Well September certainly kicked off in style with The Chancery Rosewood swinging open its statement London doors – and has been swiftly followed by hotel openings across the globe. From Sydney’s theatrical revival of the 25hours Hotel The Olympia, to the terracotta-hued calm of Portugal’s Vale Palheiro Earth Resort – all of these September hotel openings are more than just new places to lay your travel weary head — they’re about reimagined landmarks, thoughtful craftsmanship, and brands expanding their footprint with purpose. Whether it’s a long-anticipated debut in London, a heritage site getting a new lease on life in Australia, or a mindful hideaway in the Cotswolds, each hotel in this months list of hottest hotel openings brings with it a distinct sense of place and considered design.
The Chancery Rosewood
The building, originally designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen in 1960, has been meticulously restored by British architect Sir David Chipperfield, who worked on the rebuilding with executive architects Reardon Smith, maintaining its status as one of the capital’s most notable architectural masterpieces. Its iconic gilded eagle sculpture, crafted from B-52 bomber aluminium by Theodore Roszak, overlooks the greenery of Grosvenor Square and a skyline of London landmarks.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on Hotel Designs.
