Hotel Openings

🏨 Radisson Hotel Group will add the New Bath Hotel and Spa in Matlock, Derbyshire to its Individuals portfolio in December 2025. Situated near the Peak District National Park, this 18th-century, 54-room hotel features a spring-fed outdoor lido, two restaurants, and event spaces for up to 150 guests. Located within an hour of Nottingham and Sheffield, it's perfect for leisure and corporate guests. The hotel is undergoing a transformation under Deventure Hotels and Resorts.

🏨 Whitbread secured planning permission on 28 October 2025 for a new 174-room Premier Inn hotel east of Cork city centre. Construction starts in early 2026. The aim is to reach 5,000 rooms across Ireland, up from over 800 rooms in six hotels currently. The first Cork property opened two years prior at Morrisons Quay. Future developments include Dublin sites at O’Connell and Jervis Streets opening in 2027, with more underway in regional locations.

🏨 Criterion Capital received planning approval from Wandsworth Council to transform the former Morley’s department store in Tooting into a Zedwell hotel. The development will retain the historic façade, adding 92 hotel rooms, retail, and food outlets. The project supports Criterion's reuse-first strategy, focusing on waste reduction and local regeneration. Construction timelines are yet to be announced. Halima Aziz, Criterion Hospitality's head, emphasizes the adaptive reuse philosophy and economic impact on the area.

🍹 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.

📅 Hilton plans to open new hotels in 2026 across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), as part of its global growth strategy. This expansion focuses on enhancing its luxury, lifestyle, and midscale segments in key destinations, with additional projects in Asia-Pacific and the Americas.

🍴 Markus Thesleff, CEO of Thesleff Group, will open MA/NA, a luxury Japanese dining spot, in January 2026 at 30 Upper Grosvenor Street, West Mayfair. The 156-cover venue, led by Executive Chef Leo Tanyag, will offer refined Japanese dishes and an extensive drink list. Features include a private dining room for 20 and a cocktail bar directed by Pietro Collina. The design incorporates dark wood, amber lighting, and a dragon-shaped banquette. Register interest at www.manarestaurants.com.

📍 Marriott will open its first Tribute Portfolio hotel in Germany in 2026. Developed by BEB+ and operated by The Chocolate on the Pillow Group, the hotel blends historic architecture with modern design.

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts partners with Urban Property Group to bring Crowne Plaza Parramatta to Australia's central business district, opening 2029. Located opposite Parramatta Train Station, the 217-room hotel offers an all-day restaurant, lobby bar, rooftop infinity pool, and event spaces. Western Sydney International Airport's 2026 opening boosts accessibility. Parramatta's growth in commerce and culture attracts business and leisure travelers. Crowne Plaza has 14 hotels in Australia and 415 globally.

🏨 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.