European capitals: 5 hot new hotels for 2022
Following on from our recent blog highlighting some of the latest new hotel openings in London, we check out five of the hottest new properties opening across some of Europe’s other capital cities that are popular for meetings, events and incentives…
Madrid Edition
First up, we head to the Spanish capital where the luxury EDITION brand – the jointly owned venture by Ian Schrager and Marriott Hotels, made its debut in March. Set in a tranquil square surrounded by historic buildings, the property is near Puerta de Sol in the heart of the Spanish capital, one of the city’s most famous sites, and within walking distance to The Golden Triangle of Art – three of most important art museums in Madrid.
The Madrid EDITION features 200 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, some with terraces an outdoor pool, state-of-the-art gym and spa.
With five unique food and beverage outlets, it features culinary concepts by chef partners Enrique Olvera, whose restaurant Pujol is one of the top ten World’s 50 Best Restaurants and Diego Muñoz, who led acclaimed restaurant Astrid Y Gaston in Lima to victory as the best Latin American restaurant in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants.
There is also a series of flexible meeting and events spaces, including a large light-filled two-storey ballroom, three studios with dividing walls for bespoke setups, a conference room and a breakout area designed to feel like a living room.
Nobu Rome
Italy’s beautiful capital city of Rome is the chosen location for the first Nobu Hotel in Italy, expected to open this summer.
Nobu Hotel Roma is a collaboration between Carlo Acampora, Chairman and CEO Grand Hotel Via Veneto, and Nobu Hospitality, and located on the site of the former Grand Hotel, which is being completely transformed.
Located in the historic heart of Rome, on the exclusive and world-renowned Via Veneto and just a short walk from the stunning park of Villa Borghese, Piazza Barberini, Trevi Fountain, and Piazza di Spagna, Nobu Hotel Roma is the union of two 19th Century buildings combined to create a modern masterpiece that celebrates its grand, historic past.
The property will house 122 guest rooms and suites, including a 500sqm Nobu Suite, a green-rooftop terrace, indoor and outdoor meeting space catering to all types of events, a full-service city spa, state-of-the-art fitness cenrer, a Nobu Restaurant offering 24-hour in-room dining and an exclusive club lounge. Nobu Hotel and Restaurant Roma will be focused on the guest experience with an eco-friendly and sustainable approach.
Rosewood Vienna
Set to open in July, Rosewood Vienna is housed in in the former headquarters for Erste Group Bank AG, a beautifully restored, historic 19th-century building. Ideally situated on Petersplatz, one of the most famous squares in Vienna’s Old Town, it’s just steps from the city’s most luxurious shopping and dining and its most famous historical sites,
The 99-room property will feature a variety of dining and entertainment options, including a rooftop bar with exceptional city views and a vibrant restaurant with a terrace garden serving European cuisine designed to appeal to guests and locals alike.
The Pavilion at Rosewood Vienna offers three spaces for events, catering for a range of events from business meetings to dinners and receptions for groups of 20 to 120 guests, making this an ideal hotel for corporate groups.
When meetings are done for the day, guests can relax and unwind in Sense, A Rosewood Spa, which will also feature.
Andaz Prague
Hyatt made its debut in the Czech Republic earlier this year with the opening of Andaz Prague in the country’s charming capital.
The hotel is located on Senovážné Square, within the historical ‘Sugar Palace’ – a building dating back to 1916 which was originally built to house the headquarters of the Sugar Industry Insurance Association. Situated close to Wenceslas Square, the Old Town Square, and the historic Municipal house (Obecní Dum), some of the most renowned historic sites in Europe are within walking distance.
The hotel’s ZEM restaurant serves a combination of bistro dishes created with local ingredients coming from Moravia and Bohemia and crafted into modern versions of Czech comfort food. The standalone MEZ bar serves signature cocktails, infused with local ingredients inspired by the historical figures of Prague.
The Andaz Studios include three flexible event spaces that can accommodate anything from boardroom meetings to intimate private dinners or can be combined into one large space for conferences, receptions and corporate events. The unique meeting spaces are inspired by Prague bygone sugar barons that used the building in the early 20th century. Meeting spaces Collegium 1 and 2 feature magnificent, high, ornate ceilings and oak parquet flooring, with sunlight flooding these rooms through their grand windows.
Hyatt Regency Lisbon
In the Portuguese capital, the Hyatt Regency Lisbon is due to open in July between Rua Guerra Junqueiro and Avenida da Índia – a stunning waterfront location facing Tejo River. The hotel is situated just a five-minute drive from Lisbon’s historic city centre and within easy reach of many major attractions, including the two UNESCO World Heritage sites: the Bélem Tower and the Jéronimos Monastery.
Its prime location across from Lisbon’s conference centre and convenient access to the airport, will make the hotel an ideal choice for business meetings and events. Hyatt Regency Lisbon comprise upscale suites, studios, one, two and three-bedroom, each with a large balcony overlooking the Tejo River.
Amenities include a rooftop restaurant and bar, spa, fitness centre, a beautiful courtyard and garden and meeting rooms. The four meeting spaces can be booked separately for smaller events or combined to accommodate larger groups of up to 176 seated theatre-style or 194 for a reception.
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