Ranging from a newly preserved ancient house in China to a hand-picked selection of hidden jungle escapes across several countries and cultures, these twelve vibrant, new-to-SLH properties will influence travelers’ itineraries in the year to come. Here we present the latest additions that Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has to offer discerning boutique hotel aficionados across the globe.
Ascott expands footprint of The Crest Collection to Asia
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment, is set to debut The Crest Collection — a global portfolio of charming bespoke hotels and serviced residences that integrates heritage stories with curated hospitality experiences, in Singapore, China and Vietnam. The Crest Collection will also continue to grow its current portfolio in France with the addition of its fifth property in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris. To date, Ascott has secured over 1,000 units across eight properties under The Crest Collection. Ascott has more properties under the brand in the pipeline, in key travel destinations such as Jakarta, Bangkok, Tokyo, Osaka and London.
Baglioni Hotels & Resorts launches latest Hotel in Milan
Baglioni Hotels & Resorts has officially opened its latest Milanese hotel, Casa Baglioni, in the design district of Brera – an area known as the ‘artists’ district’ for its timeless charm and considered the most beautiful in Milan. With spaces that draw inspiration from the art and design world of 1960s Milan, the hotel is a stone’s throw from the city’s best luxury boutiques, art galleries, antique markets and chic cocktail bars. The property houses 30 suites and guest rooms, a living area, an impressive wine cellar and a destination restaurant by Michelin-starred Chef Claudio Sadler.
Hyatt completes dream hotel group acquisition
Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced the completion of the Dream Hotel Group lifestyle hotel brand and management platform acquisition, bringing a vibrant portfolio of lifestyle hotel brands – including Dream Hotels, The Chatwal and Unscripted Hotels – into the Hyatt portfolio. The asset-light acquisition includes 12 lifestyle hotels (nine managed and three licensed), with another 24 signed long-term management agreements for hotels expected to open in the future.
Radisson individuals comes to Berlin
Radisson Hotel Group is bringing its Radisson Individuals brand to the heart of Berlin. The well-known 701 rooms and suites Hotel Berlin, Berlin will become a member of Radisson Individuals from April 2023, expanding the Group’s international Radisson Individuals portfolio to 56 hotels in operation and under development worldwide, a tremendous expansion success only 2.5 years after the brand’s inception.
Dorchester Collection’s 45 Park Lane unveils new legendary artists trail
From January, 31 2023, guests at 45 Park Lane can be transported back to the Hampstead Modernist’s era with Hepworth – Rhythm and Form, following on from the success of Paris, Picasso’s Montmartre, Monet – Revolutionary Brushstrokes, and Rome trail: Caravaggio – Rebel and Rome.
Mountainside retreat getting a timesaving ‘Lift’ with new accounting solution
Business at the Mountain Lodge Telluride is simply sensational, especially since the slope-side sanctuary built for adventure seekers transitioned its back-office accounting solution to PVNG by Aptech. With business on a steady incline, the property needed an accounting system that streamlined data entry – especially when it comes to uploading payroll for its large seasonal workforce. PVNG gave Mountain Lodge Telluride the lift it was looking for.
Accor to open Wonil Hotel, the first handwritten collection hotel in Australia
Accor, the largest hotel operator in Australia, will operate Wonil Hotel Perth, a new Handwritten Collection hotel set to open at the Forrest Hall Precinct in early February 2023. Wonil is the Noongar name for peppermint tree and the new hotel is located on the banks of the Swan River surrounded by peppermint trees, adjacent to The University of Western Australia.
Accor and Ennismore accelerate expansion across SEA
Accor, the region’s largest international hotel operator, and Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, will expand their portfolio with a series of key hotel and resort openings all across Southeast Asia in the year ahead. With close to 30 confirmed new properties under ten distinct brands in nine countries, 2023 marks an important milestone in the two group’s regional development strategies.
Cambria Hotels grows presence in Texas State Capital
Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues to rapidly expand its sought-after, design-forward accommodations across the Lone Star state with the opening of the Cambria Hotel Austin Uptown Near the Domain. The five-story, 135-room hotel is the second of three planned Cambria properties to open in the Texas capital, joining the Cambria Hotel Austin Airport and the future Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown. The brand also boasts locations in the Texas cities of Dallas, Houston, McAllen, Plano, Richardson and Southlake.
