Hotel Openings

🏨 Luxury Family Hotels will reopen The Ickworth in May 2026 after a full renovation by StudioJill. Located within 1,800 acres in Suffolk, the hotel features 37 redesigned bedrooms, new wellness amenities including a spa and indoor pool, and versatile spaces for events. The refurbishment respects its 18th-century Italianate architecture, blending modern design with historic elements. Celebrating its equestrian heritage, the refresh includes spaces for families and children, fostering a welcoming environment.

🏨 The Dean Berlin, debuting in February 2026, marks The Dean's first hotel outside Ireland. The 81-room hotel in Charlottenburg, Berlin, blends rawness and refinement, with design by Rachael Gowdridge. Rooms feature bespoke furniture, and guests enjoy exclusive bath amenities by DS & Durga. Rates start at €135/night. Benedict, the hotel’s bakery-bar, serves international dishes. The Dean's art curation, *Wanderers*, showcases German-based artists, integrating the hotel into Berlin's creative scene.

🏠 Scheduled for June 2026, Miralago Luxury Apartments open in Cernobbio, Italy, featuring eight exclusive lakefront residences. Located along the Lake Como waterfront, the project, led by Studio Droulers, involves the complete renovation of the former Miralago Hotel. The four-floor property offers tailored services, including a bespoke breakfast experience. Guests gain access to Villa d'Este amenities, such as the Sporting Club and floating pool, blending privacy with exceptional hospitality.

🏨 Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) announced on [current date] the signing of a new Taj hotel in Weligama, Sri Lanka, featuring 220 keys, including 80 luxury apartments. Located in the Southern Province, this beachfront resort offers extensive amenities, including a 9,000 sq. ft. banquet hall and Taj's iconic J Wellness Circle. Established in 2004, the Beryll Group owns the project. Weligama is famous for its crescent-shaped bay and surf-friendly waters.

🏨 Last summer, Four Seasons Hotel Milano revealed a complete redesign of its 118 rooms and suites by Pierre Yves-Rochon. The Presidential Suite, at 177 sq. meters, blends avant-garde and historic styles, featuring Italian art and a private kitchen. The 91 sq. meter Designer Suite highlights 1950s-70s Italian design with custom furnishings. Both suites preserve original marble, enhancing their luxurious appeal. The hotel's restyling respects Milan's design heritage, combining elegance and innovation.

🏨 Plamondon Hospitality Partners broke ground on the Marriott Downtown Frederick at Carroll Creek, a full-service hotel and conference center, on October 2023. Located in Downtown Frederick, MD, it features 204 rooms and 21,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. The $100 million project involves public and private investment, with Maryland contributing $23 million and local governments $4.5 million. Expected impacts include $25.8 million in annual spending, $1.5 million in state taxes, and 200 jobs. Completion is set for 2027.

🏠 The resort offers nearly 300 guest rooms and suites, eight dining options, the area's largest ballroom, and a wellness facility.

📍 IHG Hotels & Resorts and Pro-invest Group plan to convert the 227-room Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Queenstown, New Zealand to voco Queenstown by late 2026. The centrally located hotel will undergo refurbishment to include new meeting spaces, a Private Dining Room, and a restaurant, Mozzarella & Co. This strategic move aligns with New Zealand's evolving hospitality market, leveraging IHG's brand strength and systems for long-term asset performance.

🏨 TFE Hotels is expanding in Hobart, Tasmania, by opening the first Adina hotel in the state. The 48-key Adina Hobart, alongside the 142-key Vibe Hobart, features shared amenities like a restaurant, bar, pool, and gym. Hobart recorded 1.36 million visitors in 2025. The hotel's design draws from Tasmanian eucalypt forests. Adina offers studios and apartments for longer stays. TFE Hotels COO Chris Sedgwick cites growing demand for apartment-style accommodations.

🏨 Vision Hospitality Group, based in Chattanooga, opens Tempo by Hilton Nashville Midtown, a 161-room hotel in Nashville's Midtown, near Vanderbilt University. The hotel features Moonsong Café, a 1,000 sq. ft. fitness center, and over 1,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. It targets modern travelers with amenities promoting well-being and productivity. The hotel is now open for visits starting February 10, 2026. The project underscores Vision's focus on high-growth urban markets.