Hotel Openings

🍷 On Saturdays, Matchbook Distilling Co. in Greenport, New York, showcases the creative spirits of Leslie Merinoff Kwasnieski. The 38,000-square-foot distillery opened after a two-year renovation of a former storage facility purchased in 2016. The Shady Lady, revamped in 2018 as Lin Beach House, offers accommodations nearby. With her family's legacy in the beverage industry, Merinoff Kwasnieski draws inspiration from Long Island's geography for her innovative spirits.

🏨 Hilton Los Angeles Airport, California, completed a $50 million renovation, remaining operational during the process. Updates include redesigned guestrooms with premium mattresses, mini-refrigerators, and USB/USB-C ports. The hotel now features 55,000 sq. ft. of meeting space and several dining venues. Aesthetic changes incorporate mid-century touches and color-coded design accents. These enhancements aim to align with Los Angeles’s global spotlight, especially for forthcoming major sports events.

🏨 JW Marriott Atlanta Downtown, part of Marriott Bonvoy, has opened in Atlanta, Georgia, featuring 237 rooms and four dining concepts. It is minutes from the Mercedes-Benz Stadium and Georgia Aquarium. Designed by Looney & Associates, it offers a rooftop pool and spa. The Executive Lounge is tailored for select guests, while The Perch rooftop bar offers panoramic views. Nearly 10,000 square feet of meeting space are available, making it a hub for luxury hospitality and events.

🏖 In 2028, Raffles will open its first alpine hotel in Courchevel 1850, featuring 50 rooms and suites, dining venues, and a wellness focus. This project is in partnership with Art de Vivre, aiming to redefine luxury. Key figures involved include Agnès Roquefort, Omer Acar, Xavier Grange, Paul Rosenberg-Grosjean, Axel Beauvais, Paul Renaudin, and Daniel von Barloewen. Courchevel 1850, known for prestige and international appeal, sets the scene for this landmark development.

🗺 In New York City, the NYCxDesign 2026 festival is scheduled from May 14-20. Ten new venues have opened across the city since the last festival, featuring unique design-forward bars, restaurants, and clubs. Highlights include Oddball in Alphabet City with a retro-futuristic design, and The Maze in Chelsea, an alcohol-free club catering to sober individuals. Other venues like Stars in East Village and Cove in Hudson Square offer distinct interior styles, ranging from jewel box designs to California-inspired aesthetics.

🏖 Travel + Leisure Co. and Authentic Brands Group launched the Eddie Bauer Adventure Club in Moab, Utah, marking Eddie Bauer's entry into hospitality. The club features 39 suites, including studios and multi-bedroom accommodations, near Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. It emphasizes sustainability with refillable hydration stations and reduced plastic use. Guests enjoy activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and stargazing. The club aims to transform Eddie Bauer’s adventure ethos into a unique travel experience.

🌴 Aman plans to open Amansanu, its sixth U.S. property, 90 minutes from Austin, Texas. This ranch-inspired retreat spans Texas Hill Country, featuring standalone pavilions and residences starting at 10 acres. Designed by Olson Kundig, it harmonizes with the landscape. Amenities include a Main Lodge, dining concepts, an Aman Spa, a Wellness Center, and Aman’s first serviced stables. This expansion joins other upcoming Aman locations in the Americas, such as Amanvari and Aman Miami Beach.