Hotel Openings

🏨 Hotel Daphne, located in Houston Heights, Texas, was designed by Bunkhouse Hotels and Blanchard A+D. The five-story building features 49 guestrooms with custom beds and psychedelic textiles. The lobby showcases a vintage Murano chandelier and onyx chess sets. Hypsi restaurant, run by chef Terrence Gallivan, reflects Prohibition-era styles. The hotel blends modernity with historic neighborhood aesthetics, aiming to create a community hub for both guests and locals.

🏠 LiveStay launched a 17-storey hotel and coliving tower at 124 Wakefield Street, Adelaide, set to open in 2028. It will feature 120 hotel rooms and 120 coliving homes, targeting 20-35-year-olds and corporate travelers. The structure includes hotel units on the top 11 floors and co-living on the lower six, all as one-bedroom studios. LiveStay merges Veriu Hotels & Suites, Punthill Apartment Hotels, and UKO, with 90 sites and 5,950 keys currently.

🏨 Kimpton Ashbel New York—Park Avenue opened in Midtown Manhattan, New York, near Grand Central Terminal, in a building originally constructed in 1928. The hotel features 205 guestrooms, including 14 family-friendly connecting rooms. Designed by Busta Studio, it offers residential-style spaces and a café, Park & Bel. Guests enjoy amenities like the Kimpton Kickstart program and Social Hour, offering complimentary coffee, tea, beer, and wine. The hotel blends historic architectural elements with modern luxury.

🎤 IGC Hospitality unveils Winnie's Jazz Club at Refinery Hotel in NYC's Garment District. The club, redesigned by Garrett Singer Architecture + Design, features Art Deco and 1970s-inspired aesthetics. The intimate venue includes a performance stage, plush seating, and sound-absorbing elements. The design balances flapper-era glamour with modern energy, creating a unique atmosphere. Winnie's combines speakeasy allure with a lounge vibe, offering a sensory experience in a historically rich setting.

🏨 Wyndham Hotels & Resorts expands its Dolce by Wyndham brand with three new openings in the U.S.: Miami Beach (90 rooms), Palm Springs (140+ rooms), and Hudson Valley (240+ rooms). These hotels offer boutique and group-friendly experiences. Miami Beach features ocean proximity and curated art; Palm Springs offers resort-style amenities; Sleepy Hollow has 30,000 sq. ft. of event space in New York’s Hudson Valley. This expansion enhances the brand's presence in high-demand locations.

🏨 In 2025, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts is a finalist in the Hospitality Awards, marking its place in India's growing luxury market. Founded in 1986, it operates 13 five-star properties across 11 cities, with over 3,500 rooms. Plans include 10 new projects, increasing their inventory to over 5,000 rooms, with three openings set for 2026 in Coorg, Jaisalmer, and Mumbai, plus an international debut in Dubai. The brand emphasizes "True Indian Luxury" to compete with giants like Indian Hotels and Oberoi Group.