The increasing popularity of condo-hotel developments has put within reach a lifestyle previously reserved for the rich and famous: living in a hotel. Having been living in a hotel for the past few months, I’ve discovered that it’s not as always as glamorous as it sounds. For any aspiring Donald Trumps out there, a cautionary tale.
The hotel was constructed by Ballymore through the painstaking restoration of a 17th century listed building. It comprises 9,000 sq metres (100,000 square feet) and includes 75 luxury rooms and suites.
Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts marks its entry into North America with Banyan Tree Mayakoba, located on Mexico’s pristine Riviera Maya, amidst the exclusive and ecologically-sensitive Mayakoba development.
Marshall Management, Inc. announced the appointment of Jim Bokosky as regional director of operations and the promotions of Jeff Lattinville to regional director of sales and marketing and Dave Douglas to regional director of operations.
Futian Shangri-La, Shenzhen opened for business on 23 October 2008 in the heart of Futian. Mr Gerhard Hecker, the hotel’s general manager, together with the hotel management and staff warmly welcomed the first guest, Mr. Wong Siu Kong from Hong Kong when he checked in
The Hotel Shangri-La in Santa Monica, which has recently undergone a $30 million refurbishment, will not only reopen in November 2008 with a sleek new look, but also with many new green amenities and practices.