Opening Shots: There are some real gems opening this month…take a look at a selection here.
Art’otel London Hoxton
Following the art’otel brand’s successful London debut at Battersea Power Station in February 2023, art’otel London Hoxton will be a key focal point within the creative community. The hotel features 357 rooms including 48 suites, a destination bar, restaurant and terraces with 360° panoramic views of the city, an art gallery, ground floor restaurant, lounge and cocktail bar, a spa, gym (on the 26th floor) and indoor swimming pool, as well as significant office and event space including a 60-seat auditorium.
In keeping with the art’otel brand, art’otel London Hoxton’s appointed Signature Artist D*Face who is a globally recognised British contemporary street artist with roots in east London. Art and originality is part of the hotel’s DNA, withtwo Banksy murals on site and a dynamic art’beat curated programme of exhibitions, launches and activities aimed at local residents and guests. In collaboration with award-winning interior design studio Digital Space, innovative artwork features in all bedrooms and public spaces, from original large-scale sculptures and murals to bespoke details.
Domes Novos, Santorini
Domes, Greece’s prestigious luxury lifestyle hospitality brand, has announced the opening of its latest hotel, Domes Novos Santorini. The architecturally striking, family-friendly hotel will boast 50 suites and two villas, each with its own private pool and terrace to capitalise on Santorini’s renowned sunsets and views across local vineyards and the Aegean Sea.
Kiros Pagkalidis Architects has fused Cycladic luxury with a sustainable approach, using local materials including volcanic stone and blonde oak to design a sophisticated and neutral palette of terracotta, fresh whites and ashy greys, punctuated with indoor/outdoor spaces for an airy atmosphere – stylish for individuals and couples, and appealing to families. Additionally, interior designer, Olivia Siskou has been in charge of the resort’s interior spaces, adding local touches to the setting, whilst Fytron Landscapes team, with George Petsagkourakis, have designed the landscape of the property.
www.domesresorts.com/domesnovossantorini
Hilton Molino Stucky Venice
Hilton Molino Stucky Venice, the five-star hotel and former flour mill on Giudecca island, has announced 24 new suites at the hotel. The new suites will span three categories and will enhance the existing suite inventory, resulting in the hotel now offering 45 suites. The new suites will include four new King Molino Family Suites, nine new King Molino Executive Suites, and eleven new King Molino Executive suites with a view of Venice. Each will feature a main bedroom along with a living area, with interconnecting options offering accommodation for couples, friends and families alike—and 32 of the total suites will also include a comfortable dining area.
The colour palates are calming and earthy, with creams and teals taking centre stage, to provide the ultimate sophisticated and tranquil retreat in Venice. The teal hues reflect the colours of Venice’s lagoon. Exposed wooden beams and brushed oak floors add warmth and pay homage to the building’s former life as a flour mill, while decadent details such as black lacquer tables by Chica and crystal chandeliers by Fortuny inject a dose of luxury. Meanwhile, bespoke ‘Toile de Venice’ Venetian fabric is used for wall screens.
References to the city of canals appear throughout; paintings by Grecale feature touches of gold resembling those found at St. Mark’s Basilica, while table and floor lamps by Italamp make use of Venetian Murano glass. The interior design has been created by Biagio Forino, who the hotel is collaborating with again, after he designed the iconic Molino Presidential Suite in 2019, which is the highest and largest suite in all of Venice.
Lucknam Park, Wiltshire, England
Elevating Lucknam Park’s culinary offerings to further heights, the hotel’s Brasserie has been restyled and refurbished into a beautiful new restaurant called Walled Garden Restaurant. The new restaurant will possess all the romance and serenity of an English country garden and offer a seasonal dining experience where local produce, such as spring lamb reared on the estate’s grounds, and ingredients supplied by the hotel’s kitchen garden take centre stage against the backdrop of flowering gardens.
Head Chef Alex Greene is the mastermind behind the new concept which takes the form of a sociable sharing plate experience during the day before transforming into an elegant evening a la carte experience
Walled Garden Restaurant will perfectly complement the Michelin-starred offering at Restaurant Hywel Jones, providing guests with a week-round, all-day dining destination.
Native Places, King’s Wardrobe, St Paul’s, London
Native King’s Wardrobe, St Paul’s will mark the seventh aparthotel in the brand’s portfolio which spans the UK, and its fourth aparthotel in the capital.
Formerly known as the Royal Wardrobe in the 14th century, Native King’s Wardrobe, St Paul’s served primarily as a storehouse for the King’s state and ceremonial robes, as well as those belonging to members of the Royal Family. Breathing new life into the area whilst celebrating its fashionable history, Native Places introduces a revived, spacious, and characterful place to stay right in the heart of the City of London.
The aparthotel is spread across seven Grade II listed townhouses inhabiting a beautiful, private courtyard located just behind St Paul’s Cathedral. There are 92 bright and spacious apartments in total, each with fully equipped kitchens, living and dining areas, and workspaces. Bramley toiletries, fresh linens and Hypnos bed are in all of the apartments and tapestry prints from House of Hackney adorn the walls.
www.nativeplaces.com/property/kingswardrobe
Six Senses Kyoto, Japan 
Six Senses Kyoto marks the brand’s exciting entry into Japan, promising an unparalleled experience replete with cutting-edge wellness and feel-good spa facilities, an innovative dining concept, and fascinating local adventures.
The 81 thoughtfully designed guest rooms and suites, ranging from 42 to 238 square meters, are ingeniously arranged to offer views of the peaceful central courtyard, the gardens of the neighbouring Toyokuni Shrine, or the seductive city panorama of treetops, temples, tea shops, and rooftops.
Authentic Japanese traditions and décor run throughout, with quirky touches inspired by folklore, The Moon Rabbit, and the 11th-century classic Tale of Genji. The pinnacle of the accommodation is the Three-Bedroom Penthouse Suite. Secluded on the top floor of the hotel it is an oasis of calm, ideal for multi-generation travellers, or guests looking to host private events and get-togethers on the adjacent rooftop terrace.
Visionary thinking BLINK Design Group, known for its expertise in global luxury hotels, brings the Six Senses brand values to life through elegant designs while maximising space, privacy, and views. Interiors effortlessly merge authentic Japanese traditions with clean lines, an earthy colour palette, and meticulous attention to detail.
The Emory, London
Maybourne Hotel Group’s new addition, The Emory, is its fourth hotel in the capital. A modern architectural masterpiece designed by the late Richard Rogers and Ivan Harbour of architectural firm RSHP, The Emory will herald a new standard of contemporary design and discreet luxury including a private, understated entrance on Old Barrack Yard.
With its striking ‘sails’ structure soaring above the treetops of Hyde Park, this all-suite hotel boasts 60 light-filled suites set over nine floors complete with a spectacular penthouse designed by Rigby & Rigby. Each floor will showcase the aesthetic of a different world class interior designer including Alexandra Champalimaud, André Fu, Pierre Yves Rochon, Rémi Tessier and Patricia Urquiola. United by their exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail, the spacious suites will offer guests a world of privacy set within an architectural wonder.
With an unparalleled 360 degree view of the capital, the hotel’s spectacular rooftop will be the jewel in its crown – an entirely private, sweeping space dedicated to hotel guests only. Beneath ground, a newly created innovative wellness space, with a 22 metre pool, will be set across four floors for guests of The Emory.
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