New hotel openings 2025
Oct 31, 2025 | 3:50 am
#151
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Oct 31, 2025 | 8:56 pm
#152
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I have often experienced a closed lounge at breakfast time...but then I got free breakfast in the restaurant in Asia and Australia...that they charge Platinum members for breakfast is a breach of the program...
Nov 1, 2025 | 2:31 am
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Nov 1, 2025 | 3:02 am
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UAE is defined by ACCOR as belonging to the Middle East. Free breakfast for platinum+ members is for Asia-Pacific, thus not a breach of the program to not offer free breakfast in Dubai.
Nov 4, 2025 | 6:50 pm
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Nov 6, 2025 | 9:53 pm
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Nov 12, 2025 | 12:41 am
#158
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Bazin has also previously spoken on the importance of F&B and locally inspired design when launching hotels, and this has certainly been applied to Emblems.
Each hotel will have an Emblematic Ingredient showcased throughout the experience, from welcome drinks to culinary workshops. Apples are the star of the show at Lucknam, starting with a warming mulled apple infusion at check-in, followed by dainty cakes in the suites, and a 1687 cocktail aperitif featuring apple brandy.
Each hotel will have an Emblematic Ingredient showcased throughout the experience, from welcome drinks to culinary workshops. Apples are the star of the show at Lucknam, starting with a warming mulled apple infusion at check-in, followed by dainty cakes in the suites, and a 1687 cocktail aperitif featuring apple brandy.
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Dec 9, 2025 | 8:57 pm
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Swissotel Doha set to open in October (a few days or week away?)
What are peoples thoughts and experiences when staying at a newly opened/thoroughly renovated hotel?
On one hand I'm keen to experience everything new and pristine, with the entire staffing team sure to be aiming to please especially in a competitive market in Doha/Middle East.
On the other hand, teething problems in the hotel and lack of real world training/experience by staff is a concern and worry, nothing worse than paying to go to a nice new hotel and it lets you down!
What are peoples thoughts and experiences when staying at a newly opened/thoroughly renovated hotel?
On one hand I'm keen to experience everything new and pristine, with the entire staffing team sure to be aiming to please especially in a competitive market in Doha/Middle East.
On the other hand, teething problems in the hotel and lack of real world training/experience by staff is a concern and worry, nothing worse than paying to go to a nice new hotel and it lets you down!
Dec 10, 2025 | 12:35 am
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I really wonder why Accor subdues to such conditions by the owner...aren't there enough other properties, where the owner does not care...
Dec 10, 2025 | 1:01 am
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Stay vigilant!
Dec 10, 2025 | 2:04 am
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Dec 10, 2025 | 2:19 am
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I've found out the dry way, and I've been vigilant ever after. The hotel websites aren't forthcoming on average, but there are some other websites that'll help.
Dec 10, 2025 | 5:57 am
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