Hotel Openings

📍 Hilton Los Angeles Airport completed a $50 million renovation of its 1,234 guest rooms, located under a mile from LAX. The redesign features minimalist, mid-century styles with new layouts, premium mattresses, and upgraded amenities. The hotel remained operational during the renovation. It offers 55,000 square feet of meeting space and easy airport access. Jeff Ragonese, the general manager, highlighted the hotel's role as a leading destination amidst Los Angeles' growing global attention.

🏨 GFI Capital Resources and Hyatt Hotels completed a multimillion-dollar renovation of Hotel Seville NoMad, located at 22 East 29th Street in Manhattan’s NoMad neighborhood. Originally opened in 1903, the 348-room building now features redesigned rooms, a new lobby bar by Thomas Juul-Hansen, and dining options like Scarpetta. Event space includes a 2,400-sq-ft ballroom, with facilities supported by LDV Hospitality. The hotel is part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt.

🏨 Resolute Road Hospitality has partnered with Mercury Hospitality to manage the 119-suite Springhill Suites Boise West/Eagle in Boise, Idaho. The hotel, acquired by Mercury Hospitality, features amenities like separate living/sleeping areas, workspaces, a fitness center, meeting space, and complimentary breakfast. The location offers easy access to Boise's downtown, major employers, and recreation. This agreement aims to enhance performance and asset value in the growing Treasure Valley market.

🏨 Small Luxury Hotels of the World added 29 new members in early 2026, surpassing 700 properties across 100 countries. The Grace Hotel in Ireland, Casa Caprile in Italy, and Eight Venezia in Italy are opening in spring and July 2026. Rhino and River Wildlife Retreat in India and Le 3 in France also opened recently. New destinations include Key West with four hotels, Santa Monica, Palm Springs, Indonesia's Riau Islands, Brno, and Avila.

🏨 Avi Brosh's Palisociety opened Hôtel Lili in Beverly Hills, a 44-room hotel in a 1939 building. Designed by the in-house team, it blends European style with Los Angeles charm. The hotel opts for a residential, atmospheric aesthetic instead of traditional luxury. Public spaces transform from reception areas to a lobby bar by night, offering intimacy and elegance. Guests have access to a nearby swimming pool, enhancing their stay with bespoke amenities.

📍 Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) added 29 members in Q1 2026, surpassing 700 properties globally. In the U.S., new locations include Key West (Florida) and California’s Santa Monica and Palm Springs. International additions feature Santorini Sky (Greece) and Telunas Private Islands (Indonesia). New properties are also set to open in Argentina, Mexico, Ireland, and India, enhancing SLH’s luxury portfolio across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific, marking significant global expansion.

🏨 Down Hall Hotel in Essex launched The Charles Garden outdoor venue to boost event capacity. Designed by Hicks and Hart, the half-acre site hosts up to 180 guests. Located 15 minutes from Stansted Airport, venue packages start at £195 per person. Enhancements follow a £1m renovation completed in June 2025, part of a £2.8m investment since March 2022. The hotel reports a 75% rise in conference inquiries from 2022 to 2024, indicating a shift towards experiential events.

🏨 Savills has been appointed to select an operator for a proposed 72-bedroom hotel at Riverside Works in Bakewell, Derbyshire. Situated in the Peak District National Park, the project is part of a mixed-use scheme by Litton Properties. The hotel, pending planning permission, may expand by 17 rooms. Located near the A6, it offers links to Sheffield, Derby, and Buxton. Nearby attractions include Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall.