October 23, 2008 - With more than 25 hotels and over 10,000 guestrooms
in its development pipeline, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts remains committed
to growing its extraordinary collection of luxury hotels, a portfolio that
includes unrivaled locations like New York�s famed Plaza Hotel, Mexico�s
Fairmont Mayakoba and the Fairmont Singapore. Underscoring Fairmont�s focus
on growth and development is its robust schedule of 2009 hotel openings
that will see the luxury hotel operator introduce distinctive new hotels
in growing markets around the globe including Saudi Arabia and China, while
welcoming back a few of the world�s most iconic hotels like London�s legendary
Savoy.
Before the year is out, Fairmont will also welcome two new hotels into
the fold with the addition of the 222-room Fairmont Beijing and the 150-room
Fairmont Battery Wharf in Boston�s historic North End.
In total, Fairmont will add 3,700 guestrooms as it opens the doors at
eleven soon-to-be world-class hotels in 2008/09. These include:
Fairmont Beijing - enjoying a premier downtown location
close to well-known landmarks such as the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven
and Tiananmen Square, the Fairmont Beijing will feature 222 spacious guestrooms,
restaurants and bars including a library lounge, function space together
with a multi-purpose theatre, a business center and a 10,000 square foot
Willow Stream Spa offering fitness facilities and a swimming pool. (Projected
opening - Winter 2008/09)
Fairmont Battery Wharf - located on Boston�s vibrant waterfront,
this contemporary, 150-room hotel will feature a restaurant developed in
collaboration with three-star Michelin Chef Guy Martin, 6,000 square feet
of meeting space, Fairmont Gold, the brand�s exclusive lifestyle guestroom
product, a lounge with harbor views, and water taxi service to Boston Logan
International Airport. (Projected opening - Winter 2008/09)
Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club - recognized as one of Kenya�s
most storied safari retreats, this former private haven of Hollywood movie
star and club co-founder William Holden will be reflagged a Fairmont hotel
in 2009 following an ambitious multi million-dollar renovation program.
A noted favorite amongst the rich and famous, Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari
Club, located at the base of Mt Kenya, the second highest mountain in Africa,
features 120 villas and suites in addition to a nine-hole golf course,
pool, tennis and varied opportunities for adventure including horseback
riding, bird watching and fishing. (Projected re-branding - Early 2009)
Makkah Clock Royal Tower, A Fairmont Hotel - one of Fairmont�s
largest development projects, this mixed-use hotel, located in Makkah,
Saudi Arabia, will feature 1,005 guestrooms and 610 residences and serve
as the focal point of the iconic Abraj Al Bait Complex, which includes
seven towers and is adjacent to the Masjid al Haram, the holiest site in
Islam. The 76-story hotel, at 577 meters (1893 ft.) high, will be among
the world�s tallest and will also boast a 40-meter (131 ft.) clock tower
that will be more than five times larger than London�s Big Ben. Dubbed
the Makkah Clock, it will announce daily prayers to the Muslim world, while
housing a Lunar Observation Center and an Islamic Museum. Other property
features include Fairmont Gold, numerous dining outlets and extensive conference
facilities. (Projected opening - Spring 2009)
Fairmont Abu Dhabi Creek - one of several development projects
in the Middle East, this urban, contemporary-designed beachfront resort
marks the first of two Fairmont properties that will open in the capital
of the United Arab Emirates in the coming years. The resort will offer
369 guestrooms and suites, while other key features include a Fairmont
Gold floor, a 30,400 square foot Willow Stream Spa, a diverse selection
of fine dining options, and over 29,000 square feet of meeting space including
a 1,000 seat ballroom. (Projected opening - Spring 2009)
The Savoy, A Fairmont Hotel - paying homage to its original Edwardian
and Art Deco design, The Savoy will once again lay claim to its long-standing
status as London�s premier social destination when it unveils the culmination
of a nearly two-year, £100 million restoration program. A top to
bottom endeavor encompassing the entire building from the courtyard and
famed American Bar to the public areas and guestrooms, the extensive restoration
also trumpets a number of notable highlights including the addition of
a luxurious new Royal Suite and the complete remodel of the legendary River
Restaurant. In addition, the Savoy Grill will return, again under
the operations of Gordon Ramsey Holdings. New to the hotel will be
The Beaufort Bar and Savoy Tea Shop, the first an opulent new venue to
enjoy champagne and cocktails and the latter a charming gift-shop/patisserie-cum-takeaway
offering an array of the Savoy�s own blend of fine teas and gourmet treats.
Within the Thames Foyer, the re-introduction of a stunning winter garden
gazebo beneath an ornate glass dome will provide the perfect ambience for
afternoon tea. (Projected opening - Spring 2009)
Fairmont Yangcheng Lake, Kunshan - part of the brand�s foray
into Asia, this resort, located on the scenic shores of Yang Cheng Lake
in China�s Jiangsu province, will join sister hotels operating in the region
including the Fairmont Singapore and the Fairmont Beijing, expected to
debut in winter 2008/2009. A short drive from nearby Shanghai and 15 minutes
from Kunshan�s city center, which is home to a growing manufacturing center
that produces one third of the world�s notebook PCs, the resort will feature
210 rooms and suites with lakeside views, 30,000 square feet of function
space, a spa and health club facility, extensive dining options and a state-of-the-art
business center. (Projected opening - Spring 2009)
Fairmont Nile City, Cairo - joining sister Fairmont properties
in nearby Heliopolis, the Fairmont Nile City will lay claim to one city�s
most envied addresses, overlooking Egypt�s namesake tributary and providing
picture postcard views of global wonders like the Sphinx and the Great
Pyramids of Giza. An ideal respite for business and leisure travelers alike,
the 574-room hotel will house four restaurants, four bars and lounges,
and Fairmont Gold. Already generating local whispers of interest is the
hotel�s Sky Bar and rooftop pool, which will double as a restaurant-lounge
by night and offer poolside cocktail lounging during the day. (Projected
opening - Summer 2009)
Fairmont Nile City, Cairo
Fairmont Pittsburgh (right)
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Fairmont Zimbali - not far from sister hotel the Fairmont Zimbali
Lodge & Country Club, the Fairmont Zimbali is located on an exceptional
stretch of coastline within South Africa�s exclusive Zimbali Coastal Resort
on the North Coast of Kwazulu-Natal. Featuring 157 rooms along with a selection
of residential and fractional offerings, the resort will boast extensive
conference facilities, a Willow Stream Spa and health club facility, and
premier golf options including a Gary Player Signature Golf Course, country
club and golf academy with state-of-the-art driving range. (Projected opening
- Summer 2009)
Fairmont Pittsburgh - the focal point of the city�s downtown
revitalization, Fairmont Pittsburgh is certain to be a popular choice with
meeting planners with its 185 guestrooms and approximately 12,000 square
feet of meeting space that includes a 6,000 square foot divisible ballroom.
Another major coup that is sure to please planners - the hotel is being
built according to sustainable design and construction guidelines and is
anticipated to receive a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
(LEED) Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, complementing
Fairmont�s established philosophy of operational sustainability and responsible
tourism. Other hotel features include Andy�s, a lobby lounge and bar, named
in honor of Andy Warhol, one of Pittsburgh�s most famous residents, an
8,000 square foot spa and fitness center and a high-end contemporary restaurant.
(Projected opening - Fall 2009)
Fairmont Pacific Rim - set to arrive well in advance of the 2010
Winter Olympics, the Fairmont Pacific Rim is a 415-room luxury hotel located
in the heart of Vancouver�s historic port and financial district with an
unrivalled address adjacent to the city�s new Conference Center. Once complete,
the hotel will be heralded as the city�s largest skyscraper providing guests
unparalleled views of the snow-capped North Shore Mountains and the unspoiled
beauty of nearby Stanley Park. Five-star services include Fairmont Gold
rooms and suites, a Willow Stream Spa and 4,000-square foot fully equipped
fitness center, and more than 15,000 square feet of onsite meeting and
conference space. Other points of interest range from a public art display
to an assortment of environmental features such as a geothermal heating
system and green roofs on the 6th and 44th floors. (Projected opening -
Fall 2009)
A leader in the global hospitality industry, Fairmont Hotels &
Resorts is an extraordinary collection of luxury hotels, which includes
iconic landmarks like Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in Québec
City, Fairmont The Norfolk, Nairobi and London's The Savoy, reopening in
2009. Fairmont hotels are one-of-a-kind properties where sophisticated
travelers can discover culturally rich experiences that are authentic to
the destination. Situated in some of the most exclusive and pristine areas
in the world, Fairmont is committed to responsible tourism and is an industry
leader in sustainable hotel management with its award-winning Green Partnership
program. Fairmont's portfolio includes 56 distinctive hotels, with plans
to develop over 25 new properties in the coming years in destinations as
diverse as Shanghai, Morocco and Anguilla.
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