Mandarin Oriental Mayfair - London, UK | Launch of its Private Residences

The luxury boutique hotel Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, situated at 22 Hannover Square in Mayfair, in Central London, in the City of Westminster and part of the West End, upscale district, home of elegant Georgian townhouses, chic boutiques, exclusive hotels and glamorous restaurants has launched its private residences eight months after its opening on June 2024.

The Residences at Mandarin Oriental Mayfair has been designed by London - based Studio Indigo, the team behind the hotel's 50 bedrooms and suites, a famed luxury architecture design firm, well know to creating bespoke timeless spaces across the globe, group characterized to combine quality of design and attention to detail.

Each of the 77 apartments with some offering private terraces with views over Hannover Square features a kitchen designed by Thomas Juul - Hansen, talented born Danish architect and interior designer who developed a diverse body of design work including residential, hospitality, retail and interiors with integrated Gaggenau and Miele appliances and a wine fridge, along with separate living and dining areas,en - suite bathrooms, and a separate powder - room for visitors.

Additional services including in residence - dining, a complimentary minibar, valet service, housekeeping, use of the house car and more, are also offered to resident guests to enjoy a comfortable stay.

Residences guests will be able to access Mandarin Oriental Mayfair hotel amenities including the prestigious Japanese Akira Back restaurant, the ABar Lounge with ABar Rooftop coming soon, as well as the outstandinf spa which offers special treatments by Swiss Perfection, OTO, Seed to Skin Tuscany, and a health and fitness concept in partnership with BodySpace.

As additional note with a minimum stay of three nights up to a maximum of 90 nights per year, the prices for a one bedroom apartment start from £2.420 per night and are available to book now.

Link - https://boutiquehotelnews.com/news/hotel/residences-mandarin-oriental-mayfair/

Grupo de Turismo Gaviota S.A. | Opened the Hotel Playa Luxury Cayo Guillermo in Jardines del Rey, Cuba

 

The Grupo de Turismo Gaviota S.A. hospitality group founded in 1988, with its head office in La Habana,Cuba, boasting more than 30.000 rooms throughout the Cuban territory, with a product portfolio able to satisfy the most varied expectations with facilities in the most demanding Cuban destinations, company characterized by concepts based on innovation, exclusivity, and vision of the future and a management philosophy permanently compromised with market trends and the maximum satisfaction of its customers, opened its new icon, the Hotel Playa Luxury Cayo Guillermo in Jardines del Rey, archipelago off the northern coast of Cuba, in the northern parts of the province of Ciego de Ávila and Camgüey.

This opening, which took place on 8th February 2025, represents a new benchmark for hospitality which reflects the commitment of Grupo Gaviota S.A to innovation and excellence in the tourism industry in the Caribbean island.

The hotel has been designed with the objective to raise and redefine the luxury standards of hospitality in the country, offering an unparalleled experience dor the most demanding travellers, offering them a unique concept where elegance, details, comfort and personalized service are combined to the aim to create an unforgettable stay.

This exclusive hotel is located in the spectacular natural surroundings of Cayo Guillermo, tropical island in the Jardines del Rey, perched on Cuba's north coast between the Atlantic and the Bay of Dogs, known for its clear, shallow coastal waters and greatly highlighted by idyllic beaches such as Playa el Paso, Playa del Medio and Playa Pilar and towering sand dunes.

The Hotel Playa Luxury Cayo Guillermo is a product that is distinguished by its attention to detail and its focus on exclusivity, providing high – level services focuses on these points :

·       Permanent stewardship for 24 – hour personalized attention.

·       Private pool and exclusive area on the beach, guaranteeing privacy and tranquillity.

·       Personalized transportation for guest's comfort.

·       Spaces designed for maximum comfort, with a focus in contemporary luxury.

With its opening The Hotel Playa Luxury Cayo Guillermo aspires to become an emblematic destination for high – end tourism in the region offering an option more in the luxury hospitality segment in the the Caribbean island.

Link - https://www.expreso.info/noticias/hoteles/105054_gaviota_presenta_en_cuba_el_hotel_playa_luxury_cayo_guillermo

Fairfield and TownePlace Suites by Marriott | Dual Branded - Hotels Opened in Groveton, Georgia, U.S.

 

Plamondon Hospitality Partners hotel management and business development company based in Frederick, Maryland has opened a dual – branded hotels part of Marriott International, the Fairfield and TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Grovetown, Georgia, a city situated in Columbia County, part of the Augusta metropolitan area and the Central Savannah River Area well known to be home of several large businesses and industries, including notable names such as GIW Industries, John Deere and Serta, a centre which attracted new residents seeking a comfortable, family - friendly environment with various community events, parks and recreational opportunities.

These openings represent the latest additions to the company's portfolio, which first entered the Georgia market in 2016 with the Home2 Suites by Hilton Grovetown a relevant move by Plamondon Hospitality Partners part of the Plamondon companies, began as a family - owned business with Roy Rogers Restaurants over 40 years ago and operating 16 properties across three American states and recognized as the largest hotel operator in central Maryland, a group with an excellent and consolidated reputation providing hospitality services that have garnered awards.

The opening ceremony took place on 3rd December 2024 and was attended by Government Representatives and local businesses and during the event, Plamondon Hospitality Partners was protagonist of a donation of $2,000 to the American Red Cross East Central Georgia Chapter to aid Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.

The Co - President of Plamondon Hospitality Partners, Peter Plamondon Jr, expressed his enthusiasm about bringing the dual branded Marriott experience to the Grovetown community, focusing on supporting local tourism and businesses.

The Execuitive Vice President of Hotel Operations of Plamondon Hospitality Partners, Michael Hennigsen said that the decision to establish the Fairfield and TownePlace Suites by Marriott was strategic, explaining that the area's economic growth and the presence of established businesses such as the Wellstar Columbia County Medical Center, made it an ideal decision adding that the new hotels aim to cater to both transient lodging and extended stay needs.

With these openings Plamondon Hospitality Partners plans to maintain its tradition of providing quality service and creating new job opportunities in the this area of the state of Georgia.

Link - https://www.marriott.com/en-gb/hotels/agsgf-fairfield-inn-and-suites-grovetown/overview/

Macau - China | Significant Expansion of the Hotel Sector with More than 4.200 New Rooms Under Development

 

Macau, autonomous and special administrative region of China, situated on the country's southern coast, opposite the Pearl River estuary from Hong Kong, a Portuguese territory until 1999, reflecting a mix of cultural influences with its economy revolving around tourism and capitalising on its long history as a gambling centre taking for thyat the nickname of "Las Vegas of Asia" for the presence of giant casinos is experiencing a significant expansion of the hotel sector with more than 4,000 new rooms under development.

Data from the Office of Urban and Territorial Construction of Macau specifies that,at the end of 2024 four hotel projects were under construction, while other ten were awaiting government approval and together these projects will add 4.229 rooms to the city's hotel market.

Most of the new supply under contruction is concentrated in Cotai, a 5.2 square - kilometre piece of land on the top of the Seac Pai Bay between Taipa and Coloane islands, where a single hotel will provide 2.724 rooms, in addition, 204 rooms are being developed on the Macau Peninsula, while the hotels pending approval include nine on the Macau Peninsula and one in Taipa,  island connected to Coloane through Cotai, totaling 1.301 rooms.

These significant operations also include the ongoing development at Galaxy Macau, with a new ultra – luxury hotel, Capella at Galaxy Macaum scheduled to open on the second quarter of 2025 and featuring 93 rooms and Galaxy Entertainment Group is also developing Phase 4 of the complex, which will feature several hotel brands.

Londoner Grand is one of them and it will bring  a touch of Mayfair, upscale and stylish district of London in the city of Westminster to Macau replacing the former Sheraton Macau and it will offer 2.405 rooms, including 1.500 suites the latter available for stays from 1st March 2025.

On the other hand, The Londoner Grand and the Paiza Grand, an exclusive all – suite property located at the top of the Londoner Grand hotel, the new accommodation offers of The Londoner Macao complex of Sands China Ltd, well known integrated resort developer and operator in Macau and a majority - owned subsidiary of Las Vegas Sands Corporation are now available for public reservations since 5^th February 2025.

In addition, Las Vegas Sands Corporation, stated that 300 suites of the Londoner Grand had already openend at the end of September 2024 and the resort also launched Apex a new high - limit baccarat club, on the ground floor of The Londoner Macau.

Link 

https://www.expreso.info/noticiasinternacional/104978_en_macao_se_firman_mas_de_4000_nuevas_habitaciones_de_hotel