Stein Hotels and Resorts, the European specialist in luxury boutique hotels, has rebranded itself as Franklyn Hotels and Resorts and now extends its collection by establishing a presence in Asia by 2010. The initial expansion will be into Singapore, China, Indonesia and Thailand. The company will work with key partner KOP Group, a diversified real estate and private equity company, through its subsidiary, KOP Hotels and Resorts, who will use its fund to invest in hotel projects and acquisition.