Hotel Openings

🏨 New York, 2025: Islyn Studio designed Now Now, a hotel on Bowery, Downtown Manhattan, drawing inspiration from European sleeper trains and Japanese capsule hotels. Featuring 180 single-occupancy cabins, each measuring 32 square feet (3 square meters), the hotel maximizes space with custom furniture for storage and comfort. Guests enjoy self-check-in, communal bathrooms, and amenities like sound machines and noise-cancelling headphones. Now Now is longlisted for the Dezeen Awards 2025 in hotel and short-stay interior categories.

📰 Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Chicago, Illinois, launches “A World Awaits” campaign for its Alila brand, featuring personalized guest experiences. Debuting Alila Moments across 18 destinations, including California, India, Bali, Oman, and China, the campaign highlights cultural, environmental, and spiritual immersion. Experiences include hikes, artisanal tours, rituals, and local traditions. Alila will expand to Latin America with Alila Mayakoba in late 2025. Alila Moments are exclusive to guests, fostering connections with local culture and travelers.

🏨 Hotel Equities will manage the dual-branded Moxy Vancouver Downtown and Element Vancouver Downtown, a 30-story tower set to open in summer 2028. Owned by Paul Y. Construction (B.C.) Ltd., the project features 280 Moxy and 112 Element by Westin guestrooms in Vancouver's entertainment district. Positioned near BC Place and Rogers Arena, it caters to leisure and business travelers. This is Hotel Equities' second Moxy and third Element property, expanding their Canadian operations to 33 hotels.

🏨 Reset Hotel in Twentynine Palms, California, opened by PM Hotel Group, features 65 rooms on 180 acres near Joshua Tree National Park. Guests can enjoy a saltwater pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, cold plunge, yoga classes, and communal spaces. Interiors by Gry Space emphasize desert-inspired design. Split Rock Bistro opens in early 2026, offering all-day dining with seasonal, local flavors. The hotel includes art installations and self-guided trails across 100 preserved acres.

🎤 Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando, Florida, announced a $40 million renovation featuring revamped guestrooms and suites, including the signature restaurant The Kitchen, Velvet Bar, and the hotel’s façade. The design by KTGY is inspired by California sunsets. The hotel, owned by Loews Hotels & Co, Universal Destinations, and Hard Rock International, offers music memorabilia, live music events, and exclusive theme park benefits at Universal Orlando Resort, enhancing the guest experience.

🏨 KPC Development's Kali Hotel and Rooftop in Inglewood has completed its structural frame. The $300m project, part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, will feature 300 rooms and open in September 2026. Key amenities include 34 suites, a spa, pool, fitness center, and a 12th-floor restaurant. Located in Hollywood Park, the 300-acre development includes SoFi Stadium and will host the 2028 global sports event's Broadcast Center. Construction began less than 11 months ago.

🏨 Paul Y. Construction (B.C.) Ltd. plans to open the Moxy Element Vancouver Downtown in summer 2028. Located in Vancouver's Granville Entertainment District, the dual-brand property will feature 392 rooms—280 for Moxy and 112 for Element. Managed by Hotel Equities, this project will be their second Moxy and third Element hotel in their Canadian portfolio, totaling 33 across Canada. Positioned near key Vancouver attractions, it targets both business and leisure travelers.

🏨 PM Hotel Group announced the launch of RESET Hotel near Joshua Tree National Park, the first new hotel in 15 years in the area. Located on 180 acres in Twentynine Palms, it offers 65 rooms, a saltwater pool, and over 100 acres of preserved land. The hotel features sustainable design and community-focused hospitality. Split Rock Bistro will open in early 2026, offering locally inspired dishes. RESET aligns with PM Hotel Group's strategy for design-focused hotels.

🏝️ OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels is set to open its fourth Thai property, OUTRIGGER Phi Phi Island Resort, in October after renovation for five-star luxury. The company, led by CEO Jeff Wagoner, recently finalized a $60-million renovation of OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa in Hawaii. The expansion aligns with their strategy of providing unique beach experiences across Asia-Pacific, including locations like Maldives, Mauritius, and Fiji, focusing on guest connectivity and local cultural experiences.

🏨 Hogarths Stone Manor and Hogarths Solihull joined Classic British Hotels. 🏨 When? Recently. Where? Worcestershire and Solihull, UK. What? Hogarths Stone Manor offers 56 rooms and conference space for 200+ delegates; Hogarths Solihull provides 60 rooms and facilities for 300 guests. Why? Strengthen UK independent hotels. How? New partnership. Phillip Allsopp expressed excitement, while Andy Hogarth highlighted shared values in guest experiences and British hospitality.