Capella Hotels and Resorts will make its European debut with the launch of Capella Florence in 2027, the company’s President Cristiano Rinaldi has confirmed.

The new mixed-use development on the site of the heritage-listed former Department of Lands building in Sydney, an extension of the Capella Sydney luxury hotel, has been named The Lands by Capella in a ceremony held today.

Travellers will now be able to find perfect seclusion in the heart of the Thai capital thanks to a new riverside villa offering from Capella Bangkok.

Capella Hotels and Resorts will expand its footprint in East Asia with the 86-key luxury retreat, Capella Taipei slated to welcome guests later this year. The urban sanctuary in the heart of Taipei’s vibrant Dunhua North Road, in Taipei’s pulsating Songshan district.

Capella Hotels and Resorts, in collaboration with its lifestyle brand Patina Hotels and Resorts, recently concluded a highly successful two-week Australia Roadshow, showcasing the group’s latest offerings and solidifying its presence in the region. The showcase took place just seven weeks after the grand opening of Capella Sydney on 15 March, marking a significant milestone for the group.

After a seven-year restoration and renovation process, Capella Sydney has today [Wednesday 15 March 2023] opened to guests.

Capella Hotels and Resorts has confirmed it will open its debut Australian property, Capella Sydney, in March 2023. The introduction of Capella’s first project in Australia was revealed by LATTE three years ago, at which time the development was slated to open in 2021.

EXCLUSIVE: Developers of Capella Sydney have revised plans for the future luxury hotel, trimming room capacity by more than 20% and altering the “role and function in the overall hotel development”. Already approved for 290 rooms, the project – which is already underway – will scale back its room count to 229.