London — The 199-room BoTree hotel has opened at the nexus of the Marylebone, Mayfair and Soho neighborhoods; it is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts. The property features “floor hosts” who are on hand 24/7 to provide services for guests. The hotel has several bars and restaurants. Soon to come are an event space, a private bar and a wellness center.
Geelong, Australia — The 180-room Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong has opened as part of a $200 million mixed-use development, Geelong Quarter. It offers all-day dining, meeting space for up to 110 people, free WiFi and a heated indoor pool and gym. The brand’s signature Open Lobby combines the reception area, restaurant, lounge and business center into one open, collaborative space.
Singapore — Aloft Singapore Novena has opened, the first for the brand in the country. The 781-room property, located a 10-minute drive from the central business district, has a number of restaurants and bars, free WIFI, indoor and outdoor gyms, and five meeting spaces.
Seoul — DoubleTree by Hilton Seoul Pangyo has opened, the first for the brand in the country. The dual-building complex comprises 432 hotel rooms and residences. Amenities include a restaurant, meeting and event facilities, an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, a driving range, a tennis court and a sauna.
Munich — The 398-room Munich Marriott Hotel City West has opened in the Westend district of Munich. It features four dining concepts, a roof terrace, Greatroom Lobby, M Club, gym and 20 meeting spaces with over 26,000 square feet of meeting space. M Club is a lounge for elite Marriott Bonvoy members and guests of higher room categories. The Greatroom Lobby is an open-plan design for relaxation, working and socializing.
