2017 Hotel Openings
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The 2017 forecast is buzzier than ever, with people looking to invest less in things and more in experiences. With the tourism industry on the rise, some locations are being renovated, while quite a few hotel openings are being announced for 2017. From Turks & Caicos to Ireland to Santa Barbara and beyond — acclaimed properties across the globe are getting refreshed, renovated and reimagined.
These are the new and luxurious locations that caught our attention:
1. The Shore Club Turks and Caicos | January 2017
The $100 million resort will feature 106 ocean view suites and six luxury villas spanning over 820 feet of beachfront on Long Bay. The Shore Club comprises two luxury low-rise buildings with junior, one-, two- and three-bedroom furnished suites and two penthouses cast over nine pristine beachfront acres. The property boasts a 12,000 sq. ft. spa, three pools, four dining venues including a Peruvian-Japanese fine dining restaurant, and a spacious banquet space for groups and events. The beachfront Shore Club offers direct access to 2.5-mile Long Bay Beach and is a short 15-minute drive from Providenciales International Airport. It’s currently the first and only development on Long Bay, and geared to an active and wellness-inspired traveler. Standout features include a fire pit in the center of the colonnade pool, poolside cabanas, European-influenced design and yoga pavilion.
2. Hotel Californian | Santa Barbara, CA, May 2017
One of the most anticipated hotel openings in 2017 will be Santa Barbara’s Hotel Californian. Opening next summer, this stylish boutique resort is already grabbing the attention of locals, west coast residents and creating buzz. Featuring Spanish Colonial Revival architecture and a modern Moorish vibe, the waterfront resort will cater to the Hollywood elite, locals and international visitors alike. Originally built in 1925, this State Street seaside destination has been meticulously curated by developer Michael Rosenfeld featuring paseos, gardens, fountains and open plazas. Offering unparalleled amenities including a rooftop pool deck overlooking the coastline, together with a luxury Turkish-inspired spa, fashion boutique and casual dining options, the 121-room Hotel Californian is located adjacent to Santa Barbara’s vibrant Funk Zone and one block from Santa Barbara’s Union Station. Its ballrooms, event lawns and meeting spaces are ideal for weddings and group events. The decor of the hotel is by elite, A-list designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard, embracing the Santa Barbara Style with unexpected details and thought-provoking art at every turn. Rates start at $550.
3. Hotel Theodore | Seattle, WA, July 2017
A local landmark will be reborn when Hotel Theodore opens in the heart of downtown Seattle. The 151-room hotel will be an urban escape, designed by Seattle-based Susan Marinello Interiors, that is engaged and integrated with Seattle’s vibrant creative and entrepreneurial community. In keeping with Provenance Hotels’ commitment to art and locality, Hotel Theodore will showcase a collection of works that pay tribute to Seattle’s pioneering spirit.
4. Adare Manor | Limerick, Ireland, September 2017
Adare Manor, one of Ireland’s most renowned resort hotels with a list of prestigious accolades nearly as long as its history, is undergoing a multi-phase transformation to restore the property to its century splendor. To maintain its commitment to providing guests with unrivalled facilities and services, Adare Manor closed its doors in January 2016 for an 18-month intermission. The expansion will include a new 42-bedroom wing, bringing the total room count to 104 guestrooms including the existing Manor House accommodations. An expansive ballroom will also be added, with capacity for 350 guests for weddings and special events. There will also be a complete redesign of the golf clubhouse by David Collins Studio London into a new restaurant called The Carriage House. In order to complement the significant improvements to the manor house world-renowned golf course designer Tom Fazio has been engaged to oversee a comprehensive redesign of the golf course, which when complete will take its place among the finest golf courses in Europe. In addition, the existing Manor House will enjoy a new state-of-the-art spa, pool and relaxation area, boardroom and cinema, while Adare Manor’s 800 acres of beautiful parkland, walled gardens and walking trails, will be enhanced for guest enjoyment.
5. Lido House | Newport Beach, CA, Fall 2017
Located next to Lido Marina Village at the gateway to the Balboa Peninsula, Lido House is a sophisticated celebration of the best of Newport Beach and will play an instrumental role in the renaissance of this integral center of Newport Beach’s rich history, striving to become an iconic landmark for the idyllic community. The property will be part of Marriott International’s Autograph Collection. The four-story, 103,000-square-foot hotel is designed with a room mix of 130 guest rooms, including one presidential suite, several executive suites, and five custom designed two-story cottages. The hotel will offer a variety of amenities to accommodate the needs of guests, as well as local businesses and the community. The property will feature The Mayor’s Table, a full-service restaurant, along with Topside, the only rooftop bar in Newport Beach. Other amenities include 4,000 square feet of meeting rooms, a ballroom and events lawn, a saltwater pool with private cabanas and a brick monument fireplace, a high-end fitness center, and Boost Spa, designed with your optimal energy in mind. Lido House’s exterior amenities include an exterior courtyard along Newport Boulevard, which will feature a beachy, plank-style walkway and Ipe wood decking surrounding the celebrated ficus trees, which previously distinguished the former Newport Beach City Hall property. For assets, click here.
6. The Woodlark | Portland, OR, Late 2017
Two iconic buildings are coming together in Portland create the Portland’s next iconic hotel destination. The Woodlark Building, a 1912 retail and office building in Portland, has begun construction to merge the adjacent buildings into one and reimagine them as The Woodlark—a sophisticated 151-room hotel that will embody the spirit of the new Northwest. The hotel will be home to the first restaurant from Top Chef alum and James Beard Rising Star Award-nominee, Doug Adams. The restaurant will be named, Bullard after the Texas town he grew up in. Like all Provenance Hotels, it will feature deeply-integrated art, the company’s signature pillow and spiritual menus, its much-lauded pet program as well as Sealy Black Label Napa mattresses, eco-friendly bath products and complimentary Wi-Fi. The Woodlark will also feature 2,500 sq. ft. of meeting space for receptions, casual get-togethers and meetings.
