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 Boutique is a french word for small specialist upscale shop, as oppposed to a large department store. This definition has been adopted in the hotel industry to describe those hotels that are not part of large chain with standardized features and looks. In fact a boutique hotel must be unique in its style, decor and character and are usually small in size. Boutique hotels are popping up in more and more destinations and it is probably the most important phenomenon in the hotel industry since the establishment of of franchise hotel chains (Howard Johnson and Holiday Inn being the pioneers) back in the 50's and 60's.
Boutique Hotels Magazine mission is to serve as the principal journal for news, events, trends, and showcase for boutique hotels worldwide. Addressed to whomever is interested and passionate in these type of hotels, be it the traveler in seek of refreshingly original and special hotels, the hoteliers themselves, architects, designers etc... Boutique Hotles Magazine serves as a portal, anyone can submit press releases, data, reveiws, and information pertinent to the subject of Boutique Hotels. Original and in-house articles are also featured. A printed version of the Boutique Hotels Magazine is in the plans. 
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UNA Hotel Napoli, Naples 
Hotel Address: Avantgarde Superior Hotel in Naples, Italy. The hotel has 89 Rooms
Property Description: The interiors of the UNA Napoli, recalling local traditions – decors, rough tophus stones, Pompeian red, Pulcinella shapes – with impressive architectural design, give life to 89 well appointed rooms, a bar and a restaurant on the panoramic roof garden of this lovely boutique hotel. Ceiba del Mar Spa Resort, Puerto Morelos (Riviera Maya)
Hotel Address: Ceiba del Mar Spa Hotel Resort - Costera Norte Lote 01, Cancun Riviera Maya, Mexico
Property Description: The Ceiba Del Mar Boutique Hotel is designed to exceed all your luxury resort expectations; a masterpiece of service and outstanding facilities which will make your next vacation an unforgettable experience. Ceiba Del Mar personalized attention, relaxation and privacy prevail within the loving embrace of this romantic five-star hideaway, picturesquely set on its own private, white powder beach. |
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Prominently perched in the city’s Skyline, come and visit One of the Tallest Hotels in Hong Kong |
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Monday, 28 April 2008 |
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(Hong Kong, 4 April 2008) – Hotel Panorama, prominently perched in Hong Kong’s skyline is now one of the tallest hotels with some of the most spectacular views of Victoria Harbour in Kowloon is eager to welcome you. Unlike traditional hotels, Hotel Panorama by Rhombus with its 42 floors is uniquely designed with an innovative one-sided guestroom corridor. This unique corridor design, allows the Hotel to maximize its unobstructed and natural views of Victoria Harbour as well as the vibrant city scenes in the heart of Tsimshatsui. With a majority of our 324 rooms including 12 spacious suites equipped with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking magnificent Victoria Harbour, our brand new property delivers you a genuine style in accommodations embraced by pure comfort and relaxation. |
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With Much Anticipation Hotel Panorama Proudly Announces its Grand Opening on 28 March 2008! |
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Monday, 28 April 2008 |
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A deluxe business hotel located in the heart of the city embraced by stunning views of Victoria Harbour.
(Hong Kong, 26 March 2008) – With 324 rooms including 12 spacious suites, Hotel Panorama by Rhombus celebrates its Grand Opening on 28 March, 2008. This brand new property will deliver you a genuine style in
accommodations embraced by pure comfort and relaxation. Guestrooms are contemporarily designed with floor-to-ceiling windows, offering breathtaking views of either Victoria Harbour or the city ranging in themes: Silver, Gold and Platinum.
Superbly located in the heart of Tsimshatsui in one of Hong Kong’s most popular shopping and business hubs, Hotel Panorama by Rhombus is amidst a vast selection of shops, boutiques, museums, restaurants, bars and
entertainment centres. Our prime location allows you to access all parts of Hong Kong via Mass Transit Railway (MTR), Airport Express, buses, taxis and ferries. All of Hong Kong’s conveniences are right at Hotel Panorama’s door steps!
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Epoque Hotels Welcomes Private Ireland - The Hospitality Collection |
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Wednesday, 23 April 2008 |
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Epoque Hotels Welcomes Private Ireland - The Hospitality Collection Private Ireland – the hospitality collection, are delighted to announce that they have recently entered into partnership with Epoque Hotels - the world's leading specialist representation company for boutique and design independent luxury hotels in over 100 destinations worldwide. Such an alliance with an international marketing force is a proactive and positive initiative on the part of Private Ireland, which will bring new visitors to the country during a potentially difficult period for the tourism industry.
The goal of Epoque Hotels, whose Head Office is located in the US, is to bring increased bookings and hotel recognition to their partners; not only through a well-designed and easy-to-navigate website, but through key trade shows, speciality events, and the use of their popular members directory, that circulates throughout their members hotel – over 300 properties.
The Epoque ethos fits perfectly with that of Private Ireland, a collection of small boutique hotels, town and country houses dotted around Ireland, who came together in 2006 to work as a group, highlighting their individuality in the face of homogenised global brands. Epoque acknowledge their member hotels as unique, independent and boutique properties. In this era of mass-market hotel chains and big entity marketing, Epoque provide an effective and logical way of getting noticed in today’s travel market; without compromising the individuality, uniqueness and service standards that make the hotel desirable – core values at the heart of the Private Ireland brand.
Director of Private Ireland, Patricia Coughlan comments “Epoque Hotels have a refreshing understanding of what Private Ireland properties are, and our approach to hospitality – offering our guests a unique and memorable experience each time. They source their member hotels from all over the world, and we are delighted to represent Ireland amongst the world-class properties that are part of Epoque”. Epoque are looking forward to a beneficial relationship with their new partners, saying ““We are thrilled to have formed an alliance with our Irish partners Private Ireland”. For more information visit www.epoquehotels.com.
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Five Star Grand Luxe for the Hotel Majestic Barcelona |
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Tuesday, 15 April 2008 |
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The Epoque Classic Luxury Hotel in Paseo de Gracia has received the maximum category award from the General Board of Tourism of the Generalitat The Hotel Majestic has been awarded the Grand Luxe category, thereby placing it among the elite of the maximum luxury hotels of Barcelona. Located at 68 Paseo de Gracia, this hotel has received this recognition as it meets all the standards laid down by the General Board of Tourism of the Generalitat de Catalunya in order to become a five stars GL hotel. The ongoing training of its personnel, its comprehensive hospitality and the comfort offered, together with the spaciousness of its installations and the magnificent quality of its entire hotel services have been some of the factors taken into account.
Its modern installations, its advanced technology and the Michelin guide star awarded to its Drolma restaurant (located in the hotel) are other arguments which made the Majestic deserving of the Grand Luxe category. Jean-Louis Dulau, the general director of the Majestic Hotel Group, already achieved the fifth star for the Majestic three years ago and now he is proud of the efforts and work put in by all his team in order to earn the Grand Luxe status.
Coinciding with this change, work has begun on the MAJESTIC SPA, which will soon be opened on the ninth floor of the emblematic building. Recently, and this is something which reaffirms the top quality of this establishment, the Hotel Majestic, owned by the Soldevila family, was distinguished with the award for the Best Hotel and Best Suite in Spain at the prestigious World Travel Awards, as well as being conferred with the 5 Star Diamond Award, which it has been achieving year after year since 2003, and which is a prize that only the best luxury hotels in the world can aspire to.
Epoque Hotels congratulates Hotel Majestic for this great success.
Epoque Hotels is a collection of 300 avant-garde, trendy-chic and luxury-classic boutique hotels in over 100 destinations worldwide. Established in 2002 and headquartered in Miami, Florida the company also has sales offices in Italy, The United Kingdom, Spain and China. For reservations or more information visit www.EpoqueHotels.com
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Architect YASMINE MAHMOUDIEH has just designed the Nevai Hotel in the luxury resort of Verbier |
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Tuesday, 19 February 2008 |
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Yasmine has worked on prestigious projects all over the world.
If you would like further information on The Nevai please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yasmine Mahmoudieh designs new hotel in Verbier, Switzerland
The Nevaï is a striking new four-star hotel designed by architect and interior designer Yasmine Mahmoudieh at the heart of the Alps in Verbier which opened in December. Yasmine has extensive experience in hotel design having worked on The 5* Flyotel Dubai, The 5* Resort Hotel Intercontinental Berchtesgaden in Germany and The 4* Radisson SAS in Berlin. Yasmine was awarded the European Hotel Design Award in the United Kingdom and The International Core Design Award in Stockholm for her work on the Hotel Rheinsberg in Germany which was designed for disabled visitors. Yasmine has worked on a wide range of other projects including shopping centres, office complexes, exhibitions, restaurants and multi-purpose venues.
Bringing this wealth of experience in design to The Nevaï project Yasmine Mahmoudieh has created a lifestyle design hotel with a fusion of cutting edge design and Alpine influences. The materials used reflect both elements from the surrounding mountains and the latest developments in interior design with a combination of traditional wood and high quality synthetics. The hotel has been designed to provide the ultimate in accommodation through both the ski season and the summer period. The terrace provides panoramic views of the Swiss Alps from beautifully designed seating areas which are heated throughout the winter.
The lobby features a stunning organically curved reception desk facing a video installation which reflects the changing seasons with images of snowflakes in winter and Alpine flowers in the summer. The influence of nature continues with the use of a stylistic icicle design subtly repeated through the hotel.
The Nevaï has 33 superior rooms which are designed to be light and modern with eye catching elements. Pale wooden flooring, accents of richer colours in the furnishing and accessories combined with sleek yet comfortable furniture create a welcoming, warm atmosphere. Most of the rooms have balconies with fantastic views of the resort. Finishing touches include Egyptian cotton bedding, flat screen televisions, iPod systems and Elemis beauty products.
The Nevaï is equipped with 2 exquisite penthouses which each provide a spacious living room with fireplace, private entrance, state of the art sound systems and a secluded terrace with a jacuzzi and incredible mountain views.
The Nevaï Spa including a Turkish hammam, dipping pool and sauna has been designed as an integrated part of the hotel and opens up onto the terrace where guests can relax post-treatment.
The Nevaï restaurant makes full use of the beautiful location of the hotel by offering stunning views of the Alps. Clean, modern design is paired with the use of soft furnishing and fireplaces as design elements to ensure that the areas exude warmth. A bar area off the restaurant provides deep armchairs and a long sleek bar with icicle motifs.
Downstairs from the restaurant is The Nevaï Bar which ideally located next door to the most exclusive club in Verbier, The Farm Club. With a four-metre long open fireplace, sunken seating areas and a secluded boudoir area Yasmine Mahmoudieh has created what will become the ultimate après-ski destination. Charlotte Murphy <
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Hotel Ventana Wins Trip Advisor's 2008 Award |
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Monday, 11 February 2008 |
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Ventana Hotel in Prague wins Best Luxury Hotel in the 2008 Tripadvisor TRavellers' Choice Awards. Prague, Czech Republic - 15th January, 2008 - VENTANA Hotel Prague was chosen as a Best Luxury World Hotel by TripAdvisor® in its 2008 Travelers’ Choice® awards. Now in its 6th year, the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice awards honor the world’s best hotels, earning their distinction from those who know them best – real travelers. Only TripAdvisor’s hotel awards represent the opinions of millions of travelers. The winners were determined by a combination of the highest traveler ratings and the TripAdvisor Popularity Index, a measurement of overall traveler satisfaction. “The 2008 Travelers’ Choice winners are once again singled out for their great service and extraordinary value,” said Michele Perry, director of communications for TripAdvisor. “Determined by millions of real travelers, the Travelers’ Choice award winners raise the bar for hotels around the world, with their exceptional properties and great staff that enhance the overall travel experience.” http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g274707-d507334-Reviews-Ventana_Hotel_Prague-Prague_Bohemia.html For the complete 2008 Travelers’ Choice list, go to www.tripadvisor.com/travelerschoice. VENTANA Hotel Prague providing intimate accommodation featuring award winning Philippe Starck styled bathroom suite behind a beautiful façade, located on the world-famous Old Town Square. This chic and elegant boutique style hotel offers breathtaking views of the Tyn Cathedral and convenient access to all of the wonders that Prague has to offer.
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Regency Suites Hotel Distinguished with GH&LA Stars of the Industry Award |
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Wednesday, 30 January 2008 |
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Wins Outstanding One-Time Special Event Awards
ATLANTA (January 08) – Regency Suites Hotel, the original boutique hotel in Midtown Atlanta, was acknowledged January 22, by Georgia Hotel & Lodging Association as winner of the Outstanding One-Time Special Event, in recognition of outstanding accomplishments that best symbolize quality and service. Regency Suites sponsored a Neighborhood Sidewalk Social September 12, for area businesses, neighbors and merchants in MIDTOWN ATLANTA.
This was an open invitation to everyone in the locale. General Manager, Brenadette Salter says “Midtown has grown abundantly in the last year; we wanted to sponsor a welcome function in an effort to get to know our new friends in the area and neighboring buildings. We also looked at the amount of foot traffic that passes by the hotel on a daily basis particularly during the lunch hour with occupants of local office buildings walking to lunch and the number of local neighbors who commented during sales calls that they never realized that a hotel was located at the corner of 10th and West Peachtree.
The hotel has a very limited amount of public space; we have in the past held many smaller events that targeted a specific goal such as a lunch for client appreciation or a small reception to raise local awareness. However, we were looking for an option that would help us address all of these key elements at once thereby allowing us to combine the time, effort and costs while accomplishing these goals.
Since one of the key elements that we wanted to address was the perception of local bookers that their guests would have few dining options we decided to choose several great restaurants within a block of the hotel and have them provide a signature item during the event for guests to sample. At the same time we wanted to draw the attention of local foot traffic to increase local awareness of the property. We began looking at the available space and decided that an outdoor event would eliminate the space challenges that we faced and would also maximize the visibility of the event and the hotel. Since Midtown Atlanta is growing leaps and bounds everyday, it is often difficult to keep up with all the new options in the area, this event would bring them all to one location resulting in a benefit for everyone. This event not only provided the hotel with an avenue to increase local awareness but helped to bring together all of our Midtown neighbors in a great social atmosphere.
In preparation for the event the sales team distributed flyers to local offices within walking distance of the hotel and sent email invitations to existing clients to the event. Guests of the hotel on the date were also invited to join us.
Our partner restaurants, Millennium Café, Marlow’s Tavern and Sweet Low Down were each provided with a table and offered great samples of a signature item from their menus as well. Festive jazz music played from a local DJ and numerous prizes were distributed.
www.regencysuites.com Contact:
Barbara Williams
Director of Marketing
404-310-4249
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Two Brand New UNA Hotels in Italy |
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Tuesday, 15 January 2008 |
VENEZIA AND VERSILIA TWO NEW ACQUISITIONS FOR UNA HOTELS & RESORTS Opening by the middle of 2008 Florence, 12 October 2007 UNA Hotels & Resorts, a member of Avantgarde & Epoque Hotels, is proud to announce the acquisition of two new hotels in Venice and Lido di Camaiore. Both will be opened very shortly: UNA Hotel Venezia at the beginning of 2008 and UNA Hotel Versilia for the summer season. The investment is around 38 million Euros. This brings the number of UNA Hotels & Resorts up to 26 for a total of 2.577 rooms. These new hotels enhance the initial development project of the group in the two most important headings which are main cities and resorts. UNA Hotel Venezia will add to the many existing elegant hotels all over the country in the main business and art cities. UNA Hotel Versilia will increase the number of resorts, all highly elegant residences surrounded by countryside and dedicated to health and well-being, relax and sport. They are also suitable for events, meetings and top level incentive travels, thanks to plenty of space available and cutting edge facilities. “These two new acquisitions confirm and consolidate our development strategy which in a few years has seen the growth of our group to cover the whole of Italy: both in main cities with our 4 star business hotels and our luxury residences in romantic country settings, says Elena David, Chief Executive of UNA Hotels & Resorts. “Both UNA Hotel Versilia and UNA Hotel Venezia – continues Ms David – will be owned through subsidiary companies and managed directly. Indirect management like franchising is also welcomed. This has been successfully operating in the sector of UNAWAY Hotels. The two new hotels will engage 55 new employees, to add to the 750 already working with the group”. With regard to 2007 data, UNA Hotels & Resorts has ended the first nine months of the year with a turnover of 41,2 million Euros, and with an estimate of 55 million by the end of the year. This means a 6% increase on the previous year. Milan has shown a particularly brilliant performance with a REVPAR 10 points above the AICA (Italian Hotel Chain Association) average and an employment rate 67%, above the national AICA average. Stefano Maranzana, Public Relations Epoque & Avantgarde Hotels
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TripAdvisor® Elects Hotel Pulitzer in Barcelona as One of the Best Hotels 2008 in the Top 25 Destina |
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Tuesday, 15 January 2008 |
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Avantgarde & Epoque Hotels announces the insertion for the second time of Hotel Pulitzer by The TripAdvisor® Travelers' Choice™ award winners for 2008 Miami, FL. January 15th, 2008 – The Hotel Pulitzer in Barcelona, an Avantgarde Superior, has just been elected for the second time One of the Best Hotels in the 25 Most Popular Destinations by the well-reputed and widely consulted travel website TripAdvisor®. This awards the Hotel Pulitzer as the most sought after hotel in Barcelona. The TripAdvisor® Travelers' Choice™ award winners for 2008 were determined by a combination of TripAdvisor's Popularity Index and traveler ratings of specific attributes. TripAdvisor's Popularity Index is a proprietary algorithm that determines traveler satisfaction based on a variety of sources, including TripAdvisor hotel reviews and travel articles and opinions found throughout the web. Therefore these awards represent an unbiased opinion of millions of travelers. The Pulitzer Hotel is a fashionable boutique hotel that offers a cool elegant design. Its 91 Rooms offer the latest in hospitality and technology. Each guestroom provides all the comfort for an exceptional stay: satellite TV, DSL Lines, mini-bar, and a safe. The Pulitzer houses a unique restaurant where the finest gourmet dishes are served, a very complete library, private patio, and a meeting room with business services. One of its highest points is its rooftop bar, where its visitors can enjoy fantastic panoramic views of Las Ramblas and the Gothic Quarter. The Pulitzer Hotel is located right in the center of Barcelona facing Placa Catalunya and the Ramblas. From here guests can experience the energy of this metropolitan area, as well as other attractions: Paseo de Gracia, Gothic Quarter, Picasso Museum, etc. The Hotel is in Bergara 8, 08002 Barcelona. Avantgarde & Epoque Hotels congratulates Hotel Pulitzer for this great achievement. About Epoque Hotels: Epoque Hotels is a collection of worldwide avant-garde, trendy-chic and luxury-classic boutique hotels based in over 100 destinations. With its 300 + hotels in its portfolio, divided in two lines: Avantgarde Line and Epoque Classic, it is rapidly establishing itself as the leading reference in the segment of boutique hotels. Headquartered in Miami, the Company has also sales offices in Italy, UK and France. Stefano Maranzana, Public Relations Epoque & Avantgarde Hotels
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