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Fashion magazine ELLE to open luxury spa
by Tom Walker | 03 May 2011
ELLE, one of the world's largest fashion magazines, is to lend its name to a premier spa set to launch at Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach hotel in June 2011. The 22,000sq ft (2,000sq m) ELLE Spa will be a joint venture between the magazine and the resort and forms a part of a larger US$200m (135m euro, £121m) redevelopment of the property. Facilities will include six treatment rooms and
Leela Palace New Delhi opens its doors
by Pete Hayman | 28 Apr 2011
India-based hospitality group Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts have launched the new 260-bedroom Leela Palace New Delhi property in the Diplomatic Enclave area at Chanakyapuri. The hotel boasts a 6,500sq ft (604sq m) Spa by ESPA, which has been designed by Jeffrey Wilkes across two levels - the first hosting an 'active' spa with fitness studio. Heat experiences including a sauna, steamroom and drench showers and changing facilities also comprise
Barr and Wray secures Azerbaijan contract
by Pete Hayman | 20 Apr 2011
Barr and Wray has secured a EUR900,000 (£795,000) deal for the design and installation of new spa and pool facilities at the new Four Seasons Hotel hotel in Baku, Azerbaijan. The Glasgow-based aqua-leisure facility provider will provide steamrooms, saunas, rasuls, hammams and ice fountains for the property's ninth-floor rooftop spa. Presidential suites will feature saunas, steam showers and ice fountains, with the whole spa and treatment area to cover 800sq
Denihan to reopen Royal Palm spa hotel in Miami
by Tom Walker | 15 Apr 2011
US-based hotel operator Denihan Hospitality Group is to launch and manage a The James-branded luxury hotel on South Beach, Miami, Florida. The 390-room The James Royal Palm will be located at the historic Royal Palm Hotel which is currently being redeveloped by Denihan. An opening date has been scheduled for late 2012. Plans for the art deco-style property, which is owned by KSL Capital Partners, include a full-service spa, two
Japanese-style pod hotel for Birmingham
by Pete Hayman | 01 Apr 2011
Bloc Hotels has confirmed that it is to officially launch its new hotel concept at 73-bedroom property in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter on 11 April. Bryant Priest Newman are the architects behind the design of the four-storey hotel, which is inspired by Japanese pod-style properties and aims to withdraw "all unnecessary space". Boxbuild has worked in association with Bloc Hotel to produce the pod-style rooms, which feature sound insulation and noise
CanCan unveils US$450m Mississippi plans
by Pete Hayman | 29 Mar 2011
CanCan Development has announced its plans for a US$450m (£281m, EUR319m) casino, resort and French-themed retail and entertainment village in D'Iberville, Mississippi, US. It is hoped the 18-acre (7.3-hectare) development will create around 2,000 jobs and bring in "much-needed" tax revenue to an area affected by Hurricane Katrina and the BP oil spill. The scheme will comprise a 60,000sq ft (5,574sq m) casino with 46 table games, 1,800 slot machines
W Hotels unveils Bali resort and spa
by Tom Walker | 10 Mar 2011
W Hotels Worldwide has launched its W Retreat & Spa Bali in Seminyak, its third Retreat to open within the past 12 months. The 158-key resort has been designed in partnership with SCDA Architects and AB Concept and Poole Associates, and includes a large AWAY-branded spa. The 1,500sq m (16,000sq ft) AWAY Spa has been designed by Singapore-based A. W. LAKE Spa Concepts has been inspired by two of Bali's
Work starts on £12m Birmingham scheme
by Pete Hayman | 10 Mar 2011
Sanguine Hospitality has confirmed the start of construction work on a £12m flagship hotel and spa development in the centre of Birmingham. Denizen Construction has moved on site at The Cube, which will boast a 52-bedroom Hotel Indigo; a 300-seat Marco Pierre White restaurant; and the Club and Spa. Facilities at the fifth floor Club and Spa will include an indoor swimming pool; a sauna and steamrooms; 10 treatment rooms;
Rezidor unveils new Hotel Missoni Kuwait
by Pete Hayman | 01 Mar 2011
Rezidor Hotel Group (RHG) has announced the opening of a new Hotel Missoni in Kuwait - the second property to open under the group's new lifestyle brand. Hotel Missoni Kuwait forms a part of Kuwait City's Symphony Centre boutique emporium and offers 169 sea-facing rooms, as well as a gym, a steamroom, a sauna and a pool deck. Dining concepts include the Italian restaurant Cucina and the 18th floor Luna
Thann opens new spa at Singapore hotel
by Pete Hayman | 28 Feb 2011
A new Thann Sanctuary spa has opened at the 86-bedroom Hotel Fort Canning, Singapore - a former British command base during World War Two. Housed within a two-storey glass block, the new spa boasts a total of four treatment rooms - each including a private bathroom and elevated resting platform. Guests will be able to take advantage of a range of treatments designed to reflect a 'holistic emphasis on re-discovering
Holiday property plans for historic Kent folly
by Pete Hayman | 28 Feb 2011
A restored Grade I-listed gothic revival folly in Kent is set to be turned into 'luxury holiday accommodation' under plans announced by the Vivat Trust. The trust has taken over ownership of Hadlow Tower from Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council and will now commence work on the repair and restoration of the property. Mansell Construction Services has been appointed to deliver the scheme, which will feature a ground floor exhibition
Six new W hotels set for 2011
by Martin Nash | 10 Feb 2011
Starwood's design-led brand W Hotels Worldwide has revealed plans for the opening of six new W Hotels in 2011. With the brand expected to reach more than 50 hotels by the end of 2012, this month will see the opening of the W Taipei, designed by GA Design International and incorporating a Zigelbaum + Coelho-created interactive chandelier; and the 10-storey W London in the city's Leicester Square. The 40th hotel
Green light for Broxbourne golf hotel plans
by Pete Hayman | 04 Feb 2011
A historic Grade II-listed manor house in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, is to be converted into a 95-bedroom luxury golf hotel after the scheme was approved. Humberts Leisure is behind the planned refurbishment of Broxbournebury Manor, which is set to serve Hertfordshire Golf and Country Club. A report conducted by Humberts' consulting team found that there was "strong corporate" demand for the hotel, with the country club providing the preferred option. Former
At.mosphere restaurant opens at Burj Khalifa
by Tom Walker | 28 Jan 2011
Emaar Hospitality Group (EHG) has opened a restaurant on the 122nd floor of the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa in Dubai, UAE. Marketed as the "highest restaurant in the world", the At.mosphere has been designed by South African Adam Tihany and diners access the restaurant using a private lift. Although EHG has not revealed the exact height of the location of the 122nd floor, marketing material states that it is
EUR20m Dom Pedro Laguna opens in Brazil
by Pete Hayman | 28 Jan 2011
Great Hotels of the World (GHOTW) has confirmed the opening of the EUR20m (£17.2m, US$27.5m) Dom Pedro Laguna Beach Villas, Golf and Spa Resort in Brazil. Located on the Aquiraz Riviera, the 102-bedroom resort includes the Spa Aquae - offering a whirlpool; an indoor swimming pool; cv fitness facilities; and five treatment rooms. Chromo-therapy - the use of different colours as an alternative cure for diseases - features as part
Steiner to operate Tropicana Las Vegas spa
by Pete Hayman | 28 Jan 2011
Steiner Leisure is to be the exclusive operator of a new spa facility that is set to open at the refurbished Tropicana Las Vegas Hotel and Casino in Nevada, US. The operator has secured a 10-year agreement from the opening date of the facility, with an option to renew the deal for two five-year periods. Located on the Las Vegas Strip, the Tropicana is currently undergoing a major US180m (£112.8m)
Mere Golf and Country Club opens luxury spa and rebrands
by Tom Walker | 26 Jan 2011
The independently-owned Mere Golf and Country Club near Knutsford in Cheshire has launched a £4m day spa as part of a £15m rebrand. The club will be rebranded as simply The Mere and will be marketed as Cheshire's first five-star golf and spa resort. The Spa at The Mere will boast seven treatment rooms, a large indoor pool, hammam, rasul, a hydrotherapy area, an aroma steamroom, a caldarium and a
URBN to open eco-friendly hotel in China
by Tom Walker | 21 Jan 2011
URBN Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to open a boutique hotel which will marketed as 'China greenest'. The 20,000sq m boutique hotel is scheduled to open in 2012 and will be part of a larger 200,000sq m mixed-use development in the Sanlin district of Pudong in Shanghai, China. The RMB312m (£30m, US$47m, EUR35m) hotel will include 55 hotel rooms, 50 serviced residences and 4,500sq m of leisure space -
Second Ritz-Carlton opens in Dubai
by Martin Nash | 18 Jan 2011
The 341-room Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre has officially opened. The hotel, also offering 124 executive residences, is the second Ritz-Carlton in Dubai and the company's sixth property in the region. The hotel is the only one directly linked to the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), with its focal point being No. 5, the hotel bar - which features a 30m (100ft), 3,000-bottle wine wall - situated at the end
The Chatwal New York launches new spa
by Pete Hayman | 14 Jan 2011
The Chatwal New York – located on West 44th Street, Manhattan, US – has unveiled a new 2,400sq ft (223sq m) spa. Three treatment rooms; three private changing suites with steam shower; a relaxation area; and two saltwater plunge pools are included as part of The Chatwal Spa by Kashwére. A saltwater lap-pool and a manicure and pedicure room have also been created at the new spa, along with a
Spa opens at Woodstock Inn and Resort
by Pete Hayman | 13 Jan 2011
A new 10,000sq ft (929sq m) spa - managed by WTS International - has been launched at the Woodstock Inn and Resort in Vermont, US. Unveiled in late 2010, the facility features 10 treatment rooms; tranquil men's and women's lounges; the Great Room; an outdoor courtyard; and a retail area. The Great Room is designed to provide a space in which to relax before and after treatments, with the adjacent
Young's to launch new Wandsworth hotel
by Pete Hayman | 11 Jan 2011
Pub operator and brewer Young's has announced that it is to open a new 23-bedroom hotel at its Alma pub in Wandsworth, London, following a £2.7m investment. A new accommodation wing featuring boutique-style bedrooms has been added to the pub, which will add to the group's existing portfolio of nearly 350 rooms. Hotel designers RDD were involved with the scheme, which also included the refurbishment of The Alma's pub and
Armagh Gaol to undergo mixed-use revamp
by Pete Hayman | 11 Jan 2011
A former gaol in Armagh, Northern Ireland, is to be transformed as part of a mixed-use redevelopment of the site. Armagh City and District Council (ACDC) has held a consultation event to gather feedback on plans for a reconciliation and heritage centre as part of the scheme. The attraction will form part of a wider heritage-led development for Armagh Gaol, which also involves Trevor Osborne Property Group and The Prince's
The Cosmopolitan opens in Las Vegas
by Pete Hayman | 05 Jan 2011
A new 2,995-bedroom resort - The Cosmopolitan - has officially opened in Las Vegas, Nevada, US. Facilities include a 100,000sq ft (9,290sq m) casino; the Sahra Spa and Hammam and the Marquee Nightclub and Dayclub, as well as nine retail boutiques. Among the signature spa offerings are a 'reimagined' steamroom; a heated hammam; the Sahra Suite; and a number of other spa suites with treatment areas and relaxation space. The
Mayoral approval for Battersea scheme
by Pete Hayman | 23 Dec 2010
Real Estate Opportunities' (REO) bid to redevelop Battersea Power Station has cleared its latest planning milestone with the green light from London mayor Boris Johnson. The £5.5bn scheme - designed by Rafael Viñoly - was approved by Wandsworth Council last month and will include support towards an extension of the Northern Line. REO's plans for the site include the restoration of the Grade II*-listed power station site - decommissioned in
Von Essen hotels completes Llangoed Hall Hotel deal
by Tom Walker | 15 Dec 2010
Von Essen Hotels has completed the deal to acuire the Llangoed Hall Hotel in Brecon, Powys, Wales. Set in a building dating back to 1632, each of the Llangoed Hall Hotel's 23 bedrooms are individually designed by the late designer Laura Ashley, whose husband Sir Bernard Ashley created the country house hotel. Features include Ashley's Restaurant and Sir Bernard's private art collection with the hotel's Whistler room, which houses more
Boutique hotel opens inside Panamanian UNESCO site
by Tom Walker | 14 Dec 2010
Panama's newest boutique hotel, Las Clementinas Chambers, has opened today (14 December 2010). The hotel only has six 'over-sized' suites and is located in a fully-restored, historic 1930s property in Casco Viejo, the walled district near the Panama Canal - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The design and build of the hotel took more than three years. Conservatorio SA, the owner and operator of the hotel, sourced local architects and
Hyatt opens Escala Lodge
by Tom Walker | 14 Dec 2010
Hotel and resort operator Hyatt has opened a 178-suite hotel in the Canyons Resort of Park City, Utah, US. Facilities at the Hyatt Escala Lodge include an after-ski area with steamroom, heated swimming pools, spa pools and a fitness zone. The hotel was developed by SDI Realty Group, a privately held real estate company based in Provo, Utah. The ski-in, ski-out condominium hotel property is located at the base of
Eco hotel for Bristol airport
by Tom Walker | 10 Dec 2010
EPR Architects have gained planning permission for an eco-friendly hotel at the Bristol Airport. The 251-bedroom hotel will be located close to the terminal building and is designed to be sustainable, minimising the consumption of energy, materials and water through the selection of construction materials and technologies that minimise site wastage and that are locally sourced wherever possible. The ‘social heart’ of the hotel is the ground floor reception area
Museum plan for Ark Royal
by Martin Nash | 09 Dec 2010
Discussions are taking place on plans to preserve HMS Ark Royal and keep the ship at the Royal Docks in east London. Under proposals being considered by the Major of London, the aircraft carrier would become a museum and visitor attraction similar to HMS Belfast, currently anchored in the River Thames near Tower Bridge. Built in 1981, Ark Royal is now in the process of being decommissioned as part of
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