Where to Stay: New hotels in London, Ningbo, Paris and Nevis
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Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport
Location: Heathrow Airport’s perimeter road
Grade: Upper-midscale
Keys: 358
Facilities: Restaurant, 24-hour F&B area, bar, 24-hour fitness centre
Meeting space: Seven rooms handling up to 100 delegates
They say: “Offers casual hospitality and purposeful service in a high-tech and contemporary environment”
We say: Well-positioned and with guest-friendly facilities, the former Heathrow Hotel is a good airport option
Opening: Already open
Hilton Garden Inn Ningbo
Location: Downtown Ningbo, eastern China
Grade: Upper-midscale
Keys: 264
Facilities: 24-hour fitness centre, 24-hour business centre, self-service laundry
Meeting space: 468m² across six rooms
They say: “Providing business and leisure guests with… upscale accommodations and modern amenities”
We say: A good new upper-midscale option in a city that already features one Hilton and two DoubleTrees
Opening: Already open
Yooma Urban Lodge, Paris
Location: Facing River Seine, 1km from Eiffel Tower
Grade: Hostel
Keys: 106, accommodating between two and six guests
Facilities: Restaurant, bar, cooking school, roof garden, fitness room, kitchen on each floor
Meeting space: Available, plus art exhibition areas
They say: Targeting “families or groups of young professionals who are driving the success of Airbnb”
We say: Likely to be popular with young people, but families may prefer extra space and homeliness offered by Airbnb
Opening: March 2017
Wyndham Grand Nevis
Location: Beachfront on Caribbean island of Nevis
Grade: Luxury
Keys: 170, including condos and villas
Facilities: Five dining areas, several swimming pools and a spa
Meeting space: Approx. 930m²
They say: “Distinct experiences and understated approach to luxury will bring a unique accessibility to this elite island”
We say: Likely to be popular with high-end American travellers seeking an alternative Caribbean destination
Opening: 2019
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