Although the year is fast coming to a close, 2015 still has some exciting new hotel openings left to reveal. Here are five that we’ve been eagerly anticipating:
Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca
Casablanca, Morocco
Scheduled to open December 2015
Imagine waking up at a Four Seasons in the center of Morocco’s most cosmopolitan city, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the Casablanca coastline from your own private balcony. It can now be a reality at the new Four Season’s Hotel Casablanca. Located in the North African port city of Casablanca, an area blessed with year-round warmth and sunshine, this hotel is the newest addition in the Four Season’s brand.
SPECTACULAR AMBIANCE
Intimate in scale, the five-story hotel is carved into the beachside cliff, beneath street level. The lobby entrance is on the fifth floor rooftop, straight off the Corniche: a vibrant seaside promenade popular with locals and international visitors alike. Facing west for the most spectacular ocean sunsets, guestrooms are designed with balconies and floor to ceiling windows to take advantage of cool breezes and open views. With 186 luxurious accommodations, including 29 suites, the look is fresh and contemporary, layered with traditional Moroccan details and locally inspired colors.
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
Taste the local culture in any of the 3 indoor-outdoor restaurants and lounges, specializing in Mediterranean, Provencal and Moroccan cuisine. The outdoor swimming pool, located on the garden level, is surrounded by five luxurious private cabanas and nestled amid exotic landscaping to provide privacy and a sense of exclusivity. With 10 treatment rooms and 2 balneo hydrotherapy pools, Le Spa offers an ocean-front sanctuary devoted to those seeking relaxation and rejuvenation. Enjoy a session of “yoga alfresco” poolside, while listening to the peaceful sound of ocean waves. A multitude of options include dedicated treatments for kids (6-11) and teens (12-17).
Ritz Paris
Paris, France
Scheduled to open December 1, 2015
Home to historic luminaries like fashion icon Coco Channel, and the setting for famous novels like The Da Vinci Code, and movie classics like Audrey Hepburn’s Funny Face, the legendary Ritz Paris is approaching its reopening after an unprecedented 3 year restoration. Located in the heart of Paris, The Ritz will be comprised of 72 suites, including 15 one of a kind suites with deep historic significance. Long the pinnacle of luxury hotels, it was the first have en-suite bathrooms, telephones and electricity in every room. The property will feature three restaurants, three bars and gardens and terraces with retractable roofs and heated floors for year-round enjoyment.
FOODIE PARADISE
Paris culinary institute École Ritz Escoffier, open to amateurs and seasoned professionals alike, will benefit from a third demonstration kitchen. The historic Salon Proust, with its wood-burning fireplace, will offer Ritz afternoon tea.
FOCUS ON WELLNESS
The hotel’s 2 story indoor wellness “universe” will feature an indoor pool, fitness center with private training rooms and an area dedicated to CHANEL skin care and customized beauty experiences.
Faena Hotel Miami Beach
Miami Beach, FL
Scheduled to open November 2, 2105
Located in the heart of Miami Beach, at the site of the old Saxony Hotel, the Faena Hotel Miami Beach was designed by director/producer Baz Luhrmann and his wife, the award winning costume designer Catherine Martin. The 169 room hotel is central to Argentine developer Alan Faena’s new 6 block beachfront Faena District.
SPECIAL EXPERIENCES
With dedicated butler service on every floor, the 169-room hotel will offer every conceivable amenity—100,000 sqft Beach Club on Miami’s widest and most pristine beachfront, two oceanfront signature restaurants by celebrated Chefs’ Paul Qui and Francis Mallmann, private screening room and a two-level theater with live theatrical performances.
SPA
The Tierra Santa Spa will be the U.S.’s first South American-inspired spa dedicated to the art of living well. Designed as an oasis of relaxed beauty and rejuvenation, Tierra Santa Spa will offer bespoke treatments that merge ancient South American healing techniques, potent indigenous ingredients and the latest anti-aging technologies. The double-height hammam promises to be particularly impressive.
Shangri-La Le Tousesrok Resort and Spa
Trou D’eau Douce, Mauritius
Scheduled to open November 1, 2015
The iconic Le Touessrok, Mauritius will reopen it’s doors as Shangrila’s Le Touessrok Resort and Spa on November 1, 2015, following six months of renovations. Located on the white sands of Trou d’Eau Douce Bay, less than an hour’s drive from MRU (Sir Seewoosagar Ramgoolam International Airport), the property offers stunning views over the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. Just off of the resort’s pristine shore, are two beautiful islands – Ilot Mangénie, which is exclusively for Shangri-La guests and provides the perfect Indian Ocean experience with a trendy beach club and on-island butlers, and Ile aux Cerfs, which features a spectacular 18-hole championship golf course designed by pro-golfer Bernhard Langer.
SPA
The spa, Chi, is located in a secluded area of the resort enclosed by tropical vegetation and offers 8 treatment rooms with design elements inspired by the vibrant local culture. The spa menu offers Chinese and ayurvedic treatments designed to promote physical well-being and personal vitality by releasing blockages in the body and allowing chi to flow freely. Each treatment includes the yogic practice of pranayama, and begins with a signature breathing and meditation.
ACTIVITIES
An abundance of complimentary aquatic activities and lessons are included, like sailing, stand-up paddle boarding, windsurfing, snorkeling, hobie cat and banana tube riding. There are plenty of opportunities for private, fee-based experiences such as a full-day, private Big Game Fishing excursion with a chance to catch a wide variety of game species including blue marlin, yellow fin tuna and barracudas.
GOOD FOR FAMILIES AND ROMANCE
A paradise for adults and families alike, Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok, Mauritus provides both intimacy and seclusion for couples and honeymooners, as well as large grounds, beaches and private pool areas perfect for families. The hotel prides itself on offering an exciting environment with a diverse range of experiences for all.
Seeking romance? Book the packages that includes an island butler with access to a private pavilion in a secluded area on Ilot Mangénie, the resort’s exclusive private island, and a romantic, culinary experience “under the stars” on a pristine beach.
Got kids? Share a private, 60 minute, family spa treatment (2 adults/2 children) followed by a romantic “Date Night” that includes an intimate dinner for parents with babysitting services for 2 children. Either way, 30-minute photo shoots are included to forever capture your best moments in paradise!
The Patina, Capitol Singapore
Singapore
Scheduled to open November 1, 2015
Residing in the iconic Capitol Building and Stamford House, is The Patina, Capitol Singapore. A short drive from Singapore Changi Airport, and within walking distance to landmarks like The National Art Gallery, Singapore Art Museum, St. Andrew’s Cathedral and the Marina Bay area, this ultra luxury, “six-star” hotel hopes to appeal to guests’ “sense of self” by offering individually curated experiences orchestrated by a team of “multi-skilled” ambassadors.
ULTIMATE CONCIERGE SERVICE
With an eye towards providing the ultimate guest experience, The Patina has developed “Signature Patina 360 degree Concierge” a concept service that calls upon employees of all levels to act as ambassadors and go beyond ordinary concierge support. Equipped with in-depth knowledge of local culture and trends “ambassadors” are encouraged to tap into their personal passions to assist guests with similar interests.
Have a passion for coffee? Let the ambassadors arrange a trip in the Patina Car to Keong Saik Road for the best coffee in town! Love golf? Let the ambassadors arrange for an outing to Sentosa Golf Club, Searpong Course, for its scenic view and a world-class golfing arena.
FINE DINING
Foodies will not be disappointed. Their signature restaurant, ERU, will feature an innovative fusion of the Peruvian and Japanese flavors in an open concept kitchen. ERUBAR will extend that Peruvian theme with Peruvian style tapas, and a wide range of signature cocktails that reflect the flavorful menu. And if chocolate is your thing, check out their boutique chocolate shop, Pure&Co, offering gourmet South American chocolate delicacies.
ADDITIONAL AMENITIES
Those staying in the Stamford room category and above, will enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour stay, regardless of arrival time, as well as exclusive access to the Reading Room for complimentary breakfast, afternoon tea refreshments, canapés and evening cocktails.
To learn more about what these properties have to offer, contact Simply Juicy Travel today!