Some of the most iconic hotels in the world are owned and run by women. This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating some of our favourite female hoteliers and their extraordinary properties and brands from Copenhagen to Maasai Mara.
Hotel d’Angleterre, Copenhagen
Else Marie Remmen oversaw a multimillion-dollar property renovation of the legendary Hotel d’Angleterre in central Copenhagen. The city’s grande dame opened in 1755 and features elegant interiors, a champagne bar, Michelin-starred restaurant, and spa.
COMO Point Yamu, Phuket
COMO Hotels Group, founded by Singaporean businesswoman Christina Ong, comprises 14 extraordinary properties including Point Yamu in Thailand.
Angama Mara, Maasai Mara Kenya
Nicky Fitzgerald has run some of the world’s finest safari lodges &Beyond, and brought her 40 years of experience to open her own luxury lodge Angama Mara. Nicky has recently retired but still serves as as advisor to the brand and thought leader in the industry.
Stonefield Villa Resort, St. Lucia
Entrepreneur Anista Brown transformed her childhood home, a former cocoa plantation, into a luxury resort. The family-run hotel features private villas, each with their own private pool, restaurants and a gym.
Loire Valley Lodges, Loire Valley
Owned by Parisian art dealer Anne Caroline Frey, Loire Valley Lodges comprises 18 luxury treehouses set in 750 acres of forest. Each lodge was designed by a different contemporary artist with art on display from Frey’s private collection.
Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa, Amalfi Coast
Former nursery teacher Bianca Sharma purchased an abandoned 17th-century monastery while on holiday on the Amalfi Coast in 2000 and has transformed it into an extraordinary destination hotel.
Get in touch to book any of the above hotels or for more recommendations. We can secure the best rates, flights and organise multi-destination itineraries to create your dream holiday.
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