As we get ready to kick off another year, we’ve rounded up some upcoming hotel openings for 2017.
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills (Opening: June 2017) pictured above
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is an urban oasis in one of the world's most glamorous cities. Perfectly set where Wilshire and Santa Monica Boulevards meet, this elegant hotel represents the best in California lifestyle and luxury. Designed inside and out by the legendary Pierre-Yves Rochon, you'll find world-class service, lavish accommodations, and excellence in every detail. Create unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime.
Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square (Opening: January 26, 2017)
In a landmark of power and prestige, Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square provides a central city location, near the Tower of London, Tower Bridge and the River Thames. The historic building – the 1922 headquarters of the Port of London Authority – also incorporates 41 Private Residences and the Ten Trinity Square Private Club, a prestigious private member's club from Reignwood, Four Seasons Hotels and Chateau Latour.
St. Regis Dubai, Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club (Opening: February 1, 2017)
A luxury equestrian development located in DubaiLand, the Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club comprises of a 136-key St. Regis-branded hotel, 162 Andalusian-style villas and branded villas, polo club, state-of-the-art polo academy, riding school and exceptional equestrian facilities, including 520 stables.
Kokomo Island Resort, Fiji (Opening: March 2017)
Kokomo will open in Fiji with 21 spacious beachside pool villas, as well as a limited collection of five-bedroom hilltop private residences. Kokomo is set on a 135-acre private island – one of 10 small tropical islands set in Kadavu’s incomparable Astrolabe Reef. Guests arrive via the island’s private floatplane or helicopter and enjoy all-inclusive stays with luxury accommodations in traditional Fijian bures, gourmet cuisine, spa experience and a variety of activities and water sports, including scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming with manta rays and more.
The Surf Club in Surfside, Florida (Opening: Spring 2017)
Four Seasons will provide a world-class level of service and amenities at The Surf Club Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences, reminiscent of the era when the Duke and Duchess of Windsor frequented The Surf Club. Founded by Isadore Sharp and celebrating more than fifty years in the hospitality industry, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is renowned for anticipatory, personalized, insightful service. The staff often knows what you want even before you know you want it yourself.
Park Hyatt St. Kitts (Opening: Summer 2017)
Set on a nearly-untouched Caribbean island within the Christophe Harbour development on Banana Bay, Park Hyatt St. Kitts offers the unparalleled Park Hyatt experience for discerning leisure travelers to this idyllic destination in the West Indies. Slated to open during spring 2017, Park Hyatt St. Kitts will be a luxury hotel nestled on a secluded area offering golden sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters, overlooking The Narrows, a strait separating St. Kitts and the volcanic island of Nevis.
The Ritz-Carlton Jiuzhaigou Valley (Opening Fall 2017)
Located at just a 20 minute drive from the Jiuzhaigou UNESCO world heritage site, the 87 all-villa resort is the latest design from the famous Jaya International Design, founded by the late Jaya Ibrahim. Jaya’s approach to design searched for the beauty and serenity within each project, inspired by the local culture and geographical context; no two styles were ever the same, but always unmistakably Jaya. The Ritz-Carlton, Jiuzhaigou breathes the creativity, soul and character of both Jaya and his team continuing his path.
InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown (Opening: Spring 2017)
Opening in the spring of 2017, InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown will graze the sky at 73 stories and offer world-class guest rooms, dining and spa services, all with sustainability and Los Angeles’ indoor-outdoor lifestyle in mind. Our glass tower is located at the nexus of downtown’s historic, entertainment and sports districts — the perfect destination for business or pleasure.
Nobu Ryokan Malibu (Opening: Spring 2017)
It's been the buzz of Malibu for more than two years but it finally looks like Nobu's Ryokan will open beside Nobu Matsuhisa's Malibu sushi restaurant in late spring. Perched over the Pacific, the exclusive hideaway in a 9,200-square foot, two-story building will feature 11 suites and 5 oceanfront bungalows with custom teak soaking tubs, and Pacific Ocean views.
Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Spa (Opening: December 2016)
Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Spa features 201 bungalow-style guest rooms and suites that draw inspiration from the 1950s-desert art movement. Local art is woven throughout, with a rotating collection in the Guest House – a central gathering place for guests. Through the Artist in Residence program, guests learn and create alongside painters, potters, and photographers from the nearby Cattle Track community. Additional amenities include the Turquoise Pool with 13 cabanas, Palo Verde Spa & Apothecary with seven treatment rooms, a salon and private pool, and Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen specializing in contemporary Sonoran cuisine and craft cocktails.
Andaz Mayakoba (Opening: December 2016)
Andaz Mayakoba Resort’s breathtaking design reflects the native Mayan culture and features 214 guestrooms, including 41 luxury suites. Stimulating upscale experiences entertain guests, whether immersing in a lushly preserved mangrove environment, sunbathing in one of three outdoor pools, relaxing in the 10,000-square-foot Naum spa or unwinding on the pristine white sanded Caribbean beach. Additionally, four restaurants and bars will offer the distinguished culinary experiences for which Andaz hotels are known, and all with stunning views of the pools, lagoon, and ocean.
Chileno Bay Resort & Residences (Opening: February 2017)
This new beachfront hotel and residential villa community from Auberge Resorts is nestled in the protective cove of Chileno Bay and will feature a 60-room, boutique luxury hotel and 32 contemporary two- three- and four-bedroom beach villas. Amenities include a centerpiece 138-meter swimming pool, a second pool for families, an oceanfront hot tub, fire pits, a new Tom Fazio- designed golf course, extensive spa, fitness center and movement studio with a series of classes, a kid’s club, owners lounge, and h2O Cave, the resort’s waterfront sports center.
The Scott Resort & Spa (Opening: Fall 2017)
The Scott, formerly Firesky Resort & Spa, is being re-branded in January 2017 and will undergo $15M in renovations, set to bring in Spring 2017. The 204-room resort is located in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale and embodies a vibrant, Sonoran style. The property will soon benefit from an upgraded Spanish-style lobby, new signature restaurant and bar, two lagoon-like pools, pool bar and all event spaces, to be complete in Fall 2017, just in time for peak season travel to Scottsdale. (Guest rooms and suites renovation to follow in Summer 2018.) Formerly a Kimpton Hotel, the property is now owned and operated by Classic Hotels & Resorts, based in Phoenix.
Above the Penthouses (Opening: Q1 2017)
Above the Penthouses is an exclusive collection of thoughtfully crafted, ultra-luxury residential offerings on the 15th floor of the Residences at W Hollywood on Hollywood & Vine. Each boasting a unique personality and expansive views of Hollywood’s landmarks (Griffith Park Observatory, Hollywood Sign, DTLA, Capitol Records), residences feature sleek interior spaces with upscale industrial aesthetic, grand living and entertaining areas, spacious private terraces, full in-residence tech packages by BAM Luxury and more. Owners enjoy access to W’s ‘Whatever, Whenever’ residential program, 24-hour concierge, private rooftop pool deck equipped with kitchens, fire pits and outdoor seating, 24-hour state-of-the-art rooftop fitness center and dog park, private screening room and Starwood Access.
Costa Palmas (Opening: Early 2018)
Costa Palmas is a 1000-acre private beachfront resort community located 45 minutes from Los Cabos International Airport on the East Cape of the Baja Peninsula. Home to Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos - the luxury brand's first in Cabo - Costa Palmas introduces an elemental form of luxury hospitality set among organic farms on an international marina. Thoughtfully and sensitively designed and situated along a two-mile stretch of swimmable beach, the community features a Robert Trent Jones II 18-hole golf course, 18 acres of orchards and farms, and its own beach and yacht club.
Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts has several openings in China in 2017:
Banyan Tree Jiuzhaigou (Tentative: January 1, 2017)
Located in Sichuan province in southwest of China, Banyan Tree Jiuzhaigou is nestled on a spectacular mountain setting. A 2.5-hour drive from Jiuzhaigou Huanglong Airport, the picturesque retreat is 45 minutes away from the Jiuzhaigou National Park. Banyan Tree Jiuzhaigou offers 209 rooms and suites, all with unique views, and facilities including five restaurants and bar, an award-winning spa, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, gym and entertainment center with private karaoke rooms and a Kids Club.
Banyan Tree Anji (Tentative: July 2017)
The hotel will open with 161 rooms and scenic mountain views with utmost privacy. It will focus on local organic cuisine. Facilities include all the typical things you’d expct from Banyan Tree (great spa, pools, dining, etc.), plus karaoke and a Kids Club. It is located in city of Huzhou in Zhejiang province, an area famous for its bamboo and hometown of the white tea. It is also an upcoming eco-tourism hub of the country with lots of local attractions like the Bamboo Museum Garden, Mountain Longwangshan, Tianhuangping Hydropower Station (the biggest in Asia), Chinese Bamboo Sea, Lingfeng Scenic Spot, South China Paraquat Garden, Feiyi Pagoda and Mountain Moganshan.
Angsana Zhuhai Phoenix Bay (Tentative: September 2017)
202 keys, bordering Hong Kong by sea and Macua by land, 140km from Guangzhou. The hotel will be located at the Dalang Bay Peninsula, with amazing sea views. Local attractions include Zhuhai Fisher Girl Statue, Qinglv Road, New Yuanmingyuan Garden, Pearl Land Amusement Park, Jiuzhou City, Meixi Royal Stone Archways, Huangyang Mountain, Baiteng Lake, Qi’ao Mangrove, Chime Long Resort and Ocean World, and Cruise tour around Macau.
Angsana Xishuangbanna (Tentative: Late 2017)
This region of China is home of the Dai people. The 380-room property will be located in Menghai County, with beautiful tropical scenery and ethnic cultural heritage. Local attractions include Manjinglan Tourist Villahe, Mange Buddhist temple, Jinghong Forest Park, Langcang River Bank, and Ethnic Customs Park.
Source: www.luxurytravelmagazine.com
