Hotel set for $190 million renovation Fairmont Southampton revamp is due for completion in the fall of 2023, three years after it closed its doors
I
t might look and feel very different, but one thing is for sure when Bermuda’s crown jewel hotel reopens next year, the wow factor will still be there. This will be the first major gut-out in its 50-year history. It means a complete revamp for some 38
of the hotel’s much-loved features, including the popular Jasmine Lounge, glamorous Windows on the Sound restaurant and magnificent Gold Floor, while the use of lighter, brighter colours will help create a fresh and modern vibe throughout the building. A fly-through video released in March
2022 by owners Westend Properties, offers a snapshot of the upgrades guests can look forward to. From the moment people walk through the front door, they will know it’s no longer business as usual at the grand old hotel. The reception area is undergoing a makeover, with the introduction of sparkling individual stations, shiny white tables, safari-style bamboo fans and sleek Art Deco. For many years, the Jasmine Lounge has been a destination in itself – a place to watch live bands perform, grab a light meal away from the hustle and bustle of town or unwind with a glass of wine before an evening sampling the Fairmont’s classy restaurants. Now, people will be able to enjoy all that against a backdrop of tropical paradise, with paintings of palm trees and Bermuda artwork behind the bar and throughout the lounge. Hardwood flooring replaces the carpets, the tables are BUILDINGBERMUDA2023
