Hotel Openings - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 173

Kadun, a Boutique Hotel by Mexico Grand Hotels, Debuts in Cabo San Lucas

🏨 Mexico Grand Hotels announces Kadún, a 110-room boutique hotel in downtown Cabo San Lucas, opening December 15, 2025. Located near the Cabo San Lucas Marina and El Médano Beach, it offers cultural and nature-focused programs, including marine excursions and art experiences. Guests enjoy 50% off opening rates with bookings until May 3, 2026. Kadún features a rooftop pool, two restaurants, and versatile meeting spaces, promoting authentic Baja experiences. Contact: +52 624 189 3333.

Sonesta Announces Grand Opening of Signature Inn Merced/Yosemite Parkway

📍 Sonesta International Hotels Corporation announced the grand opening of Signature Inn Merced/Yosemite Parkway. Who? Sonesta. When? Announced today. Where? Merced, California. What? The 47-room Signature Inn Merced/Yosemite Parkway is an upper-economy property with a retro-modern design at 1260 Yosemite Parkway. How? Offers a nostalgic experience, part of the Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty program. Guests can earn or redeem points. Signature Inn competes in the upper economy and midscale accommodation market.

Coronet Ridge Resort Debuts as Queenstown’s Ultimate Alpine Luxury Destination

🏖 Coronet Ridge Resort, led by GM Ethan Heng, opened in Queenstown, NZ, after a multi-million-dollar redevelopment. The resort features 41 rooms, including a 70 sqm Coronet Suite, with rates from $835/night. Located above Shotover River, it offers amenities like a spa and private cinema. Dining includes locally sourced menu by Chef Dominic Dsouza. Special opening rates start at $650/night. Nearby Coronet Peak Ski Area is under 10 minutes away. Visit coronetridge.co.nz for more details.

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Jolie aims to create African safari feel at The Reserve hotel in Chester Zoo

🌳 Chester Zoo's The Reserve, designed by Jolie, features 51 private lodges on a savannah-style plot. Opened in Cheshire, UK, the non-profit hotel supports African wildlife conservation. Earthy-toned interiors offer quiet luxury akin to a safari lodge, with VIP lodges featuring terraces and copper tubs. Guest stays fund endangered species protection efforts. Jolie was established in 2017, expanding its hospitality projects to places like Frankfurt's The Nest restaurant.

A New Boutique London Hotel: The Shepherd Mayfair To Open In 2026

🏨 The Shepherd Mayfair will open in 2026 in Shepherd Market, London, led by Timothy Shepherd. Spanning 33,600 sq ft and featuring 82 rooms across 6 floors, the hotel includes dining venues Fayre (75 covers), The Lounge (58 covers), and Teddy’s Bar (72 covers). Inspired by Mayfair’s historic mansions, it blends classic and contemporary design. Notable features include bespoke joinery, marble bathrooms, and art by Jack English and George McLeod. Located at 2 Stanhope Row, London, W1J 7BT.

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Apiary Hotel Set to Open in Belleview Station in Early 2026

🏨 Apiary Hotel will open in early 2026 at 4855 S. Quebec Street, Denver, as South Denver's first lifestyle, extended-stay hotel. The Marriott Bonvoy property features 175 suites, a cocktail lounge, and a market & café. Located in the Belleview Station district, 12 miles from downtown, it offers easy access to local attractions. Apiary includes a 900-square-foot event space and residences with up to three bedrooms, including 13 penthouses. A collaborative effort by Marriott, Stonebridge, and Copford Capital Management.

La Résidence Phou Vao in Laos Reopens After Stunning Transformation

🏨 La Résidence Phou Vao, located atop Phou Vao Hill in Luang Prabang, Laos, has reopened after a comprehensive renovation led by Sanya Souvanna Phouma and HMD Asia. The 37-suite hotel combines Lao heritage and French art with modern comforts, such as expanded private terraces and state-of-the-art facilities. Plans for 2026 include a wellness center and a Presidential Suite. The renovation honors its history while offering panoramic views of UNESCO-listed sites and sacred mountains.

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Owning Aman: Canyon equity homes in on über high-end living

🏠 Canyon Equity LLC, led by CEO Robert Hee, unveiled Aman Residences, Amangiri, in Canyon Point, Utah, in December. The development includes 12 luxury homes set on 900 acres near the Colorado Plateau. Each home, designed by Masastudio, features four to eight bedrooms across five to 19 acres. Amangiri, a 34-suite resort, opened in 2009. Canyon Equity also owns the Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado in Santa Fe and the Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort in Fiji.

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Four Seasons and developers to bring luxury hotel, residences to Diriyah

🏨 Diriyah Company and Midad Development have signed a $827 million joint agreement to develop the Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Diriyah. Located in Diriyah, the project includes a 159-room hotel and residences, spanning 235,938 square meters. It is part of Diriyah’s broader hotel pipeline, featuring 40 planned luxury hotels across 76 square kilometers, including the Wadi Safar project, aiming to boost Saudi Arabia’s tourism and cultural profile.

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a&o Hostels adds two Accor hotels in Manchester

📍 a&o Hostels acquired two hotel properties in Manchester's city center on Portland and Dickinson Streets, expanding to 44 European locations. The buildings, previously ibis and Novotel, cover 13,000 sq. meters with a 15-minute walk to the main train station. Post-£8.2 million renovation, they will offer 303 rooms and 1,218 beds by Q1 2027. Backed by StepStone and Proprium, a&o's €500 million plan added 5,500 beds in 2023. Manchester attracts 1.9 million visitors annually.

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