Moving Towards the 21st Century

Warwick International Hotels was launched in 1980. Known for its unique management style, the Warwick group has expanded quickly throughout the world, establishing a reputation for superior accommodation and service in leading business and leisure destinations.

Soon after the purchase of the Warwick New York Hotel, Warwick International established a foothold in Europe with the acquisition of the Hotel Warwick-Champs Elysées in Paris, just off the famous Parisian avenue. Other acquisitions quickly followed: The Royal Windsor Hotel Grand Place in Brussels, a member of "The Leading Hotels of the World", is steps from the Grand Place and the Hôtel Westminster in Paris is ideally located on the prestigious rue de la Paix between Place Vendôme and Opéra. The Hotel Warwick Geneva, acquired in 1982, provides a perfect central location near Lake Geneva.

During the 80's, additional expansion began in the United States with the opening of the Warwick Seattle Hotel and the Warwick Denver Hotel, both ideally located in the city centres. In 2000, the Warwick Denver Hotel underwent a complete US$23 million renovation and upgrade.

From a solid base in America and Western Europe, Warwick expanded into the leisure market. The acquisition of a modern resort on the Coral Coast of Fiji became the Warwick Fiji Resort & Spa. The success of this project spurred further expansion in Fiji and the nearby Naviti Resort was acquired. This tropical oasis along with the neighbouring Warwick Fiji Resort & Spa, provide a unique experience for travellers.

Entering into the 90's, the Warwick San Francisco Hotel was added. It is also centrally located, just off newly restored Union Square and was fully renovated in 2002, featuring English antiques.

The 1990's also marked a new direction for Warwick with the introduction of an Affiliate Hotel Programme. Numerous independent hotels throughout the world have embraced this concept. The number of affiliate member hotels and resorts, now over 26, has grown threefold in just four years with hotels and resorts in France, Great Britain, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Czech Republic, Switzerland, The netherlands, Tunisia and South Africa.

Warwick International Hotels and Resorts provide marketing, sales, and private label reservation services to qualified independent hotels seeking worldwide recognition. The ability to effectively market independent hotels on a worldwide basis has contributed to the rapid growth of the programme. Celebrated in their own markets, Warwick International Hotels, Mirvac Hotels and Resorts and Gloria Hotels & Resorts, three of the world’s most esteemed hotel collections, have joined together in 2006 to form the International Hospitality Alliance (IHA). IHA member hotels (more than 90) can be found in virtually every city and resort destination in the world, each with its own style and personality, reflecting the unique culture of the host location. Sharing the philosophy of personalized service that has distinguished the art of hospitality as the finest in the world, IHA promises to deliver great value and unforgettable experiences.

In 2000, Warwick International made the acquisition of La Reine Astrid in Lyon, located in the 'chic' residential area of Lyon. This all suites 4-star hotel has panoramic views of the Tête d'Or Park and is within walking distance of the Cité Internationale Congress Centre.

2002: Le Lagon Resort in Vanuatu, is nestled on 75 acres of exotic tropical gardens fronting the shores of the beautiful crystal waters of Erakor Lagoon. The resort features 141 rooms, golf course and extensive sports and leisure facilities.

Warwick International Hotels is more dynamic than ever and has affiliated the Splendid Hotel  & Spa in Nice in May 2004. This 4-star hotel that has 112 rooms and 15 suites is located in the city centre and is short stroll from the sea front, the commercial area, the Ruhl casino and the Massena Museum and is ideal for business or leisure travelers desiring to discover the Mediterranean coast and the Provence landscapes.

Warwick International Hotels has also affiliated the Hotel d'Inghilterra in Rome in November 2004. This 5-star hotel has 98 rooms and is located in the heart of Rome, a stone's throw from Piazza di Spagna, among the windows of the glittering boutiques of Via Condotti and Via Frattina.

May 2005 the Leonard Hotel & Apartments situated close to Marble Arch and Hyde Park in London has joined Warwick International Hotels as an affiliate. This hotel offers 19 guest rooms and 21 suites and is ideal for Business or Leisure.

June 2005: Warwick Barsey Hotel, Brussels offers an ideal location for both business and leisure. Situated on the famous Avenue Louise, the hotel is within walking distance of the luxury shopping area and the Place du Châtelain, the "Soho of Brussels". This charming hotel was designed by the well-known Parisian interior architect Jacques Garcia. The hotel has 100 guest rooms, 5 conference rooms, and is home to the fashionable Barsey, the bar and restaurant which extends into an interior garden.

August 2005, Warwick International Hotels became affiliated with a 5-star hotel in Málaga, Spain, The Hotel Molina Lario. Located in the heart of the city, only a few steps from the cathedral, the hotel has 104 rooms. The Molina Lario opened in August 2006.

October 2005, The Mirasierra Suites Hotels in Madrid joined Warwick International Hotels as an affiliated hotel. This 5-star hotel with 180 rooms is situated in one of the most privileged areas of Madrid, overlooking the Sierra of Guadarrama.

December 2005: Warwick International Hotels expanded its presence in Southern Europe. The Hotel Helvetia & Bristol in Florence joined Warwick International Hotels. This hotel is situated in the very heart of the historic centre, via Pescioni, just a few steps from il Duomo. The hotel has 67 guest rooms and suites and is well know for its gastronomic restaurant.

January 2006: The Warwick Collection welcomed two new Affiliate Member Hotels, the Hotel Saturnia & International Venezia and the Hotel Les Roches in Lavandou, France. The Hotel Saturnia & International Venezia is housed in a splendid 14th century palace. It is located a few steps away from the world famous St Mark's Square. The hotel offers 89 guest rooms and six suites, a gastronomic restaurant and two meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 50 people.

The Hotel Les Roches is a beachfront resort, only 30 km from St Tropez, and is considered as one of the 'must see' spots on the French Riviera. The terraces of the resort descend directly onto the beach along the Mediterranean Sea. The Hotel Les Roches provides 39 guest rooms and suites, a well-known seafood restaurant and a conference room that can accommodate up to 75 guests.

March 2006: The Central Plaza in Zurich joined Warwick International Hotels as an Affiliate Member Hotel. The Central Plaza Hotel is a genuine turn-of-the-century hotel that offers exceptionally high standards of accommodation with its 101 contemporary and cosy guest rooms and suites. The Central Plaza is the most centrally located hotel in Zurich, conveniently situated in Central Square, between the main railway station and the old town, overlooking the charming Limmat River.  

December 2006: A long term lease agreement was signed between Tjokorda Raka & Asri Kerthyasa, prominent members of the Royal Family of Ubud Bali, and owners of Ibah Luxury Villas & Spa, and Warwick International Hotels. Renamed as Warwick Ibah Luxury Villas & Spa, this resort consists of some 18 uniquely designed villas, each with a spectacular view on the gently sloping valley of the Ayung River, a bar and restaurant, a spa, and other related facilities. The resort is known for its adherence to and respect of the Balinese heritage and festivals are celebrated in a style perfected over generations.

January 2007: Warwick International Hotels is pleased to announce the acquisition of the former Melrose Hotel Dallas renamed ‘Warwick Melrose Hotel’ in Dallas, USA. The hotel offers 184 luxury rooms and suites. With 5 hotels in the USA, the ‘Warwick Collection’ is growing rapidly.

In February 2008, WIH has signed a management contract with a French Company: Gregori International. Gregori International is currently building a Golf & Spa Resort in Moorea (Tahiti) - Fren Polynesia. The Warwick Moorea Golf & Spa Resort will consist of some 154 uniquely designed villas and rooms, each with a spectacular view over lagoons and beaches. (Opening ealry 2010).

In  June 2008, a new Affiliate Member Hotel in Yasmine-Hammamet, Tunisia has joined the Warwick International Hotels Collection. The Hôtel Alhambra Thalasso, an exquisite resort hotel with an elaborately equipped thalasso therapy, is about 45 minutes from the international airport in Tunis and about one hour from the centre of capital. Inspired by the famous Alhambra Palace in Grenada, the elegant and superbly designed Hotel Alhambra Thalasso is an architectural masterpiece. This 5* spa resort has 168 luxuriously appointed air conditionned rooms and 15 suites, outdoor swimming-pool, children pool and a Thalassotherapy centre. The hotel has aslo a private white sand beach and a beach restaurant.

In  August 2008, a new Affiliate Member Hotel in Amsterdam joined the Warwick International Hotels Collection.  At the hub of Amsterdam's best city centre location, Park Hotel combines stylish looks and cosseting service with a contemporary mindset. A fabulous location, bang in the middle of one of Europe's most exciting cities between the famous Leidseplein, the Museumplein and the luxury fashion district. It is a quietly sophisticated hotel with 184 guest rooms including stunning suites, full service meeting rooms and a bustling lounge and restaurant.

In  September 2008, La Grand Hôtel du Parc in Villars-sur-Ollon, in the Swiss Alps joined the Collection of hotels &  resorts as an Affiliated  Member Hotel. It is the third Warwick hotel in Switzerland and the first ski resort of the Collection. The only 5* facility in the 'Vaudoise' Alps, the resort offers 55 rooms & suites in the heart of a magnificient park, five minutes away by foot from the centre of the station. The Grand Hôtel du Parc offers a cozy and elegant atmosphere, three different restaurants (gastronomic food at the Mazarin, a traditional and mountain ambiance at La Taverne and at the 4 Seasons), three meeting rooms which welcome up to 100 people, swimming-pool, sauna, fitness room, wellness centre, game room and three tennis court during the summer.