TORONTO,
December 1, 2011 – Already laying claim to the most distinctive
collection of landmark and iconic hotels in the world, Fairmont Hotels
& Resorts plans to open a number of new and celebrated properties
in 2012. Headlining Fairmont’s robust schedule of 2012 openings,
which will see the brand debut in several new global markets, are
Fairmont Jaipur in India, Fairmont Grand Hotel Kyiv in Ukraine, and
Fairmont Baku in Azerbaijan.
“International growth is a key focus at Fairmont and I fully expect
2012 to be a busy year for us,” said Jennifer Fox, President, Fairmont
Hotels & Resorts. “With hotels like The Savoy in London, The Plaza
in New York, and Shanghai’s Fairmont Peace Hotel, we already watch over
some of the world’s top addresses, so to be going into several new and
exciting markets, with assets that are truly one-of-a-kind, is very
exciting.”
In total, the luxury brand has five hotel projects, representing more
than 1,300 guestrooms, slated to open next year. Noteworthy
openings include:
- Fairmont Jaipur –
located in the heart of the “Pink City”, a name honoring the
distinctive rose-colored architecture of Rajasthan’s capital, the hotel
marks Fairmont’s first foray into India. Offering 199 spacious and
luxurious guestrooms, nine 1- and 2-bedroom villas as well as a
Presidential Suite, the hotel’s atmosphere will reflect the unique
character of the region, while also capturing the air of a modern day
palace. Guestrooms will include over-sized bathrooms with soaker tubs,
state-of-the-art Bose sound systems and 40” flat panel televisions. The
brand’s exclusive Fairmont Gold product, a hotel within a hotel concept
with 38 luxuriously appointed guestrooms and private lounge facilities,
will make its debut in the market as well. Also tempting hotel
guests will be a broad range of culinary options including a full
service restaurant featuring regional specialties. Other offerings
include a lobby lounge, cigar room, and rooftop bar. Helping
guests relax and recharge will be a Willow Stream Spa featuring over
14,000 square feet of space, as well as a 5,000 square foot health
club. To accommodate the area’s growing meetings market, the hotel will
also boast more than 45,000 square feet of conference space. (Opening
March 2012)
- Fairmont Grand Hotel Kyiv
– while the Ukraine has European football fans buzzing about next
summer’s UEFA Euro 2012 tournament, the city of Kyiv is also eagerly
anticipating the arrival of its first true luxury hotel, Fairmont Grand
Hotel Kyiv. Expected to open in early 2012, well in advance of football
enthusiasts flocking to the city, the hotel will feature 257 rooms,
including 35 suites, Fairmont Gold and a Royal and Presidential Suite,
and will be centrally located on the Dnipro River in the heart of
Kyiv’s historic Podil district. As one of the oldest cities in Eastern
Europe and a destination with numerous architectural landmarks, the
hotel is poised to be a vibrant feature in the locale, boasting a
classic, old-world design reminiscent of a stately palace or grand
manor home. And while the design aesthetics of the building will
undoubtedly be classic and elegant, the atmosphere within the hotel is
expected to be cosmopolitan and trendy making it an urban hotspot for
the “it” crowd. Other features of the hotel include a range of dining
options, including a stylish Champagne bar and chic cigar lounge,
13,000 square feet of meeting and function space, counting a 5,000
square foot ballroom, and a Fairmont Spa with six treatment rooms and a
full beauty salon. (Opening March 2012)
- Fairmont Baku –
upon opening, Fairmont Baku will be one of the tallest and most
impressive buildings in the capital city of Azerbaijan. The hotel will
be part of the awe-inspiring Flame Towers, a three-turreted, multi-use
building paying tribute to the country’s name, which means ‘The Land of
the Fire’ when translated in modern Persian. The hotel will boast 318
guestrooms and suites in addition to a prime location on the Absheron
Peninsula next to the Azerbaijan parliament buildings and overlooking
the Caspian Sea. Guestrooms will be modern and sophisticated with
décor reflecting the rich culture and heritage of the
city. The hotel will also feature Fairmont Gold and over 25,000
square feet of meeting space including a 24-hour business centre
complete with IT butler service and secretarial support. Dining options
will be plentiful with several restaurants, bars and lounges including
an authentic French patisserie and a specialty steak-house. Popular
with business travelers and executives in oil and gas production,
Azerbaijan’s blossoming tourism industry is also quickly becoming a top
draw for leisure travelers visiting the region. The destination was the
2011 winner of the popular Eurovision Song Contest and will host the
2012 event in May, offers numerous sightseeing attractions including
Baku’s old Inner City, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, and was
recently singled out by Lonely Planet as a top ten global hotspot for
urban nightlife.
Additional Fairmont hotels expected to open later in 2012 include the
300-room Fairmont Makati, Philippines, which will be conveniently
located near the Philippine Stock Exchange, and the 372-room Fairmont
Palm Jumeirah on Dubai’s The Palm, Jumeirah. Looking beyond 2012,
Fairmont is also working on a number of exciting hotel development
projects in markets like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Fujairah, and China and
remains focused on international expansion with brand growth targeted
for key markets in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
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