The Leading Hotels of the World has accepted five new member hotels into its portfolio on independent properties:
• Germany’s 253-room Kameha Grand Bonn, opening November 15th, is an ecological lifestyle and design hotel located on the banks of the Rhine near the city center. Among the dining options are Brasserie Next Level, Riverside Terrace, Elysion Lounge & Sushi Bar, Reingold Bar, Stage Lounge, and Baron Philippe de Rothschild Lounge. The Kameha Spa and Power House Fitness offers a heated rooftop pool, sauna, steam bath, massages, and beauty treatments. Meeting and conference facilities can accommodate up to 1,500 people.
• Set across 230 hectares of olive groves and countryside, the Rocco Forte Verdura Golf and Spa Resort is situated on the coast of Sicily. Its 153 guestrooms offer sea views and private balconies or terraces, while 50 suites boast outdoor courtyard spaces and large terraces. Restaurants include La Zagara, Buongiorno, Liola, Amare, Bar della Piscina, and Bar Grantita. For recreation, the hotel has a swimming pool, private pebble beach, tennis center, two championship 18-hole golf courses, and a 9-hole course and driving range. There is also a 4,000-square-meter spa with 11 treatment rooms, a relaxation area, fully equipped gym, swimming pool, hammam, and sauna.
• The Chateau Star River (pictured) is located in the Pearl River area of Guangzhou, China. Guest accommodations include 205 rooms and 111 suites, while a number of F&B concepts are available. Leisure facilities include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a spa, sauna, fitness center, tennis courts, and a nightclub. Meeting and conference facilities can accommodate up to 950 people.
• Slated to open early next year, Trump SoHo New York rises 46 stories and has 245 guestrooms and 146 suites that feature floor-to-ceiling windows with unrivaled views of the city’s skyline. Its stylish restaurant, Quattro, serves northern Italian cuisine. In addition to the Spa at Trump, there is a fitness center with Technogym equipment and an outdoor pool. The hotel’s 12,000 square feet of meeting and conference facilities include an elegant ballroom, private boardrooms, and SoHi, an event space on the 46th floor with panoramic views.
In addition, The Leading Small Hotels of the World has added the following property to its roster:
• Located in the heart of the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, Wolgan Valley forms the centerpiece for unique experiences and insights into Australia’s wildlife, history, and cultural heritage. Reminiscent of traditional rural homesteads, the resort features individual suites with private decks and swimming pools, separate living and sleeping areas, and double-sided fireplaces. Leisure amenities include a swimming pool, gymnasium, sauna, and the Timeless Spa.
