Much like the delay in my posts (been quite busy the last couple of weeks), delays are expected for both the upcoming W Barcelona and W Hoboken.
The W Barcelona originally anticipated a Spring opening, but the hotel now projects it will begin accepting reservations for October 1, 2009. With its fitting home in Barcelona, this W should be well worth the wait especially since it will be the first W to open its doors in Europe. Barcelona is well positioned on the Mediterranean shores and boasts a rich and flamboyant culture. The city offers enthralling architecture, and the W is no exception. The 473-room hotel is shaped like a sail on the waterfront and designed by the famed architect, Ricardo Bofill. I have no doubt that its interior design will also reflect the artistic spirit of Barcelona albeit with a modern interpretation.
W Barcelona
The W Hoboken is the hottest thing to hit New Jersey, but unfortunately we’ll have to wait a tad longer than expected for the grand opening (originally February 26). According to the folks over at Hotel Chatter, this W is now taking reservations for mid-March with an official grand opening on April 16. The 225-room W Hoboken sits on the Hudson River and promises magnificent views of the Manhattan skyline. Their average nightly rates should be easier on the wallets than the sister W’s in NY. As a category 5 property (12,000-16,000 Starpoints), this hotel won’t drain your SPG account either.
W Hoboken
Source: Hotel Chatter
[...] Istanbul, which opened last year, we should expect to see W hotels sprout up in London, Manchester, Barcelona, Athens, Milan, and St. Petersburg. The W Paris-Opera should become the 8th W in Europe upon [...]
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W Hoboken opened and now it’s getting a cool looking lounge (http://www.sceneadvisor.com/nightclubs/new-york/chandelier-1889.html). I don’t care, I love Starwood.
Comment by Fin — March 27, 2009 @ 11:58 am