Hotel Openings - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 175

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Starr Restaurants return to Atlantic City with two venues at Ocean Casino Resort

🍴 Stephen Starr’s restaurant group returned to Atlantic City, N.J., opening two new concepts at Ocean Casino Resort last week after exiting in 2020. Located on the lobby level, Sunny’s offers a menu with prices from $16 to $29, while Chez Frites provides a prix-fixe menu at $49-$56. Starr Restaurants, based in Philadelphia, operates 40 venues across several major cities and previously closed its Atlantic City outpost in 2020.

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Reimagining a Historic Residence: Belden House & Mews

🏨 Opened in April, Belden House & Mews is a full-service hotel in Litchfield, Connecticut, featuring 31 guestrooms and suites. Champalimaud Design led the renovation of the 1888 mansion, modernizing the Living Room with new furniture and lighting. The property includes a dining room, bar, bathhouse, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Local artists' works and restored historic features enhance its charm. Champalimaud collaborated with The Rug Company, Holland & Sherry, and B&B Italia.

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Preferred Hotels & Resorts Expands Portfolio With 18 New Members

🏨 Preferred Hotels & Resorts welcomed 18 new member properties from April 1 to June 30, 2025. Highlights include Amara Singapore's 389 rooms, and Castello di Velona Resort in Italy with 45 rooms. Green Pastures in Austin opens Fall 2025 with 63 rooms. Himalayas Hotel Shanghai features 412 rooms, while Imlauer Hotel Schloss Pichlarn in Austria offers 110 rooms. These hotels span locations including Singapore, Italy, Texas, China, and Austria, offering unique, immersive experiences.

Rosewood opens in Doha, heralds Courchevel debut

🏖 Rosewood Hotels & Resorts expands with Rosewood Doha in Lusail, Qatar, featuring 155 guestrooms and suites, 162 apartments, and 276 residences. Meanwhile, Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin, opening December 2025 in Courchevel 1850, will offer 51 rooms and suites with ski-in, ski-out access. Designed by Tristan Auer, the resort reflects Rosewood’s ‘A Sense of Place’ philosophy. Rosewood Doha's coral reef-inspired design by Qatari architect Ibrahim Jaidah includes diverse dining, wellness programs, and 3,477 square meters of event space.

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Motel One expands with new growth plans along with PAI

🏨 Dieter Müller, founder of Motel One, is expanding globally, focusing on Europe and the U.S., including cities like Paris, Madrid, and New York. Thirty new locations are planned. Motel One's growth involves new builds and acquisitions, keeping rates competitive starting at €100. A key recent opening is Motel One Paris-Porte de Versailles. PAI Partners now holds an 80% stake, fueling expansion in the UK, Portugal, and beyond.

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Flamant, a European live-fire cocktail bar and bistro, is now open in Plano, Texas

🍽 Walkabout Hospitality Group opened Flamant, a European bistro and cocktail bar, on June 10 at Granite Park, Plano, Texas. It seats 52 indoors and 68 on the patio. This marks the third concept after Rye and Apothecary in Dallas. Flamant features a menu by Tanner Agar and chef Taylor Rause, with items like “faux gras” and a wood-fired wagyu burger. The bar is open until 1 a.m on weekends, showcasing creative cocktails like the Octopus’ Garden.

Mid-Atlantic Tastemaker: Peter Fillat and his eponymous architecture firm succeed in and around home

🏨 In March 2025, Canal House, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel, opened in Georgetown, D.C., under Peter Fillat's FILLAT+ Architecture. The project adapted a vacant office building, maximizing guestroom density. Fillat's firm, based in the DMV area, leverages local expertise for streamlined project execution. Marriott CEO Tony Capuano attended the opening. Fillat emphasizes the impact of AI and technology in architecture, enhancing designs and client interactions. The hotel design blends hospitality and multifamily elements, creating engaging public spaces.

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Anchored in Baltimore’s History: The William Fell Baltimore, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Opens

🏨 Hilton's Tapestry Collection expanded with The William Fell in Baltimore's Fell’s Point neighborhood. The historic 18th-century building, once a boardinghouse and bottling factory, reopened as Admiral Fell Inn in 1985. Now, it features modern amenities: overhauled guestrooms, a fitness center, and 2,400 sq. ft. of event space. The William Fell Tavern, led by Chef Tom Collins, offers local cuisine. Guests enjoy proximity to over 60 nearby restaurants and attractions.

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[UPDATE] TRIBE steps up its expansion in France and Europe

🏨 TRIBE plans to open over 40 hotels in the next five years, with 75% in Europe. Notable openings include TRIBE Paris Clichy (120 rooms) and TRIBE Paris Pantin (131 rooms). TRIBE Budapest Stadium (166 rooms) and TRIBE Riga City Centre (81 rooms) also feature in their expansion. TRIBE Paris Pantin aims for Green Key certification. Founded in 2017 in Australia, the brand is known for stylish, affordable hotels with social hubs and modern amenities.

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Raines Adds Two DoubleTree by Hilton Properties to Management Portfolio

🏨 Raines unveils two new DoubleTree by Hilton hotels in Summerville and Greenville, South Carolina, both opening in July 2025. DoubleTree Greenville features 126 rooms, while DoubleTree Summerville boasts 95 rooms. Renovations include updates to guestrooms, public areas, and dining facilities. Located near major highways, both hotels offer easy access to local attractions. Grey Raines, managing partner of Raines, highlights their commitment to enhancing guest experiences in these key Southeast markets.

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