There are many exciting new hotel openings this year and in 2023 so we have added another blog and there are sure to be more to follow!
We have gone more ‘international’ for this blog and what a fantastic mix of venues and locations they are – something to suit everyone!
The Peninsula London – opening early 2023
Enjoying a spectacular location overlooking Hyde Park Corner and the Wellington Arch, in the heart of Belgravia, The Peninsula London will welcome guests from early 2023. The hotel, which will showcase the best of British culture, art, and cuisine as well as The Peninsula’s peerless hospitality, is located at one of the city’s most prestigious addresses.
The architecture and design of the completed hotel will reflect the distinctive heritage and grandeur of Belgravia. A stately entrance and colonnaded courtyard lobby will greet arriving guests, as will 190 exquisitely styled guest rooms and suites. In addition, 25 exclusive luxury residences are for sale, which offer an oasis of serenity in the heart of the city, where residents can enjoy the luxury of Peninsula hotel services while also having their own dedicated facilities. Destination restaurants will tempt visitors to taste new dishes and savour familiar fare; The Peninsula Spa will provide revitalising wellness and beauty treatments; and a grand ballroom will play host to London’s most glamourous events.
The Peninsula London also features a one-storey shopping arcade, with a total of nine retail shops providing over 1,100 sq m shopping spaces to all discerning style seekers. The Peninsula Arcades around the globe house many international luxury brands, offering exquisite luxury shopping with unparalleled hotel experiences.
City of Dreams Mediterranean, Cyprus – opening 2023
Europe’s first integrated resort located near Lady’s Mile beach, one of the most popular beaches of Limassol, known for its crystal clear waters. Close to both airports – approx 30 minutes from Paphos and 40 minutes from Larnaca.
Key Points:
- 500 5 star bedrooms and suites
- 1500 sqm of luxury retails
- 10 food and beverage outlets
- Adventure park and sports centre
- World class tennis academy operated by Marcos Baghdatis
- A 1500 sqm Asian-inspired spa with 10 treatment rooms, health club and wet facilities
- Vibrant entertainment with international highlights
And importantly for the event market – 8000sqm of indoor and outdoor conference and event facilities, this includes:
- The Grand Ballroom which can take just over 1400 people theatre style or 700 people for a dinner. This space can also divide into 3 smaller rooms
- The Forum taking up to 1500 people theatre style or 960 for a dinner
- There are five further flexible meeting rooms taking between 24 and 48 delegates theatre style in each.
- Stunning outdoor sites including an amphitheatre taking up to 200 guests and an event lawn which can take up to 2000 guests
Hilton Rome Eur La Lama – due to open mid November 2022
This Hotel is located in the EUR business district, with direct internal access to La Nuvola Roma Convention Centre.
Key Points:
- 439 rooms and suites decorated in a contemporary style and Italian design
- Rooftop Restaurant
- American Cocktail Bar
- Fitness Centre
- 7 meeting rooms
A little more information on the meeting rooms based at the Hotel……
7 Meeting rooms for a total of 857 sqm / 9230 sqft
The largest meeting room can take up to 200 theatre style and 140 for a dinner
The Hotel also offers internal access to La Nuvola Convention Centre accessing further meeting space:
- Total capacity: 9.000 seats
- Plenary room: 5.000 seats, 7.300 sqm of modular space with 30 meeting rooms of all sizes
- Forum: 7.300 sqm for exhibitions, gala dinners and product display
- Auditorium: 1.800 seats
The Peninsula Istanbul – opening early 2023
Set along the banks of the stunning Bosphorus – the meeting point of East and West in the beautiful historic city – the hotel, located in Istanbul’s historic Karaköy district, will anchor a new waterfront revitalization project called Galataport, to include a promenade, museums and art galleries, restaurants, boutiques, and a cruise ship port. The heritage property is also within walking distance to many of Istanbul’s most dazzling historic landmarks, such as Galata Tower, Galata Bridge and the famous Sultanahmet District.
Number of Rooms: 177 opulent guestrooms and suites, including The Peninsula
Iceland Parliament Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton – opening soon!
Iceland Parliament Hotel is ideally located in the city of Reykjavik and is due to open early October. There are 145 rooms with all the necessary amenities and it also offers 6 meeting and event spaces.
The Meeting & Events space consists of:
220 sqm main meeting room that can be divided into 4 large board rooms, when combined the room can take up to 144 classroom or 176 theatre style
Each room individually can take up to 36 classroom style, 16 boardroom and 44 theatre style.
Multifunction Mezzanine with direct access to the garden and lots of natural light.
A Rooftop event space overlooking the Tagus River and the stunning 25th April Bridge
For larger conferences and meetings the Hotel is next door to the Lisbon Congress Centre