DE L’EUROPE AMSTERDAM’S NEW LOOK: De L’Europe Amsterdam, the landmark hotel on the river Amstel, has unveiled a complete property redesign. Built on the site of a 17th-century inn, the hotel is one of the city’s oldest independent luxury hotels. Established in 1896, renovations have seen upgrades to the hotel’s rooms, suites and the entire ground floor, including a revitalized grand lobby, event spaces and three restaurants. Later in the year, a new collection of suites will open in the adjacent ‘t Huys wing. The ground floor also houses a library-inspired bookstore. Owned by the Heineken family since 1950, De L’Europe Amsterdam is the last remaining family-owned luxury property in Amsterdam and is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World.
ADINA OPENS IN SWITZERLAND’S HOTEL HUB: Sydney-based TFE Hotels has grown its footprint in Europe with the opening of Adina Apartment Hotel Geneva in Switzerland’s first international hotel hub. This marks TFE’s first hotel in Switzerland. The 10-story, 140-room hotel uses renewable energy to heat and cool the property. The hotel has a rooftop that has been re-engineered into a green roof of local flora. Adina Geneva’s interiors have been led by Australian designer Andrew Parr from SJB Melbourne. The hotel is located in an urban renewal project, which is a major real estate investment in Switzerland. Claude Berda, the developer, has spent 1.4 billion Swiss Francs ($1.5 billion) on transforming the 11-hectare former industrial site into a mixed-use lifestyle precinct with hotels, retail, restaurants, and residential and mixed-use apartments. Alongside its neighbors, Intercity B&B and Marriott, Adina adds approximately 1,000 rooms to the hotel market. Adina has opened eight hotels globally in the past two years, entering new markets like Austria, Singapore and now Switzerland. Globally, Adina has 40 apartment hotels and serviced apartments across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Europe. With this opening, TFE’s European portfolio now consists of 18 hotels, totaling 2,760 keys.
EXTENDED STAY AMERICA’S DEAL FOR FLORIDA: Extended Stay America has signed a deal with Chicago-based real estate development and investment company BASK Development for eight new Extended Stay America Premier Suites. The new properties will be located in major markets in Florida. Extended Stay America Premier Suites consists of new construction and renovated properties with fully-equipped kitchens, apartment-style layouts, onsite laundry and enhanced design elements like a signature bedding package and more storage space. Currently, Extended Stay America has 36 Premier Suites operating in the U.S.
MONDRIAN LAUNCHES IN THE U.A.E.: London-based Ennismore has collaborated with Al Hazoom Group to open Mondrian Abu Dhabi, the brand’s first project in the U.A.E. Slated to open in 2024, Mondrian Abu Dhabi will be located in the city’s downtown area and will provide waterfront views overlook the Reem and Maryah Islands. Designed by interior architect Tristan Du Plessis, the project has broken ground and will become a part of Mondrian’s collection of seven operating hotels. The property will offer 221 rooms, 80 serviced apartments, six dining venues, a ballroom, four meeting rooms, a spa, a pool, a children’s club, a fitness area and a retail area. The property will also consist of a lagoon with ocean views, an infinity pool and lounges.
FIRST HOSPITALITY ADDS TO MANAGEMENT PORTFOLIO: First Hospitality has added Hyatt Palace Champaign/Urbana in Champaign, Ill, to its management portfolio. First Hospitality has also assumed management of Punch!, the bar and lounge located at the hotel. The pet-friendly hotel includes 145 rooms, an indoor pool, a fitness center, a meeting space, a lobby bar and an espresso bar.