HOTEL NEWS

IBIS STYLES has opened its first property in the US, located less than a mile from NewYork’s LaGuardia airport. The design of the 93-room hotel has taken inspiration from the city’s subway system, with artwork in the public areas which“take cues from the colourful emblems, stations and route maps”, while rooms feature colours from four of the subway lines — green, yellow, red and blue — and walls decorated with subway maps.

In-room amenities include 26-inch TVs, a desk, free wifi and the brand’s signature Sweet Bed by Ibis Styles, and Metrocard Lounge serves“authentic street-inspired snacks”, and free buffet breakfast for all guests. RITZ-CARLTON has unveiled its first Swiss property in Geneva. Housed within a renovated 19th century boutique hotel, the Ritz-Carlton Hotel de la Paix offers 75 rooms and suites. Rooms feature nature-inspired décor, an honour bar, coffee and tea-making facilities, LCD TV, and free wifi. There’s a Philippe Pascoët chocolate shop in the hotel lobby, and an all-day dining restaurant, which offers“seasonal and creative fine dining”using local produce. A second restaurant is set to open soon. For events, the hotel has a lakefront meeting room for 100 people. There is also a gym and parking. THE BLOOMSBURY HOTEL in London is nearing the completion of the final phase of an extensive renovation programme, with revamped public spaces set to be unveiled in November. The hotel’s original entrance will feature a new glazed canopy, leading to the reception area, which incorporates a Lutyens-inspired guestonly Living Room with fireplace. The new Coral Room bar will be located with a double height space at the front of the property, and will retain the original panelled walls, as well as featuring five bespoke Murano glass chandeliers, original artwork by British illustrator Luke Edward Hall, and a Calacatta marble-topped bar.