Author: Ian Pollard

Danish hotel chain Brøchner Hotels has opened a new four-star boutique hotel in the former Carlsberg brewery buildings. Hotel Ottilia in Carlsberg City District has 155 rooms and conference facilities for up to 200 people, it also has a spa, rooftop terrace overlooking Copenhagen, Italian restaurant Tramonto, and as you might expect, a bar.

Hotel Ottilia invites guests to stay in an iconic location in the Danish capital, with the Carlsberg City District synonymous with one of Denmark’s most famous exports – Carlsberg beer. The beer was brewed there from 1847-2008 in historic and now listed buildings.

The hotel is located next to Copenhagen Zoo, the Meat Packing District and Vesterbro, known for its vivid cultural scene a well as top bars and restaurants.

Nobu Hospitality has announced its continued global expansion with a new property in Warsaw, Poland. Nobu Hotel Warsaw will be situated in the heart of the historic city and will have 120-rooms, expansive meeting and event spaces, fitness centre and signature Nobu Restaurant, it will be an integrated mix of luxurious hotel and energised living spaces.

Nobu Hotel’s first Polish property will open in the first half of next year and occupy a new building located at Wilcza Street, the new building will see a transformative architectural design for Warsaw, blending with the original Rialto building.

The Cugo Gran Macina Grand Harbour Hotel is design hotels first property in Malta 

Originally built in 1554, the landmark structure that now houses the hotel’s expansive 21 suites – all with unobstructed views of a magnificent harbour and surrounding marina – is home to high-vaulted ceilings; an inspiring environment of chalk-white walls, limestone, and slate; and an amazing, large rooftop that is perfect for weddings and events.

The property also provides an unbelievable and unique location for an event – The Sheer Bastion. From the roof of the old bastion, one can enjoy a unique panoramic view of the Grand Harbour, the “three cities” and across to Valletta.

The first Mandarin Oriental property in the Middle East, Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai, will open its doors in the first quarter of 2019.

Located in the heart of Dubai with pristine views of the beach, urban architecture and chic design, Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, the waterfront resort will have 178 spacious rooms and 78 elegant suites. The property will be home to a magnificent lobby welcoming guests on arrival with a forest of lights leading to the beach front, to six restaurants and bars, all of which are noteworthy additions to Dubai’s dining scene and a 2,000-square-metre spa and state-of-the-art gym that will have nine treatment rooms featuring a VIP Royal Suite, heat and water experiences and a fitness centre.