Industry
Sortis acquisition of Ace Hotels falls through
US: Portland-based investment firm Sortis Holdings has reportedly walked away from its acquisition of the Ace Hotels platform and its management arm.
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Ace Hotel Toronto opens
Canada: The 123-room Ace Hotel Toronto has opened, located in the Garment District of the city.
Movers and Shakers
South Place Hotel announces GM
UK: Michael James Parker has been named general manager of the East London property South Place Hotel.
Hotel
Ace Hotel Brooklyn opens its doors
US: Located near Boerum Hill, the 287-room, 13-storey Ace Hotel Brooklyn has officially opened. The launch of the property, which marks the brand’s second site in New York, is the latest member of the Ace family. It will join Seattle, Portland, Palm Springs, Downtown LA, Pittsburgh, New Orleans, Chicago and
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Lore Group to relaunch former Ace Hotel this autumn
UK: Lore Group will relaunch the Ace Hotel in London as One Hundred Shoreditch, a 258-room property this autumn. The hotel will feature six restaurants and bars, including a dining venue and wine bar serving locally and sustainably sourced seafood. A rooftop bar and terrace will provide views across East
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Ace Hotel Brooklyn opens this spring
US: The 287-room hotel in Downtown Brooklyn marks the second site in New York for the brand, with upcoming properties planned in Toronto and Sydney this year. Designed in partnership with Roman and Williams, the firm behind Ace Hotel New York and Ace Hotel New Orleans, the interiors feature timber
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Ace Hotel to debut in Sydney
Australia: Lifestyle brand Ace Hotel has partnered with developer Golden Age Group to launch its first property in Surry Hills in 2021. Located at 49-53 Wentworth Avenue, the newly built $350 million hotel will be close to Chinatown and Central. Golden Age will deliver 264 bedrooms across 18 storeys, which
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The Chace Hotel to get Laura Ashley rebranding
UK: Laura Ashley Hotels is expanding its portfolio with the addition of The Chace Hotel in Coventry. The 66-bedroom hotel is undergoing a major refurbishment to bring it in line with Laura Ashley brand standards, with the interiors set to showcase the Laura Ashley Home range. Chris Bowron, hotel manager
Features
Trading places: Tim Williams, Grace Hotels
Tim Williams, group HR director of Grace Hotels, tells BHN about the company’s Strategic Labour Partnership will allows staff from its Greek island hotels to work at partner properties during their home properties’ close season. • How did the idea for the SLP come about and what were the steps