New Hotel Openings Europe 2016 News
Holiday Inn London – Kensington to open in December
InterContinental Hotels Group has signed for the new Holiday Inn London – Kensington, which will be one of the largest properties from the brand in Europe. This 694-room franchised hotel will be rebranding from the independent Kensington Close Hotel, one of the largest hotels in London, and is due to open as a Holiday Inn in December 2016.
Schmid to lead Park Hyatt Mallorca
Hyatt Hotels has appointed Michael Schmid as the new general manager of Park Hyatt Mallorca, Spain. The Park Hyatt brand’s first resort in Europe opened earlier this month and marks the re-entry of Hyatt into Spain. Schmid is a Swiss national, raised in Latin America and educated in Switzerland.
AccorHotels to bring Novotel to Canary Wharf, London
AccorHotels will open its new flagship Novotel in London’s Canary Wharf to guests this year. The Novotel Canary Wharf is situated at 40 Marsh Street and at 127 metres high is set to be one of the tallest buildings in the area. The hotel will comprise of 313 rooms including 26 suites.
Amaris welcomes Hilton Garden Inn Dublin Custom House to Ireland
Amaris Hospitality has announced the official opening of the 239-room Hilton Garden Inn Dublin Custom House, the brand’s first hotel in Ireland. Owned and operated by Amaris Hospitality the hotel has been converted from a Jurys Inn property as part of Amaris Hospitality’s €140 million strategy and investment programme to transform, rebrand and reposition 23 hotels in its portfolio, accelerate its growth and development.
Park Hyatt Mallorca opens in Spain
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Park Hyatt Mallorca in Spain, the first Park Hyatt resort in Europe. Located on the undiscovered north-east Coast, the hotel also marks the first Hyatt hotel in Mallorca. Set in the exclusive Cap Vermell Estate, and designed in the style of an authentic Mallorquín village, the secluded setting offers guests a unique and tranquil environment.
Hilton Worldwide debuts in Estonia with Tallinn property
The Hilton Tallinn Park is set to open, marking Hilton Worldwide‘s first hotel in Estonia. The hotel is managed by Hilton Worldwide and owned by Fortuna Travel, part of the Olympic Entertainment Group that is publicly listed on the Tallinn and Warsaw Stock Exchange.
AC Hotels by Marriott to debut two UK properties
AC Hotels by Marriott has debuts in the UK this month with two new hotels in Birmingham City Centre and Manchester Salford Quays. The new hotels embody AC Hotels’ vision to create harmonious, modern and contemporary hospitality experiences for guests and its purposeful and timeless design is set to complement two of the most celebrated shopping and cultural destinations in the UK.
DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul Sirkeci opens in Turkey
Hilton Worldwide has announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul Sirkeci. The upscale hotel joins ten DoubleTree by Hilton properties already open in Turkey and 70 DoubleTree by Hilton properties open across Europe. Boasting 113 modern guest rooms and suites across six floors, the fully refurbished hotel is located in Sirkeci, a neighbourhood in Istanbul’s Historic Peninsula just a short stroll from some of Istanbul’s major attractions such as Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar.
Marriott Bonn World Conference Hotel set to open in Germany
Situated on the banks of the Rhine, just moments away from Bonn’s famous Museum Mile, the Marriott Bonn World Conference Hotel is scheduled to open its doors to guests at the end of the month. With 17 floors, 336 rooms including 30 suites, two presidential suites and an array of modern facilities, the hotel is one of the largest in Germany and boasts a roof-top restaurant, fitness centre, spa and indoor pool.
Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort set for Greece opening
The countdown has begun, with Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort set to open its doors on May 27th. Greece’s largest and most spectacular Thermae Resort, Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort will do nothing less than change the world of wellness. With the remarkable distinction of being the world’s first and largest Thermae Resort located directly on the seaside, perched on the south-west coast of Kassandra, Halkidiki, Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort effortlessly combines the clear blue skies, golden sands and the welcoming waters of the Mediterranean, with a destination that sets a new standard in healthy travel.
Marriott comes to Macedonia with Skopje hotel
Marriott Hotels has opened its first hotel in Macedonia, the Skopje Marriott Hotel. Situated on Macedonia Square, in the heart of the city’s business and cultural district, the new hotel has been expertly designed to offer the very best in comfort and style. Each of the 164 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, including the luxurious presidential suite, offer a combination of traditional architecture and modern interior design.
AccorHotels signs new property in Bridgwater, Somerset, UK
AccorHotels has announced a new hotel signing in Bridgwater Somerset, increasing its footprint in the south-west of England. The Mercure Bridgwater will provide over 100 rooms, and will open in the autumn 2017. Mercure Bridgwater has signed under a franchise by DC Hotels which has been heavily involved in the transformation Bridgwater has undergone in recent years.