Royal Begonia Debuts on China’s Hainan Island

The Royal Begonia, a Luxury Collection Resort, has arrived in Sanya on China’s lush Hainan Island. Located on 1,200 feet of beachfront, the resort overlooks the South China Sea, mountains, and lush rainforest. The property’s 142 guestrooms and 18 private...
Online Exclusive – Conrad New York

Online Exclusive – Conrad New York

When New York-based Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates PC accepted the challenge of transforming a bland Embassy Suites hotel into a stylish 4-Star business hotel, they focused on its assets: a signature art installation, a newly energized location, and a dated atrium that...
First Element Hotel Planned for Europe

First Element Hotel Planned for Europe

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has signed its first Element hotel in Europe. Opening in 2014, the eco-friendly Element Frankfurt Airport will feature 133 light-filled guestrooms and suites outfitted with modular furniture, large desks with open shelving,...
JW Marriott Debuts in Cusco, Peru

JW Marriott Debuts in Cusco, Peru

The 153-key JW Marriott Cusco has opened its doors at the gateway of famed sanctuary Machu Picchu in Peru. Built on the grounds of a colonial monastery, the hotel features archeological exhibits with the findings uncovered during excavation work. During the...