France
Paris Marriott Champs-Elysées Hotel completed a full property renovation in early spring. The redesign blends contemporary sophistication with Parisian heritage. Upgrades to its 192 guest rooms include new oak flooring, couture-inspired geometric carpets and handcrafted metal accents. The minimalist bathrooms feature Italian marble and the reimagined lobby welcomes new furniture that creates warmth and texture under the glass-domed atrium. A new culinary concept, Jenny, is set in a stylish, vibrant atmosphere and features seasonal cuisine. The meeting spaces were renewed to balance sophistication and versatility. The hotel offers eight meeting rooms and four breakout rooms, with more than 8,000 square feet of space; the largest capacity is offered by La Terrasse, which can accommodate 200 guests.
Spain
Hotel Palacio de Los Ángeles opened in March in Spain’s wine country. Located in Haro, La Rioja, the 38-room boutique property restored an 18th-century Baroque palace. The property offers spa treatments, a gym, a heated outdoor pool and a landscaped garden terrace. The hotel was recognized with green certification from Green Building Council Spain. The certification recognizes the property’s sustainability-driven reconstruction and eco-conscious operations. The reconstruction preserved the original stonework and blended history with contemporary interiors.
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Three meeting spaces can be found onsite: Meeting room, The Terrace and El Calado. The Meeting Room is a boardroom-style space with natural light and views of Haro’s historic center. The Terrace is an outdoor space for receptions and cocktail parties. El Calado is a historic underground wine cellar that serves as a venue for private tastings, presentations, dinners or small corporate events.
Vietnam
Located on the southern bank of the Huong River, Grand Royal Riverside Hue–Fusion Collection, opened in March. The riverside property is in Hue City and is adjacent to the iconic Truong Tien Bridge. The hotel’s two towers boast 161 guest rooms. The hotel design reflects Hue’s distinctive urban identity, bridging character and contemporary comfort; the hotel features natural wood and soft jade hues that evoke calm and balance.
The hotel’s Jade & Ginger Restaurant features authentic Vietnamese flavors such as bun bo Hue, pho and banh mi. The Amber Lounge also offers beverages from coffee and tea to signature cocktails and curated wines. The property’s Sā Spa offers four treatment rooms and is accompanied by a fitness center. Meeting and event capabilities are available for 370 guests. The 4,000-square-foot Crown Ballroom is the hotel’s largest space.
Gotta Go to Tokyo
JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo opened, marking the brand’s second JW property in Japan. Located in Tokyo’s newest urban destination—Takanawa Gateway City—the hotel design draws from Takanawa’s natural beauty and Zen philosophy.
The ground floor entrance features a Zen rock installation and Japanese artwork. In the 200 guest rooms, floor-to-ceiling windows offer views of Tokyo’s skyline. The rooms feature modern interiors and inspire rest, reflection and well-being.
The hotel has seven different options for drinks and dining, from Mediterranean to Japanese fare. The 28th floor features a spa, fitness center and pool area with a quarry-inspired stone backdrop. The spa offers modern treatments and Japanese wellness traditions.
The JW offers 11 meeting and event rooms and nine breakout rooms. In total, the hotel features more than 12,700 square feet of space. The hotel’s largest space, the 4,317-square-foot JW Ballroom, is suitable for 400 guests. Amenities in the ballroom include state-of-the-art audiovisual technology and movable LED walls.
