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COVENT GARDEN WELCOMES HOTEL AMANO
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This May, Covent Garden welcomes a new boutique hotel to its cobbled streets with the arrival of Hotel AMANO Covent Garden from Berlin-based hotelier The AMANO Group. This 141-room property is set to be the city's newest boutique lifestyle destination, combining the vibrancy of Berlin with the history and metropolitan buzz of London.
All AMANO properties have one overarching purpose: to enable their guests to enjoy beautifully designed spaces in the best city centre locations, and all at a fair price. Located on Drury Lane, Hotel AMANO Covent Garden is a celebration of city life and culture, combined with outstanding design and competitive pricing to create unforgettable experiences for both visitors and Londoners alike.
Transformed from a 1980's office building known as Drury House, the new hotel is the creation of Berlin-based hotelier The AMANO Group, which currently owns ten properties across Germany, including eight in Berlin. Hotel AMANO Covent Garden is the brand's first foray outside of Germany and a partnership with global architectural and interiors practice Woods Bagot. The London branch of this global studio is responsible for the sensitive architectural refurbishment of the building, in addition to delivering an interior design that encapsulates the buzz of one of London's most iconic neighbourhoods.
As with all AMANO properties the new London hotel has some distinctive art and design features. Framed canvases adorn the bedrooms, a flying light installation hangs in the lobby and a wall installation is strategically placed in the lower ground bar. Fabrics have been sourced from Scandinavian and German design textile companies such as Kvadrat and JAB Anstoetz. Wallpapers have been selected from Elitis and House of Hackney, while the majority of the furniture is bespoke made by PARLA Design. Pulling it all together are the hotel's dark timber veneers and flooring, and natural materials scattered throughout including aged bronze, polished brass and marble.
Inspired by the surrounding theatre district, Wood Bagot has used light and reflections throughout the property to create a subtly delivered dramatic impression. From goldmirror dropped ceilings to expansive glass voids and cosy fireplaces, Hotel AMANO Covent Garden effortlessly combines thoughtful detailing with classic contemporary elements to create a unique feeling of understated luxury. The AMANO Group hotels are renowned for offering some of the best culinary and drinks experiences in the cities they inhabit. At the Covent Garden property guests can soak up incredible city views from the hotel's spacious rooftop terrace, while the basement bar offers a moodier ambience with a large feature bar and fireplace. Both venues provide the perfect destination for a pre-theatre or after work aperitif and bar snacks, whilst dinner in AMANO's signature restaurant will be one of the hottest tickets in town when it opens later this autumn.
Opening its doors in May this year, Hotel AMANO Covent Garden is the first of several properties The AMANO Group has planned for the capital.
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Prices at Hotel AMANO Covent Garden will start from approximately £139 per night. Hotel AMANO Covent Garden is offering 15% off the best available rate for stays in May and June 2022. Visit www.amanogroup.de/en/ to make a booking
IHG Hotels & Resorts one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has announced the opening of InterContinental® Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa, the first property for the luxury brand in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.
Located on the sparkling shoreline of Hayat Island, just a 45-minute drive from Dubai International Airport, the fivestar haven brings the InterContinental life to the Arabian Peninsula, combining idyllic island style living with the warm hospitality of authentic Arabia.
The resort's design is inspired by the three original tribes of the emirate, the Desert, Mountains and Sea, and offers 351 sea facing rooms, suites, and private pool villas, six dining outlets, and an exclusive Club InterContinental offering.
Situated between the rugged Al-Hajar Mountain range and the calm, azure waters of the Arabian Gulf, the resort is elegant yet lively with its design fusing modern conveniences with Arabian aesthetics, from patterned fabrics to artworks inspired by the wider region.
From Classic Seaview Rooms to Family Villas, all abodes face the sea, complete with discreet private balcony and terrace areas, offering breezy panoramas of blue hues, that are perfectly paired with morning coffees or evenings shared with friends, family or loved ones during the amber twilight.
The One-Bedroom Private Pool Villas are a luxurious sanctuary, equipped with their very own private pool. The 150sqm villas offer a sublime sleeping, living, dining and pool experience in a blissful ambiance where the décor, furniture, and the latest technology create a relaxing environment for travellers and a home-away-from-home experience.
The Presidential Suite is the largest of all accommodations, providing immediate access to the lapping waters just outside your door. Where elegance meets style, the 200sqm suite perfectly captures the island aesthetic of the wider resort.
Club InterContinental guests receive elevated privileges and avail an end-to-end guest experience with a dedicated check-in area and access to the exclusive Club InterContinental Lounge with its own pool, as well as lavish à la carte breakfasts, afternoon teas and a range of evening cocktails crafted by the on-site mixologist.
A dining destination, the resort is also home to six all-new culinary outlets, offering an assortment of venues each with their own unique story. Levant & Nar delivers Levant influenced delicacies with a modern twist, featuring an open kitchen that emanates aromatic seasonings and spices, quintessential to this part of the world. The restaurant’s terrace is the perfect place to enjoy leisurely al fresco dining alongside a fire pit, with 360-degree sea views, and themed Ottoman nights every weekend.
NoHo, inspired by the artistic streets of North Houston in New York offers a trendy hangout, perfect for sharing platters, enjoying the latest in mixology, and late-night entertainment.
The poolside ShaSha serves alfresco bites, frozen cocktails and sweeping ocean views, and is the perfect place to relax with shisha and take a front seat to nature’s spectacular sunset show. The location for cinema under the stars, sunrise yoga and salsa, ShaSha is a buzzing hub of entertainment.
Whether you choose to while away the hours on the white sandy beach which overlooks the royal blue of the Arabian Gulf, spend warm, sunny days by the infinity pool, enjoy a variety of water sports or take advantage of the resort’s curated activity programme- there’s something for everyone, including little ones.
Spa InterContinental, scheduled to open in April, is replete with a range of soothing anti-ageing and wellness treatments, along with modern remedies to melt away stress and enliven the senses, including a traditional Turkish Hammam.
From the dazzling coastal sands to the far-reaching desert-cloaked topography, the resort’s Concierge Programme – a dedicated hallmark of the InterContinental brand – is on hand with a wealth of knowledge about Ras Al Khaimah's unique treasures and how to best explore them, curating individual experiences for every guest.
For more information and to book, visit
www.intercontinental.com
