Hotel Openings

🏨 Stockholm, December 2025: Clarion Hotel Sign, designed by Gert Wingårdh, unveils three Stratum Suites by Prince Carl Philip and Oscar Kylberg. Inspired by the hotel's angular architecture, the suites boast custom furniture and steel-lined walls, blending Swedish-made materials and reflective surfaces. The 558-room hotel features suites with distinct color palettes: Suite 8 in chocolate and orange, Suite 9 monochrome with pinks and greens, and Suite 10 in blue-grey and yellow tones.

🏨 Stonebridge has expanded its portfolio by managing the 270-room DoubleTree by Hilton Denver Cherry Creek, located in Denver's Cherry Creek submarket. The hotel offers 6,000 square feet of meeting space, on-site dining like Eggcetera, Flagstone’s, and Made Market, and amenities such as an outdoor pool and fitness center. Positioned near the Cherry Creek Shopping Center and downtown Denver, it aims to enhance operations and market positioning.

🏨 Element New Orleans Downtown, managed by Bentley Legacy Group, opened in New Orleans' Central Business District. Located at 221 O’Keefe Avenue, the 216-room hotel is near Canal Street and the Caesars Superdome. Offering short- and long-term stays, it features fully equipped kitchens, eco-conscious design, and Westin Heavenly mattresses. Amenities include a fitness center, bicycle rentals, and 624 sq. ft. of meeting space for up to 40 guests. The hotel expands Marriott's presence in New Orleans.

🌴 Scheduled to open in July 2026, Nômade Temple Ibiza is located on the northern shores of Portinatx, Ibiza. The property features 182 rooms and villas, offering diverse accommodations that include terraces and private pools. The design integrates natural and sustainable materials, reflecting Ibiza's bohemian legacy. A range of dining venues, a spa with water therapies, and cultural programming enhance the visitor experience, emphasizing celebratory healing and shared experiences in harmony with the natural environment.

🏨 Meininger Hotels plans to open a 232-room property in Dublin's Liberties district, next to Vicar Street and the National College of Art and Design, by April 2028. The 8,163-square-metre building will offer 811 beds to address Dublin's accommodation undersupply, where hotel occupancy rates exceed 80%. This is part of Meininger's growth strategy, aiming for 50 locations from their current 36. Other projects are underway in Barcelona, Madrid, and Tel Aviv.

🏠 After reopening in August 2025, Hotel Gabrielli Venezia introduces Gabrielli Luxury Apartments, offering six residences in Venice for guests seeking autonomy and privacy. Designed by Milanese designer Andrea Auletta, the apartments are housed in three historic buildings. Options include One-Bedroom Prestige (39-55 sqm), Two-Bedroom Deluxe (109 sqm) with a rooftop terrace, and One-Bedroom Heritage Garden View (47-52 sqm). Guests access Hotel Gabrielli facilities, including a restaurant, bar, rooftop terrace, and spa.

🏨 Whitbread opened the Hub by Premier Inn in London Farringdon (Old Bailey), transforming the Grade II listed former Snow Hill Police Station, originally from the 1870s, into a 212-bedroom hotel. The development features a new eight-storey extension and cultural atrium. Goldsmiths-trained artists Hilary Yip and Leily Mojdehi created 16 metal-printed artworks displayed in the hotel. Jonathan Langdon emphasized the project’s significance in revitalizing historic buildings, while Tom Sleigh highlighted heritage innovation.

🏨 Pearsall House, a vacant laboratory built in 1973 on Lake Windermere's west shore, is for sale for £2.5m as a hotel development. The current owner, an experienced retiree, secured planning permission to convert it into a boutique hotel. Initial construction has started, marking the first new hotel project on Lake Windermere in the 21st century. Located in the Lake District National Park, this project is anticipated to attract significant interest due to high tourism demand.

📷 February 2026, Milan's Hotel Principe di Savoia hosts a Zach Gold exhibition in Il Salotto. Zach Gold, born in 1972, is a Los Angeles-based photographer known for vibrant, pop-culture-inspired imagery. Recognized as a top New York artist under 35 in 1997 and Young Photographer of the Year in 2000, Gold's work is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's permanent collection. Hotel Principe di Savoia supports art, integrating cultural initiatives into its spaces.

🛍 Bellagio Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas will remodel its 55,000-square-foot spa starting in March, with completion in November. Designed by Woogmaster Studio, the renovation will enhance guest experiences with upgraded facilities and expanded offerings. During construction, select spa treatments will continue on the fourth floor, with the Fitness Center relocated to the Promenade. Visit Bellagio's website or call 702-693-7472 for details.