Hotel Openings

🏨 The Grand Hotel Leicester is reopening in January 2026 after a major reimagining as part of The Unlimited Collection. Managed by The Ascott Limited, it's strategically placed on Granby Street near Leicester Railway Station. With 104 rooms, including two grand and 19 premier, the hotel features The Kings Hall for events up to 300 guests. The new restaurant, O.W at The Grand, offers British dishes with local influences. This reopening bolsters Leicester's city center regeneration and creates job opportunities.

🏨 Scandic will open a new Scandic Go hotel in Stavanger, Norway, with 152 rooms. Construction begins in 2027, and the hotel opens in 2028. This will be Stavanger's sixth Scandic hotel, located in Ankerkvartalet and developed by SVG Property. The hotel emphasizes affordability, smart design, and eco-friendly operations certified by the Nordic Swan Ecolabel. It will be the third Scandic Go in Norway, following openings in Oslo and Tromsø.

🎵 Hard Rock International plans to open Hard Rock Hotel & Casino San Juan in 2029, with construction starting mid-2026 in Puerto Rico. The $850 million project will feature 415 rooms, 58 suites, and 186 Branded Residences. It aims to create over 2,500 construction jobs and 1,250 permanent positions. The hotel will include event venues, a recording studio, and dining options. Accessible from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, it's adjacent to Old San Juan.

🏨 The Waymark Hotel, part of Hilton's Tapestry Collection, opened in downtown Chattanooga in the historic 1927 Chattanooga Savings Bank building, managed by Concord Hospitality. The hotel features 148 uniquely designed guest rooms and includes Iris Rooftop Bar and The Vault, a speakeasy. Renovations preserved the original architecture while adding a market café and fitness center. After nearly two decades of vacancy, the hotel now serves as a key part of Chattanooga's growth.

🏨 Radisson RED Hotel Queenstown will open with 221 rooms, including 4 deluxe rooms and 5 suites. Located a 7-minute walk from Queenstown's center, it offers a dining restaurant, rooftop bar, gym, and two meeting rooms. Skiing at Coronet Peak is a 15-minute drive. Queenstown Airport is 16 minutes away. Radisson's loyalty program boasts over 25 million members. The developer, Redwood Group, is part of Radisson's expansion in Asia Pacific, with new openings planned from 2026 to 2028.

🏨 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.

🏠 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.