France
Paris’ Four Seasons Hotel George V rolled out renovations for the first time since its reopening in 1999. Four Seasons announced in September it would reopen with all 243 guest rooms and suites entirely remodeled, a three-year transformation project that revamped the hotel spaces to fit a more contemporary feel with an intimate ambience.
Some of the refurbished suites offer views of the Eiffel Tower. The balconies were transformed into lush gardens, and many suites, including the presidential suite, were remodeled to let more natural light into the space. Each room is also equipped with the latest technology, including customizable mood lighting and advanced audiovisual technology. All the renovations at Four Seasons evoke the spirit of Paris through its soft color palettes and signature Parisian charm.
Germany
Conrad Hotels & Resorts debuted in Germany with the opening of Conrad Hamburg. The hotel is housed within the Levantehaus, renowned for its art and history dating to 1912. The building was designed by architects Franz Bach and Carl Bensel and pays tribute to both the musical and cultural influences of architecture, making the hotel an art-filled urban sanctuary. The hotel rooms also pay tribute to the hotel’s position in Kunstmeile on the Art Mile. Each room showcases Germany’s artistic spirit with a collection of artworks from contemporary German artists.
Conrad Hamburg offers 283 guest rooms, 28 of which are studios with kitchenettes and 29 suites. Many of the rooms shine light on the city’s industrialism with floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the cityscape.
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The hotel’s flexible meeting space includes an executive lounge and nine event venues, including flexible conference spaces. The conference spaces are adaptable to both intimate and spacious settings, accommodating up to 220 guests. The hotel provides nearly 6,000 square feet of meeting space with the largest room set-up totaling nearly 1,200 square feet. The executive lounge is also available for Hilton Diamond members.
Vietnam
JW Marriott Cam Ranh Bay Resort & Spa opened in September in Cam Ranh. The oceanfront retreat has 203 guest rooms and is nestled between tropical forests and Bai Dai Beach. The resort is a desirable destination for guests seeking both seclusion and tourism and is 15 minutes away from Cam Ranh International Airport and within walking distance of local attractions in Vietnam’s capitol.
The property has nine spaces for meetings and events, with its largest space able to accommodate 572 people. The nine rooms combined equal nearly 7,800 square feet of space. The hotel, which is popular for incentives and retreats, has three meeting rooms as well as a spa. Its flexible meeting spaces are filled with natural light and offer garden views.
The Suite Life
Park Hyatt Tokyo is set to unveil newly designed guest rooms, suites, restored public spaces, event venues and enhanced dining destinations December 9. The first Park Hyatt in Asia, the hotel occupies the 39th through 52nd floors of Shinjuku Park Tower, an architecturally significant building that embarked on a comprehensive renovation in May 2024.
The project reduced the number of rooms and suites from 177 to 171 and is introducing a new suite category, the Park Suites. The new category is a 915-square-foot suite featuring separate living and sleeping areas, dining tables for up to four guests, walk-in closets and views of Harajuku, Shibuya, Meiji Shrine and Yoyogi Park.
The guest rooms, which underwent the most significant transformations, are rooted in personalized luxury, incorporating Nespresso coffee machines, Dyson hairdryers and LG televisions with Bose smart ultra-soundbars in suites.
The hotel offers four meeting and event spaces. The largest space is a 4,359-square-foot ballroom that has the capacity for 320 guests. The other event spaces include a drawing room and a boardroom. The hotel offers more than 8,000 square feet of meeting and event space.
