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🏨 Surya Hotels completed a £5 million refurbishment of Great Hallingbury Manor near Bishop’s Stortford, five minutes from Stansted Airport. The 18-month project added a lake-view restaurant, upgraded conference spaces, and two woodland lodges, with plans for four more. The hotel now features 50 bedrooms, including three new suites, and a redesigned garden room restaurant. Interior design was led by Jayne Nelson Interiors, with bespoke features. New meeting rooms accommodate 24 and 16 guests.

🏨 The Hampton Hotel on Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, sold to Scotsman Group, previously owned by Greene King. Located near Murrayfield Stadium, it features a pub-restaurant and six en-suite rooms. Scotsman Group, established in 1990 with over 40 venues, plans a whisky-led concept. Sale managed by Christie and Co in two weeks. High demand for Scottish hospitality businesses noted by agent Simon Watson.

🏠 Capella Hotel Group opened Capella Residences Seoul Club in Seoul’s Hannam-dong district, previewing the full development set for 2028. Korea's first members-only facility by an international luxury brand offers exclusive access to future residents of the 222-unit complex. The club features The Dining Room by chef Seung-jun Lee and The Roof by chef Edward Lee. Designed by Liaigre, it combines natural materials with contemporary architecture, reflecting Seoul's landscape. The full project involves US firm Olson Kundig and British architect David Chipperfield.

🍹 Red Carnation Hotels has opened Stanley's, a new rooftop bar, at The Chesterfield Mayfair in London. The bar accommodates 60 guests, featuring a retractable roof and views of Mayfair. It serves cocktails like Stanley’s Martini and Thymes in Paris, and small plates such as lobster rolls. Opened amidst the group's refurbishment efforts, including 100 Princes Street in Edinburgh. The design includes burnt-cedar decking, a marble bar, and a mosaic by Maggy Howarth Studio.

🏨 M Social Hotel New York Downtown opened after a transformation by Millennium Hotels and Resorts. Located in the Financial District, it boasts 569 rooms, including 98 suites, views of the Hudson River, and a new restaurant, Beast and Butterflies. The hotel offers 3,550 square feet of meeting space for up to 160 guests. Design features draw on local landmarks, and sustainability is prioritized with LED lighting and refillable water bottles. The hotel aims to be a social and business hub.

🏨 Radisson Hotel Group announced 210+ hotel signings and openings in 2025 across EMEA and APAC. In Europe, new properties will open in Manchester and London, with Radisson Blu expanding in Paris, France, Germany, Türkiye, and Montenegro. In China, 130 hotels have opened this year. Radisson surpassed 200 hotels in India. Radisson Red expanded in Oslo, UAE, India, and Thailand, focusing on sustainability with the second Verified Net Zero hotel in Oslo.

🏨 IHG Hotels and Resorts, in partnership with Tristar Austria, will open the 119-room Kimpton Salzburg in mid-2028, marking Kimpton's debut in Austria. Located by the Salzach River, the hotel will feature river views, 11 suites, a wellness area, and meeting spaces. It is part of a redevelopment project led by Midstad. The opening reflects Salzburg's role as Austria's second-largest hospitality market, following Vienna. IHG has 14 hotels in Austria and over 210 in the DACH region.