Stay & Play

Preferred Hotels & Resorts New Hotel Openings 2015

From June to December 2015, Preferred Hotels & Resorts will welcome the following hotels into its portfolio, each with its own take on authentic, local experiences to help guests better engage with their surroundings. Travelers looking to stay at the latest and most unique independent hotel openings can visit www.PreferredHotels.com to make reservations and start planning their experiences at the following destinations:

Art Hotel – Denver, Colorado – Opened June 25, 2015: This contemporary hotel is rooted in an urban art gallery. Each of the 165 guestrooms features floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the Rocky Mountains and Denver skyline.

The Temple House – Chengdu, China – Opened June 15, 2015: Set in a beautifully restored 100-year-old Chinese courtyard building in the city of Chengdu is The Temple House. The urban hotel epitomizes contemporary and simple luxury with earthy tones and a clean design, which perfectly contrast with its surroundings that include the 1,000-year-old- Daci Temple. It offers 100 guestrooms, 42 serviced residences, an immersive spa, and four dining options.

Palazzo Versace Dubai – Dubai, UAE – Opening Fall 2015: Located in Dubai’s historic “Culture Village” district, the much-anticipated Palazzo Versace Dubai will be the second hotel to open under the fashion house name. The 215-room hotel will wow guests with rich Italian design elements, Versace-branded amenities, a world-class spa and stellar culinary offerings.

The Watergate Hotel – Washington, D.C.– Opening November 1, 2015: Washington, D.C.’s landmark property The Watergate Hotel is undergoing a legendary revival and will open as a true urban resort later this year. Across 338 guest rooms and public spaces, the hotel will blend luxurious design with its storied past, offering exciting features ranging from the original grand staircase to a brand new rooftop bar overlooking the U.S. Capital and Potomac River and a state-of-the-art spa and fitness center.

The South Beach – Singapore – Opening Fall 2015: One of Asia’s most anticipated openings of the year, the Philippe Starck-designed The South Beach in Singapore is set to unveil 654 guestrooms including 49 luxury suites, four food and beverage options, an enchanting ballroom, 19 state-of-the-art meeting rooms, and two sky gardens with infinity pools where guests can lounge while admiring the Singapore skyline.

The Dewberry Charleston – South Carolina – Opening December 2015: The Dewberry Charleston will be housed in the L. Mendel Rivers Federal Building at 334 Meeting St., across from Marion Square. The Dewberry will feature 155 guestrooms, a living room style lobby area with an intimate, lively bar, and a full rooftop that features a bar, spa, pool, fitness center, and event space with 360 degree views of Charleston Harbor, the city’s skyline, and the Cooper and Ashley Rivers.

EAST Miami – Florida – Opening December 2015: Designed by award-winning architecture firm Arquitectonica with interiors by New York-based Clodagh Design, EAST Miami is Swire Hotels’ first entry into a market outside of Asia and will offer 263 rooms and 89 serviced apartments. Like its sister properties in Hong Kong and Beijing, EAST Miami will feature a paperless arrival and departure experience and a one-stop front-desk Guest Experience team.