The resort report: what's new in the hotel world
ANN RUPPENSTEIN
Checking out the latest hotel and resort news from fresh renovations to brand new or upcoming properties to entice your clients.
Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou
at Hangzhou Centre
Featuring 188 guest rooms and 26 suites, Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at Hangzhou Centre is now open. The hotel is housed on the 19th to 29th floors, offering elevated views of the city. Suite guests are able to experience the Executive Club lounge, where refreshments are available throughout the day, and a boardroom is also available on a complimentary basis for one hour per stay, subject to availability.
A brand new option that debuted this month is Rixos Tersane Istanbul, a 432-room property with views of the Golden Horn. The 5-star hotel has five restaurants and bars, an exclusive Sports Club that relaxes the mind and body, a Rixy Kids Club to keep young ones entertained and an infinity pool with panoramic views.
If London is calling, your clients can now check into Hyde London City, which marks the Hyde hotel brand’s UK debut. Dubbed a bohemian hideaway, the four-star hotel is set across seven storeys and has111 guestrooms. The hotel breathes life into ae 19th century, Grade II-listed Spiers & Pond building in Farringdon, which was originally built in 1874. The hotel’s Headliner Suite, set in the eaves of the building with a five-metre-high ceiling, offers stunning views over St. Paul’s Cathedral and London’s rooftops.
The first all-inclusive SLS resort is set to open in Playa Mujeres, a beach destination north of Cancun. The resort will feature 498 guest rooms and suites in 16 categories with options including a three-bedroom suite, The Envy. The opening will also mark the debut of the all-new Elite category, which grants guests exclusive access to VIP dining and entertainment experiences and an array of bespoke amenities and benefits. SLS Playa Mujeres Cancún will have 18 restaurant and bar concepts, a cinema, outdoor theatre, kids’ zone and playroom, as well as state-of-the-art wellness facilities, including a serene spa, fully equipped gym and workout studios.
