Hotel Openings

🛌 The Edinburgh Grand, a five-star hotel, launched a new spa in the old Bank of Scotland vaults beneath St Andrew Square, Edinburgh. It features three treatment suites and integrates oak and limestone. Managed by Catriona Ross, with 12 years in luxury hospitality, the spa partners with Skeyndor for science-led treatments. The facility emphasizes clinical facials and body therapies over traditional wet facilities, serving both hotel guests and locals. Architectural preservation and fitness center enhancements were key project elements.

🌲 Danish brand Vipp unveiled its first U.S. retreat, Vipp Pavilion, in Upstate New York, a 1,200 sq. ft. structure designed by Johnston Marklee. Located on a pond surrounded by 16 acres of forest, the pavilion took four years to design, featuring a unique geometric form and tactile interiors. It includes two bedrooms and a kitchen with aluminum accents. The surrounding landscape, crafted by Larry Weaner Landscape Associates, uses low-maintenance native plants.

🏨 In 2025, Extended Stay America celebrated the fifth anniversary of its Premier Suites brand, which launched in 2021. The brand opened nearly 60 new hotels, expanding in Arizona, Tennessee, Florida, Colorado, and Texas. Despite facing high construction costs, the company achieved growth as the leading midscale extended-stay brand. With 70% of hotels owned and operated by the company, Extended Stay America plans to continue expanding, opening 10-12 Premier Suites annually, and addressing unmet demand in the U.S. extended-stay market.

🏨 Landmark London unveils its revamped Marylebone suites after a £3.8m investment, featuring 48 new suites designed by Alex Kravetz Design. Each suite, including One Bedroom, Junior, and Family options, measures 60 sqm, with a maximum occupancy of three to five guests. Luxurious amenities include Dyson hair tools, Smart TVs, and ARgENTUM toiletries. CEO Fergus Stewart emphasizes the blend of heritage and modern luxury to meet contemporary demands for a premium hotel experience in London.

🏨 Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, in March 2023, approved a £25m redevelopment of Kirklevington Hall into a boutique hotel and spa led by Chris Musgrave with Kymel. The project includes 18 guest suites, a restaurant extension, a wellness spa, 20 woodland lodges, and a dedicated events pavilion. It aims to boost economic benefits and job creation in the North East. Design and planning are managed by GSSArchitecture and Lichfields.

🏠 Park Hyatt Residences will launch 103 branded residences in Nine Elms, London, later this year. Developed by Knightcrest, backed by Valouran, these residences are above Park Hyatt London River Thames. Architecture is by Kohn Pedersen Fox with interiors by Christian Bense. Two show apartments, including one on the 26th floor, will be showcased at launch. Henry Barrow leads sales strategy, with Charles Leigh managing the project. This development targets a global audience with high-end hotel services and design-focused living.

🍴 Fooq’s, a 14,000-square-foot dining venue, reopened in Miami's Little River with design by Joyn Studio. David and Joshua Foulquier lead this Iranian-French inspired space, offering rustic elegance. Notable features include an intimate entrance bar, a wine corridor, and a double-height dining room with greenery. The outdoor patio matches the interior size, and the Lion’s Den upstairs provides a private, late-night ambiance. Joyn Studio incorporated deep reds, neutrals, and natural materials for a Miami-Scandinavian fusion.

🏖 Set in Costa Rica’s Guanacaste region, the St. Regis Papagayo Resort is emerging with a quarter-mile beachfront. Developer Solana collaborates with CHAPI Design, Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos, Gensler, and Maat Handasa. The resort will offer 120 ocean-view guestrooms and 143 residences priced from $3 million. Key offerings include six dining venues, infinity pools, a spa, and a 21,161 sq ft Astor Mansion priced at $30 million. Groundbreaking for residences is imminent.

🏨 Crescent Hotels & Resorts has added La Posada de Santa Fe, a historical Tribute Portfolio Resort & Spa in Santa Fe, NM. The hotel features 157 rooms, adobe casitas, a spa, salon, and an art curator. Crescent, with over 120 properties in the US and Canada, plans strategic renovations to preserve the hotel's historic charm. They manage luxury hotels under brands like Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt, serving clients such as REITs and private equity firms.

🏨 Huntington Hotel, located atop San Francisco's Nob Hill, reopened after a renovation by Flynn Properties and Highgate. The 143-key hotel features 71 guestrooms and 72 suites, including a 1,500 sq ft penthouse. The reopening marks the 50th anniversary of the Big Four restaurant, now a 72-seat dining space. The Nob Hill Spa, renovated with a three-floor wellness facility, includes 12 treatment rooms, an indoor pool, and an 1,800 sq ft fitness center.