New hotel openings 2016
Apr 6, 2016, 5:05 am
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Apr 6, 2016, 11:30 am
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Apr 6, 2016, 1:53 pm
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Oh no, they are all so very tasteful - just using the local Chinese definition of tastefulness 
In fairness - I have found the flagship Grand Mercure Zhongya in Shanghai to actually up the game in terms of design refinement vs the usually gaudy Shanghai hotels, and many other properties in the chain seem quite refined, but generally detail overload, "historic" or "heritage" design cues etc. are at home at Mei Jue, and absolutely not at the minimalistic Pullman.
I am not waiting for one of the Eurodisney hotels to be rebranded as Pullman, and perhaps another as Novotel...
In fairness - I have found the flagship Grand Mercure Zhongya in Shanghai to actually up the game in terms of design refinement vs the usually gaudy Shanghai hotels, and many other properties in the chain seem quite refined, but generally detail overload, "historic" or "heritage" design cues etc. are at home at Mei Jue, and absolutely not at the minimalistic Pullman.
I am not waiting for one of the Eurodisney hotels to be rebranded as Pullman, and perhaps another as Novotel...
Apr 9, 2016, 9:55 pm
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Went to check out the Ibis Styles in Singapore on its opening day.
First impressions: http://iwandered.net/2016/04/08/ibis...on-macpherson/
First impressions: http://iwandered.net/2016/04/08/ibis...on-macpherson/
Apr 9, 2016, 11:12 pm
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Went to check out the Ibis Styles in Singapore on its opening day.
First impressions: http://iwandered.net/2016/04/08/ibis...on-macpherson/
First impressions: http://iwandered.net/2016/04/08/ibis...on-macpherson/
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Apr 10, 2016, 2:40 pm
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BTW, the long-awaited Pullman Riga is now appearing quietly on accorhotels.com with opening apparently scheduled for July.
This is a first new Pullman opening for Orbis, Accor's Polish subsidiary, since they have taken over the entire Eastern European region. In another weird branding choice, this hotel is actually in a low-rise palatial historic tenement in Riga's old town, but was made to look in line with other modern Pullmans.
From what I understood from conversations with local Accor staff, it seems that they need an official acknowledgement from Paris for each "new" brand, and had trouble getting an MGallery green light for this property, but could somehow get a pass on Pullman since there is a (terribly antiquated) Pullman in Bucharest...
This is a first new Pullman opening for Orbis, Accor's Polish subsidiary, since they have taken over the entire Eastern European region. In another weird branding choice, this hotel is actually in a low-rise palatial historic tenement in Riga's old town, but was made to look in line with other modern Pullmans.
From what I understood from conversations with local Accor staff, it seems that they need an official acknowledgement from Paris for each "new" brand, and had trouble getting an MGallery green light for this property, but could somehow get a pass on Pullman since there is a (terribly antiquated) Pullman in Bucharest...
Apr 10, 2016, 3:30 pm
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BTW, the long-awaited Pullman Riga is now appearing quietly on accorhotels.com with opening apparently scheduled for July.
This is a first new Pullman opening for Orbis, Accor's Polish subsidiary, since they have taken over the entire Eastern European region. In another weird branding choice, this hotel is actually in a low-rise palatial historic tenement in Riga's old town, but was made to look in line with other modern Pullmans.
From what I understood from conversations with local Accor staff, it seems that they need an official acknowledgement from Paris for each "new" brand, and had trouble getting an MGallery green light for this property, but could somehow get a pass on Pullman since there is a (terribly antiquated) Pullman in Bucharest...
This is a first new Pullman opening for Orbis, Accor's Polish subsidiary, since they have taken over the entire Eastern European region. In another weird branding choice, this hotel is actually in a low-rise palatial historic tenement in Riga's old town, but was made to look in line with other modern Pullmans.
From what I understood from conversations with local Accor staff, it seems that they need an official acknowledgement from Paris for each "new" brand, and had trouble getting an MGallery green light for this property, but could somehow get a pass on Pullman since there is a (terribly antiquated) Pullman in Bucharest...
Apr 20, 2016, 7:53 pm
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Apr 20, 2016, 11:06 pm
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May 12, 2016, 6:14 am
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MGallery in Netanya, Israel
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Accorhotels has opened the first properties under its MGallery by Sofitel brand in Israel and Brazil.
The 75-room David Tower Hotel Netanya MGallery by Sofitel opens this month, and is located on King David Street overlooking the Israeli Riviera.
Features include a swimming pool, Turkish bath, sauna, restaurant and “cozy library corner” where guests can order patisseries and tea....
The 75-room David Tower Hotel Netanya MGallery by Sofitel opens this month, and is located on King David Street overlooking the Israeli Riviera.
Features include a swimming pool, Turkish bath, sauna, restaurant and “cozy library corner” where guests can order patisseries and tea....
Jun 2, 2016, 11:23 pm
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Sofitel Haikou (scheduled to open in August 2016): http://www.sofitel.com/gb/hotel-7970...16/index.shtml
Also, Sofitel Frankfurt Opera is scheduled to open in October 2016: http://www.sofitel.com/gb/hotel-8159...16/index.shtml
Jun 2, 2016, 11:48 pm
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Sofitel Noosa (Australia)
Sheraton Noosa Resort and Spa to rebrand to Sofitel
http://www.spicenews.com.au/2016/06/...nd-to-sofitel/
http://www.spicenews.com.au/2016/06/...nd-to-sofitel/
Jun 3, 2016, 6:19 am
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Mercure Singapore Bugis just opened on 1st June 2016. It even has an executive lounge. Room rates right now are affordable and starting around SGD$140+ per night.
http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-...is/index.shtml
http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-...is/index.shtml