AKA Wall Street – New York City, NY, USA
AKA’s first downtown location is now available for bookings. Lower Manhattan’s AKA Wall Street fills the need for luxury furnished accommodations in the city’s Financial District, following on from openings in Central Park and Times Square, among others. For any travellers staying at least a week, AKA has 132 spacious suites and superb amenities designed for longer-stay travellers. The area’s iconic architecture meshes with modern design, and the property’s open spaces make use of the natural light. From the fully furnished studios to the two-bedroom penthouse suites, guests can expect to find lavish bathrooms with Bulgari products, king-size beds and hardwood floors. When night falls, there’s a.lounge, a resident’s-only venue, as well as a.terrace, a glass-walled rooftop featuring city views and a.cinema, where residents can watch films on an outdoor screen.
Hotel William Gray – Montreal, Canada
William Gray is set to become a highlight of Old Montreal, located just a moment away from Place Jacques-Cartier and the Old Port. With 127 rooms and suites, the hotel is on the larger side for a boutique but retains all the charm of a smaller property, packing in a luxury spa with an outdoor pool, a boutique shop, café and a 180-seat signature restaurant. The eight-floor hotel has occupied two historic buildings and introduces a new glass tower that sits above the restored Maison Edward-William-Gray and Maison Cherrier, balancing fresh modernity and a vintage aesthetic. The curated furniture also adds to the blend with a leather and textiles, a grand communal table and a quaint bar with rich woods and floor-to-ceiling windows. The lobby and atrium also serve as a cultural hub for travellers and local guests, and along with the rooms and suites, is adorned with local art.
Downtown Rotana, Bahrain – Manama, Bahrain
Rotana has scored its hat trick in the Kingdom of Bahrain with the opening of the new Downtown Rotana. The 26-storey debut takes the brand’s room total in the country to 680, adding 249 new accommodations against the traditional backdrop of the local souk and Manama’s rising skyline. The hotel introduces four new dining concepts to Bahrain with fusion-cuisine venue Teatro Downtown as its ignature restaurant; all-day dining venue Flavours on 2 serves a range of global dishes; City Lobby Lounge is an elegant option for dining and meetings; and the Sundeck Pool Bar is the latest joint to kick back and keep cool. The rooftop swimming pool is flanked by Bodylines Fitness and Wellness Club with professional instructors and a fully equipped gym, so there’s a fair chance to work off the calories. Or sweat it all out in a sauna, steam room or Jacuzzi after a pampering session in the spa.
Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi – Abu Dhabi, UAE
Urban chic meets understated luxury at the new Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island (to give it its full title), which began accepting guests this month. The emirate’s first Four Seasons is a stunning 34-storey glass tower, stacked with 200 rooms and suites to suit families, groups, business travellers and even day visitors. Guests will enter through a promenade into a soaring, light-filled hall with expert concierge teams at hand to direct you to your accommodation, dining destination, or perhaps the rooftop poolside lounge with panoramic skyline and sea views. There’s also a fabulous spa and fitness complex open to both hotel guests and visitors, with eight spacious spa treatment suites – including one exclusive couple’s suite – all with private showers and natural light. For added serenity, all rooms include the new, fully customisable Four Seasons Bed for an incredible night’s sleep.