TTG Asia's weekly roundup of new hotel openings and announcements.
Fairmont Ambassador Seoul, South Korea
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has opened the brand’s first hotel in South Korea. Nestled in the Parc. 1 Complex, a new landmark in the city’s Yeouido district, Fairmont Ambassador Seoul features 326 guestrooms and suites. Four dining venues are on offer, including Spectrum focusing on South-east Asian and Western cuisine; and Mariposa featuring a modern European fare of tasting courses, and gourmet creations. M29, the hotel’s signature rooftop bar, serves up bespoke cocktails and panoramic vistas of the Han River and Seoul skyline. Meanwhile, the Atrium Lounge offers artisanal coffees, curated teas and champagnes.
The hotel boasts one Grand Ballroom and ten meeting rooms, comprising a total of 1,995m2 of event space. Gallery 7 spans an entire hotel floor that offers a selection of spaces for functions, ranging from family celebrations to upscale business meetings. Wellness facilities comprise an indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, and a spa – all complemented by a range of personalised training programmes by dedicated fitness professionals.
Hotel Indigo Adelaide Markets, Australia
IHG Hotels & Resorts’ boutique lifestyle brand, Hotel Indigo, has debuted in Australia with the opening of Hotel Indigo Adelaide Markets. Located next to the Adelaide Central Market, the 145-room hotel will champion local producers in its two restaurants – all-day dining venue Market & Meander Eatery and Bar, as well as rooftop raw food bar, Merrymaker. In addition to a 24/7 fitness centre, the property will have a 13m outdoor infinity pool, two boardroom-style meeting rooms and the option to hold events on the mezzanine level and rooftop.
Holiday Inn Chandigarh Zirakpur, India
IHG Hotels & Resorts marks its first opening of 2021 in India with Holiday Inn Chandigarh Zirakpur, in association with ABC Sites. Featuring 131 keys with scenic city views, the hotel is located on the Chandigarh-Ambala highway connecting the city of Chandigarh to all famous landmarks and attractions in the Northern belt. The property boasts a gym, an all-day dining restaurant Viva and the Lounge Bar, overlooking the city. For corporate and social gatherings, there is a 774m2 poolside terrace and 2,415m2 of banqueting space – the latter comprising of 668m2 of pillarless grand ballroom, 412m2 of pre-function area, and rooftop pool terrace on the 14th floor that gives a 360-degree view of the city.
La Quinta by Wyndham Bur Dubai, UAE
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has debuted its La Quinta by Wyndham brand in the Middle East with a new 100-room property in Dubai. Expected to open this month, La Quinta by Wyndham Bur Dubai will be centrally located in the historic Bur Dubai district. The newly refurbished hotel will offer a 100m2 event and meeting space, an outdoor pool with pool deck, a spa with sauna and steam room, and a fitness centre. Other features will include all-day dining, a lounge, coffee shop, 24/7 room service, and speciality restaurants serving Indian delicacies and international menus. A 24-hour business centre, children’s play area and pool, dedicated retail space, ample parking, and a local shuttle add to the hotel’s positioning as ideal for business or leisure.
Fairmont Ambassador Seoul, South Korea
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has opened the brand’s first hotel in South Korea. Nestled in the Parc. 1 Complex, a new landmark in the city’s Yeouido district, Fairmont Ambassador Seoul features 326 guestrooms and suites. Four dining venues are on offer, including Spectrum focusing on South-east Asian and Western cuisine; and Mariposa featuring a modern European fare of tasting courses, and gourmet creations. M29, the hotel’s signature rooftop bar, serves up bespoke cocktails and panoramic vistas of the Han River and Seoul skyline. Meanwhile, the Atrium Lounge offers artisanal coffees, curated teas and champagnes.
The hotel boasts one Grand Ballroom and ten meeting rooms, comprising a total of 1,995m2 of event space. Gallery 7 spans an entire hotel floor that offers a selection of spaces for functions, ranging from family celebrations to upscale business meetings. Wellness facilities comprise an indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, and a spa – all complemented by a range of personalised training programmes by dedicated fitness professionals.
Hotel Indigo Adelaide Markets, Australia
IHG Hotels & Resorts’ boutique lifestyle brand, Hotel Indigo, has debuted in Australia with the opening of Hotel Indigo Adelaide Markets. Located next to the Adelaide Central Market, the 145-room hotel will champion local producers in its two restaurants – all-day dining venue Market & Meander Eatery and Bar, as well as rooftop raw food bar, Merrymaker. In addition to a 24/7 fitness centre, the property will have a 13m outdoor infinity pool, two boardroom-style meeting rooms and the option to hold events on the mezzanine level and rooftop.
Holiday Inn Chandigarh Zirakpur, India
IHG Hotels & Resorts marks its first opening of 2021 in India with Holiday Inn Chandigarh Zirakpur, in association with ABC Sites. Featuring 131 keys with scenic city views, the hotel is located on the Chandigarh-Ambala highway connecting the city of Chandigarh to all famous landmarks and attractions in the Northern belt. The property boasts a gym, an all-day dining restaurant Viva and the Lounge Bar, overlooking the city. For corporate and social gatherings, there is a 774m2 poolside terrace and 2,415m2 of banqueting space – the latter comprising of 668m2 of pillarless grand ballroom, 412m2 of pre-function area, and rooftop pool terrace on the 14th floor that gives a 360-degree view of the city.
La Quinta by Wyndham Bur Dubai, UAE
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has debuted its La Quinta by Wyndham brand in the Middle East with a new 100-room property in Dubai. Expected to open this month, La Quinta by Wyndham Bur Dubai will be centrally located in the historic Bur Dubai district. The newly refurbished hotel will offer a 100m2 event and meeting space, an outdoor pool with pool deck, a spa with sauna and steam room, and a fitness centre. Other features will include all-day dining, a lounge, coffee shop, 24/7 room service, and speciality restaurants serving Indian delicacies and international menus. A 24-hour business centre, children’s play area and pool, dedicated retail space, ample parking, and a local shuttle add to the hotel’s positioning as ideal for business or leisure.