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In the historic crown building, a new Aman opens its doors in Manhattan. This will be a new go-to place of the city with its residences, suites, and luxurious central Park. When a new property of the Aman group is designed in New York, it’s huge news for the industry and local community, especially with its iconic position at the end of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street in the center of Manhattan. So, no doubts that Aman New York has a prosperous future, being the third holding of the glorified hospitality chain in the US, after Amangani in Jackson Hole and Amangiri in Utah. Ensconced in a restored picture of the Royal Crown Building, a Big Apple landmark has overlooked Central Park since it was built here in 1921. The 26-story structure that used to house the Museum of Modern Art (the famous MOMA) is now a gleaming tower of sheer gorgeousness. The Aman New York features the outstanding Neoclassical Beaux-Arts style and history of the Crown Building but also shines with its own “Amanesque” spirit. The hotel opening was scheduled to coincide with the building’s 100th-anniversary celebrations in the third quarter of 2021. Planned by Jean-Michel Gathy of Denniston, the Aman New York guarantees 83 exquisitely stylized suites and a few interior and outside restaurants. These will include Arva – a happy Italian eatery, Nama – a tribute to Japan’s washoku dining tradition, and the twist Garden Terrace where you can savor signature juice as you stare across the Park. Music and entertainment will make the spirit happy, be it at the basement Jazz Bar, the Piano Bar, or Cigar Bar and Wine Library. Photo credits Aman Resorts Ltd

Rosewood Villa Magna, Madrid, will reopen on November 7, 2021. This will be the 4th Rosewood in Europe after Rosewood London, Rosewood Castiglion, and Hotel de Crillon. Many other Rosewood hotels in Europe are being planned to open, such as Rosewood Vienna in 2022 and Rosewood Amsterdam, Rosewood Munich, Rosewood Rome, and Rosewood Venice, all to be completed by 2023.   Location The Rosewood Villa Magna is situated in Paseo de la Castellana 22. It is a 12-15 minutes’ drive away from Madrid Airport and only a 6-7 minutes’ drive from Prado Museum. You can also visit the Calle Serrano, which is well known for its excellent restaurants and shops.   Rooms and Suites The property features 154 rooms and suites starting with the basic deluxe room. You can also stay in the Grand Premier Castellana room, where you will get two queen beds and stunning panoramic views of Paseo de Castellana Boulevard.  The piece de la resistance of this hotel is the brand-new rooftop suite. Along with its master bedroom, another bedroom, two bathrooms, a living room, and dining room, it offers breathtaking panoramic views of the terrace—an office, a sauna, and a gym.   Virtuoso Benefits and Opening Offers Virtuoso members can enjoy some of the delightful advantages at Rosewood Villa Magna: Upgrade upon arrival;  Daily breakfast for two persons per room; 100USD deposit to use throughout the stay, towards food & beverage, outlets, or spa services; Fruits and bottled water during check-in. Photo credits Rosewood Hotels and Resorts

According to a press release from Auberge Resorts Group, the first batch of 70 "vineyard residences" at Napa's Stanly Ranch hotel are now available for sale. Legendary Stanly Ranch is residence to Auberge Resorts Collection's newest destination, has over 700 acres of undulating vineyards, longhorn steer, eucalyptus trees, and walking and bicycling paths. A once-in-a-lifetime ownership chance characterized by exceptional services and facilities, a breathtaking natural backdrop, and unrivaled access to winemaking country living waiting. The residences, part of a collection of nine, are valued in the high $4 million brackets. According to project coordinator Chris Crosby, the start of sales took a bit longer than projected. The resort and residences were scheduled to open in 2021, but "it has been a problem with all of the unexpected turns we've all had to deal with in the last 18 months," he said. "We're in an excellent ability to implement first quarter of the upcoming year," he says. The Villas' product prices have yet to be published, according to Crosby. Nevertheless, because Villas are linked and have smaller sizes, they will be less expensive than the Vineyard Villas. "Stanly Ranch is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to pursue the Napa Valley ideal and engage in a comprehensive well-being style in conjunction with the earth," said Randy Nichols, founder and president of builder The Nichols Partnerships. The Villas feature a contemporary Napa farmhouse architecture situated against a backdrop of Italian cypress trees and olive trees. These wide two-bedroom houses surround the lodge lavender ring with glimpses of the Mayacamas Peaks viewed through the orchards and are infused with the resort's vitality, accessibility, and spirit.   Photo credits Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collections LLC

Rosewood São Paulo would be situated in the central Cidade Matarazzo, a trendy project with residential properties, high-end boutiques, and concert venues that will be turned from a collection of exquisite architecture back in the early twentieth century.  Alexandre Allard, a businessman who previously assisted in the revival of the Houses of Balmain, is developing the project. Leading global talents such as Pritzker award-winning designer Philippe Starck, architect Jean Nouvel, and legendary Brazilian artists Saint-Clare Cemin and Beatriz Milhazes contribute to this project alongside Rosewood and Allard. Rosewood S. Paulo would include 151 rooms and 114 landlord's suites, all of which would be housed in an elevated park designed by Nouvel. A caviar lounge and a bar will supplement two restaurants, one of which will be positioned on a balcony overlooking the gorgeous hotel gardens.  Two pools will be available, one on the top and the other placed within the beautiful grounds, as well as a huge spa featuring six treatment areas and a fitness center. The hotel guests would also have access to the project's adjacent screening room, music studio, and luxury retail establishments.   The site will have 100,000 sq. ft of convention and conference rooms. As in the premises of Rosewood São Paulo, there is a listed marriage chapel for big occasions. Its traditional architecture will be preserved, but a new colored glass display will be commissioned.   "As Paulo evolves into one of the world's fastest-growing places, Rosewood will infuse this classified as follows with a vibrant Brazilian spirit." We're thrilled to be able to give this historic structure a new outlook on life, and we hope it's going to be a source of joy and festivity."

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts chain already having 15 curated resorts are known to expand them with 11 new properties until 2025. It is known that the development will be seen in North America, the Caribbean, North Africa, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.  With 49 open hotels and 29 more in the pipeline, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts offer a leisure experience and are aiming to offer the same cherished traditions to some most beguiling destinations in the world. Their mission is to expand the brand by providing some extraordinary resort experiences from Sanya to Los Cabos and Riviera Maya to Marrakech. It is expected that St. Regis Kanai Resort will be debuted by 2022 in Mexico. It will feature 124 guestrooms and suites along with 32 exclusive villas having private pools. While the St. Regis Los Cabos, located on Quivira, will offer 120 rooms with 60 residences having three dining experiences, a beach club, a golf course, and a spa. The brand also plans to grow its presence in Qatar and Oman in 2022, featuring signature Arabesque style and local cultural flair. By 2025, St. Regis is expected to launch Sanya Haitang Bay Resort in China and St. Regis Marrakech Resort in Morocco. Photo credits Blue Arauz

The Woodward, the recent addition to the Oetker Collection's acquisition of "Magnum Opus Hotels," is officially open. The property, which has only 26 rooms, is positioned on Lake Geneva, with glimpses of the ocean and Mont Blanc. The post-Haussmann-style structure, which dates from 1901, was renovated by architecture and interior decorator BEA SA and Pierre-Yves Rochon architects. Accommodations Each of Woodward's 26 residences has a unique design. The Luxury Hotel offers spectacular views from every room, as well as a personal dining room and pergola, and the Imperial Suite, which is reached by an exclusive elevator and built to mimic a Parisian apartment, is the gem in the crown. Wellness The Guerlain Spa at The Woodward is described as Geneva's "brand new, premier wellness destination" by Oetker Collection. The Guerlain Spa, which was also the first one in Switzerland, contains six spa treatments, one of which is a double room, all of them having a white onyx basin and an Italian shower.  Gastronomy Le Jardinier and L'Atelier Robuchon, two Michelin-starred restaurants in New York, are among the hotel's gastronomic offerings. L'Atelier Robuchon features an open cuisine concept and two pre-dining rooms with 36 seats around a counter. Likewise, Le Jardinier serves gourmet dishes that showcase French cooking methods, emphasizing small sources and vegetables purchased within 90 miles of the restaurant. Explore Geneva The bustling, energetic city provides visitors with memorable attractions like the Plainpalais market, a booming cocktail scene, and Carouge's artisanal workshops. It's worth noting for watch enthusiasts: The Patek Philippe Museum is regarded as one of the best horology museums globally, with exhibits spanning five centuries of timepiece history. Photo credits Donald Tong

The luxurious hotel chain growing within Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Oman, Shaza Hotels, has opened Mysk Moon Retreat in Sharjah. And it is set to become one of the most prominent destinations for desert adventure seekers, being an ideal destination for travelers who love exploring and immersing in nature. The hotel is located between the dunes of the Al-Faya mountains and Mleiha district in Sharjah. The Moon Retreat is a must-to-go destination when visiting Sharjah, as it showcases the cultural and traditional heritage of the emirate. Mysk Moon Retreat features ten domes and six tents and is located deep close to the Mleiha Archeological Centre. Most of the rooms contain barbecue terraces, temperature-controlled pools, and scenic views of the desert and sloppy mountains. Mysk Moon Retreat targets adventurous guests and encourages them to spend their trip in a relaxed way, offering different activities for day and night time. The range of leisure options include paragliding, horseback, dune bashing, and trekking in the daytime. At the same time, nighttime offers barbeque dinners with an immense touch of Arabic experience, coffee ceremonies, and stargazing.  The founders of Shaza Hotels explain that they have created the Mysk Retreat Brand to bring the guests together for an intimate experience. Their partnership with Shurooq aims to provide a world-class destination experience in a memorable way, with a Mysk Retreats chain planned to be developed in the future. The collection will consist of bespoke retreats offering immersive experiential destinations for curious seekers. Photo credits Ivan Rivero

Wyndham Resorts & Hotels and CLC World Hotels & Resorts, one amongst Europe's leading independent valuable businesses, are teaming together to promote 12 resorts in Spain, the United Kingdom, the Canary Islands, Turkey, and Austria. The facilities will be turned into Wyndham Residences, Wyndham Grand Residences Wyndham, Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham, and Ramada Residences by Wyndham, and will launch in November. The new acquisitions will bolster Wyndham's network of over 300 hotels throughout Europe.    The Canary Islands On Tenerife's southern shore, Ramada Residences by Wyndham Tenerife Costa Adeje (181 apartments) and the Wyndham Residences Tenerife Costa Adeje (89 apartments) are positioned beside each other. The hotels will include two pools and on-site restaurants with local specialties and other cuisines.   Austria The Austrian Ramada Residences by Wyndham Saalfelden will have 37 apartments and outdoor pursuits like motorcycling, hiking, fishing, and boating.   Turkey The Wyndham Residences Kusadasi Golf & Spa in Turkey will feature 410 villas and suites and a professional 18 hole course including a club, a spa, dining options, and pools. The Aegean Sea is visible from the beach of the Ramada Residences by Wyndham Milas Bozbük. There are 67 2-bedrooms villas with terraces and glimpses of Bozbuk Bay available.   Spain The Ramada Residences by Wyndham Costa del Sol Fuengirola and Wyndham Grand Residences Costa del Sol Mijas are located in a semi-tropical garden with far more than 20 pools and amenities like restaurant chains, a gymnasium, and numerous kids clubs.   The U.K. In the U.K., Trenython Manor is a grand home with 24 acres of the property facing St Austell Bay on England's Cornish Riviera. With glimpses of Cornwall's shoreline, the facility will feature 27 bedrooms, 32 cottages, a bar, a patio, and a restaurant. A spa with aromatic treatments will also be available.   Photo credits Thorsten technoman

Maldives is welcoming a new resort from the world renowned French-born hospitality brand. Located on Thilamaafushi of Lhaviyani Atoll, the property features 141 charming villas and a variety of epicurean and leisure experiences. Easily accessible by a 35-minute seaplane journey north of Velana (MLE) International Airport, Malé, the natural island is covered with abundant flora and fauna, with a lagoon and coral reefs bursting with vibrant marine life, including pods of Manta Rays and turtles.  Designed in a contemporary "clean chic" style, the resort offers a selection of accommodation, with one, two and three-bedroom villas, all offering a muted color palette and a contrast of renewable materials that fosters simplicity, openness and functionality. Food and drink options are available in six restaurants and bars, showcasing international cuisines and locally harvested produce. The signature Tabemasu offers a teppanyaki counter and a private open-air pavilion where guests will enjoy an expertly curated Japanese menu. The resort's adults only beachside bar, Riviera, is a framed by an oceanfront infinity pool and private shoreline and vivid sunsets.  Waves Café is a mindful eating space that fosters a healthy and nourishing approach with a focus on organic farm-to-table ingredients.  Velaa Bar + Grill, situated poolside, features signature cocktails and light dishes to savour in the summer sun, and grilled seafood, meats and wood-fired delicacies to indulge in once the last ray's fade. The Le Méridien Hub, a social gathering place, serves custom-brewed, barista-crafted coffee beverages, while Turquoise, a beachside marketplace, serves local dishes from breakfast to dinner. Guests relax and rejuvenate at two infinity pools at the resort or indulge into pampering at the Explore Spa by Le Méridien. 

Accor has confirmed Raffles The Palm Dubai will open its door to eager travellers on October 1, 2021. Flanked by a 500 m private beach. Inside the property will be a 3,000 sq m Cinq Mondes Spa with 23 treatment rooms, two spa suites and what is being called Dubai’s largest indoor swimming pool. Accor also confirms the resort will have its own cinema. The property’s managing director Ayman Gharib, says: “It’s with pride that we announce the official opening of Raffles The Palm Dubai, Raffles’ newest luxury resort in the UAE. The five-star property invites guests to discover one of the world’s most exciting destinations through the gracious lens of a Raffles resort. Raffles The Palm Dubai will ensure that every stay is exceptional with everyone arriving as a guest, leaving as a friend and returning as family.” Once open, Raffles the Palm Dubai will have 389 keys, with a range of rooms, suites and villas, each with a balcony and sea-view terrace. It will also offer eight F&B venues.

Designed as a nature immersive wellbeing retreat island, the first of its kind in the Maldives, JOALI BEING offers completely personalised and results-driven transformative programmes, with the ultimate aim for guests to return home feeling renewed, uplifted and inspired, with a new sense of ‘weightlessness’. The retreat will offer an array of finest wellbeing facilities and unique transformational spaces, including hydrotherapy, movement, and sound healing experiences.   The Picture-Perfect Setting JOALI BEING resides on the secluded natural island of Bodufushi in Raa Atoll, an easy seaplane flight away from Male International Airport, with the option of a private transfer. The retreat is home to a total of 68 private exquisite beach and water villas, each with their very own personal butler or “Jadugar”, meaning ‘skilled magician’ in Dhivehi. Each accommodation come with private pools and a variety of special inclusions, such as customized mini-bar setups, tuned meditative balancing musical instruments, wellbeing games and more. JOALI BEING also features unique four-bedroom fully equipped exclusive overwater villa with a magnificent uninterrupted ocean view, a wellbeing room, and a movement room.   With the island’s wild forest remaining untouched, JOALI BEING has been built using Biophilic design principles, a scientific system of integrating architecture and design with nature, aiming to achieve harmony by eliminating negative vibrations and enhancing the energy flow of the island. The architectural concept of the retreat was guided by an architect Cuneyt Bukulmez from Atolye4N Architectural Design Studio and an interior design studio Autoban – both also led the design concept of JOALI Muravandhoo island.