Hotel Openings

🏨 Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan is undergoing a renovation with Hirsch Bedner Associates, set for completion in July 2026. The project includes upgrading seven guest sanctuaries, five premier duplex suites, and two family premier suites with smart home tech and energy-efficient air conditioning. Ayung Terrace and Jati Bar will receive new furniture and color schemes. The renovation follows receiving a Michelin key in 2025. Resort manager Tim Churchmack highlights the design's homage to its natural surroundings.

🏨 Hilton London Paddington, originally opened in 1854 as the Great Western Royal Hotel, is undergoing a multi-million-pound renovation to mark 173 years since its opening. The first phase focuses on the left wing, with new guest rooms set to open in spring 2026. The project preserves its Victorian and Art Deco charm while updating event spaces, including the Great Western ballrooms. The hotel, managed by the Bhatia family since 1986, maintains its historic integrity alongside modern needs.

🏖 Six Senses the Palm, Dubai opens September on Palm Jumeirah’s West Crescent, featuring 61 suites and 172 residences. Designed by SAOTA, the resort emphasizes sustainability with natural materials and offers views of the Arabian Gulf. A 60,000-square-foot spa and wellness center, and diverse dining venues enhance guest experiences. The resort targets LEED certification, following Dubai’s EHS Green Building Code. A second development, Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina, is set to open in 2028.

🏨 Tokyu Hotels and Resorts will join the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), becoming the first Japanese hotel chain in the network of 950 hotels across 100 countries. In April 2027, Tokyu will launch the Tokyu Hotels Discovery program, integrating with its Comfort Members scheme by September 2027. Currently, 40 hotels in Japan and 1.1 million domestic members will benefit. The collaboration aims to capture new customer segments, including European and affluent Asian travelers.

🏠 Construction of the Nashville EDITION Hotel & Residences, a $400 million project, has begun in downtown Nashville's Gulch neighborhood. Scheduled to open in 2028, this 28-story tower will feature 261 hotel rooms and 84 condominiums. The lower floors house the hotel, while the top 15 stories are dedicated to residences. Exclusive amenities for residents include a private gym and outdoor terrace, with access to hotel services like 24-hour concierge. Designed by ESa with interiors by INC Architecture & Design.

🏨 Six Senses made its UK debut in London at the former Whiteley’s department store. The hotel occupies a quarter of the building, featuring 109 rooms and suites, 14 branded residences, and offers modern British dining. It includes a 2,300 m² wellness facility with London’s first magnesium pool and cryotherapy spaces. The space is designed to attract pollinators with green roofs. The hotel joins Six Senses hotels in Rome and Kyoto, offering urban sanctuaries.