Providing the most important assortment of unbiased luxurious motels on the earth, The Main Motels of the World is happy to welcome eight new member motels to its assortment. This season’s additions embrace many new openings and important renovations that can amplify LHW’s presence in Europe, North America and China.
We’re extremely enthusiastic about this cohort of lodge members as they honestly display the individuality and freshness of Main’s assortment. These new additions will function LHW’s entrance into varied areas resembling Paros, Greece and Lijiang, China. From a hip and historic restored financial institution in New York Metropolis, to a reinvented palace in Bilbao, Spain, these new members inform tales of the range and originality of the world that surrounds them. Deniz Omurgonulsen, Vice President, Member Expertise, The Main Motels of the World
AMERICAS
9 Orchard (New York, USA) Restored June 2022
Hip and historic restored financial institution on the Decrease East Aspect
Hovering ceilings, storied architectural particulars and funky, mid-century styling have remodeled the restored Jarmulowsky Financial institution right into a vigorous, Decrease East Aspect neighborhood lodge. Constructed within the body of the Beaux-Arts financial institution, this century-old constructing has been redesigned whereas conserving its unique allure intact. Working from blueprint drawings courting again to 1912, the foyer incorporates a grand arched window, a decorative ceiling and Tennessee marble flooring. The 113 vintage-inspired rooms function pine flooring, handmade ceramic lamps, and unique artwork from native artists. All rooms have outsized home windows that flood the lodge with mild and show metropolis views throughout the New York skyline. Eating places, Swan Room and Nook Bar, are led by the Michelin star chef Ignacio Mattos, who brings his signature, pared-back strategy to 9 Orchard’s eating expertise.
The Georgian (Santa Monica, USA) Restored April 2023
Distinguished jewel on the Southern California shoreline
With a historical past spanning over 9 a long time, this distinguished turquoise façade on Ocean Avenue is the place the best in artwork, music, design and delicacies intersect. Initially in-built 1933, and a magnet for Previous Hollywood stars like Clark Gable and Charlie Chaplin, the colourful Artwork Deco lodge has been sensitively and creatively restored by acclaimed design studio, Fettle, retaining many unique options. The 84 visitor rooms are adorned in understated chic-beach tones with characterful Deco touches, and plenty of have sweeping ocean views. Two charming eating places discover Italy’s wealthy culinary heritage: The Georgian Room, an Italian steakhouse, cocktail and piano bar that provides discreet eating, and The Restaurant at The Georgian, helmed by Chef David Almany, is a brunchtime favourite and has pretty ocean vistas.
ASIA
Hylla Classic Lodge (Lijiang, China)
Modernist mountain lodge melding historical past, artwork and nature
Crafted from domestically sourced timber and stone, this revolutionary lodge blends collectible mid-century furnishings with native artisan-made furnishings and an ever-evolving artwork assortment. Set simply beneath the majestic snow-capped mountains of historic Naxi, and a mile and a half above sea degree, this 28-room sanctuary emanates an aura of antiquity spanning 1000’s of years. With peerless Chinese language vintage furnishings and bespoke designer adornments, this property gives a sanctuary for the soul and a spot to unwind, whereas immersing friends within the elegant enchantment of arts.
EUROPE
Althoff Villa Belrose (Saint-Tropez, France) REDESIGNED Summer season 2023
Florentine-style nation dwelling with spectacular views throughout the bay of St. Tropez
Surrounded by stunning gardens and shady pines, this opulent 40-room-and-suite hideaway affords stylish areas, crammed with hand-picked antiques, alongside redesigned bedrooms with spacious marble bogs and sea-view terraces. Along with the Villa Belrose’s indoor-outdoor Restaurant, Le Méditerranée, the lodge’s most up-to-date addition is The Membership L’Indochine by The Duc NGO. A big outside pool, spa that includes Swiss-brand Niance merchandise and panoramic lively routes make this an ideal vacation spot for wellness-lovers. Perched excessive above the hustle and bustle of St. Tropez and inside simple attain of vineyards and exquisite hilltop villages, this elegant hideaway affords an elevated Cote d’Azur expertise.
Avant Mar (Paros, Greece) NEWLY OPENED July 2023
A contemporary interpretation of Greek hospitality
Mixing smooth, modern structure with serene Greek authenticity, Avant Mar just lately opened on Greece’s most in-the-know island vacation spot: Paros. Located only a 5-minute stroll from charming Naoussa and steps from Piperi Seashore, this sleek Cycladic lodge affords 38 merely trendy rooms, together with seven suites with plunge swimming pools. On the middle of the resort, a 180-foot pool gives a relaxed focus, and connection to the Aegan Sea. Eateries embrace the island’s first Nobu-style restaurant, an off-the-cuff all-day idea and a pastry store impressed by Greek flavors. Rest is core to the indoor-outdoor wellness space which affords spa therapies in collaboration with famend Cinq Mondes cosmetics and coverings, in addition to open-air yoga and Pilates.
Palacio Arriluce Lodge (Getxo, Spain) NEW OPENING September 2023
Cliff-top palace melding historical past with modern poise
Renovated with refinement and care, this former palace in Getxo overlooks the Basque shoreline and Bilbao harbor. In-built 1912, this aristocratic nation home was as soon as the vacation spot for elegant social gatherings. Now, its 49 sleek rooms and extraordinary grounds, together with a scenic pool terrace and championship croquet garden, will welcome friends to a distinctly designed setting. Retaining many unique options like turn-of-the-century-stained glass home windows, artwork works and salvaged marquetry, the historic structure is imbued with trendy design and comforts. The state-of-the-art Neguri Spa options marine-inspired therapies, therapeutic massage cubicles and water circuits. Acclaimed Basque chef, Benat Ormaeatxea showcases revolutionary nice eating at Delaunay restaurant, and within the former chapel, friends will discover Kupka cocktail bar.
Santavenere (Maratea, Italy)
Surprising and unspoilt Italian coastal retreat
On a secluded cove of the Basilicata shoreline, Santavenere is an ideal vacation spot for these in search of undiscovered peace in subtle environment. Overlooking the ocean, the nineteenth Century-style Italian home boasts the texture of a grand household dwelling. Every of the 34 rooms function beautifully-curated eighteenth and nineteenth century interval furnishings, resembling intricate iron headboards and carved picket dressers. Surrounding the lodge are trails by the forested hillsides, solely accessible by the lodge grounds, which home a uncommon, salt-water pool, and an beautiful half mile stretch of personal seaside. For an intimate lodge, there are many eating choices, from poolside restaurant Gli Ulivi, to seaside Il Carrubo and fine-dining at Le Lanterne.
Violino d’Oro Venezia (Venice, Italy) NEWLY OPENED November 2023
A creative Venetian expertise
Refined, inventive and perfectly-crafted, Venice’s latest hideaway is a romantic gem, situated within the beating coronary heart of the town. The brand new design-forward property has been developed by house owners and sisters, Sara and Elena Maestrelli, in collaboration with architects Piera Tempesti Benelli, Riccardo Burigana, and Tiziano Folin. The 45-room lodge is steps from St Mark’s Basilica, Harry’s Bar and Rio San Moise. The property homes one of many metropolis’s best collections of artwork – starting from historic to trendy work, glasswork and materials, and options vintage tiling and an unique Venetian seminato ground. Traditional flavors are celebrated with a up to date contact on the intimate Piccolo Ristorante and Bar the place cocktails and chicchetti welcome friends into the ambiance of a tastefully-decorated dwelling of pricey Venetian buddies.
About The Main Motels of the World, Ltd. (LHW)
In 1928, 38 unbiased hoteliers got here collectively to create LHW which now includes greater than 400 motels in over 80 international locations, making it the most important assortment of unbiased luxurious motels. Since its inception, the Firm has rigorously curated a collection of distinctive motels, resorts, inns, chalets, villas, and safari camps, from the snow-capped Alps of Europe to the African veldt, to share them with adventurous souls who search the remarkably unusual. The LHW neighborhood is made of remarkable people, united by a ardour for the shocking discoveries and particulars that include each journey expertise. LHW hoteliers are artisans of hospitality whose experience, dedication to excellence and particular person aptitude permits them to create story-worthy moments for his or her friends. It’s these genuine, individualized moments, mixed with the nice and cozy high-touch service these hoteliers and their group present, that retains discerning vacationers returning time and again. LHW’s assortment covers the globe and guarantees a broad vary of locations and distinctive experiences, enhanced by LHW’s tiered visitor loyalty program, Leaders Membership. From transformed former palaces and countryside retreats run by the identical households for generations, to gleaming skyscrapers in dynamic city facilities, serene non-public island escapes, glamorous tented camps – and past – vacationers are invited to discover, discover inspiration, and expertise unforgettable journey moments. For extra info go to: www.lhw.com, Fb at @LeadingHotels, Twitter at @LeadingHotels and Instagram @leadinghotelsoftheworldRETURN TO PRESS CENTER
