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The Savoy, London Turnberry Resort, Scotland
Another of the world’s most historic prop- Unlike many hotel refurbishments,
erties currently undergoing refurbishment. Turnberry Resort cannot afford to delay its
The West End hotel (pictured left), which is reopening as it needs to be ready for the
managed by Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, hosting of the British Open Championship
dates from 1889 and has been closed since in July. The 219-room property will become
December 2007 for a £100 million restora- part of Starwood’s Luxury Collection
tion project, which aims to maintain the portfolio following its £30 million
property’s famed mix of Art Deco and refurbishment, which aims to restore the
English decor. The Savoy is likely to reopen interiors to their original grandeur (with a
during the last few weeks of 2009. modern twist, of course) when the hotel
■ fairmont.com was built in 1906.
■ turnberry.co.uk
La Mamounia, Marrakech
Winston Churchill’s favourite hotel has Hotel Georgia, Vancouver
been undergoing major surgery since closing In its heyday this downtown Vancouver
in July 2006. The original hotel opened in hotel attracted guests such as Elvis Presley,
1923 and featured 230 rooms set among 17 The Beatles and even the Queen. The
acres of gardens in the heart of Marrakech’s original hotel, built in 1927, is undergoing
ancient quarter. The refurbishment redevelopment including the addition of
includes adding a spa, creating extra suites, a 48-storey tower which will house
and renovating its rooms, villas, bars, private residences. The restored hotel is
restaurants and public areas. La Mamounia due to reopen later this year with 168
is scheduled to reopen later this year. ultra-modern suites.
■ mamounia.com ■ hotelgeorgia.bc.ca
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