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Sep 27, 2016, 5:35 am
#1006
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It's good to learn that Rocco Forte Hotels plans to grow further over the next years incl. a 2nd property in Rome, of note is that this particular property was the former InterContinental De La Ville before it closed. The hotel will re-emerge as a much smaller hotel we learned from 192 room/suites to 105 rooms/suites. Sounds promising and it's "only" half a mile from the existing Rocco Forte de Russie hotel. The Hotel De La Ville is due to open by the end of 2018. Rocco Forte Hotels plan to double their hotel portfolio from 10 properties as of now to 20 properties over the next five years incl. new openings in Jeddah and Shanghai ahead of us.
Rocco Forte to open second hotel in Rome
http://www.cpp-luxury.com/rocco-fort...hotel-in-rome/
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Rocco Forte to open second hotel in Rome
http://www.cpp-luxury.com/rocco-fort...hotel-in-rome/
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Sep 27, 2016, 6:31 am
#1007
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I've recently read that many hotels in the luxury space plan to offer fewer rooms in the future, they pointed out that luxury hotel guests like larger rooms and that's a trend right now which is here to stay in the luxury hotel business for the longer term. Interesting, but this obviously depends on the location of the hotel and on their guests demand for larger rooms/suites which come with a much higher price tag in the future as fewer rooms means less opportunities for hotels to "spread" their costs between many rooms/suites on offer.
This particular hotel should be a memorable addition to the Rome hotel scene when it opens by the end of 2018.
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Sep 27, 2016, 6:57 am
#1008
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Regarding the new RF in Rome, this has been discussed for a while now in the IC forum. While getting rid of all the small rooms is a great idea, this hotel had some very nice and spacious luxury suites already and was a great hotel already IMHO. I stayed there many times over the years. So it's not really an addition to the Rome scene. The only significant difference is the removal of the small rooms and probably no backpacker guests staying on points. 
Sep 27, 2016, 8:42 am
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clearly qatar (and or reale group?) will upgrade property as it becomes RF
changing subject, just noticed this great quote >
chicago.curbed.com/2014/3/28/10124300/how-handle-an-unsatisfactory-hotel-room-like-a-pro
changing subject, just noticed this great quote >
chicago.curbed.com/2014/3/28/10124300/how-handle-an-unsatisfactory-hotel-room-like-a-pro
"The premise of a hotel is to give a good night's sleep to everyone," tells Pablo Molinari, director of rooms at the Park Hyatt Washington. "If something is preventing you from getting a good night's sleep then we are not adhering to our part of the contract."
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Oct 25, 2016, 1:13 pm
#1010
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Here's a meaningful reminder of what's opening soon...[again]...
Myanmar’s Strand Hotel Reopens This November
http://www.luxurytraveladvisor.com/h...november-17765
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Myanmar’s Strand Hotel Reopens This November
On November 15, The Strand Yangon in Myanmar will officially reopen after a restoration project that brought the historic hotel into the 21st century.
Originally opened in 1901, the hotel’s original architecture was restored, from the teak paneling to the antique beds and marble flooring. The updates came in the form of modern air conditioning and in-room technology.
The Strand Restaurant brings in a new executive chef – Christian Martena, who also owns a restaurant in Bangkok. It will reopen on December 1 for dinner four nights per week and will serve a menu of classic Mediterranean plates with locally sourced ingredients.
Originally opened in 1901, the hotel’s original architecture was restored, from the teak paneling to the antique beds and marble flooring. The updates came in the form of modern air conditioning and in-room technology.
The Strand Restaurant brings in a new executive chef – Christian Martena, who also owns a restaurant in Bangkok. It will reopen on December 1 for dinner four nights per week and will serve a menu of classic Mediterranean plates with locally sourced ingredients.
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Oct 25, 2016, 1:22 pm
#1011
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It's good to learn that Rocco Forte Hotels plans to grow further over the next years incl. a 2nd property in Rome, of note is that this particular property was the former InterContinental De La Ville before it closed. The hotel will re-emerge as a much smaller hotel we learned from 192 room/suites to 105 rooms/suites. Sounds promising and it's "only" half a mile from the existing Rocco Forte de Russie hotel. The Hotel De La Ville is due to open by the end of 2018. Rocco Forte Hotels plan to double their hotel portfolio from 10 properties as of now to 20 properties over the next five years incl. new openings in Jeddah and Shanghai ahead of us.
Rocco Forte to open second hotel in Rome
http://www.cpp-luxury.com/rocco-fort...hotel-in-rome/
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Rocco Forte to open second hotel in Rome
http://www.cpp-luxury.com/rocco-fort...hotel-in-rome/
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Oct 25, 2016, 1:35 pm
#1012
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Oct 25, 2016, 2:02 pm
#1013
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They work well for so many people, I just think many Rocco Forte hotels are somewhat lost these days. Especially the German properties are not doing really well. Not my kind of hotel.
Kempinski tries to be Four Seasons, although it is actually older (funny, no?), more stuffy and without the Golden Rule. I cannot stand their corporate management team -- too much arrogance which cascades down the ladder. Isadore Sharp they are not.
Kempinski tries to be Four Seasons, although it is actually older (funny, no?), more stuffy and without the Golden Rule. I cannot stand their corporate management team -- too much arrogance which cascades down the ladder. Isadore Sharp they are not.
Oct 25, 2016, 4:09 pm
#1014
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They work well for so many people, I just think many Rocco Forte hotels are somewhat lost these days. Especially the German properties are not doing really well. Not my kind of hotel.
Kempinski tries to be Four Seasons, although it is actually older (funny, no?), more stuffy and without the Golden Rule. I cannot stand their corporate management team -- too much arrogance which cascades down the ladder. Isadore Sharp they are not.
Kempinski tries to be Four Seasons, although it is actually older (funny, no?), more stuffy and without the Golden Rule. I cannot stand their corporate management team -- too much arrogance which cascades down the ladder. Isadore Sharp they are not.
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Oct 28, 2016, 4:38 am
#1015
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They work well for so many people, I just think many Rocco Forte hotels are somewhat lost these days. Especially the German properties are not doing really well. Not my kind of hotel.
Kempinski tries to be Four Seasons, although it is actually older (funny, no?), more stuffy and without the Golden Rule. I cannot stand their corporate management team -- too much arrogance which cascades down the ladder. Isadore Sharp they are not.
Kempinski tries to be Four Seasons, although it is actually older (funny, no?), more stuffy and without the Golden Rule. I cannot stand their corporate management team -- too much arrogance which cascades down the ladder. Isadore Sharp they are not.
Oct 31, 2016, 8:05 am
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TalkBoard considering forum for private rentals >
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/talkb...-new-post.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/talkb...-new-post.html
Nov 3, 2016, 6:14 am
#1018
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Rocco Forte's Assila Hotel to open November 14
Hospitality firm Rocco Forte Hotels has revealed that its first hotel in Saudi Arabia is set for a soft opening later this month, according to sister title Arabian Business.
The opening of Assila Hotel is scheduled for November 14, and marks the beginning of the hotel group’s quest to expand its presence in the region.
http://www.hoteliermiddleeast.com/28...n-november-14/
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Hospitality firm Rocco Forte Hotels has revealed that its first hotel in Saudi Arabia is set for a soft opening later this month, according to sister title Arabian Business.
The opening of Assila Hotel is scheduled for November 14, and marks the beginning of the hotel group’s quest to expand its presence in the region.
http://www.hoteliermiddleeast.com/28...n-november-14/
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Nov 15, 2016, 11:53 pm
#1019
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http://www.italy24.ilsole24ore.com/a...?uuid=AD0riKsB
Rosewood Hotels and Resorts seems like they're really looking to try to get multiple properties in Italy.
Rosewood also announces a Hong Kong property scheduled for 2018:
https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/ho...Will-Open-2018
https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/hong-kong
Rosewood Hotels and Resorts seems like they're really looking to try to get multiple properties in Italy.
Rosewood also announces a Hong Kong property scheduled for 2018:
https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/ho...Will-Open-2018
https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/hong-kong
Nov 16, 2016, 7:24 am
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Rosewood also announces a Hong Kong property scheduled for 2018:
https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/ho...Will-Open-2018
https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/hong-kong
https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/ho...Will-Open-2018
https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/hong-kong