Hotel Openings - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 163

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Maslow’s Kensington set to open in spring 2026

🏠 Maslow’s will open its third members’ house in early 2026, spanning two floors in The Kensington Building, London. The location includes coworking spaces, private offices, a café, gym, wellness studio, and meeting rooms. The Kensington Building boasts a BREEAM Excellent rating and runs on 100% renewable electricity, with WELL certification in pursuit. Maslow’s Kensington will join sister locations at 1 Warwick, Soho, and Mortimer House, Fitzrovia.

SLH added 38 new properties in third quarter

🏨 Small Luxury Hotels of the World added 38 properties in Q3 2025, totaling 87 new signings for the year, now boasting over 650 hotels across 90+ countries. Palacio de Tavira in Portugal opened in August 2025, and Sanctuary Rainforest Resort in Dominica will open in August 2026. New locations span Vietnam's UNESCO site, Bangkok, Bruges, Geneva, and more. Additions include mountain retreats, wine regions, and golf resorts, with a focus on diverse, unique experiences worldwide.

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Travelodge opens new 72 room hotel in London Beckenham

🛑 Travelodge opened a new 72-room hotel in Beckenham, London, part of a six-story redevelopment by Dunward Properties. This hotel features modern designs and created 14 jobs. Travelodge now operates over 80 hotels in London and recently opened another 68-room hotel in Harwich, Essex. The Harwich site includes drive-thrus and EV charging points. Travelodge has 630 hotels and 47,000 rooms in the UK, Ireland, and Spain, with 65% of rooms upgraded to the new design.

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A Viennese landmark to rebrand under the Sheraton flag

🏨 Located in Vienna's diplomatic quarter, the Hotel Savoyen Vienna will transform into a Sheraton, featuring 310 rooms and 1,000-square-metre ballroom. The renovation is part of a partnership between MHP Hotel AG, Mechelgasse 1 GmbH, and Marriott International. MHP aims to enhance its Austrian presence, with expected revenue of €180 million this fiscal year. The redesign targets business and conference travelers, leveraging Vienna's dynamic tourism growth. BWM Designers & Architects will lead the design efforts.

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Hyatt expands its lifestyle portfolio in France

📍 Facing the Aisne-Marne Canal, Hyatt Centric Reims offers direct access to Reims' cultural landmarks, like Notre-Dame Cathedral and several Champagne Houses. The hotel has 155 guestrooms, a restaurant called Le Néo, eight meeting rooms, and a bar with an extensive Champagne selection. It reflects the character of the Champagne region with vineyard-inspired interiors. This is the first Hyatt Centric in France, providing personalized experiences as highlighted by Nicolas Benfodda, General Manager.

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Premier Inn continues its expansion across secondary UK cities

🏨 Whitbread plans to start converting Verity House, South Bank, Leeds, into a Premier Inn in early 2026, with completion in spring 2027. Acquired in October 2024, this 44,000 sq ft project will bring £5.5 million in annual visitor spending, benefiting local businesses. It will join existing Leeds Premier Inns, and a 143-room project is also underway at Harewood Quarter. Whitbread aims for 125,000 UK rooms, emphasizing sustainability with 100% renewable electricity by 2025.

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‘The brand attracts institutional investors seeking structured and profitable projects’

🏨 By 2030, TRIBE aims to have 100 hotels in Europe, with 60 already open or in development. These hotels serve as hybrid spaces for sleeping, working, and socializing, featuring “Social Hubs” open all day. Located in prime areas like capital and cultural cities, TRIBE's flexible model includes new builds and conversions, supported by the Accor group for distribution and purchasing. Catering, emphasized through drinks and events, boosts both attraction and profitability.

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Introducing Chelsea Grill on King’s Road

🍴 Chelsea Grill opens on 18th November on King’s Road, Chelsea. Chef Anton Vasilyev leads the kitchen, offering a menu centered on fire and smoke. The restaurant showcases UK and European sourced meats, day-boat seafood, dry-aged fish, and more, with pastries by sous-chef Tyler Jennifer. Bar manager Mickey Robinson introduces cocktails such as the Green Apple Gimlet. Open Tuesday to Saturday for dinner, with weekend lunch soon. Reservations via their website.

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Strand Palace unveils new M&E spaces amid £55m refurb

🏨 Strand Palace in London will open a £2m meetings and events facility on 10 November, part of a £55m refurbishment. The hotel, over 115 years old, added 12 new spaces, totaling 16. Renovations were completed in 2020, including public areas and 788 bedrooms. Strand Palace, under L+R Hotels, aims to enhance its hospitality market position. L+R Hotels manages over 112 hotels worldwide with 22,000 rooms across the UK, Europe, the US, and the Caribbean.

Rosewood Mandarina opens Barra Peñasco cocktail bar

🍹 Rosewood Mandarina, opened in May 2025 in Riviera Nayarit, expands its offerings with Barra Peñasco, a bar debuting this month. Positioned on a cliff, it serves elemental-themed cocktails using local spirits and ingredients, reflecting Cora and Wixárika traditions. The menu includes water-influenced drinks like Peñasco, earth selections with items like Yubi, fire-themed options such as Tatewari, and air-light combinations like Hikuri. The bar aligns with the natural setting, featuring evening service and live entertainment.

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