China
The recent unveiling of Sunrise Kempinski Hotel, Beijing marks the completion of Beijing’s new Sunrise Kempinski Hotel, Beijing & Yanqi Island complex. The hotel offers 306 guest rooms and suites spread across 21 floors, a 20,000-square-foot grand ballroom and a prefunction area spanning 12,900 square feet. There are a total of 12 meeting rooms, various ballrooms, as well as options for functions with an outdoor setting by the lake or on a boat. The complex offers 151,437 square feet of meeting space, including the Beijing Yanqi Lake International Conference Centre.
Shangri-La Hotel, Nanchang opened February in Honggutan, the new central business district of Nanchang. Located on the west bank of the Ganjiang River, the hotel offers 473 guest rooms and suites ranging from 484 square feet to 1,603 square feet. The Horizon Club Lounge on Level 32 offers views from its outdoor terrace. There is a total of about 42,000 square feet of event space.
Regal Airport Hotel, Xi’an, which is directly connected to Xi’an Xianyang International Airport Terminal 3, recently debuted. The hotel features 297 guest rooms and suites spanning eight floors, including 100 guest rooms and suites on the executive club floors. There are 21 meeting rooms of various sizes, including an approximately 8,600-square-foot ballroom and 20 Wi-Fi-equipped function rooms. Also on property is a spa center, yoga room and sauna.
Dubai
Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights in Dubai, spanning two high-rise towers measuring 538 feet, recently opened. The 464-room hotel offers 76 luxury suites, including two Royal Suites, each stretching the entire length of the hotel’s top two stories. One of the suites features a wraparound outdoor terrace. All suites include access to the exclusive Regency Club lounge on the 32nd floor. The hotel includes 10,500 square feet of conferencing facilities, including 13 meeting suites and two ballrooms. The hotel also features a wellness spa and pool bar.
France
Hotels by Marriott added AC Hotel Paris Le Bourget to its France portfolio in February. The hotel opened on the grounds of Paris-Le Bourget Airport and offers 122 rooms and suites, all featuring Wi-Fi access. On property is a French cuisine restaurant and a rooftop bar and terrace with views overlooking the airport runways and the Paris skyline. There is also a fitness center, indoor pool and steam room. Le Bourget Exhibition Park is adjacent to the hotel.
Indonesia
Fairmont Jakarta opened earlier this year in the city’s central business district. The hotel offers 380 guest rooms and suites and more than 37,000 of meeting and function space, including a nearly 13,000-square-foot ballroom. An additional eight meeting rooms are also available, offering a variety of set-up options. On-property is a spa, lounge, cocktail bar and several restaurants. There are also 108 Sky Suites for extended stays.
Turkey
The St. Regis Istanbul opened in March with 118 guest rooms on the European side of the city. The Astor Ballroom accommodates up to 160 people. The hotel also features seven meeting rooms, seven massage rooms, indoor pools and a hammam (Turkish bath).