Hotel Openings

🏘️ In February 2026, Element New Orleans Downtown, located in the Central Business District, opened as part of the Element by Marriott brand. The hotel features 216 guestrooms with kitchens and workspace areas. Amenities include a 624 sq ft meeting space, complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi, and bicycle rentals. Managed by Bentley Legacy Group, it is near Canal Street, Caesars Superdome, and the French Quarter. This hotel offers eco-conscious design and a wellness-focused experience.

🍴 March 3, 2026, San Antonio, Texas: The Monarch San Antonio unveils its culinary program led by Executive Chef Jae H. Lee, who boasts over 20 years in top culinary roles. The hotel’s dining venues—Oak & Amber, Aleteo, and The Nectarie Café—emphasize premium ingredients and global techniques. Oak & Amber serves over 300 wine labels, while Aleteo focuses on Yucatán flavors. The Nectarie Café offers breakfast and lunch, including French-influenced dishes and park-friendly take-out options.

🗽 The latest hotel openings are creating buzz worldwide. This week, several new properties have opened or are set to launch soon. Key brands are introducing innovative styles and adding more rooms to their portfolios. These eagerly anticipated hotels are situated in various global locations, enhancing local hospitality scenes with their unique designs and exceptional services. Stay tuned for the specifics on brand names, room counts, and opening dates as they become available.

🏠 Vinci Immobilier delivered You Hotels Amiens to YOU Famille Hôtelière. Location: Amiens, Somme, at ZAC Gare la Vallée, near the train station and city centre. Part of urban redevelopment including hospitality, residential, and tertiary uses.

🏨 Travelodge completed a refit of its Manchester Central Riverside hotel on 12 January 2026. Part of a UK-wide investment, the redesign includes a revamped reception with leather seating and LED lighting. Rooms feature a navy and neutral palette, king-size beds, USB points, blackout curtains, and low-energy lighting. Complimentary hand and body wash is provided. Wi-Fi is free for 30 minutes, with 24-hour access costing £3. The investment is yielding commercial benefits.

🏨 Mandarin Oriental took over The Sirēya Desaru Coast, rebranding it as Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast, on January 30, 2026. A ribbon-cutting ceremony on February 5, 2026, marked the new chapter. Located in Johor, Malaysia, this 128-acre resort features 44 suites and a Four Bedroom Pool Villa, all with private plunge pools. Highlighted wellness rituals include Ocean Homecoming and Jungle Wild Surge. Future enhancements will include luxury branded residences, alongside culinary offerings led by Executive Chef Ahmad Fazli Abdulrahman.

🏠 Artik Suzhou, Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy, debuts in Greater China in Suzhou, the "Venice of the East". Situated in China Central Place, Suzhou, it features 75 to 115 sqm one- and two-bedroom suites. Nearby are attractions like the Humble Administrator's Garden, with Shilu Metro Station in walking distance and Suzhou Railway Station 4.5 km away. A 30-minute high-speed train connects to Shanghai. Amenities include a fitness center, pet-friendly rooms, and a Digital Property Guide for a personalized stay.

🏨 The Grand Hotel Leicester is reopening in January 2026 after a major reimagining as part of The Unlimited Collection. Managed by The Ascott Limited, it's strategically placed on Granby Street near Leicester Railway Station. With 104 rooms, including two grand and 19 premier, the hotel features The Kings Hall for events up to 300 guests. The new restaurant, O.W at The Grand, offers British dishes with local influences. This reopening bolsters Leicester's city center regeneration and creates job opportunities.

🏨 Scandic will open a new Scandic Go hotel in Stavanger, Norway, with 152 rooms. Construction begins in 2027, and the hotel opens in 2028. This will be Stavanger's sixth Scandic hotel, located in Ankerkvartalet and developed by SVG Property. The hotel emphasizes affordability, smart design, and eco-friendly operations certified by the Nordic Swan Ecolabel. It will be the third Scandic Go in Norway, following openings in Oslo and Tromsø.

🎵 Hard Rock International plans to open Hard Rock Hotel & Casino San Juan in 2029, with construction starting mid-2026 in Puerto Rico. The $850 million project will feature 415 rooms, 58 suites, and 186 Branded Residences. It aims to create over 2,500 construction jobs and 1,250 permanent positions. The hotel will include event venues, a recording studio, and dining options. Accessible from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, it's adjacent to Old San Juan.