Hotel Openings

🍮 Luxury dessert brand Haute Dolci is launching Dolci Mono kiosks next month at Birmingham's Bullring, then expanding to Brent Cross, O2 Arena, Wembley Park, and Edinburgh St James. The strategy aims for 10 kiosks annually, turning retail spaces into experiential destinations. The concept merges aesthetic appeal with operational efficiency, attracting Gen Z and other demographics. The expansion supports UK high streets with local employment and supplier partnerships, enhancing economic and cultural value.

🎄 Families, November-December 2025, Lough Erne Resort: Unveiling a winter wonderland, the Family Santa Sleepover invites guests to experience festive joy amidst 600 acres. Key dates include November 15, 21, 28, 29, and December 5, 6, 12, 13. Prices start at £479 for two adults and one child in a room, and £620 for two adults and two children in a lodge. Enjoy lakeside breakfasts, meet Santa, and relax in the Thai Spa. Book at www.lougherneresort.com.

🏖 Dar Global and The Trump Organisation will debut an ultra-luxury resort in the Maldives by late 2028, featuring 80 beach and overwater villas, located 25 mins from Malé. This marks Trump Hotels' first venture in the Maldives and the world's first tokenised hotel, with investors buying stakes via digital tokens. This project is part of a broader collaboration, including developments in Dubai, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Oman.

🏨 Park Hyatt London River Thames' HR director, Melissa Brette Ogée, was named Change Maker of the Year at the 2025 European Diversity Awards. Hyatt was the only hospitality brand shortlisted, with its HyPride UK & Ireland initiative as a finalist for LGBTQIA+ Network of the Year. The Park Hyatt London features 203 rooms, art-focused design, and is near central London landmarks. Hyatt reported a $49 million Q3 net loss due to acquisition costs as of November 2025.

🏨 Studio Aluc transformed a 100-year-old machiya into Nazuna Kyoto Higashihonganji, a 600-square-metre hotel in central Kyoto, preserving original architecture. It features 7 guest rooms, a dining room, and a lounge. Renovation emphasizes traditional Japanese aesthetics with shoji doors, tatami mats, and hinoki cypress bathtubs. Communal spaces were opened with tsuboniwa courtyards and glass panels, enhancing natural light. The design is inspired by the "beauty of shadows" concept, promoting tranquility.

🏨 Elysian Real Estate Group will open bohème, a boutique hotel, in East Austin by summer 2026 at 400 Comal St. The hotel will have 20 rooms, including 14 standard rooms and six unique suites. Originally a sustainable apartment building, it’s redeveloped with Baldridge Architects. Amenities include a rooftop bar and a first-floor grocer. Each suite reflects Austin’s culture, like The Outlaw and The Muse. The project celebrates Austin’s art, music, and innovation.

🏝️ Equinox Hotels is expanding to the Caribbean with Equinox Resort Anguilla Port Nimara, at Anguilla's South West End. The resort features 62 rooms, 18 oceanfront villas, 18 upland villas, and 35 branded residences. Developed by South West Harbour Inc., it includes a 118-berth marina for vessels up to 240 feet. Amenities include an Equinox Club, spa, and luxury shopping. Christie’s International handles sales, and RCP Finance structured the partnership. Equinox emphasizes luxury and high-performance living.

🏨 Crestline Hotels & Resorts will manage the Hoya Hotel at Georgetown, set to open in summer 2026 on the Hilltop campus in Washington, D.C. The project includes 146 guest rooms and 13,000 square feet of event space. The hotel marks a return of on-campus lodging after four decades. Crestline, with over 20 years of experience in university hotels, aims to blend hospitality with academic needs, having managed properties at Georgia Tech and Emory University.

📍 Noble Investment Group has opened the Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy after a complete renovation. The 334-room hotel, located in San Diego's Little Italy, features over 10,000 sq. ft. of event space, a Skydeck pool, and the Orexi restaurant. Little Italy grants easy access to local attractions. San Diego's diverse demand sources, including conventions and the military, boost the hospitality sector. Noble sees this investment as a long-term strategic move.

📍 Canadian studio Ste Marie designed three unique venues at Citizen on Jasper, Edmonton, each offering distinct experiences: Va Caffè as a daytime cafe, Olia as a fine-dining Italian restaurant, and Mimi as a lounge for DJ sets and live jazz. The project aims to transform the building’s street-level areas into cultural hubs. This 2025 Dezeen Awards Restaurant Interior finalist exemplifies how design can enhance urban development and community engagement.