The charm of Europe for many Australians lies in incredible architecture. Why not allow your clients to have taste of that history by staying in one of these three newly opened hotels.
Hotel de crillon, Paris
Hotel de Crillon has been a hotel since 1909, but closed in 2013 for a major renovation, reopening this year. The building itself was established in 1758, commissioned from one of the greatest architects of the time, Jacques-Ange Gabriel, by King Louis XV. The palace was built to host ambassadors to the French capital, and later was owned by the Counts of Crillon and used as a private mansion.
Today, the hotel – situated on the Place de la Concorde – offers a range of rooms, suites and signature suites including two designed by Karl Lagerfeld. There is also a range of dining venues, a wellness spa, pool and fitness centre along with all the amenities one expects in a modern hotel.
Nobis Hotel, Copenhagen
Nobis Hotel in Copenhagen only opened last month, so travellers staying in this small luxury hotel will be some of its first visitors. The building it is situated in what was one of the first concrete structures in Copenhagen when it was built in 1903. It most recently housed the Royal Danish Academy of Building, which vacated it in 2008. The hotel has not only maintained the original beautiful facade, but many interior features as well including the main marble staircase.
The hotel is located very centrally, close to the Copenhagen Central Station, City Hall Square and Tivoli gardens. The rooms balance the contemporary and the classic in their Scandinavian design.
The Ned, London 
Once home to the Midland Bank, this Grade 1 heritage listed building was bought in 2012 and transformed into the hotel which opens this year. The Ned is located in London’s financial district, a stone’s throw from St Paul’s Cathedral. The property was designed by Sir Edwin ‘Ned’ Lutyens (from whom the hotel gets its name) in 1924, and retains its original features including the large bank vault just below the lobby, which has been transformed into a club space.
The Ned has 252 bedrooms which range in size and are styled with classic 1920s Edwardian decor including timber encased bathtubs. There are nine restaurants, as well as extensive health and gym facilities which include a full-size boxing ring and a barbershop.
