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The Federal Hotel opens in Brunswick, Maine

travelgirlinc — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 17:37:46 +0000

The Federal, which was built in 1810, has now opened as new hotel in Brunswick, ME. Brunswick is located halfway between Portland and Boothbay Harbor. Situated on the site of the former The Daniel and Captain Daniel Stone Inn, The Federal boasts a two-level mezzanine lobby and 30 guest rooms split between two buildings. The hotel ,features four premium suites within the Federal House, formerly the residence of Captain Daniel Stone. The larger of the two buildings, the East Wing, comprises king and queen-sized rooms. In addition, The Federal offers two meeting rooms, The Anchor, hosting 50, and The Chart Room with a 35-person capacity for corporate and social private events. A restaurant will open soon.
Cosmopolitan ambiance and modern comforts merge with the historic character of the 1810 landmark for a distinctly different hotel experience. The Federal also fuses contemporary charisma with traditional warmth for a refined, yet casual stay.
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Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta Set to Open

travelgirlinc — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 20:36:24 +0000

Atlanta’s newest hotel, the Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta, a 218-room boutique hotel located next to Lenox Square, is set to open in December. Its design is a nod to Georgia’s clay landscape with curated art, decorative elements and rugs that mimic Georgia’s red clay.
James Beard Award-winning chef and author Hugh Acheson, owner of Five & Ten and Empire State South, and Christopher Wilkins, owner of Root Baking Co. and Pizza Jeans, introduced two new restaurant concepts. Mount Royal, a Montreal-style steakhouse that combines the culinary diversity of Quebec with local products from farmers and artisans in southeast Georgia, will be open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and provide to-go service for contactless guest room delivery. The second dining venue is Spaceman, an indoor-outdoor rooftop lounge located on the 15th floor and features craft cocktails and artfully composed shareable dishes.
The hotel has 3,702 square feet of total meeting and event space divided into six areas. Other hotel amenities include signature accessories like a cozy, hooded bathrobe, exclusive Beekind® – high-end, socially conscious bath amenities, Drybar® – salon-quality hair dryer, fitness center with two Peloton bikes, an outdoor heated plunge pool with pool sun deck located on the second floor rooftop, and complimentary Wi-Fi in guestrooms and public spaces.
www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/georgia/hyatt-centric-buckhead-atlanta/atlct

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Bellyard Hotel: Atlanta’s First West Midtown Hotel Opens

travelgirlinc — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 13:37:06 +0000

Bellyard, the first hotel in the burgeoning West Midtown neighborhood of Atlanta, is a modern-chic boutique that is just perfect for this hip, style-conscious area.
A Tribute Portfolio hotel, it features 161 luxe suites and guest room and has a feel of an upscale downtown loft. There are plants, books, a little computer table that unfolds from the wall (dubbed in “in-room work zone”), Cold Plasma Air Purification Device, and a large seating nook nestled against the window perfect for reading and having a cup of coffee. Many rooms offer a beautiful view of the city’s skyline. The beds are comfortable; the bathroom beautifully appointed. Unlike many trendy hotels, Bellyard does not sacrifice function over form. The bathroom sink is plenty big and there is lots of storage.
While it is urban, and located in the new Interloch complex, there is a surprising amount of outdoor space. Behind the reception desk is a courtyard with greenery and seats and the outside patio again offers stunning views of the city.
While there are restaurants opening up regularly on the Westside, Bellyard’s Drawbar offers a wide variety of options for breakfast, lunch and dinner (plus drinks). St. Germain French Bakery, a local favorite patisserie, is also located in the lobby. bellyardhotel.com

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Three Hotels opening in Medford, OR

travelgirlinc — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 17:22:39 +0000

There is a lot to do in southern Oregon, with Crater Lake, Mt. Ashland, the Troon Vineyard and Spence Mountain being just a few of the activities that greet visitors.

Three new hotels are opening in Medford, which is an ideal home base to explore the vast diversity of things to do Southern Oregon’s Rogue Valley The new hotel offerings include:

︎A new 111-room Compass by Margaritaville Hotel, with an expected opening slated for early 2022. Capturing the Margaritaville state of mind, while delivering fresh, up-scale, and vibrant designs, Compass Hotel Medford will feature plush and comfortable, island-inspired accommodations and amenities signature to the branded concept in an attentive but laid-back ambiance.
︎ The My Place Hotel opened in Medford this summer and is ideal for both short-term and long-term travelers. Rooms feature pillow top mattresses, microfiber bedding, and a variety of soft and firm pillows. For added convenience, all extended stay rooms offer their own My Kitchen, which includes a full-sized refrigerator, a two-burner cooktop, and a microwave.
︎ Fairfield Inn & Suites recently opened in downtown Medford, conveniently located off I-5. With eastern views of the Cascade Mountains and western views of the Coastal Range foothills, this pet-friendly hotel is just steps from the newest dining choices and shops and just minutes from US Cellular Community Park. The hotel highlights creative and flexible unconventional spaces including expansive guest areas providing space for gatherings, lounging, or fresh air by the outdoor firepit.

www.southernoregon.com

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Famed Rome Hotel Reopens after the Pandemic

travelgirlinc — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 03:44:21 +0000

Boasting nearly 150 years of Italian hospitality in Rome, Bettoja Hotels reopened the iconic Hotel Mediterraneo, complete with new t renovations and stylish new additions.
After a year of being closed during the pandemic (the hotel stayed opened during both World Wars I and II), the 4-star Hotel Mediterraneo has reopened its doors and now features a beautiful, renovated panoramic rooftop terrace with breathtaking city views of the Eternal City. Soaring 50 meters high, the hotel’s Roof Garden Restaurant and Terrace also welcomes a new addition with its Ligea Lounge Bar. With an elegant vintage atmosphere, the new lounge bar serves as a prime meeting point for guests and non-guests from around the world to gather in its eclectic indoor and outdoor areas.
Featuring 1940’s lamps and restored Art Deco interior design pieces the Ligea Lounge Bar is adorned with velvet sofas, mirrors and fine vintage pieces with exotic plants that offer a spectacular 180-degree view of the capital.
Chef Antonio Vitale completes the gastronomic offer of the new Ligea Lounge Bar with and fresh snacks, with menus that will follow the seasons.
The Bettoja flagship property, Hotel Mediterraneo, was designed in 1938 by the architect Loreti, and has recently been restored following a careful collaboration with the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, featuring the participation of master artisans and the most meticulous of Italian restorers. The timeline of restorations began in 2018 and recently concluded with the restoration of the Mosaic Room featuring the “Medieval Hunt” by Franco d’Urso, a beautiful mosaic based on a sketch by the painter Achille Capizzano.
www.bettojahotels.it

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Famed Saint-Tropez hotel opens after renovation

travelgirlinc — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:23:52 +0000

After an eight-month renovation, the legendary Hôtel La Ponche, in the heart of historic Saint-Tropez, is opened and will remain open year-round. The hotel, which has welcomed some of France’s most famous, including Françoise Sagan, Brigitte Bardot, Gunter Sachs, Romy Schneider, Michel Piccoli, Boris Vian, Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir, features 21 rooms, including five suites.
The tone is Provencal with a black-and-white marbled checkerboard floor, ivory walls, concierge, luggage room, and reception with traditional round brass keys.
The veranda and its zenith-like overhead lighting invites people to meet there in the company of the library and the game tables (chess and backgammon). The spa, Le Le Tigre Yoga Club will provide treatments adapted to the spirit of the moment: morning yoga on the deck facing the sea. And afterwards, yoga classes on request, body treatments, massages serve as an invitation to let go at the end of the day.
www.laponche.com

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Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel Jumpstarts Blackstone revitalization!

travelgirlinc — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:10:14 +0000

An Omaha landmark, the 1915 Blackstone Hotel, recently underwent a $75 million reinvention and opened last November as the Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel, and the 205-room property is serving as a key development in the renaissance of the city’’s Blackstone District. The Cottonwood is also Kimpton’s first hotel in Nebraska. The Blackstone district thrived during the mid-1880’s with beautiful stone and brick residences but the homes turned into boarding homes after the stock market crash. Recently, the area is starting a revitalization with new shops, restaurants and clubs.
The hotel was meticulously restored and renovated by leading global design firms LEO A DALY and DLR Group, and offers five food and beverage concepts, 13,500 square feet of meetings and event space, including two grand ballrooms, a seasonal resort-style swimming pool and Pool Club, a solarium and a rooftop terrace with views of downtown Omaha.
For food-lovers, The Cottonwood is home to five different food and beverage concepts all of which use local purveyors, including the Orleans Room, perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner, with a lively after-hours bar scene and Petit Orleans for easy grab and go pastries, coffee drinks and teas. In addition, there is The Cottonwood Room, an intimate lounge with a curated menu of filling selections; The Committee, the Cottonwood’s chophouse serving lunch and dinner, and The Pool Club, a poolside spot with lighter, warm-weather fare.
The hotel offers complimentary PUBLIC bikes as well as three-wheeled, six-person electric transportation service. Guests will enjoy the art collection made up entirely of Nebraskan artists. There are 205 guest rooms and suites, including 21 suites.
www.thecottonwoodhotel.com

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Ireland’s Adare Castle Introduces 111Spa

travelgirlinc — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 19:22:17 +0000

As Europe — and the world — starts opening up, it’s great news that one of Europe’s leading castle hotels, Adare Manor in County Limerick, will re-open its doors with the anticipated debut of the only 111Skin spa in Ireland. The brand, which is a favorite of celebrities such as Victoria Beckham, Sienna Miller and Jennifer Anniston, was developed by one of the world’s leading cosmetic surgeons, Dr. Yannis Alexandrides, and brand visionary Eva Alexandrides.

All treatments at 111SPA/CLINIC use signature massage techniques, exclusive formulas and 111SKIN skincare, and the spa treatments include for innovative clinical-level results. The new spa treatment menu, made in collaboration between the property and skincare brand, has been curated to include 111SPA/CLINIC’s variety of treatments including manicures, pedicures, massages, facials, body treatments such as Meso Infusion Body Hydration, a relaxation area, hair salon, fitness center and indoor swimming pool overlooking the River Maigue. The brand’s holistic oils and healing scents line, 111AROMATICS will be used throughout the treatments and available for purchase at the spa.

With treatment rooms, manicure and pedicure salon, a relaxation area, hair salon, fitness center and indoor swimming pool overlooking the River Maigue, the 111SPA/CLINIC at Adare Manor will offer unrivaled services to match the beauty of its surroundings.

Set on an 840-acre estate, Adare Manor, is a Neo-gothic masterpiece, is one of Ireland’s leading five-star castle properties. Recently expanded, the castle features 104 guest rooms, including a new 42-bedroom wing and a ballroom that can host up to 350 guests. Adare Manor also just launched the brand-new Padel Club – a wellness and recreational facility nestled deep within the estate’s peaceful woodlands.

www.adaremanor.com

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