News (New LuxURY HOTEL OPENINGS & Hot list 2012)
INTRODUCING THE GEEJAM COLLECTION including TRIDENT CASTLE and TRIDENT HOTEL, PORT ANTONIO, JAMAICA
Two new luxury accommodations from the people behind boutique hideaway Geejam, Geejam Studios and Gee Street Records
Opening Autumn 2012
The latest offering from A-lister hideaway Geejam Hotel and Recording Studio opening October 2012: A collection of 40 suites divided between 17 beach-front villas and the stunning Trident Castle returning Port Antonio to its glamorous roots. Set in the Victorian town’s lush tropical surrounds overlooking the ocean, Trident Castle and Trident Hotel are luxury escapes (the castle is also available for exclusive hire).
All interiors will be designed to follow the chic contemporary signature look of Geejam hotel which, since its launch, has accrued a popular following from the likes of Sharon Stone (who held her 50th birthday party at the hotel) to Tom Cruise and Amy Winehouse who used Geejam as her Caribbean recording home. The Geejam collection will also include the Blue Lagoon restaurant and club providing a hangout for great food and lazy days on the shore of the lagoon’s aquamarine waters.
Port Antonio is set to be the hippest hotspot in Jamaica and a destination for visitors to experience the authentic island vibe in stunning natural surroundings. www.geejamcollection.com
THE WELLESLEY, KNIGHTSBRIDGE, LONDON
New all-suite luxury hotel
Opening November 2012
The Wellesley, a 36 all-suite luxury townhouse hote,l will open as one of London’s most luxurious Suite hotels in November 2012. The top floor will house a penthouse suite with four bedrooms, a private lift, and uninterrupted views over Hyde Park.
Taking on both a contemporary and classic style that incorporates the building’s Art Deco history, The Wellesley will also feature a private Cigar Terrace with an extensive collection of fine cigars, a Crystal Bar housing a whisky and cognac wall, The sophisticated Oval Restaurant, and an intimate Jazz Room with nightly acts.
www.thewellesley.co.uk
CORDEE DES ALPES, VERBIER, SWITZERLAND
New Swiss Luxury Ski Hotel & Penthouse Residencies
Opened January 2011
A new luxurious Ski hotel in Verbier, comprising 34 suites and guest rooms and an additional real estate offering of 14 exclusive Penthouse residences complete the new Cordee Des Alpes opening November 2012. Developed under local hotelier and restaurant entrepreneur Marcus Bratter, founder of King’s Verbier Group (Nevaï, King’s Parc Hotel and the Farm Club). Hotel Cordée des Alpes, will offer a Ski in/Ski out location, wellness spa, swimming pool, fitness centre, concierge service (winter season), business facilities, and restaurant and cocktail bar.
www.cdaverbier.com
WOOD NORTON HALL HOTEL & SPA, EVESHAM UK
New luxury hotel in Grade II listed mansion at foothill of Malvern Hills
Opening Spring 2012
An impressive Grade II listed Victorian building at the foot of the Malvern Hills – Wood Norton Hall Hotel & Spa is being redeveloped into a new luxury hotel set in 20 acres of stunning formal gardens and surrounding countryside. The new hotel will comprise 50 elegantly appointed bedrooms including five vast three-roomed suites, a restaurant and bar headed up by an acclaimed chef (details to be released soon), alfresco dining terrace, private dining and destination spa.
www.bespokehotels.com/woodnortonhall
LA DISTILLERIE, PEZENAS, FRANCE
New Real estate project
Opening Spring 2012
A luxurious mansion house in France’s captivating Languedoc region. This Garrigae project will offer a unique opportunity for both seasoned property investors and those seeking a second home in the sun. The new development will feature 49 luxurious apartments available for purchase and Garrigae guest usage and the finest on-site luxury resort and spa facilities.
www.garrigae.com
STRAWBERRY HILL, JAMAICA
Extensive refurbishments to hill top retreat
Re-opening January 2012
Nestled in the Blue Mountains, Chris Blackwell’s Strawberry Hill mountain retreat of 12 (1,2 & 3 bedroomed) plantation-style cottages and Aveda Concept Spa have undergone extensive refurbishment.
The culinary offering has also been revamped and the hotel’s popular Sunday Brunch will also be reintroduced due to demand using only locally grown organically-grown fruits, vegetables, meats and poultry sourced from the property’s own gardens and Chris Blackwell’s 1000 acre farm, Pantrepant. Launching in January 2012, Strawberry Hill will also offer tours of the local area incorporating the coffee plantations and led by ornithologists and horticulturalists.
www.islandoutpost.com
MOUNT HARTMAN BAY ESTATE, GRENADA
Exclusive Grenadian hideaway
Latest addition to the Bespoke Hotels collection
An exclusive eight-room Grenadian hideaway nestled in lush tropical grounds on its own peninsular with a private golden-sand beach. Mount Hartman’s beautifully-appointed suites are spacious, elegantly furnished and all enjoy fantastic views over the bay and nature reserve.
The boutique luxury hotel incorporates a restaurant and bar, infinity pool, Jacuzzi spa, and a gym complete with personal trainer on request. The hotel is also available for rental on an exclusive basis, accommodating up to 16 guests. It has an additional property, the Beach House, which can also be rented providing a further four luxurious guestrooms. Completely self-contained, the Beach House has its own swimming pool, family room and indoor/outdoor kitchen.
www.bespokehotels.com/mounthartmanbay
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