An update on new hotels and restaurants being launched in India and across the world, along with major upcoming projects
Sugar Rush, Bandra
Sugar Rush, owned and run by Rushda Azmi Shaikh, has opened doors in Cater road, Bandra. French windows, pink doors, chandeliers, tall bar stools ad to the minimalistic and contemporary interiors of the outlet. Apart from coffee and desserts, the outlet also offers an array of sandwiches, tea loaves, croissants, muffins, quiches, puffs, cookies and lots more.
Six Senses Spa Marbella
Set to open in early summer 2015, Six Senses Spa Marbella is located at Puente Romano Beach Resort situated in Costa del Sol on the southern coast of Spain. The spa has been created to complement the hotel’s Andalusia beachfront village character. Taking the cue from Six Senses’ philosophy, the spa’s design combines indigenous features such as whitewashed walls and hand-painted tiles together with natural stone and locally sourced materials, evoking a strong sense of place wedded to environmental commitment. Resembling an Andalusian village, the 264 luxurious Mediterranean-style guest rooms are spread in 27 three–story villas amid lush, sub-tropical gardens, cascading down to the Mediterranean Sea. The resort features spectacular designs by acclaimed interior designer Andrew Martin, seven restaurants, including the two-star Michelin DaniGarcía restaurant, sea front and garden pools, a world-renowned tennis club, 18-hole golf course and an equestrian centre.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hyderabad Gachibowli
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has launched its first Holiday Inn Express in Hyderabad. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hyderabad Gachibowli is located in the heart of the city’s IT and financial district and close to Hitech City as well as the HITEX Exhibition Centre, making it the smart choice for business travellers. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hyderabad Gachibowli is the third Holiday Inn Express in India. The 232-room hotel also includes 39 suites comprising of 30 Junior Suites with large living and bedroom areas and nine Executive Suites, with separate living and bedroom areas. To cater to business travellers on the go, the hotel also offers a self-service business centre, three meeting rooms and a 24-hour fitness centre.
St Regis Macao, Cotai Central
The St Regis Hotels & Resorts has announced that The St Regis Macao, Cotai Central is scheduled to open in the third quarter of this year. The St Regis Macao continues the legacy of the luxury brand thoughtfully built for a new generation of global travellers. Poised to become the best address in Cotai, The St. Regis Macao will set a new standard for luxury and bespoke service in the popular tourist destination. The St. Regis Macao will offer 400 exquisitely styled and lavishly appointed guestrooms and suites ranging from 53 sq m to 477 sq m, providing the most discerning travellers with a unique luxurious respite from the hectic urban pace. Celebrating Macau’s reputation as a world-class gastronomic hub, the hotel will offer diverse dining experiences.
