Hotel Openings

🍴 The Algonquin Hotel in New York has unveiled new culinary and cocktail experiences at The Blue Bar Restaurant & Lounge. The menu features dishes like Burrata Brûlée and Lamb Ribs, and cocktails such as Round Table and Hamlet VIII. Collaborating with the Al Hirschfeld Foundation, the redesigned menus incorporate historical Hirschfeld drawings. This initiative honors the hotel’s legacy while embracing modern flavors, reflecting the vibrant cultural history of New York over the past nine decades.

📍 Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Indochina Kajima partnered in January 2026 to expand the Unscripted by Hyatt brand in Vietnam. This agreement increases Hyatt's Vietnam presence from four to ten hotels, integrating six existing Wink properties, including Wink Saigon Centre and Wink Danang Centre, and a new Wink Hanoi Westlake opening in late 2026. The seven properties offer over 2,000 rooms, catering to modern, tech-savvy travelers. Wink hotels emphasize design-forward, tech-enabled, and sustainable features.

🏠 Lark will expand its lifestyle brand in 2026 with four openings: Cambridge Common House (16 rooms) in Cambridge, MA, The Drew Hotel (25 rooms) in Plymouth, MA, Shore Haven (21 rooms) in Falmouth, MA, and The Penny Lane (18 rooms) in Hampton Bays, NY. All set for spring 2026, these properties feature unique designs, historic renovations, and sustainable practices, like solar energy and no single-use plastics at The Penny Lane.

🏨 Studio Moren secured planning permission to convert a Grade II-listed Victorian office at 27-28 Clements Lane, London, into a 180-key luxury hotel. The design includes a new metal roof extension, preserving historical features like staircases and cast-iron columns, while targeting BREEAM Excellent with sustainable elements such as photovoltaic panels and a green roof. Approval by the City of London Corporation highlights a graceful evolution of historic architecture to meet modern needs.

🚗 In Deary, Idaho, a new 4-stall Tesla supercharger opened next to The Pie Safe, a family-run artisan bakery. This is one of only three privately-owned superchargers initiated by Tesla in recent months. It is anticipated to break even in 5-6 years, drawing additional traffic to Deary, located two hours from major urban centers. The initiative aims to revitalize rural America, transforming charging stops into local, culturally-rich destinations with amenities like food and lodging.

🏨 Sonesta International Hotels Corp. opened Red Lion Inn & Suites Adairsville, a 41-room midscale hotel, at 1 Kortlyn Place NW, Adairsville, GA, located between Atlanta and Chattanooga. This new location extends Sonesta's presence in the U.S., targeting markets near national parks and outdoor activities. Guests can earn points through the Sonesta Travel Pass program. The Red Lion brand focuses on secondary markets with historical and recreational proximity.

🏖 Shangri-La Group plans to open a new luxury resort in Bodrum, Turkey, in the first half of 2029. Located in Yalikavak, the resort will feature 70 guest rooms and 10 private villas. This is Shangri-La's second property in Turkey, after Shangri-La Bosphorus in Istanbul. The agreement was signed with United Bodrum Turizm A.Ş. at Island Shangri-La in Hong Kong, attended by top executives from both companies. The resort aims to enhance Bodrum's luxury tourism appeal.

🏨 Renaissance Hotels, part of Marriott, opened a 133-room hotel in North Goa's Arpora Valley in 2026. The hotel offers diverse dining options, a rooftop pool bar, a lobby lounge, and 8,000 square feet of meeting space. It features the "Navigator" program for local experiences such as village explorations and Feni tasting trails. This opening aligns with Marriott's strategy to expand lifestyle offerings in India, emphasizing neighborhood-led experiences in Goa.

🏨 RBH Hospitality Management will operate the 99-room Ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile, enhancing its partnership with Accor and marking a new collaboration with Legal and General. This is RBH's sixth Ibis property, expanding their presence in Accor’s economy and midscale brands across the UK. The addition also strengthens RBH’s presence in Edinburgh, following recent portfolio expansions in July 2025. CEO David Hart highlights strong business momentum as they enter 2026.

🏨 Watkin Jones partners with Latium Enterprises to develop a 294-unit hotel in Wimbledon, announced on December 23, 2025. Located on Worple Road, the 11-storey hotel will include amenities such as a lounge, gym, co-working space, and café. The project aims for BREEAM Excellent certification and is set to complete by summer 2028. This is their second collaboration, following a 2025 project on New Kent Road, London.