Hotels
Four Seasons Anguilla Now Accepting Reservations
Debuting in October, the new Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla is now accepting reservations and offering several special introductory packages. With a range of accommodations from Deluxe Rooms to luxurious Five-Bedroom Villas, the Four Seasons resort is ideal for extended families and groups of friends, as well as couples looking for a romantic retreat. Features include on-site restaurants, lounges, recreation and a 975-metre-long beach. Reservations are now being confirmed for the fall and winter season, with the following packages available in addition to standard room...
Hard Rock To Introduce Snow Skiing in Mexico
AIC Hotel Group and Camp Woodward, a leader in lifestyle and action sports, have partnered to launch a unique new concept in experiential travel with Woodward Riviera Maya and Woodward Punta Cana. Both facilities will debut next year at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana, where guests will be able to participate in many of the disciplines offered at the original Camp Woodward, as well as one-of-a-kind chances to snowboard and snow ski indoors in the Caribbean and Mexico. Woodward Riviera Maya and Woodward Punta Cana will offer a variety of...
Hello? Aloft Unveils Voice-Activated Hotel Rooms
Imagine asking a hotel room to turn up the air conditioning when it gets too hot or to turn on the lights before getting out of bed. Well, the future is here at Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Aloft Hotels, which has unveiled the results of its top secret “Project: Jetson” and debuted the first-ever voice activated hotel room, giving guests entirely new ways to interact using “Hey Siri.” Each Aloft Voice-Activated Hotel Room is equipped with an iPad running a custom Aloft app used for controlling the in-room guest experience, with HomeKit-enabled accessories including room...
Conrad Xiamen Welcomes Guests
Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton's smart luxury hotel brand, has opened its first property in China's Fujian province, on the southwestern coast of Xiamen Island. Conrad Xiamen occupies the 37th to 54th floors of the iconic 300-metre-tall Shimao Straits Tower, in the heart of Siming's Central Business District. Designed to be a shopping, leisure and business hub, Shimao Straits Tower is a striking sea-facing landmark with a sail-shaped design boasting expansive views of Gulangyu Island. Guests of Conrad Xiamen enjoy direct access to a shopping mall and a cinema, as well as the...
Andaz Opens in Ottawa
Hyatt Hotels' Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market is open for business, marking the brand’s official entry into Canada. The Ottawa hotel is the 13th in the brand's portfolio. Three other Andaz hotels will open by the end of this year, including Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Spa, Andaz Delhi and Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya. Set in the heart of ByWard Market, the capital’s newest hotel boasts 200 rooms, flexible meeting space, a ground floor restaurant and bar, as well as a rooftop lounge, offering sweeping views of the Ottawa cityscape. An all-day coffee bar with grab-and-go bites...
Atlantis Launches Major Renovations
Atlantis, Paradise Island resort in The Bahamas has launched the first phase of a US$20 million transformation at what is currently known as the Coral Towers. Once all renovations are complete, the hotel will reopen as The Corals Atlantis, a new modern hotel for the resort’s group, leisure and casino guests, designed by Bilkey LLinas Design. “This renovation marks a significant step in our long-term vision for Atlantis,” said Paul Burke, president and managing director, Atlantis, Paradise Island. “Atlantis consists of five unique hotels from the ultra-luxury of The Cove...
Sandals Unveils Over-Water Wedding Chapel
Sandals Resorts has unveiled a new unique place for couples to say “I do” at Sandals Grande St. Lucian – the “Overwater Serenity Wedding Chapel.” Located at the most southwestern point of the resort, the open-air, glass aisled chapel boasts panoramic views of Rodney Bay and is the first of its kind in the Caribbean. Décor within the chapel includes a river stone alter polished with a silver leaf finish and a nature-inspired aisle lined by three glass panels. The layout allows guests to see the view of the water below, which will enhance the wedding ceremony with its...
Ashford Castle Unveils New Hideaway Cottage
Ireland's Ashford Castle in County Mayo has unveiled the latest addition to its accommodations, the new Hideaway Cottage, situated on the edge of Lough Corrib. As part of a large renovation project, the estate's former boathouse has been fully modernized, while keeping true to its Irish heritage, to create a luxurious cottage hideaway. The Hideaway Cottage offers maximum privacy for the ideal romantic retreat, while still offering guests access to all of the amenities and services of the Castle and its 350-acre estate. Surrounded by woodland with a 180-degree view over Ireland's...