Fairmont Raffles Hotels International (FRHI) announced late last week their intentions to expand to key international markets in 2014, including Russia, Turkey, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Indonesia. These international resorts should quickly set themselves apart from competing hotels in their various locations as FRHI has a number of top-tier subsidiary hotels: Swissôtel, Raffles and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.
Rendering Courtesy of Swissôtel Sochi Krasnaya
Russia
Two FRHI properties under the Swissôtel label are opening in Russia right on time for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi. Swissôtel Sochi Krasnaya Polyana is a 166-guestroom resort featuring mountain views, luxurious penthouse suites and some of Sochi's best skiing hotspots. Swissôtel Sochi Kamelia beach resort offers guests views of the sea in a reconstructed historical building with two modern wings.
Rendering Courtesy of Swissôtel Bodrum Beach
Turkey
With Swissôtel and Raffles each bringing a property to Turkey, travelers will experience resort excellence in Turgutreis and Istanbul, respectively. Swissôtel Bodrum Beach is a two-story hotel that offers guests villas and duplex terraces in addition to its 66 guestrooms and suites. Raffles Istanbul is planned to be a main draw of the new Zorlu Center, which is the first mixed-use project in all of Turkey and has a signature Raffles Spa that offers over 32,000 square feet of comfort and relaxation.
Rendering Courtesy of The Fairmont Ajman
Saudi Arabia
Another mixed-use development, Fairmont Riyadh, Business Gate is going to be a 287-room resort featuring a convention center, onsite dining, a spa, fitness facilities and spacious accommodations.
United Arab Emirates
It shouldn't come as a surprise that the luxurious Fairmont brand is making its way to the UAE; the country has become one of the world's leading countries for luxury goods. The Fairmont Ajman will be a wonderful addition for travelers to the UAE and will be located on the clean, sandy beaches of Corniche.
Rendering Courtesy of Raffles Jakarta
Indonesia
Raffles is making its way to the bustling city of Jakarta where the resort will be right at the heart of some of the city's best shopping, arts and culture in the famed Ciputra World Jakarta. With numerous options for dining, drinking and a ballroom over 25,000 square feet, Raffles Jakarta is already on route to being one of the top hotels in Indonesia.
