Hotel Openings

🏠 One&Only's Private Homes Rental Programme unveiled in April at the iconic One&Only Le Saint Géran in Mauritius. Program features include access to resort amenities, personal host services, and daily housekeeping. The program extends to One&Only locations in Mexico, Greece, Montenegro, and soon in Montana, USA. Mark Kirby, president of One&Only, highlights the program's role in Kerzner's growth and demand for ultra-luxury, multi-generational living.

🏢 Georges Nagelmackers founded the Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits in 1872. The first Orient Express journey, from Paris to Constantinople, occurred in 1883. A new route through Switzerland and Italy began in 1919. The last Paris to Istanbul trip was in 1977. Belmond Group revived the train in 1982, operating between Paris, Venice, and London. The Venice Simplon-Orient Express still runs today, visiting European cities such as Rome and Amsterdam. In 2022, the Accor Group acquired the Orient Express brand and announced the upcoming Orient Express La Dolce Vita.

🍫 City Roots Hospitality and Guy Vaknin are set to open Reverie, a vegan dessert and cocktail bar, on May 14 in Williamsburg, New York City. Beyond Sushi, Willow, Coletta, Anixi, Sentir, and Le Basque are also owned by City Roots. The menu by executive pastry chef Makenna Hale will feature signature desserts like “The Rainbow” with fruit, florals, rosewater meringue, and ube streusel, alongside savory appetizers. The venue is designed by Studio RB, offering an artful and immersive dessert experience with private dining and space rentals.

🏡 Miiro opens Templeton Garden in London's Earl’s Court, expanding its European presence after Paris, Barcelona, and Gstaad. Templeton Garden boasts 156 rooms and suites, a restaurant called Pippin’s with British cuisine, a bar named Sprout, a café-deli named Pip’s, and features like a gym, the Miiro signature Refresh Room, and The Library. Neena Gupta, CEO of Miiro, emphasizes the brand's commitment to 'Brilliantly Considered Stays'. Future openings are planned for Vienna and other European cities.

🏖 Santé Búzios, a boutique hotel in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, draws inspiration from the 1960s French Riviera and blends it with Brazilian charm. Designed by Inspira Conceito e Design, the hotel occupies 2,000m² and reflects Búzios' traditional architecture. The lobby space integrates the reception, bar, lounge, and game room, fostering a social environment. Each guest room combines vintage and modern elements, offering luxury and comfort. Santé Búzios aims to provide an authentic and unforgettable experience, echoing the region's design, heritage, and lifestyle.

🍴 Malvern's 3 AA Rosette restaurant introduces a new tasting menu on May 1st, featuring seven courses for £95 per head with an option to add two more from daily specials. Head Chef Mark Potts, who joined last year, crafted the menu highlighting global cuisine. A more casual Brasserie opens April 16th offering à la carte from £13.50 and a £75 five-course tasting menu. The Brasserie will serve dinner daily and the tasting menu at lunch and dinner from Wednesday to Saturday. Owner Nick Davies celebrates ten years at The Cottage in the Wood with this culinary advancement.

🏠 Fairmont Golden Prague, located in the UNESCO World Heritage Centre, opens after a renovation led by chief architect Marek Tichý, preserving the 1974 brutalist design by Czech Karel Filsak. The hotel features 320 rooms, suites, and residences, six dining venues including the rooftop Zlata Praha and modern Asian Golden Eye. It houses an extensive art collection, a 1,400 m² spa and wellness center, and offers a 600 m² ballroom and three rooftop boardrooms for events. The Fairmont Gold experience provides a premium "hotel within a hotel" option.