Business Traveller (Asia-Pacific)
HOTEL UPDATES
CHINA
Marriott International has opened The OCT Harbour, Shenzhen Marriott Executive Apartments, its first extended-stay property in southern China. www.marriott.com Hilton Hotels & Resorts plans to open a new property in Lanzhou, China in 2017. It will feature 389 guestrooms, along with a range of facilities including a health club with spa and indoor pool. www.hilton.com The Opposite House in Beijing has announced its new restaurant concept, Jing Yaa Tang, set to begin operation in August. The restaurant is a collaboration between Swire Hotels and renowned restaurateur Alan Yau. www.theoppositehouse.com
The Grand Hyatt Shenyang has opened its doors.
PERU
Starwood has expanded its Luxury Collection portfolio footprint in Peru by recently opening the new Palacio del Inka hotel. www.starwoodhotels.com
RUSSIA
Kempinski Hotels has announced the opening of Hotel Nikol’skaya Kempinski Moscow, housed in a reconstructed 1870s count's residence. www.kempinski.com
SINGAPORE
Carlton City Hotel Singapore opened its doors on August 13, under the Worldhotels brand. The property comprises 386 rooms. http://carltoncity.sg
THAILAND
Centara Hotels and Resorts has announced the soft opening of its latest property – Centra Central Station Bangkok. The 150-room hotel is the "value"
UK
London hotel the Berkeley has launched its new luxury suite. The 280 sqm suite will be among the largest in the capital and offer views of Hyde Park and Knightsbridge. www.the-berkeley.co.uk
US
Located at 135 West 45th Street, Hyatt Times Square New York is slated to open in January 2014 and has started accepting guest reservations already. www.timessquare.hyatt.com