Hotel Openings

🏨 Located in Mystic, Connecticut, the Commodore Motel will open in spring 2026. The 59-room boutique motel, originally a 1965 motor lodge, will feature eco-friendly renovations like rooftop solar and a VRF system. Designed by Cate Mills and Mark Comeau, it combines modernist and nautical styles. Weekend rates will start at $209, midweek at $159. Owned by Cannonball Management, the motel offers amenities such as complimentary breakfast and Wi-Fi, continuing Mystic's rich hospitality tradition.

🏔️ New York-based Extell and Hilton announced the Waldorf Astoria Deer Valley Resort and Residences, set to open in 2028 in Deer Valley East Village, Utah. Featuring 132 keys and 105 branded residences, the resort will offer ski-in, ski-out access and a 15,000 sq. ft. spa. Construction began in May 2025. Located 40 minutes from Salt Lake City, the area recently expanded its ski terrain to 5,726 acres across 238 runs, making it one of North America's largest ski resorts.

🏖 Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Cabo San Lucas underwent a major transformation in 2024, enhancing pools, entertainment, and dining. Expanded pool areas include hot tubs and family zones. Bella California restaurant offers Italian-Baja fusion cuisine led by Chef Kevin Rendón Alvarado. Carbón Grill showcases Latin flavors, while the Taco Bar features tacos and sushi. These renovations align with The Villa Group's vision for innovative yet authentic hospitality in Mexico.

🏨 From October 1 to December 31, 2025, Preferred Hotels & Resorts, based in New York, added 21 new properties globally. Highlights include Copenhagen’s Admiral Hotel with 366 rooms, Texas' Horseshoe Bay Resort on a 7,000-acre site, and Italy’s Masseria San Domenico with 40 rooms. I Prefer Hotel Rewards members gain 2,500 bonus points for eligible stays until June 30, 2026. The program, with over 6 million members, offers various travel benefits.

🏖️ Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, a 560-room retreat in Coachella Valley, has undergone a multi-million-dollar renovation. Completed by Bishop Pass, the redesign features new pickleball courts, a modern gastropub, and Topgolf Swing Suites. Outdoor enhancements span 23 acres, including updated poolside cabanas. The resort's public spaces and meeting rooms now showcase custom artworks, blending desert aesthetics with mid-century modern design. The transformation highlights the natural beauty and textures of the region.

📍 Five new Bob W hotels are opening in London, Rome, and Florence, with two locations already welcoming guests. 265 rooms span over 8,000 square meters. Bob W London Hyde Park opened nine days post-lease, offering 102 rooms near Paddington. Florence's Santa Croce launched in just 14 days. The company uses a digital-first model for swift openings, highlighted by CEO Niko Karstikko. Demand for flexible, business-oriented accommodations in urban areas is growing, and Bob W caters to this with rapid deployment and consistent guest experience.

🏨 Newport Hospitality Group added two Hilton properties in Columbus, Ohio, to its management portfolio: the Hilton Garden Inn Columbus Easton and Homewood Suites Columbus Easton at 3600 Morse Road. Opened in December 2021, they offer 240 guestrooms and over 6,000 square feet of event space. Newport's portfolio now includes 14 Hilton-managed hotels. The properties cater to various guest needs and aim to enhance performance through strategic management and marketing.

🏝️ Treehouse Hotels is set to debut Treehouse Hotel Miami Beach in early 2029, in Miami Beach's historic district. Developed by Keyah Real Estate Group, it will merge two 1940s-era buildings with a new tower. The design, by Rottet Studio, blends Art Deco and Miami Modern styles. The hotel promises large suites, ocean views, and various amenities, including dining venues and a rooftop pool. This marks Treehouse's first resort, expanding from locations in London, Manchester, and Silicon Valley.

27 January 2026 – Helsinki, Finland – Bob W, the tech-powered hospitality operator, today announces the opening of five new properties across London, Rome and Florence, strengthening its presence in three…