Hotel Openings

🏨 Hotel Viking in Newport, R.I., reopens in May 2026 after a comprehensive renovation for its 100th anniversary. KHP Capital Partners led the refurbishment with Pivot and Beleco, preserving original 1920s architecture. The hotel includes 208 rooms and four new dining concepts by Chef Robert Andreozzi and Jesse Hedberg. Spa Fjör offers updated amenities, while the event space covers over 13,000 sq. ft., including the Viking Ballroom for 400 guests and Kay Chapel for 200 guests.

🏖️ 2023, Kauaʻi's North Shore: 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay introduces Nature’s Wellness Sanctuary, with a 10,000-square-foot Anatomy Fitness facility and Hawaii’s first Bamford Wellness Spa. This initiative, by Barry Sternlicht, encompasses strength, recovery, and health optimization, featuring IV therapy and more. Under leaders like Carole Bamford and Marc Megna, retreats last four nights, offering a tailored wellness experience and à la carte options, supported by six restaurants with personalized menus.

🏨 Santorini's Bellonias Villas, located on Kamari beach, reopens in April 2026 after a complete renovation. The hotel, featuring 26 one-bedroom suites, blends traditional Cycladic architecture with modern minimalism. Renovations include pressed cement walls, stone-tiled floors, and updated amenities like ceiling fans, smart TVs, and Bluetooth speakers. Exterior designs were done by Athens-based K Studio. The hotel offers facilities like Elia Restaurant, a pool-side bar, a private beach, and a wellness area with a whirlpool tub, steam room, and sauna.

📍 The Wolseley Hotels, a new brand from Minor Hotels, will open its first property in New York in 2027. Located in a landmark 1905 building near Bryant Park, the hotel offers 76 guestrooms and suites with Art Deco-inspired interiors. Featuring an all-day dining restaurant and a speakeasy, it aims to blend New York's cultural scene with British elegance. Future expansions are planned in Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East.

🏨 In Nashville, the Hutton Hotel completed a $40 million renovation, led by AvroKO, transforming the lobby, guestrooms, and adding new amenities. By Spring 2026, a 3,200 sq. ft. spa and fitness center will open. The hotel features 246 guestrooms, including two penthouses and a 3,000 sq. ft. suite. Evelyn's restaurant, led by Chef Lucas Fleming, offers classic-inspired dishes. Event spaces cover 20,000 sq. ft., accommodating up to 1,500 guests.

🌸 New York's Soothr team opened Dahla in the West Village, offering a Thai fine-dining experience. The restaurant's design, by Leighton Vignola and Jom Vasupol, features a European-inspired aesthetic. Standout elements include a bar with backlit shelving, a seating nook with antiqued mirrors, and a semi-private dining room for up to 12 guests. Rich materials like vintage European detailing, dark oak paneling, and emerald banquettes contribute to the transportive atmosphere.

🏨 Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Ipanema, with 172 rooms, reopens at year-end as Accor's first flagship in Brazil. Architect Patricia Anastassiadis integrates local art and design, offering panoramic city and ocean views. Located on Ipanema Beach, the hotel features a rooftop infinity pool, a longevity spa, and a Michelin-starred restaurant on the 22nd floor. Club Millésime occupies the 21st floor, providing luxury services, while the third floor hosts meetings and events.

🏨 Orlando World Center Marriott, the world's largest Marriott, completed a renovation of its Grand Ballroom and convention spaces. The revamped Grand Ballroom spans 36,000 sq. ft., with 14 spaces, new design elements, and advanced lighting and sound systems. The hotel offers over 500,000 sq. ft. of function space, a 105,000 sq. ft. ballroom, 10 dining outlets, a lagoon pool, and more. Enhancements include modernized public areas, LED lighting, and digital boards for branding.

🏠 The Standard brand will debut in Austin, Texas, with The Standard, Austin, opening in Spring 2027. The South Congress Hotel will close for renovations in Summer 2026. This collaboration involves Hyatt, Timberline Real Estate Partners, and local architect Michael Hsu. The hotel will feature social wellness experiences, a rooftop pool, and dining options. Interior design is by Goodrich Design and The Standard's in-house team. Hyatt’s Bunkhouse brand team supports the project.