Hotel Openings

🏨 NewcrestImage opened the 296-room Hotel Mockingbird in Dallas, Texas. Acquired in October 2024, the hotel underwent a complete renovation and joined Marriott's Tribute Portfolio. Managed by Coury Hospitality, renovations included two new F&B venues: Verse Kitchen and Bar, and speakeasy Raven. The hotel offers 12,000 square feet of meeting space and is near Mockingbird Station and Highland Park Village. The property is conveniently located near Love Field and Southern Methodist University.

🏨 Marriott Marquis Houston completed renovations of 1,000 guestrooms and 150,000 square feet of meeting and event space. The refreshed interiors feature Texas-inspired textures and curated local art. Updates include custom carpets and furniture with natural materials. The hotel aims to enhance guest experiences amid Houston’s growing status as a global business and entertainment hub. The Texas Ballroom and other spaces now offer a modern, light-filled environment for events, reflecting the city’s unique spirit.

🏨 Savills’ London planning team has received approval to convert a 75,000 sq. ft. office at 29 Clements Lane into a 235-bed Point A hotel for developer Queensway. Located in the Bank Conservation Area, the project aims for sustainability with a BREEAM Excellent rating and includes a café, co-working space, bar, and lounge. Supported by the City of London Corporation, it restores historical features like the lightwell above Plough Court.

🏨 The Tawny Hotel in Staffordshire introduces the ‘Owlets’—five redesigned family cottages from historic farm buildings. Named after British butterflies, they offer 1-4 bedrooms, private gardens, a BBQ, and a Jacuzzi spa bath. Guests enjoy a year-round heated swimming pool and family activities like a giant chess board. The cottages, blending heritage and modern luxury, feature handmade cabinetry and Coralie basins. The farmhouse, Meadowfold, dates back to the 17th century.

🏨 The Zetter debuted a 68-bedroom hotel in London’s Bloomsbury, transforming six Georgian townhouses between Russell Square and the British Museum. The 13,760 sq ft space incorporates Victorian and Georgian design by James Thurstan Waterworth, featuring a 1,000 sq m British-Japanese garden by the Rich Brothers. It blends antiques, art, and global textiles. The interior took four years, with contributions from British artisans and global auctions. Modern amenities include an outdoor yoga terrace and seasonal BBQ area.

🏨 In 2009, St. Thomas Augustinian Monastery in Prague was converted into a luxury hotel by Waldeck Capital and Raiffeisen Evolution. Managed by Rocco Forte's group until 2012, ownership later shifted to Raiffeisen, then GledenInvest under Marriott's Autograph Collection. Kempinski acquired the hotel, marking their first purchase since 1970, aligning with a new capital-intensive strategy. The 101-key hotel, nestled in Malá Strana, will undergo refurbishment and be rebranded under Kempinski by 2026.

📍 Clarence Gardens Hotel joined BWH Hotels in March 2025, improving brand visibility and increasing guest inquiries. Highlights include a 35% YTD brand share increase, 31% of bookings from BW Rewards customers, and a peak-season occupancy rise from 72% to 85%. Operational improvements include a 30% reduction in booking errors and 15% cost savings. Inverness Palace Hotel rebranded under WorldHotels, benefiting from a multi-million-pound refurbishment. Best Western Hotel de Havelet achieved SILVER REST accreditation, enhancing sustainability and boosting commercial impact.