From Mansion to Mastery: The Rosewood Legacy of Luxury Hospitality

Apr 2

In 1979, Rosewood started its journey by converting a historic mansion in Dallas, Texas, into a renowned restaurant and hotel known as The Mansion on Turtle Creek. This establishment was a game-changer in the hospitality industry and served as the blueprint for all the subsequent Rosewood hotels and resorts. It marked the beginning of an extraordinary story in the world of hospitality.

The vision was clear: to curate a distinguished collection of luxurious, residential-style hotels, each exuding a unique ambiance and style that seamlessly integrates with its location, culture, history, and geography.

Here are the key milestones of the Rosewood odyssey:

1979: Establishment of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts

1980: Rosewood transforms a storied mansion in Dallas into a revered establishment, seamlessly blending restaurant and hotel offerings - The Mansion on Turtle Creek.

1991 - 2000: Expansion and Growth

1993: Entry into the Caribbean with Little Dix Bay in Virgin Gorda, B.V.I.
1997: Debut of Las Ventanas al Paraíso in Los Cabos, marking the first Rosewood resort in Mexico.
1999: Surpassing ten properties in the Rosewood collection.
2000: Acquisition and management of The Carlyle, a renowned hotel in New York City.

2001 - 2010: Evolution and Innovation

2005: Celebrating 25 years of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts.
2006: Entry into northern California with CordeValle, a premier golf resort in San Martin.
2007: Introduction of Sense, the proprietary spa brand.
2010: Verdes®, Rosewood's green initiative, was established, and the Rose Buds® children's program debuted across all properties.

2011 - 2020: Global Expansion and Recognition

2011: Restoration and reopening of Rosewood Hotel Georgia in Vancouver.
2012: Announcement of Rosewood Beijing and Rosewood Phuket, indicating robust growth in Asia.
2013: Rosewood unveils plans for two upcoming ventures: one in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and another in Bangkok, Thailand. Rosewood secures management rights for the prestigious Hôtel de Crillon in Paris, an iconic landmark slated for reopening in 2017. Rosewood celebrates the grand opening of Rosewood London in October.
2014: Unveiling of Rosewood Sanya and Rosewood Guangzhou in mainland China. In October, Rosewood Beijing debuted as the inaugural Rosewood establishment in China.
2015: Management of Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco in Tuscany and announcement of six new global projects.
2016: Three new projects were announced: Rosewood Hong Kong (2018), Rosewood Papagayo in Costa Rica (2019), and Rosewood Mandarina (2019). Rosewood takes over the management of Rosewood Washington, D.C., on April 21st.
Rosewood introduces its groundbreaking holistic wellness concept, Asaya.
2017: Announcement of Rosewood Baha Mar and Rosewood Hoi An openings.

Today, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts boasts a portfolio of 30 exceptional properties, with ambitious plans to double its collection of ultra-luxury hotels in the coming years. Despite its relatively small portfolio, each Rosewood hotel is renowned for its magnificence and distinction, making an indelible mark in the world of hospitality.

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