Nine hot hotels and the news you need to know
From cutting-edge new urban properties to thrilling coastal experiences, Dimple Shiv rounds up the latest hotel news around the world
DEFINED BY HISTORY
Seattle gains a boutique hotel this year with the opening of Railspur, occupying a building designed in 1907. A rooftop bar and restaurant will have views of Puget Sound, while a multi-storey living wall will connect guests with nature. railspurseattle.com
MALDIVES MEDITATION
Guests can snorkel amid the vibrant aquatic life of the Indian Ocean after a soul nourishing 30-minute guided meditation session with Nova’s newly introduced Meditative Whale Shark Experience in Maldives. nova-maldives.com
LONDON CALLING
Located close to Bond Street tube station, London’s newest luxury hotel, The Bo Tree, will blend Marylebone flair and Mayfair chic when it opens in July. There’ll be 199 rooms, two restaurants, a live music club and boutique screening room. thebotree.com
BRIGHT AND BOLD
Guests at the newly opened Naumi Wellington will enjoy oversized rooms in bold colours, 65-inch television screens and mini bars filled with New Zealand brands. The hotel is located on Cuba Street, one of the city’s most charismatic areas. naumihotels.com
SURF’S UP
W Algarve has appointed a resident surf expert to ensure guests catch the very best waves during their stay. Renowned surf coach and photographer Joao Bracourt can curate bespoke experiences, tailored to individual needs. marriott.com
EMBRACING THE UNIQUE
Accor is launching a new global brand, Handwritten Collection. This will allow independent hotel owners to retain the unique identities of their properties while benefiting from the reach, distribution and support services of Accor.
SUSTAINABLE BLU
The new Radisson Blu Resort in Lanzarote is firmly focused on sustainability, with solar panels producing 100% of the hotel’s daytime energy consumption. Among the 225 guest rooms are 13 swim-up suites. radissonhotels.com
TOKYO HEIGHTS
A Bulgari hotel will be a new star of Tokyo’s skyline when it opens this spring, occupying the upper seven floors (39 to 45) of a new skyscraper. Alongside 98 guest rooms, there will be brand staples such as Il Ristorante. bulgarihotels.com
BORNEO ALL-INCLUSIVE
Shangri-La Rasa Ria on Kota Kinabulu has introduced an all-inclusive option, giving guests all-day dining and unlimited access to premium drinks. Cycling, kayaking and body boarding are also included along with airport transfers. shangri-la.com
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