Weekly new hotel openings - Germany, Thailand and the US

(Timber Resorts)

Some exciting new properties popped up around the world to see us into the new year, including a new luxury ski resort in Colorado and a trendy new W Hotel in Austin, Texas.

Leonardo Royal Hotel Munich
Munich, Germany

On the historic grounds of Munich's former airport Oberwiesenfeld, Leonardo's latest property offers 424 modern rooms, four lounges, a sauna, fitness area and a spacious restaurant.
http://www.leonardo-hotels.com

Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park
Bangkok, Thailand

With sweeping views of Thailand's sprawling capital, the first Crowne Plaza hotel in Bangkok offers 241 rooms rooms between the 21st and 32nd floors of the Ramaland skyscraper. Guests can enjoy the Oasis outdoor pool, a spa and health club and four restaurants and bars.
http://www.crowneplaza.com

Hilton Mumbai International Airport
Mumbai, India

The colonial-style building of Hilton's newest hotel in India holds 171 rooms and is designed to resemble a 19th-century summer palace. The hotel offers two restaurants, a cocktail bar and two lounges, along with a ballroom and pool.
http://www.hilton.com

W Austin
Austin, Texas, US

The luxury W Austin offer 251 rooms that fit right into the city's vibrant Second Street, with a strong music theme. The trendy Living Room lounge features a 8,000-strong vinyl record collection and a vintage McIntosh stereo, while the new Trace restaurant features sustainable, renewable and organic foods.
http://www.whotels.com

Wyndham Garden Hotel Panama City
Panama City, Panama

Situated in Panama's upscale Obarrio neighbourhood, the Wyndham Garden Hotel Panama City offers 70 rooms, a fitness center and a restaurant and bar.
http://www.wyndham.com

The Sebastian
Vail, Colorado, US

With stunning views of the Rocky Mountains, The Sebastian's 100 rooms offer luxury in the heart of this popular ski resort. Guests can enjoy Block 16, a local fine dining restaurant, a full spa with steam rooms and saunas, and a separate bar and gourmet cafe.
http://www.thesebastianvail.com/