New hotel openings: October 17-21, 2016

The latest hotel openings and announcements made this week

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The Edison George Town
Opened on July 16 is The Edison George Town, occupying a restored heritage mansion within the UNESCO World Heritage site in Penang. A member of the Small Luxury Hotel of the World, the Malaysian property boasts 35 rooms and suites that range in size from 19m2 to 61m2. Facilities include The Lounge, where breakfast and refreshments are served; The Courtyard, a public area; The Library, where guests can browse books; and a swimming pool that comes complete with cabanas.

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Hotel Riu Sri Lanka
Spanish-brand Riu Hotels & Resorts has taken its first step into Asia with the opening of the five-star Hotel Riu Sri Lanka in Ahungalla. The new-build hotel offers 501 rooms that come with a balcony or terrace, satellite TV, safe and minibar. On-site amenities include three large swimming pools, a children’s pool, Jacuzzi, gym, two buffet restaurants and the Renova Spa wellness centre. There’s even the Pacha nightclub for guests to party into the wee hours.

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The Ritz-Carlton, Jiuzhaigou
In 2017, Ritz-Carlton will be opening its first all-villa property in China’s Jiuzhaigou Valley. Located on the edge of the Tibetan Plateau in South-west China, the property is 2,300m above sea level and is 20 minutes away from the 72,000ha Jiuzhai Valley National Park. The property will have 87 villas that feature panoramic views over the UNESCO-listed valley and the snow-capped Min Mountains. Facilities on-site include three restaurants and lounges, a mountain spa, a kids’ club, and media room.

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