Cool hotel openings around the world for 2020 – Calgary Herald

From a trendy Ace Hotel in Toronto to splashy projects in Las Vegas and London, 2020 looks like a big year for new hotels around the world. Heres a look at some of the new properties coming to the destinations Canadians love to visit.

In Florida, Amrit Ocean Resort & Spa is set to open on seven acres of oceanfront on Palm Beach Countys Singer Island. Its supposed to be a wellness resort based on Eastern well-being philosophies and western technology. Look for tranquility pools, Patanjali yoga classes and sleep specialist services, not to mention a bath concierge and suites that feature circadian rhythm lighting.

The Greystone Miami Beach is slated to relaunch in February. Steps from the white sand beach, the historic 1930s hotel embraces Miamis energy with Art Deco glamour across 91 guestrooms, a stunning rooftop pool, and a whiskey and dark spirits lounge.

The Hotel Effie Sandestin in Sandestin, Florida will launch in June, if all goes to plan. Located on 2,400 acres of Floridas panhandle (also known as The Emerald Coast), the hotel integrates coastal charm with Southern hospitality across 250 guestrooms and 19 suites with views of Choctawhatchee Bay and championship golf courses.

Four Seasons Resorts & Residences is supposed to open early in the year in Calistoga, California. Napa Valleys first Four Seasons will open with each of the 85 guestrooms offering mountain views. In addition to an on-site vineyard and tasting space, the property will offer a spa with steam pods in which hammocks will be suspended above geothermal pools for guests to absorb the heated vapour.

Owners of the Circa Resort and Casino in Las Vegas say theyre on track for an opening late in the year. Its being billed as the first ground-up gaming resort in historic Downtown Las Vegas in 40 years. Located on the iconic Fremont Street Experience, its a 777-room behemoth that will be the tallest building north of The Strip.

A drawing of the Circa Vegas Hotel and Casino.Circa Las Vegas

Canadas first Ace Hotel, a trendy, millennial-friendly brand with properties in New York City, Palm Springs and other hot spots, is supposed to open in Toronto in the fall. Located north of King Street and a couple blocks west of Spadina Avenue, its a new building designed by the architectural firm of Shim-Sutcliffe.

Also in Toronto, the former Marriott on Bloor Street east of Yonge, is being turned into the citys first W Hotel, another bold brand geared to a younger demographic. The hotel is set to feature its own DJ booth recording studio and should open in early summer.

The popular and fashionable Park Hyatt at Bloor and Avenue Road is slated to re-open this summer following two years of renovations. It will have 220 guestrooms and suites, a new ballroom, meeting and event space and restaurant, as well as a fully refurbished spa and roof lounge.

The awaited completion of the Drake Hotel expansion on Queen Street West is also set for 2020. The expansion will unveil a new lobby specifically for hotel guests, an additional 32 rooms and a new suite.

On top of that, the former Thompson Hotel on the west side of downtown Toronto is being redesigned and is set to open in summer as 1 Hotel Toronto. Its a brand that purposefully re-uses existing structural and reclaimed materials gathered from the local community, including timber, driftwood and local limestone.

In Hawaii, the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa is finishing the second phase of its transformation with a multimillion-dollar renovation of its lobby. Slated for completion in November, the renovated space will welcome guests with a new lobby bar and caf, lounge, and reception area in an open-air setting designed to bring the outdoors in with an expansive lanai and viewing deck, offering panoramic views of Kaanapali Beach.

On Hawaii Big Island, the all-new Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection is set to debut in January following a resort-wide re-imagination and renovation. Described as a luxury lifestyle resort, the property will open with contemporary guest rooms and suites, five private bungalow residences, five restaurants and lounges, three distinct pools, and a signature spa and wellness haven.

The new Mauna Lani resort on Hawaii Big Island.Mauna Lani

Karisma Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Margaritaville Holdings, is taking reservations for Margaritaville Island Reserve by Karisma Riviera Cancn, the brands first all-inclusive resort experience. Its scheduled to open in March 2020. Margaritaville hotels also are scheduled to open this year in New York City and San Diego, as well as Negril, Jamaica and Cap Cana in the Dominican Republic.

Construction is well underway on the Ritz-Carlton, Paradise Valley (Scottsdale), which will span across 20 acres and will have 215 guest rooms. Its slated for a summer opening.

Lovers of luxury properties will want to check out the new Ritz-Carlton in Mexico City, the JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek, the JW Marriott Anaheim Resort in California and the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, which is part of downtown Tampas amazing urban renaissance.

The brainchild of Japanese chef Nobu Matsuhisa and actor Robert De Niro, Nobu will open a 115-room hotel in Chicagos West Loop early this year, with a distinct Japanese aesthetic.

Early in the year, NUPO, the much-awaited new restaurant by Darren MacLean, will open in Calgary in the Alt Hotel Calgary East Village. Darren currently owns Shokunin, among Canadas 100 best restaurants three years running and one of my personal faves. MacLean was on Netflixs The Final Table and in 2020 hell be one of the judges on Food Networks Wall of Chefs.

The Fairmont Century Plaza, located in Century City in Los Angeles, will open in 2020 following a top-to-bottom renovation. This mid-century marvel has hosted generations of Hollywood celebrities, foreign dignitaries and every United States President since its opening in 1966. Surrounded by restaurants and retail boutiques, the hotel features two acres of gardens, connecting to neighbourhood plazas and fountains.

The Fairmont El San Juan in Puerto Rico will officially join the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts portfolio as of January. El San Juan is located on the award-winning Isla Verde Beach, minutes away from Old San Juan, the downtown San Juan area and Luis Muoz Marin International Airport.

21C Hotels, part of the Accor Group, operates boutique hotels with an art theme. Theyll open hotels in Chicago early next year, as well as Des Moines, Iowa and St. Louis.

The first Six Senses Hotel in the U.S. is supposed to open in New York City later this year. Located adjacent to the fabulous High Line Park in Chelsea, its already garnering plenty of attention for its bold design.

Six Senses New York City hotel.Six Senses

Kimpton, a terrific brand that combines a hip, youthful approach with top-notch surroundings, will open several hotels in the Americas next year, including the Caribbean island of Grenada. The Kimpton Kawana Bay is slated to open in the middle of the year. A hillside retreat tucked away between tropical rain forest cliffs and Grand Anse Beach, the luxury resort will offer picturesque views and easy access to the Caribbean Sea and surrounding mountains.

In Dallas, Kimpton is set to open in the Deep Ellum district of Dallas, solidifying its role in revitalizing one of the most historically significant neighbourhoods in the region. Other Kimpton openings in 2020 include Roatan, a stunning island thats part of Honduras, as well as Mexico City, Omaha and Asheville, North Carolina.

Hotel Indigo, like Kimpton, is a part of the InterContinental Hotels Group and is supposed to open properties next year in the financial district of New York (a very hot area for new hotels), Miami (the Brickell area) and Spokane, Washington.

Htel Mile-End is a 33 room, boutique property in one of Montreals hippest areas. With its four floors of stylish rooms, restaurant, rooftop terrace, basement cinema screening room and main floor gallery space, the Htel Mile-End promises to be a fitting addition to the Mile End, recognized as one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world.

Also heading to Montreal is the 193-room Humaniti in the International District. The Hotel Bonaventure, beloved for its rooftop pool and terrace, is completing a hotel-wide overhaul of its rooms.

A new JW Marriott is slated to open on the river in Savannah, Georgia; one of the most popular cities in the U.S. for visitors. It will have 419 rooms and is part of a major renovation of the Plant Riverside District.

JW Marriott SavannahMarriott Hotels

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts will open a luxury hotel and private residences in downtown New Orleans late in the year. The property will be in the heart of the city, next to the convention centre, the French Quarter and the Warehouse District, with clear views of both the city and the Mississippi River.

The Pendry West Hollywood is set to launch in California this summer. Located on the famous Sunset Strip, its said to be an eye-catching design thats meant to invoke California glamour. Look for a signature Wolfgang Puck restaurant, a rooftop bar with chic cabanas, curated public art, a bowling alley and, of course, a screening room. Part of the Preferred Hotels and Resorts group.

Montage Healdsburg is being called a transformative hideaway nestled in the hills of Sonoma County, offering travelers a convenient and luxurious base to explore the destinations celebrated wineries and farm-to-table restaurants. Its part of the Preferred Hotels and Resorts group. Look for an opening in October, 2020.

Just a few steps from Trevi Fountain, Iberostar Grand Fontana di Trevi extends 19thcentury Art Deco design elements across 67 guestrooms, two signature restaurants, and a spectacular rooftop terrace with skyline views.

Located off the western central coast of Italy, bordering the Tyrrhenian Sea, The Sense Experience Resort is an eco-retreat made up of 12,000 acres of natural park and pine forest with a private beach in Tuscanys Maremma region.

Sense Experience Resort, Tuscany.Preferred Hotels and Resorts

In Switzerland, Philippe Starck has restored the 100-year-old historic Eden au Lac hotel, the only luxury property on Lake Zurich, which will have 40 rooms and suites (the majority with lake views).

The Guardsman is slated to open in April on Londons exclusive Buckingham Gate with 53 unique guestrooms and six exclusive residences. The Guardsman offers the atmosphere, discretion, and personal service associated with a private members club.

Located in Leicester Square, The Londoner is being billed as the worlds first super boutique hotel, whatever that means. Look for six subterranean levels and 350 guestrooms in a property thats means to showcase the energy of Londons West End through unique design, innovative social spaces, and distinctive restaurants.

The newest hotel from Pestana Hotels & Resorts will lie on the shores of the Douro River in Porto, Portugal.

Kimpton Vividora Hotel in Barcelona will mark the brands debut in Spain. The hotel will be located in the citys Gothic Quarter. Kimpton also will be opening new hotels in Paris, and Manchester.

For the Indigo brand, look for new hotels in Brussels, Bath, and Verona, Italy.

The Chedi Mumbai is scheduled to open in March. Located in the heart of Indias commercial capital, The Chedi Mumbai is a serene and stylish oasis with rooms that offer views of Powai Lake or the city skyline.

The Connect Busan in South Korea launches in May, 2020 with private balconies and sweeping views of Busan Harbour or Yongdusan Park.

Luxury hotel seekers will want to try the St. Regis Cairo, The Tokyo EDITION, The Reykjavik EDITION, The Tasman in Hobart, Tasmania (part of the Marriott Luxury Collection) and the JW Marriott Muscat in Oman.

If youre more into the W Hotel vibe, look for new properties this year in Bali and Melbourne.

In Tokyo (and just in time for the Summer Olympics), the Kimpton Shinjuku will be close to the iconic Shibuya crossing and will have a rooftop bar open only to VIPs.

Opening in spring 2020 upon a hill in Jimbaran Bay, Raffles Bali will offer unparalleled ocean views for just 32 private villas.

InterContinental Hotels this year will open properties in Yokohama, Japan and also the Koh Yao Yai Resort in Thailand.

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