Hotel Openings

🗺 The luxury cruise line's Chilean property, hailed as the "world's southernmost hotel," is set to open in October 2026. Located in Chile, this new venture aims to attract travelers seeking exclusive experiences in remote destinations.

🏨 Residence Inn Albuquerque North in New Mexico completed a seven-month renovation of its 90-suite facility, originally opened in 2002. Upgrades include redesigned suites averaging 636 sq ft, with full kitchens and dedicated workspaces. The color palette now features grey, blue, and brown. The fitness center was expanded to include four machines and free weights, and mobile key technology was implemented. This modernization aims to enhance the "home plus" experience for extended-stay business and government travelers.

🏠 Texas, 2020: Emily and Rick Seiders opened Hideaway Round Top near Round Top, Texas, on 21 acres of land. The property, featuring a farmhouse and two cottages, accommodates 19 guests. The Seiders saved the land from a planned condominium development. Designed by Studio Seiders and Sam Burch Architect, the main farmhouse is 3,321 sq ft. A second phase, set for 2027, includes two tiny homes and a 3,409 sq ft event space.

🍴 Philippe Chow has opened in Nashville's historic Cummins Station, originally built in 1906. The interior design by //3877 features a 60-foot porcelain ginkgo leaf fixture. The restaurant includes a quartzite host stand, antique mirrored glass, lacquered burl wood, and brass elements. The Gibson Cocktail Lounge offers a Nashville-inspired musical theme with collaborative artwork between //3877 and Gibson. The design reinforces a high-end atmosphere through gold accents, plush seating, and immersive tile patterns.

🌴 SOIL Nihonbashi, designed by Kiyoaki Takeda Architects and Staple Studio, is a 14-room, 9-storey hotel located in Tokyo's Nihonbashi district. Inspired by the local culture of "alleyway gardening," its rust-red corrugated steel facade features plants propagated by residents. The hotel includes sliding windows for outdoor views, and a ground-floor pizzeria. Staple Studio also reused terracotta tiles from the bench outside for interior designs. This project is part of a larger revitalization effort in forgotten areas of Japan.

🏨 Studio Lionel Jadot transformed a former military barracks in Ghent, Belgium, into a vibrant 108-room hotel. Overseen by B2Ai, the building retains its historic architecture while integrating over 40 local designers' contributions. The design, led by Louise Michiels, emphasizes sustainability, using reclaimed materials from the original structure and local sources. Notable features include a modular bed system by OpenStructures and a reception counter crafted from old storage racks, aiming for an artist's workshop feel.

🏨 Charlap Hyman & Herrero transformed an 1883 pocketbook factory in Hudson, New York, into Pocketbook Hudson Hotel. The redesign began in 2022 and took four years, keeping the building's industrial features. The hotel includes artist commissions, a restaurant named Ambos, a nightclub, and a design space. Guest rooms feature stainless-steel bathtubs. A wellness facility is set to open in Spring 2026. The project partners include Nancy Kim and Gabriel Katz. Hudson's interest surged post-Covid-19.

🏝 In May, OKU Bodrum opens as an adults-only retreat on the northern coast of the Bodrum peninsula. The 58-room hotel features water-oriented guestrooms with private balconies, terraces, and pools. Designed by AEM Architecture, the interiors boast boho-chic minimalism. Culinary options include Teyo's Nikkei-inspired dishes, Mediterranean fusion at To Kima, and meze at The Round Bar. Activities like paddleboarding and garden-to-glass workshops complement the OKU Spa's hammam, sauna, and fitness facilities.