Ritz-Carlton Reserve for Abu Dhabi
Marriott International and Eagle Hills have announced an agreement to open the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve in the UAE in 2029.
The property will be within Ramhan Island, an exclusive waterfront destination in Abu Dhabi. Covering over 4mn square metres of development area, the waterfront community will be connected through a network of waterways and home to charming residential villas, marina residences and luxury hotels, offering state-of-art amenities for residents and tourists alike.
Situated on its own private island, the Reserve will feature 50 private one-to-four-bedroom luxury villas, including the region’s first anticipated floating villas.
Four Seasons Hotel Osaka welcomes guests
Housed within the new One Dojima multi-use building by architects Nikken Sekkei, the all-new Four Seasons Hotel Osaka is now open.
Located in the city’s Dojima neighbourhood – home to numerous cozy cafes, hidden bars and scenic waterways as well as important historic sites – guests enjoy easy access to numerous other diversions by foot, car or boat, or even by train as a gateway to other cities.
Four Seasons Hotel Osaka debuts the dedicated GENSUI floor, a contemporary ryokan experience on the 28th floor. In addition to the accommodations on the GENSUI floor, Four Seasons Hotel Osaka offers 130 more guest rooms and 24 suites, all with elevated city views from the 29th to 35th floors of the hotel. The 36th floor is dedicated to the spa.
Small Luxury Hotels of the World expands
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) recently announced a new strategic partnership with The MRS Group of Hotels, a leading Indian hospitality group known for its distinctive boutique hotels.
This partnership allows The MRS Group of Hotels to leverage SLH’s expansive global distribution network and marketing capabilities, showcasing their unique offerings to an international audience seeking exceptional and memorable experiences.
SLH now welcomes Suryagarh Jaisalmer, Narendra Bhawan Bikaner and Mary Budden Estate Binsar to its collection.
Virgin Hotels opens its newest address
Virgin Hotels London-Shoreditch, the newest hotel from the luxury lifestyle hospitality brand, has officially opened.
The 120-bedroom hotel, located at 45 Curtain Road, will be undergoing renovation to bring iconic features of the Virgin Hotels brand to the space, including Sir Richard’s flat, its custom-designed and patented hybrid beds and the Lucy app offering members of The Know a personalised experience. The transformation will also see the hotel’s street-level lobby lounge and café become a pop-up Commons Club – Virgin Hotels’ flagship food and beverage concept where work and play intermingle - before being transformed into an exciting new space later in the year.
Kimpton opens boutique hotel in Budapest
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, opens Kimpton BEM Budapest.
Transformed from a historic 19th-century mansion to a sophisticated 127-room enclave, this boutique hotel welcomes guests with a front-row seat to Budapest’s celebrated historic and cultural landscape.
Kimpton BEM Budapest is nestled along the banks of the Danube River on the city’s picturesque Buda side near the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Castle District. Guests will enjoy unrivalled proximity to Budapest’s most sought-after attractions, including the Fisherman’s Bastion, Matthias Church, Chain Bridge and more, alongside a lively culinary scene.