NEWS – ACCOR
Supplement
SO/ brings bold new design to
New Zealand
Glamorous sbe brands to
launch in Asia
The sbe lifestyle brands
including SLS, Delano, Mondrian,
Hyde and The House of Originals
– a collection of independent
properties including St Martin’s
Lane, Sanderson in London and
Shore Club South Beach Miami –
are now part of the Accor group.
Sam Nazarian, founder of sbe, has
built a reputation for redefining
lifestyle experiences through
bold design, personality, style and
service, with luxury hotels and
lounges that attract celebrities
wherever they open.
sbe currently operates 25 stylish
hotels and 17- award-winning
restaurants and entertainment
venues including Katsuya, Sky
Bar and Umami Burger, the
latter of which launched to huge
acclaim in Tokyo in 2017. Now
Accor is looking to bring more
sbe brands into Asia Pacific with
Sydney, Hong Kong, Bangkok
and Shanghai identified as very
attractive markets for these
exciting brands.
SO/ Auckland is the city’s boldest new hotel located in the former Reserve Bank building
International luxury lifestyle
hotel brand SO/ has opened
its first hotel in Auckland
with renowned Kiwi fashion
innovators
WORLD
the
signature design partner.
Each SO/ hotel is brought to
life by celebrated names from
the world of fashion and design.
In Mauritius, there is Kenzo
Takada; in Bangkok, Monsieur
Christian Lacroix; renowned
duo Viktor&Rolf in Berlin; and
in Singapore, Karl Lagerfeld. In
New Zealand, WORLD will bring
the same spirit of extravagance
and boldness to what promises
to be one of New Zealand’s most
exciting hotels.
The HI SO rooftop bar provides
stunning vistas over Rangitoto
and the city of sails, while
Harbour Society Restaurant on
the 15th floor will be helmed by
French chef Marc de Passorio,
former owner of Michelin-
starred restaurant, L’Esprit de la
Violette.
Guests will have access to the
exclusive Club Signature lounge,
a heated pool and a SO/ signature
spa and fitness centre, situated in
the old bank vault.
The lobby in the Phillipe Starck - designed Mondrian Hotel Park Avenue
New York
Fairmont Jaipur adds touch of royal
romance to the Pink City
Fairmont Jaipur provides a royal setting for indulgence
The luxurious Fairmont Jaipur,
long a favourite retreat for
celebrities, has become the
hottest hotel for romance
following a recent spate of
weddings by Bollywood stars.
An ode to the ‘Pink City’ with its
majestic architecture and décor
inspired by the Mughal Dynasty,
the Fairmont instantly transports
guests to the glorious era of the
Royal Rajputs of yore.
Behind its expansive lawns and
palace-like exterior, the inside
of the Fairmont is spectacular
with the walls and ceilings hand-
painted with intricate Rajasthani
frescoes, arched doorways and
decorated alcoves. Service is
regal and attentive and the team
can help arrange incredible
tours including elephant picnics,
hot air ballooning or visits to
authentic Indian villages.
New Pullman Hotels for Fiji, New Zealand and Myanmar
Pullman is one of the fastest-
growing brands in the Accor
portfolio across Asia Pacific,
having hit the perfect note with
discerning travellers looking for
quality accommodation, stylish
design and the latest technology.
This year will see several
landmark openings including the
Pullman Nadi Bay Resort & Spa,
located in an idyllic position next
to the 18-hole Nadi Golf Course
and just ten from Port Denarau.
There will be 236 beautifully
appointed rooms and suites,
five restaurants and bars, and a
ballroom for up to 400 people
theatre-style. Wellness by Pullman
will be provided by a day spa
featuring six inspired treatment
rooms, a gym, two pools, a yoga
room and tennis courts plus a
dedicated club for kids and teens.
A new five-star Pullman hotel
will open in Rotorua in early
2019. The 130-room hotel will
boast panoramic views of the
city and lake area and feature a
sophisticated Executive Lounge,
chill-out lounge, restaurant and
bar, gym and car parking as well
as five meeting rooms catering for
for conferences and events.
Meanwhile,
the
Pullman
Mandalay Mingalar will open
in the heart of Mandalay’s new
commercial,
shopping
and
entertainment hub. With its
interior design inspired by the
city’s Royal history, facilities will
include 358 rooms and suites,
several dining options, a Whisky
and Cigar bar, meeting facilities
for up to 800 people, a Fit Lounge
and Pullman Spa.
Pullman’s hotel signature is the vibrant Junction Lobby concept – Pullman Bangkok King Power, Thailand
Pullman is one of the fastest-
growing brands in the Accor
portfolio across Asia Pacific,
having hit the perfect note with
discerning travellers looking
for quality accommodation,
stylish design and the latest
technology.
This year will see several
landmark openings including
the Pullman Nadi Bay Resort &
Spa, located in an idyllic position
next to the 18-hole Nadi Golf
Course and just ten from Port
Denarau. There will be 236
beautifully appointed rooms and
suites, five restaurants and bars,
and a ballroom for up to 400
people theatre-style. Wellness
by Pullman will be provided by
a day spa featuring six inspired
treatment rooms, a gym, two
pools, a yoga room and tennis
courts plus a dedicated club for
kids and teens.
A new five-star Pullman hotel
will open in Rotorua in early
2019. The 130-room hotel will
boast panoramic views of the
Pullman Nadi Bay Resort & Spa will feature local design elements and an
idyllic beachfront setting