Denis Stackeusky - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 32

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Starwood Hotels opens Treehouse Hotel Manchester

🏡 Treehouse Hotel Manchester, second U.K. location of Starwood Hotels’ brand, recently opened at Blackfriars Street and Deansgate with 200 guestrooms. The design features an indoor-outdoor tree and reclaimed materials. Barry Sternlicht emphasizes a "carefreedom" vibe. The hotel includes dining options like Pip by Mary-Ellen McTague and will open The Nest in Treehouse and Sister Moon in 2025, with event spaces for up to 400 people. It focuses on sustainability, aiming for BREEAM and Green Key certifications, and offers amenities such as a rooftop apiary, gym, and communal spaces.

Sina Hotels to expand Milan property

🏡 Sina Hotels won a €43-million tender to renovate Galleria Ciro Fontana in Milan, expanding Sina The Gray with 30 additional rooms, a wellness center, and a new restaurant. Post-2027 renovation, the hotel's room count will exceed 52. The 1958-founded hotel chain, with 11 luxury properties, is overseen by Bernabò Bocca. Architect Guido Ciompi will lead the project, increasing hotel space by over 21,500 square feet and adding amenities like a spa, fitness center, and panoramic restaurant.

Hotel Indigo Auckland opens in Midtown tower

🏨 Hotel Indigo Auckland, a 225-room establishment, has opened in New Zealand, featuring heritage-listed and new construction. The hotel showcases local artistry and includes a dining outlet, Bistro Saine, led by executive chef Yutak Son. Occupying 27 floors of a 41-story tower, the hotel offers a gym and is near Auckland's business and entertainment hubs. This marks IHG brand's first foray into New Zealand and the fifth Hotel Indigo in Australasia.

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Go Blue: Marriott’s new Autograph addition, the now-open UMich Vanguard Hotel

🏦 The Vanguard Hotel by Marriott International's Autograph Collection opened in Ann Arbor, Mich., targeting university visitors, alumni, and business travelers. It features 188 rooms, including 24 one-bedroom suites and 10 dual-king-bed suites, some with private patios. Guests enjoy Dyson hairdryers, Le Labo products, and espresso machines. La Serre, the onsite French-inspired brasserie, offers a wine list and a raw bar. The hotel boasts 11,062 square feet of event space and is part of the 330+ property Marriott Bonvoy Autograph Collection.

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Go Blue: Marriott’s new Autograph addition, the now-open UMich Vanguard Hotel

🏠 The Vanguard Hotel in Ann Arbor, Mich., now open, boasts 188 rooms, including 24 one-bedroom suites and 10 double-king suites, some with private patios. Offering amenities like Dyson hairdryers, Le Labo products, and in-room espresso machines, it caters to university visitors, alumni, and business travelers. Development overcame high market entry barriers. Features French-inspired brasserie La Serre, 11,062 square feet of meeting space, and is part of the Marriott Bonvoy’s Autograph Collection of 330+ hotels.

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Under Canvas expands with Outdoor Collection

🏕 Under Canvas launched the Outdoor Collection with The Fields of Michigan and Bar N Ranch, providing safari-style tents, cottages, cabins, and lodge rooms. The Fields, a 30-acre blueberry farm near South Haven, Mich., offers guest amenities such as a pool, dining, massages, and bikes. Bar N Ranch, a 200-acre property near Yellowstone, includes lodge rooms with fireplaces and cabins. Hyatt’s alliance with Under Canvas enables point accrual/exchange for members. CEO Matt Gaghen emphasizes the focus on nature-based hospitality experiences.

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Under Canvas expands with Outdoor Collection

🏕 Under Canvas has launched the Outdoor Collection, featuring properties like The Fields of Michigan—a 30-acre site with a blueberry farm, guest tents, cottages, and a pool—and Bar N Ranch, a 200-acre property near Yellowstone with lodge rooms and cabins. The collection offers activities such as horseback riding, fly-fishing, and guided park tours. Hyatt members can access these locales through an exclusive alliance. CEO Matt Gaghen emphasized the focus on nature-based hospitality and plans to expand the collection to similar destinations.

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Highline Hospitality acquires Hilton Atlanta Airport

🏨 Highline Hospitality Partners acquired the 510-room Hilton Atlanta Airport located near Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, adding to their 15-property portfolio. The full-service hotel has 40,000 square feet of meeting space and amenities like pools and a fitness center. Managed by HEI Hotels & Resorts, Highline's portfolio now exceeds $1 billion in assets, with more than 4,100 guestrooms. Renovations are planned to enhance guest experience and competitive market positioning. The hotel's strategic location serves business and leisure travelers, offering direct airport access and proximity to downtown Atlanta.

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Highline Hospitality acquires Hilton Atlanta Airport

🏨 Highline Hospitality Partners acquired the 510-room Hilton Atlanta Airport, adding to their portfolio which now totals 15 hotels and over 4,100 guestrooms. HEI Hotels & Resorts will manage the property, marking their first venture with Highline. The hotel features 40,000 square feet of meeting space and amenities like two pools and a fitness center. With over $1 billion in assets, Highline plans renovations to bolster its market position. The Hilton Atlanta Airport caters to both business and leisure travelers with its proximity to the airport and downtown Atlanta.

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Aman Nai Lert Bangkok opens in Thailand

🏛 Aman Nai Lert Bangkok, Aman’s second property in Thailand, opened in the Nai Lert Park district with 52 suites and 34 branded residences. This 36-story estate includes a 16,145-square-foot spa, multiple dining venues, and emphasizes Thai heritage with bespoke art installations. The hotel offers suites starting at 1,012 square feet, with the Aman Suite being 7,675 square feet. It features a three-story wellness facility with a spa, fitness center, hydrotherapy areas, and the Banya Spa House. The property provides cultural experiences and joins Aman's 24 properties worldwide.

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