New FS hotel plans (up to 2012)
#481
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: VCE
Posts: 14,165
I did a full tour of FS Pudong last year and thought it was really nice. The views are, in fact, superb, especially from the huge pool and spa area and the club floor. Although it is not as tall as its neighbours, this makes for a real sense of intimacy. The rooms and suites are strikingly designed, with splashes of red and very unusual bathrooms. Given that this is a business hotel, I thought it looked excellent.
If I am staying in Pudong, I usually stay at either the Shangri-La or recently a few times at the Park Hyatt as our offices are in the Jin Mao tower. The Horizon Club at the Shangri-La has excellent service- perhaps the best I have had in Shanghai and also the views are wonderful. Finally I really appreciate the policy of Shangri-La with free internet for all guests (at Hyatt also as a Diamond member). The nickle and diming of the Four Seasons on internet is really a very poor decision in my opinon- and using wayport as a provider makes it even worse.
#482
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Here there and everywhere
Posts: 6,303
Really- I have not been inside yet so perhaps I judged incorrectly- I cannot see how it would have good views however if it does that is excellent.
If I am staying in Pudong, I usually stay at either the Shangri-La or recently a few times at the Park Hyatt as our offices are in the Jin Mao tower. The Horizon Club at the Shangri-La has excellent service- perhaps the best I have had in Shanghai and also the views are wonderful. Finally I really appreciate the policy of Shangri-La with free internet for all guests (at Hyatt also as a Diamond member). The nickle and diming of the Four Seasons on internet is really a very poor decision in my opinon- and using wayport as a provider makes it even worse.
If I am staying in Pudong, I usually stay at either the Shangri-La or recently a few times at the Park Hyatt as our offices are in the Jin Mao tower. The Horizon Club at the Shangri-La has excellent service- perhaps the best I have had in Shanghai and also the views are wonderful. Finally I really appreciate the policy of Shangri-La with free internet for all guests (at Hyatt also as a Diamond member). The nickle and diming of the Four Seasons on internet is really a very poor decision in my opinon- and using wayport as a provider makes it even worse.
Be sure that FS Pudong has some amazing views. Even if you stay on the 'wrong side' facing away from the Bund, the views are striking.
I also think that the Chinese restaurant which has a separate entrance on the ground floor) should be really special. I was not expecting to like this hotel but came away looking forward to staying there (although Shanghai is not a frequent destination for me).
#483
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: VCE
Posts: 14,165
FS are, I hear, very quietly, phasing out Internet charges, or at least creating a 2-tier system so that standard (i.e. just checking your e-mails) becomes free and fast is charged for (downloading films etc). I agree about Wayport, though. Could be this, too, is being phased out as I am seeing fewer and fewer FS hotels using it these days.
Be sure that FS Pudong has some amazing views. Even if you stay on the 'wrong side' facing away from the Bund, the views are striking.
I also think that the Chinese restaurant which has a separate entrance on the ground floor) should be really special. I was not expecting to like this hotel but came away looking forward to staying there (although Shanghai is not a frequent destination for me).
Be sure that FS Pudong has some amazing views. Even if you stay on the 'wrong side' facing away from the Bund, the views are striking.
I also think that the Chinese restaurant which has a separate entrance on the ground floor) should be really special. I was not expecting to like this hotel but came away looking forward to staying there (although Shanghai is not a frequent destination for me).
The new Andaz by the way is not luxury however certainly has a wonderful location for a visitor being in the heart of Xiantindi- will be curious to see how the Langham (connected to it) works out.
#485
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: IAD/DCA
Posts: 31,805
http://www.hotelnewsnow.com/articles...-moves-forward
interesting FS has 30% stake in orlando
and ratecards have been removed
interesting FS has 30% stake in orlando
[CEO] Taylor said...Transparency in pricing is so very important.”
#486
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: France
Posts: 971
So true!
I'm still waiting for some news about St-Petersbourg.
I just learned that Olivier Lot who was bar & lounge director at FS George V will joint FS Lion Palace St Petersburg, he shall arrive in March, but I still do not have any opening date. I need it to open before May 8th!
I'm still waiting for some news about St-Petersbourg.
I just learned that Olivier Lot who was bar & lounge director at FS George V will joint FS Lion Palace St Petersburg, he shall arrive in March, but I still do not have any opening date. I need it to open before May 8th!
#487
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 110
FS negotiating 2 hotels in South America
1. Santiago , Chile : 160 room hotel adjoining a golf course ( Club de Golf Los
leones ) in the Las Condes area
2. Lima , Peru : a 200 room hotel in the MiraFlores district
also heard that the FS Barbados is facing lawsuits filed by the buyers of the residences .
+ FS Mumbai phase 2 tower render
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1484857
leones ) in the Las Condes area
2. Lima , Peru : a 200 room hotel in the MiraFlores district
also heard that the FS Barbados is facing lawsuits filed by the buyers of the residences .
+ FS Mumbai phase 2 tower render
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1484857
#488
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 2,946
1. Santiago , Chile : 160 room hotel adjoining a golf course ( Club de Golf Los
leones ) in the Las Condes area
2. Lima , Peru : a 200 room hotel in the MiraFlores district
also heard that the FS Barbados is facing lawsuits filed by the buyers of the residences .
+ FS Mumbai phase 2 tower render
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1484857
leones ) in the Las Condes area
2. Lima , Peru : a 200 room hotel in the MiraFlores district
also heard that the FS Barbados is facing lawsuits filed by the buyers of the residences .
+ FS Mumbai phase 2 tower render
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1484857
So will this give two FS hotels in Mumbai? Next to each other?
#489
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 110
i think the two buildings combined will be FS Mumbai. They are looking at other sites in mumbai though.
other news :
1. FS is rumoured to be in negotiations for a resort in Alentejo Coast , Portugal.
2. FS Jaipur ( confirmed project ) will be set in the Jal Mahal valley . This project is called Jal Tharang
http://www.jaltarang.in/
3. FS is returning to the Bahamas with a resort in Out Island , Eleuthera ( 2013) + a new project in Puerto Rico
http://www.travelagentcentral.com/ca...-islands-32171
#492
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: France
Posts: 971
So true!
I'm still waiting for some news about St-Petersbourg.
I just learned that Olivier Lot who was bar & lounge director at FS George V will joint FS Lion Palace St Petersburg, he shall arrive in March, but I still do not have any opening date. I need it to open before May 8th!
I'm still waiting for some news about St-Petersbourg.
I just learned that Olivier Lot who was bar & lounge director at FS George V will joint FS Lion Palace St Petersburg, he shall arrive in March, but I still do not have any opening date. I need it to open before May 8th!
Openeing is postponed to July at best.
Reservations may start in March.
#493
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: IAD/DCA
Posts: 31,805
http://twitter.com/#!/Gallivanters/s...53065361932289
78 room http://www.bililalodgeserengeti.com/
im assuming owner and FS are still in pre-signing negotiations...
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpo...3&postcount=11
http://africansafaris.com/blogdirect...ia-tour-diary/
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserR...ti_Region.html
http://www.albwardy.com/index.html
apparent owner also lists FS seychelles and per aquum desert palm
i thought i remembered different owner for FS seychelles - ong / HPL
http://www.hotelprop.com/
http://www.eturbonews.com/23850/kemp...otels-tanzania
78 room http://www.bililalodgeserengeti.com/
im assuming owner and FS are still in pre-signing negotiations...
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpo...3&postcount=11
http://africansafaris.com/blogdirect...ia-tour-diary/
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserR...ti_Region.html
http://www.albwardy.com/index.html
apparent owner also lists FS seychelles and per aquum desert palm
i thought i remembered different owner for FS seychelles - ong / HPL
http://www.hotelprop.com/
http://www.eturbonews.com/23850/kemp...otels-tanzania
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Feb 28, 2012 at 12:51 pm
#494
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 2,946
http://twitter.com/#!/Gallivanters/s...53065361932289
78 room http://www.bililalodgeserengeti.com/
im assuming owner and FS are still in pre-signing negotiations...
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpo...3&postcount=11
http://africansafaris.com/blogdirect...ia-tour-diary/
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserR...ti_Region.html
http://www.albwardy.com/index.html
apparent owner also lists FS seychelles and per aquum desert palm
i thought i remembered different owner for FS seychelles - ong / HPL
http://www.hotelprop.com/
http://www.eturbonews.com/23850/kemp...otels-tanzania
78 room http://www.bililalodgeserengeti.com/
im assuming owner and FS are still in pre-signing negotiations...
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpo...3&postcount=11
http://africansafaris.com/blogdirect...ia-tour-diary/
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserR...ti_Region.html
http://www.albwardy.com/index.html
apparent owner also lists FS seychelles and per aquum desert palm
i thought i remembered different owner for FS seychelles - ong / HPL
http://www.hotelprop.com/
http://www.eturbonews.com/23850/kemp...otels-tanzania
#495
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,298
http://twitter.com/#!/Gallivanters/s...53065361932289
78 room http://www.bililalodgeserengeti.com/
im assuming owner and FS are still in pre-signing negotiations...
http://www.albwardy.com/index.html
apparent owner also lists FS seychelles and per aquum desert palm
i thought i remembered different owner for FS seychelles - ong / HPL
http://www.hotelprop.com/
http://www.eturbonews.com/23850/kemp...otels-tanzania
78 room http://www.bililalodgeserengeti.com/
im assuming owner and FS are still in pre-signing negotiations...
http://www.albwardy.com/index.html
apparent owner also lists FS seychelles and per aquum desert palm
i thought i remembered different owner for FS seychelles - ong / HPL
http://www.hotelprop.com/
http://www.eturbonews.com/23850/kemp...otels-tanzania
Thought COMO would get to diversify into Africa ..
Then again ......Still don't think COMO is up to doing it well.....