Hotel Openings

🏨 Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai opened at Wasl Tower on Sheikh Zayed Road. This 303-meter tower, designed by UNStudio and engineered by Werner Sobek, features 259 rooms and suites, and 224 residences launching in 2026. The hotel offers 10 dining venues, a rooftop helipad, and a two-floor wellness center. With over 2,000 square meters of event space, the opening marks the brand's second Dubai location and expands its portfolio to 44 hotels in 27 countries.

🏠 Since 2023, Marriott's branded residences portfolio expanded by 23% in Europe and 59% in the Middle East and Africa. As of 2025, Marriott signed nearly 20 new agreements in EMEA, half being standalone projects. The portfolio spans 18 countries with 33 locations and over 50 projects in the pipeline. Key 2025 developments include locations in Budapest, Abu Dhabi, Cairo, and Dubai, with six more openings expected by year-end.

🏠 Sam Nazarian and Marc Anthony are collaborating on HQ Residences in Miami's Edgewater, a 35-story luxury apartment building. Due for completion by 2025, it features units starting at $850,000, with amenities spanning nearly 16,000 sq. ft., including a yoga studio, pool deck, and chef’s kitchen. Dining options include Toma Gourmet by Sofia Vergara and Jack’s NYC Coffee. Developed with Black Salmon, The Boschetti Group, and Constellation Group, the project includes Marc’s speakeasy for nightlife.

🍴 In November 2025, in Nassau, The Bahamas, Leola, a new restaurant by chef Scott Conant, opened at Grand Hyatt Baha Mar. The 8,800-square-foot space includes a 106-seat dining room, a 130-seat outdoor terrace, two bars, and a private dining room. Leola's menu features classic Italian cuisine with modern touches. The restaurant joins notable concepts like Jon Batiste’s Jazz Club and Marcus Samuelsson’s Fish + Chop House at Baha Mar.

📍 HEI Hotels & Resorts, headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut, is set to manage the Mayfair House Hotel & Garden in Miami's Coconut Grove. This hotel features 179 guestrooms, 8,500 sq ft of event space, a rooftop bar, and Mayfair Grill led by chef Giorgio Rapicavoli. The hotel's offerings include complimentary bikes for exploring Coconut Grove, enhancing HEI's portfolio of luxury and upscale locations. Anthony Rutledge, CEO, praised the hotel's unique appeal and strategic location near downtown Miami.

🏨 Florence's hidden side comes alive at The James Suite Hotel, where the "Thirteen Mysteries" cocktail menu draws from the city's enigmatic past. In Piazza Santissima Annunziata, the Palazzo Grifoni's open window symbolizes eternal love, inspired by a Renaissance legend. Room rates at this unique experience start at €600 for double occupancy. Explore Florence's secret tales in a city where history, myth, and imagination blend seamlessly.

🏨 The Drey, a new 125-room hotel, opens in Earl’s Court, Kensington, later this year. The hotel focuses on digital efficiency, using automation for operations, including online check-in and keyless entry. It partners with local businesses, like Gabar for in-room amenities, promoting community engagement. Designed for space efficiency, rooms range from compact doubles to family-size. The model responds to post-pandemic trends, prioritizing cost efficiency and guest comfort without large lobbies or on-site restaurants.

🏨 Emblems Collection, from Accor, launched its UK flagship, Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa in Wiltshire, featuring 42 rooms, 9 cottages, 2 restaurants, a spa, and equestrian center. Six new openings are planned for 2026-2027 across Italy, Greece, and Canada. Accor aims for 60 properties globally by 2032, targeting Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Maud Bailly, CEO, highlights the brand's focus on understated luxury and tranquility.

🏨 Accor launched the Emblems Collection in the UK by opening Lucknam Park Hotel and Spa in Wiltshire. Within 500 acres, it includes 42 rooms, 9 cottages, and two restaurants. The Emblems brand will expand with six new hotels by 2027, including Rimrock Banff in Canada and three Italian properties. Future locations include Elatos Resort in Greece and Bellevue Hotel in Italy. Accor aims for about 60 Emblems hotels globally within the next decade.

🍴 Nobu London Old Park Lane launched "Nobu At Home" in 2025, offering premium dining delivered within a three-mile radius. Dishes like Black Cod Miso and Wagyu beef, reflecting Japanese-Peruvian flavors, are available for a minimum spend of £500. Orders require 48 hours' notice and can be placed via their website or phone. Expansion across London is planned, providing an elevated dining experience for gatherings, events, and celebrations.