The Stratford, previously called The Manhatten Loft Gardens, a 42-storey hotel and residential building in Stratford, London is scheduled to open its doors in May. Situated opposite Stratford Westfield City, a stone's throw from Olympic Park, MLG was designed by Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill (SOM), and will feature 146 guest rooms, 248 loft apartments, and two restaurants, plus a gym, spa, and cinema. The cantilevered structure will also feature a

Mövenpick Hotel Istanbul Golden Horn, Turkey, will open on 31 March. The hotel is sited 10 minutes from the Old City’s historic sights and 10 minutes from the Haliç Congress Centre, enabling it to target both business and leisure guests. The 136-key property, owned by Istanbul-based Akgel Real Estate Investment, has been designed by Loft Architects - with interiors by Sinan Kafadar from the Metex Design Group - to evoke

Starwood Hotels and Resorts has announced the 296-bedroom Aloft Bangkok-Sukhumvit 11, located in the city's entertainment district, is the brand's first property in Thailand. The Rockwell Group is behind the design of the Aloft concept, which features an "urban-inspired" experience and is targeted at "modern and tech-savvy" travellers. Facilities include the w xyz bar; the re:fuel by Aloft grab-and-go food pantry; the re:charge gym; and the re:mix lounge, in addition