Hotel Openings

🌃 London, 2025, Mason & Fifth Westbourne Park—a collaboration by AHMM and TiggColl—is a new 12-storey co-living and hotel space near Notting Hill, featuring 322 guest studios. Located beside the Grand Union Canal, it includes a tiered courtyard and exterior of brick, polished steel, and green-glazed terracotta tiles. Communal spaces span three floors, with amenities like a 900-square-metre co-working area, a wellness suite, and creative event spaces. The interior design incorporates over 30 local brands.

🎵 Universal Music Group launched UMusic Hotels, establishing a unique hospitality venture that integrates music at its core. In 2022, a prime real estate opportunity in Madrid expedited their first hotel opening in November, featuring a theater with Antonio Banderas. The hotel offers a distinct experience by hosting live performances from local music students and focusing on diverse revenue streams beyond traditional room bookings. This initiative serves as a platform for both renowned and emerging musicians.

🍲 Crying Tiger, a Southeast Asian concept by Lettuce Entertain You and chef Thai Dang, opened Tuesday in Chicago's River North. Menu highlights include dishes priced $19-$115, with desserts by Juan Gutierrez. Kevin Beary crafted the beverage menu, while Richard Hanauer selected 75 wines. Designed by David Collins Studio, the 140-seat venue features a bar, winter garden, and private dining. The decor includes 3,000 ceramic tiles and custom scissors-style gates by Acorn Wire and Iron Works.

🏨 The Red Sea EDITION opened in Saudi Arabia on Shura Island, marking EDITION's second Saudi location after Jeddah. The luxury hotel features 240 rooms, including 53 suites, pools, a spa, gym, and multiple dining options. Guests arrive via Saudi Arabia's longest internal bridge. Designed by Rockwell Group, the resort spans over 10,760 square feet of event space, including a ballroom for 500 guests. The upcoming ANASA restaurant, led by chef Basma Elkhereiji, opens in December.

🏠 Proper Hospitality, in collaboration with Lincoln Property Company, will open the Dallas Proper Hotel & Residences in 2029 in Uptown Dallas. Designed by SOM with interiors by Kelly Wearstler, it will feature a 15,000-square-foot Proper Wellness & Padel Club, 200 guestrooms, over 22,000 square feet of event space, and 80 residences. The development includes three restaurants and five bar concepts, offering holistic wellness and cultural programming. Wearstler emphasizes the dynamic spirit of Dallas in her design approach.

📍 WorldHotels Elite has welcomed Akgün Istanbul Hotel to its collection, marking its return to Turkey. Located in Istanbul's Surici District, the hotel offers 276 rooms, including a presidential suite, and features a spa, pool, and event facilities. It's strategically positioned 30 meters from Topkapi Metro Station and 40 km from Istanbul Airport. This partnership enhances WorldHotels' presence in Turkey, providing access to its 64 million loyalty members.

🏨 Driftwood Hospitality Management and District Hospitality Partners completed a multimillion-dollar renovation of the Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Hotel & Executive Meeting Center, marking its first major renovation in a decade. Located at 1750 Rockville Pike, the hotel features 315 rooms, including 12 suites and two Presidential suites. The upgrade includes 35,000 sq. ft. of meeting space across 25 venues. The hotel remained operational during the renovation, enhancing guest experiences for business and leisure travelers.