New Hotel News
World’s first five-star underground hotel in doubt
Plans to build the world’s first underground five-star hotel have been dealt a blow after local councillors rejected plans on environmental grounds. The future of the £72m project in Hersham, Surrey, UK will now be decided by an independent inspector.

RIU to open 290-room all lnclusive resort
RIU Hotels & Resorts will open this summer 2011 the Riu Dolce Vita hotel, an elegant resort situated 20 kilometres from Varna, the third largest city in Bulgaria.

Marriott continues Mexico growth with new hotel
Marriott has confirmed plans to open the first Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Mexico City, the 292-room Courtyard Mexico City Airport located directly across from international terminal number one at Benito Juarez International Airport. Development of this hotel, expected to open in early 2012, with its owner Peñon S.A. de CV, will bolster Marriott’s continued growth within Mexico and throughout Latin America.

Four Points by Sheraton heads to downtown Manhattan
Opening in Summer 2013, Four Points by Sheraton Financial District Will Be Brand’s Fourth Hotel in New York City - Guests Can Enjoy Spectacular Views from Hotel’s Rooftop Lounge

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts debuts in Thailand
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announces the debut of the first St. Regis hotel in Thailand: