho hotel, The James Hotel, The James New York-Soho Comments
        1 st Sep

        Aloft brand debuts in Europe with Brussels hotel opening

        Posted by Chiel to new openings

        Aloft Brussels Schuman has opened in the Belgium capital, marketing the debut of the select-service Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide brand in Europe.

        Owned by London-based Thornsett Group, the 147-key Aloft Brussels Schuman is located in the heart of the buzzing European Union district.

        “The launch of Aloft in Europe underscores the strength of the Starwood network and the power of the Aloft brand,” says Brian McGuinness, senior vice president of specialty select brands for Starwood. “Aloft’s emphasis on high design and affordability translates globally and is attracting a growing group of loyal travelers. In fact, Aloft represents one of the strongest brand launches in industry history, and its international expansion so early in the brand’s life cycle is unprecedented.”

        Aloft Brussels Schuman is the fifth Starwood Hotel in Belgium, joining Le Méridien Brussels, Sheraton Brussels Hotel, Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel and Four Points by Sheraton Brussels.

        With more than 40 hotels open since its June 2008 debut, Aloft Hotels currently operates hotels in five countries: the United States, Canada, China, the United Arab Emirates and India, with Belgium marking its sixth country market. Aloft’s pipeline includes additional properties in India and the United States, as well as brand introductions in Thailand and the UK.

        “We are thrilled to introduce Aloft to Brussels, a fitting choice for the brand’s debut in Europe,” says Roeland Vos, president of Starwood Hotels & Resorts in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. “The hotel’s strategic location in the heart of the European Quarter makes a bold statement about how the brand is taking its innovative, fresh perspective on hotels to the most important locations around the world.”

        Aloft Brussels Schuman will boast atmospheric public spaces where guests can mix and mingle, read the paper, work on laptops, play a game of pool or grab a drink with friends at the Re:mix lounge and the W XYZ bar.

        For work meetings, training courses and presentations, the hotel’s Tactic meeting rooms, which are equipped with the latest generation of audiovisual hardware, provide a creative space for groups of up to 50 people.

        Tags: aloft Brussels, aloft hotels, design hotel Brussels, Starwood Hotels Brussels Comments
        31 th Aug

        New Boutique Hotel Chain to Debut in U.K.

        Posted by Chiel to (re)branding , development

        The Lazy Cow brand plans first opening in Warwick

        An operator of 14 pubs and restaurants in London is branching into the boutique hotel business. Urban & Country Leisure Ltd., run by U.K. hospitality entrepreneur Ross Sanders, announced it is spending $2.3 million to convert the former Globe Hotel in Warwick, England, into a boutique locale dubbed The Lazy Cow.

        The Lazy Cow, slated to open in October, will have 16 themed rooms created by designers Tibbatts Kirk Abel. It will also feature an attached high end pub and restaurant.

        “The Lazy Cow is the first of what we hope to establish as a chain of small, intimate, stylish boutique hotels that have a strong accent on quality accommodation, stylish interiors with exceptional food and drink offerings,” says Sanders. “Our aim is to provide the best possible accommodation offering to the tourist, business and destination weekend break markets. It’s a natural progression and extension of our existing UCL blueprint and plans.”

        Tags: boutique hotel chain UK, Globe Hotel Warwick, Lazy Cow Warwick Comments
        24 th Aug

        Vancouver’s OPUS Hotel to Get a Pop-Up Restaurant

        Posted by Chiel to Uncategorized

        We’ve heard of hotels opening pop-up shops and pop-up spas and even pop-up hotels themselves but this is definitely the first we’ve ever heard for a pop-up hotel restaurant. And that’s just what the Opus Hotel Vancouver willll be installing later this week after shutting down their fine dining restaurant, Elixir Bistro, this past Saturday.

        In place of Elixir will be a pop-up restaurant called 100 Days, so-called because it will be open for 100 days.The new inhabitants of 100 Days will be stripping the space back to its raw industrial bare bones. The menu style will offer affordable plates with a food quality parallel to that of Elixer.

        Tags: design hotel Vancouver, Opus Hotel Vancouver, pop-up restaurant Comments
        24 th Aug

        Aloft Hotels to Debut in Cleveland, Ohio

        Posted by Chiel to development

        Opening in 2013, Aloft Cleveland Downtownwill Deliver Style at a Steal at the Heart of the Flats East Bank Development

        Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT), today announced plans to debut its Aloft brand in Cleveland, Ohio. Aloft Cleveland Downtown is scheduled to open in early 2013 as a key element of the Flats East Bank development – Cleveland’s newest, upscale mixed-use complex. Managed by Heritage Development Company, the newly constructed hotel will offer style at a steal with 150 spacious, open rooms, a tech-forward sensibility, and a vibrant, social atmosphere.

        “Starwood’s stylish and affordable Aloft brand is a perfect choice for Cleveland’s upcoming Flats East Bank development, which will help spearhead the rejuvenation of downtown Cleveland,” said Paul Sacco, Senior Vice President of North American Development, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. “Inspired by the DNA of W Hotels, Aloft has shaken up the hospitality industry as one of the fastest and most successful brand launches in hospitality industry history, opening hotels in more than 40 global destinations in less than two years.”

        Aloft Cleveland Downtown will be built as part of the $275 million first phase of the Flats East Bank project – a joint venture between The Wolstein Group and Fairmount Properties – along with a 450,000 square foot office tower, retail, restaurants, entertainment venues, a riverfront boardwalk and 14 acres of parks and green space. The highly anticipated development overlooks the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie, boasting dramatic water views and cityscapes. Easily accessible from Hopkins International Airport via Rapid Transit, the hotel will be just minutes from many downtown attractions including the Warehouse District, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the East 4th Street entertainment district, Playhouse Square and several major sporting venues. The hotel will provide access to nearly 3,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, perfect for business meetings and social gatherings.

        “Aloft Cleveland Downtown will bring a compelling blend of urban style and social interplay to the heart of downtown,” said Brian McGuinness, Senior Vice President of Specialty Select Brands for Starwood. “With its bold design and social atmosphere, Aloft caters to the next generation of traveler who expects their lodging to reflect their constantly evolving lifestyle.”

        “We are delighted to partner with Starwood to introduce Aloft to Cleveland as an important element of the Flats East Bank development. We’re pleased we could bring this upscale boutique hotel to our project and believe it will improve upon the top-notch experience we plan to give to everyone who visits the Flats, whether they live in Cleveland or are just visiting,” said Scott Wolstein who with his mother, Iris, is leading the Flats East Bank development.

        “Aloft Cleveland Downtown will target both sophisticated travelers and area professionals with its eclectic and electric experience, lively re:mixsm lounge and w xyzsmbar.”

        The hotel is being financed by the Cleveland International Fund which has raised $20 million in funding and commitments for the hotel project.

        Current stylehotelsweb profiles in Ohio

        Tags: Aloft Cleveland, aloft hotels, design hotel Ohio, hotel openings Cleveland Comments
        23 th Aug

        Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong to Be Highest Hotel in the World

        Posted by Chiel to development

        The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C will make a magnificent return to Hong Kong when it opens the world’s highest hotel in the city in the first quarter of 2011.

        The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, which will occupy floors 102 to 118 of the International Commerce Centre (ICC) in Kowloon, will be a stylish and thoroughly modern hotel that truly reflects the sophistication, style and elegance of the Ritz-Carlton brand in a contemporary way.

        Modern in design, the hotel will be the heart and soul of Hong Kong and will attract visitors from all over the world for its world-class style, design, service and its landmark location. The hotel will offer 312 guest rooms all providing spectacular city and harbour views. Starting at 50sqm for a Deluxe Room, and reaching an incredible 365sqm for the magnificent Ritz-Carlton Suite, all rooms provide state-of-the-art technology including WiFi, iPod docking stations and stylish flat screen TVs. In addition, Club room guests will enjoy the panoramic Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge with complimentary food and beverage presentations 24 hours a day, as well as a dedicated Club Concierge, work stations, meeting rooms and WiFi throughout.

        One of the unique aspects of the hotel, which reflects a move to more casual elegance of The Ritz-Carlton brand, will be its bars and restaurants, which have been stylishly designed by Japan’s Spin Studio and Wonderwall. With six dining venues starting on the 102nd floor, including state-of-the-art designer Chinese and Italian restaurants, and lobby lounge, the alfresco rooftop bar will be a truly stunning venue at 490 meters above sea level with outstanding views over Hong Kong. Asian-style tapas and contemporary cocktails will be served on the roof terrace, where fire pits and casual seating will create an atmosphere of stylish luxury. The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong will boast one of the largest ballrooms in the city at 930sqm. Elaborately decorated with a sea of crystal chandeliers, the décor is suited to weddings, meetings and gala events. Complimented by an additional four meeting rooms, the total of 1,300sqm of meeting space will become the new social centre for Hong Kong and will set the benchmark for events in the region.

        For those wishing to relax and indulge, the ESPA located on 116th floor and consisting of 860sqm of treatment rooms and relaxation area, will re-define the urban spa experience in the city and across Asia. Featuring nine deluxe treatment rooms and three couples’ suites, every treatment room offers floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views where a world-class team of professional therapists ensure a spa experience like no other. The hotel also features a fully equipped fitness centre and an indoor pool on the 118th floor with a 28m x 7m LED screen on the ceiling that can display images. In the podium of the ICC tower, the 1,000,000sqm Elements shopping mall offers some of the finest shopping in Hong Kong with luxury brand names featured throughout this world-class location. The ICC will also host an Observation Deck on the 100th floor and offer direct connections to Hong Kong International Airport in 20 minutes and Central Hong Kong in five minutes. The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong will be very much at the heart of the city and will become a must-see tourist attraction when it opens in the first quarter of 2011.

        Tags: highest hotel in the world, Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong Comments
        23 th Aug

        Park Plaza Hotels Strengthens Its Position in the United Kingdom with the Acquisition of Hotels in Leeds and Nottingham

        Posted by Chiel to hotel industry news

        Park Plaza Hotels is pleased to announce that it has successfully acquired Park Plaza Leeds and Park Plaza Nottingham. Until this acquisition both hotels were operated under management agreements.

        This new development further strengthens Park Plaza Hotels’ market position as owner and operator of contemporary city centre hotels, which are known for offering real value to customers. The company intends to invest in both properties to further build on their success. Boris Ivesha, Park Plaza Hotels’ President & CEO comments: “We are very pleased to add these two landmark hotels to our portfolio of contemporary hotels in city centre locations and are excited about the long term prospects both hotels offer. Having operated both of these hotels since opening, we are very familiar with them and we will continue to build on their strengths. Renovation programmes for both hotels will be planned shortly.”

        Park Plaza Leeds

        Leeds is the 3rd largest city in the United Kingdom and the country’s largest centre for business, legal and financial services outside of London. Park Plaza Leeds is located on city square, opposite Leeds Railway Station, and is within walking distance of local businesses, shopping centres and tourist attractions. The hotel offers 185 spacious guestrooms and suites and is home of the multiple award-winning Chino Latino Restaurant & Bar (a Pan-Asian restaurant which mixes contemporary Asian food with Latin cocktails). Other hotel facilities include Scene! Bar, 11 flexible meeting rooms with space for up to 140 delegates, a fully equipped gym and business centre. Park Plaza Leeds opened in 2003.

        Park Plaza Nottingham

        Famed for its links with the Robin Hood legend and a history of lace-making and bicycle industries, Nottingham is today best known for its excellent offering of shops, restaurants and bars. Park Plaza Nottingham is located in the city centre, close to all local businesses and within walking distance of the city’s most popular attractions including Nottingham Castle, the Lace Market, sporting venues, Trent FM Arena and numerous shops and restaurants. The hotel offers 178 spacious guestrooms & suites, and houses the inaugural Chino Latino Restaurant & Bar. Based upon the success of Chino Latino at Park Plaza Nottingham similar restaurants were opened in Leeds, London and most recently in Cologne, Germany. Other hotel facilities include The Lobby Bar, 12 flexible meeting rooms with daylight and space for up to 220 delegates, a fitness suite and business centre.

        Park Plaza Hotels’ portfolio in the United Kingdom extends to include 6 contemporary hotels in central London, including the newly opened flagship Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, and hotels in Belfast and Cardiff. Park Plaza Hotels’ number of rooms in operation in the United Kingdom is 2,893.  Park Plaza Hotels Limited is owner, operator and franchisor of hotels in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.  The majority of the group’s hotels operate under the Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts brand (part of Carlson Hotels Worldwide), over which the Group has exclusive rights in 56 countries in EMEA, or art’otel, a brand which the company fully owns.

        Tags: design hotel Leeds, design hotel Nottingham, Park Plaza Hotels, Park Plaza Leeds, Park Plaza Nottingham Comments
        22 th Aug

        Aloft’s bold hotel design marks new arrival in Tulsa

        Posted by Chiel to new openings

        Calling the new Aloft Hotel Tulsa “contemporary” is an understatement.

        Bold swatches of light and color intersect in right angles and semi-circles all over the southeast Tulsa building, especially in the split-level central area that puts no barriers between the “Aloha” front desk and the wxyz bar.

        Guests can see the difference for themselves starting Thursday August 19, the official opening day for the world’s 40th Aloft hotel, at 6716 S. 104th East Ave., on the west side of U.S. 169.

        The 136-room facility, the first Aloft in Oklahoma and the first hotel under the Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. umbrella to open in Tulsa, was built by Andy Patel, owner and operator of numerous other hotels in the metro area.

        Although the hotel’s ultra-modern look is unusual for Tulsa, Patel said he believes the area is more than ready for the brand.

        Aloft’s differences become apparent immediately after a visitor enters the common area – there are no interior walls between the Aloha Desk, the grab-and-go food area dubbed Refuel, the wxyz bar, the pool table and the angular yet comfortable seating.

        Kimberly Cole-Honea, director of sales at Aloft Tulsa, said the design is intended to appeal to travelers who want to interact with fellow guests rather than just stay in their rooms.

        “We want to keep the energy flowing,” she said. “It’s to encourage people who want to stay down here and mingle.”

        There’s not just conversation on the first floor. At night on weekends, the wxyz bar, which has multicolored LED lights peeking through holes in the bar itself, will feature DJs spinning music.

        The bar spills out into the Backyard patio, which features benches surrounded by short central pillars that also are illuminated. A glass fireplace is visible from both indoors and outdoors.

        On the opposite corner of the interior from the bar, four HDTVs are pushed together to form one image, and an LED ticker bends around the wall to provide news, sports, stock listings and other information, said Ken Morgan, general manager of the hotel.

        “We cater to business travelers, and they want to be in the know,” he said.

        In addition to the pool, known as Splash and adorned with a large, lighted “A” logo at the bottom, Tulsa’s Aloft is the first in the chain to have a whirlpool and a sauna.

        Aside from those features and a meeting space, which at 1,058 square feet is nearly twice the size of the norm, the Tulsa hotel is designed just like all the others in the young brand, which was launched in 2005, Morgan said.

        The rooms are different from the norm as well, with beds featuring high backs forming a wall between the sleeping area and the bathroom.

        The wood paneling along the outer wall bends inward at the bottom to form two small corner desks, while a central padded bench underneath the HDTV forms the only seating area in the room.

        “We took out the couches,” Morgan said. “When people stay in hotel rooms, they don’t spend much time sitting on furniture,” he said.

        A device called a Jack Pack serves as a central power station and connectivity hub in each room for MP3 players, cell phones, digital cameras and other devices, and can allow instant transmission of pictures or videos onto the room’s TV.

        But not everything’s high-tech. Each room’s clock has a decidedly retro-style mechanical face.

        “Hotels have gone overboard with clock functionality, so we wanted to have something that’s easy to use,” Morgan said.

        Style & design hotels in Oklahoma

        Tags: aloft hotels, Aloft Tulsa, design hotel Tulsa, new hotel opening Tulsa Comments
        22 th Aug

        Fodor’s Choice Gold Awards 2010: Best US Design Hotels

        Posted by Chiel to polls

        Best Design Hotels. U.S. properties that boast the most stunning architecture and decor.

        • Ace Hotel Portland, OR

          Hipsters will find the quirky, irreverent design at this hotel in downtown Portland appealing. Well-priced pads are über-upscale dorm style, with eco-friendly elements and vintage furniture, as well as nature-inspired scenes painted on walls. Some deluxe rooms have turntables to spin old-school vinyl, and a photo booth in the lobby snaps classic black-and-white pictures to add to the fun.

          Read the full Fodor’s review »

        • Delano Hotel Miami Beach, FL

          This South Beach hotel attracts the beautiful people, who stay at the famed bungalows, sip pricey cocktails, nibble on sushi, and lounge next to the palm-tree–lined pool with its underwater soundtrack and café table in the shallow end. Midcentury-modern furniture is featured throughout, and massive, sheer-white floor-to-ceiling drapes blow in the lobby’s seaside breeze.

          Read the full Fodor’s review »

        • Fontainebleau Miami Beach, FL

          A lobby with a neon-blue–lighted bar, massive floodlit marble columns, opulent chandeliers, and sleek furniture sets the tone for a hotel that speaks to everything glamorous about South Beach and those who stay here. The guest rooms are modern, with light wood, white linens, and bursts of bright color in details such as pillows and throws.

          Read the full Fodor’s review »

        • Gramercy Park Hotel New York, NY

          This boutique hotel embraces a spirit of high bohemia mixed with rock-and-roll baroque, a concept created by Ian Schrager and designed by painter and director Julian Schnabel. Dark-red velvet couches and chandeliers grace the lobby, where Picassos hang above fireplaces. Candles set on tables detailed with studs, richly carpeted rooms, and leather high-back chairs create drama that’s not overdone.

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        • Hix Island House Vieques, Puerto Rico

          Architect John Hix created this retreat to seamlessly blend with the surrounding environment. Set on 13 acres of native grassland, the hotel is both luxurious and utilitarian in design. Elements such as Frette linens and Marimekko fabrics, as well as an inviting copper-and-silver anode pool, are juxtaposed with stark concrete walls, unfinished wood furniture, and abundant natural lighting.

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        • Hotel Murano Tacoma, WA

          Aptly named after the famous island home to Venice’s glassmaking industry, this hotel features exhibits of world-famous glass artists. Dark halls with dramatic lighting set a stage for the colorful art to pop, balanced perfectly with streamlined furniture, white marble, and warm wood tables in other common spaces. The comfortable, unstuffy atmosphere is carried over to the guest rooms.

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        • Maritime Hotel New York, NY

          The tall white building with tiny circular windows has become a much-loved Chelsea landmark that manages to make nautical cool, combining at-sea elements with contemporary lines. Deep cobalt blue and stark white linens, teak wood paneling, and Bigelow bath products in the guest rooms, plus beachy outdoor spaces—including a fabulous rooftop bar—create a world away from city shores.

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        • Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Big Island, HI

          The retro open-air lobby recalling late ’60s design, with floating staircases, bursts of orange, and dark wood, is set against the distant but stunning backdrop of one of the most beautiful beaches on the Big Island. Well-chosen details are carried over to guest rooms, which feature chairs with modern Hawaiian prints, L’Occitane bath products, and showers without walls.

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        • Parker Palm Springs, CA

          It’s the hippest hotel in the desert. The design is unmistakably Jonathan Adler, and fans of his whimsical ceramics and rainbow-bright textiles will appreciate immersion in his playful world, where ’70s swagger meets ’40s Hollywood glam. Loungy-low couches around a fire pit and rooms done up with geometric-patterned rugs and high-gloss lacquer tables are all part of the show.

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        • SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills, CA

          L.A.’s hotel scene got a lot hipper when the Philippe Starck–designed SLS opened. The lobby decor manages to successfully mix cozy mountain lodge with palatial dining room; dark-wood bookcases with scattered knick-knacks and fireplace logs oppose chandeliers hanging above a room-long white-marble table. See and be seen at the decadent rooftop pool and the ultra-trendy restaurant, the Bazaar.

          Read the full Fodor’s review »

        Tags: Ace Hotel Portland, best US design hotels, Delano, Fodor's Choice Gold Awards, Fontainebleau Miami, Gramercy Park Hotel, Hix Island House, Hotel Murano Tacoma, Maritime Hotel New York, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Parker Palm Springs, SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills Comments
        20 th Aug

        Rezidor opens the Radisson Blu Resort Split, Croatia

        Posted by Chiel to make over , new openings

        The Rezidor Hotel Group has opened the Radisson Blu Resort Split in Croatia – a luxurious hotel right on the Adriatic coast with panoramic views over the Mediterranean Sea and the island Brač. After an extensive renovation and reconstruction, the former and legendary “Hotel Split” with a history of nearly 50 years offers 240 stylish guest rooms including 2 outstanding Presidential suites. “We are delighted to add a further outstanding first class hotel to our Croatian portfolio. Rezidor aims to grow its young and successful resort business further – and Croatia as an emerging holiday destination in Europe offers not only beautiful landscapes but also the needed infrastructure and manpower”, says Kurt Ritter, President & CEO of Rezidor.

        The Radisson Blu Resort Split is located only 15 walking minutes away from the historic city centre and along a wonderful pristine beach along the Adriatic Sea – it is a unique combination of a city hotel and a sea resort and headed by General Manager Maik Schaefer, a German national. Whether guests choose the classical, yet modern Economy Rooms or the Standard- and Deluxe Rooms or the suites with their ultra-stylish, light and airy design: The majority of rooms offer breathtaking sea views. Higher room categories also feature extras such as balconies, Nespresso machines, bathrobes & -slippers. The Presidential suites comprise 260 m² each, 3 bedrooms, a private terrace with Jacuzzi and an outdoor sauna.

        Two restaurants, a bar and a Lobby Lounge will pamper every palate: “The Fig Leaf” restaurant serves Radisson Blu’s signature “super breakfast” and international buffets with an abundant choice of Mediterranean and Continental specialties as well as live cooking stations and a wonderful terrace towards the sea. “The Caper”, the grill restaurant in a modern and sleek environment, combines equally stunning views, grilled cuts, delicious fish and selected wines from Croatia and all around the world. “The Door” bar adds a modern twist to a list of international and award-winning cocktails, and the Lobby Lounge with a cozy atmosphere is a perfect meeting place at the hotel’s lobby level.

        Besides access to a private stunning beach with sunbeds, separate plateau and bar service, the hotel also comprises an indoor- and outdoor pool, a fitness centre and an exclusive Anne Sémonin-Spa with 8 treatment rooms, whirlpool, sauna and steam baths. Within the hotel grounds, an international casino will be housed, and for those you want to combine business and leisure, the hotel offers 7 meeting rooms and a banquet hall, all equipped with state-of-the-art technology.

        Opening room rates start at 112 EUR per room per night (excluding breakfast). For further information please go here

        Alternative hotels in Split and nearby Podstrana

        Tags: design hotel Split, Hotel Split, Radisson Blu Split, Rezidor, Split hotels, stylish hotel Croatia Comments
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