New from Starwood Capital Group: Baccarat Hotels and Resorts

Starwood Capital Group (not to be confused with Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide) has announced the creation of a new five-star luxury hotel brand inspired by Baccarat‘s global iconic status. The new brand, to be known as Baccarat Hotels and Resorts, aims to  “deliver a distinctively personalized experience at the world’s most sought-after locations”.   From their press release:

Each Baccarat Hotel will be unmistakably unique, designed to draw upon its surroundings while upholding the passionate attention to detail one would expect from the Baccarat name. From its impeccably high standards of service to its refined interior and exterior design, guests and residents will be instantly enveloped by Baccarat’s world-renowned blend of culture and aesthetics from the moment they walk through the lobby doors. Every shimmering detail will radiate elegance, from luminous expansive rooms and residences, which will number from 80 to 250 per property, to luxurious furnishings, which will feature signature Baccarat chandeliers. Other features will include world-class dining options and exclusive services designed to shape personalized experiences for every guest.

The first hotel from Baccarat Hotels and Resorts will be in Wailea, Hawaii, and is  expected to open in 2010. Further projects in the Caribbean, Europe and the Far East are anticipated.

Paul Johnson

Paul Johnson is Editor of A Luxury Travel Blog and has worked in the travel industry for more than 30 years. He is Winner of the Innovations in Travel ‘Best Travel Influencer’ Award from WIRED magazine. In addition to other awards, the blog has also been voted “one of the world’s best travel blogs” and “best for luxury” by The Daily Telegraph.