First Look: Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka
Kyushu pied-à-terre.
High above Hakata Bay on the island of Kyushu in Japan, the Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka, occupies the top nine floors of the 25-storey main tower of the Fukuoka Daimyo Garden City complex
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First Look: The Lafayette Hotel and Club
SoCal maximalist.
The Lafayette Hotel & Club in San Diego has scaled up in its 77th year, as owners CH Projects, well-known for its restaurants, revamped the first hotel in its hospitality portfolio, eschewing subtle and embracing maximalist style. Originally opened in 1946 as Imig Manor, this was a haven for Hollywood stars such as Lana Turner, Frank Sinatra, Ava Gardner, and …
First Look: La Nauve Hôtel & Jardin
Cognac escape.
Is a sojourn in the French countryside calling your name? Consider La Nauve Hôtel & Jardin in Cognac, which opened in July.
First Look: InterContinental Rome Ambasicatori Palace
Via Veneto Palazzo.
Travellers headed to the Eternal City should consider checking into the newest addition to Rome’s famed Via Veneto: InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace. Designed by Italian architect Carlo Busiri Vici, the Renaissance-inspired building opened in 1905 as a residence for visiting ambassadors, and from 1946 to 1993, it was the library for the American Embassy across the street.
First Look: Wyndham Palmas Beach & Golf Resort
Boho tropical.
On the southeast coast of Puerto Rico, the area’s only hotel, the Wyndham Palmas Beach & Golf Resort, is welcoming guests to its newly renovated property.
First Look: Grand Hyatt Kuwait
Desert oasis.
The Grand Hyatt Kuwait, a contemporary hotel in the Al Zahra district, is connected to the 360 Mall, a mixed-use development offering business and leisure travellers numerous diversions.
First Look: Hotel Julie
Theatrical accommodation.
In Stratford, Ontario, renowned for its theatre, Hotel Julie is a 19th-century rowhouse reimagined as stylish short-term accommodation. With nine flats on offer, each individually decorated, guests can become characters on their own stage for a weekend or a week.
First Look: Le Château Réal
Manoir moderne.
On Bordeaux’s wine route, a historic residence has been transformed into a relaxing haven with a panoramic view of its vineyards and the Gironde Estuary: Le Château Réal.
La Vie en Rose in Louisville, Kentucky
Hotel Genevieve.
Louisville, Kentucky, may be known for bourbon, baseball, and horses, but its latest hotel opening reveals a more nuanced identity.
