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BELGRAVES MAKES CONDE NAST TRAVELLER’S HOT LIST 2012

19 Thursday Apr 2012

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Belgraves London is one of 60 new inns picked (and one of five in the U.K.) as being the place to eat, drink, sleep, and play in all over the world.

The “quietly hip boutique property in SW1,” as CN Traveller described it, is featured in the May 2012 issue of the glossy go-to, on newsstands now.

Hotels were chosen from 29 countries, with a special section devoted to England’s new digs. We presume they really, really liked us: The magazine actually threw its Hot List party there earlier this month.

“Amid [designer] Tara Bernerd’s lovely classic-contemporary décor, guests admired the artworks and caught up on the latest luxury-travel news,” its U.K. website chronicled.

“Laurent-Perrier Champagne, Tanqueray cocktails, (plus RDA organic fruit juices and Icelandic Glacial natural mineral water for those driving) flowed among the travel writers, international hoteliers and, not to be outdone, a couple of star chefs: Mark Hix –whose fabulous restaurant in Belgraves provided the canapés (trays of smoked-salmon tartlets barely made it out of the kitchen doors before being snaffled)…”

In the May issue, Conde Nast Traveller described the Belgraves, in the Belgravia nabe, as possessing an “upbeat confidence and quietly hip countenance,” while focusing upon Brit designer Bernerd’s makeover of the former Sheraton hotel.

“Bernerd’s design is contemporary in a classic way…The contemporary art, from Eleven gallery, is more daring. Up a hanging staircase from the lobby is an outdoor cigar terrace and Mark’s Bar, dimly lit, where cocktails are served in charming antique glasses or silver goblets.”

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One on one with Swire Hotels’ CEO Brian Williams | hospitalityworldnetwork.com

19 Thursday Apr 2012

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HospitalityWorldNetwork.com recently sat down with Brian Williams, the CEO of Hong Kong-based Swire Hotels, to ask him about his company’s plans for expansion and to get the scoop on its unique dedication to exemplary guest service. Swire Hotels owns and operates boutique properties The Opposite House in Beijing and The Upper House in Hong Kong, as well as two other hotel brands—East in Asia and Chapter Hotels in the U.K. For the full interview: OPEN EXTERNAL ARTICLE 

Global Hospitality Giant Starwood Lengthens its Lead in China Opening 23 Hotels in 2012

19 Thursday Apr 2012

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With recent hotel openings in Ningbo, Sanya, Yangzhou and Xian, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced it has surpassed the opening of its 100th operating hotel in China with plans to open 15 additional hotels by the end of this year. With eight hotels already opened in the first quarter of 2012, Starwood will open a total of 23 hotels in China in 2012, which is on pace with 2011 openings making 2012 the second consecutive year the company has opened a record number of hotels here in any one year.

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17-22 Trevor Square, Knightsbridge, London

17 Tuesday Apr 2012

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Trevor Square’s commanding and historic architecture, once part of Harrods, reflects the prestige of a Knightsbridge address, a renowned location …

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One Hyde Park | London

17 Tuesday Apr 2012

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Y2DC have been appointed to work on a 6500sq/ft apartment in the luxury development for Mandarin Oriental One Hyde Park. The project will commence in the autumn of 2012 and is scheduled for completion spring 2013.

At an asking price upwards of £6,000 per square foot, the luxury development – designed by Lord Rogers and masterminded by developer brothers Nicholas and Christian Candy – is said to be the most expensive residential property in the world. We at Y2DC are delighted to be working on this prestigious property.
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Courchevel 1850 Ski Chalet | France

17 Tuesday Apr 2012

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The design brief for this particular residence, he explains, was “to create something comfortable, somewhere that was a good entertaining space and that had a sort of Ralph Lauren feel to it – a real home away from home.”

There’s an instant visual impact when you step – or even ski – inside the chalet, leaving the visitor in little doubt as to the high-end fit-out that is to follow. The emphasis is on warmth, comfort and discreet yet discernible luxury.

“We plan a very informal seating area in entrance lobby where guests can come in, down and really enjoy the space and feel comfortable,” Yiannikkou explains. “It’s a lovely spot to sit after a ski session and have a drink before heading downstairs for, say, a swim, a sauna, a steam session or a dip in the hot tub.”

As a genuine ski-in, ski-out property, the chalet also includes a separate entrance for hardened skiers who can access and exit on their skis. “It’s a nice touch that just makes life easier,” says Yiannikkou with characteristic understatement.

While the chalet is within a hurled snowball’s distance of a clutch of upmarket bars and restaurants, guests’ are likely to prefer to enjoy their après ski without venturing beyond the front door. A choice of reception areas abounds in the property yet the living room – which Yiannikkou singles out as his favourite space – is arguably the star attraction.

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Sheraton Heathrow Hotel | London

17 Tuesday Apr 2012

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The Sheraton Heathrow Hotel put the finishing touches to a multimillion-dollar refurbishment of its public areas. The refurbished Sheraton Heathrow …

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