Hotel Openings

🏨 Hilton's Conrad brand will debut in Corfu in Q1 2026 through a franchise with the Troulis family, managed by Numo Hotels & Resorts. The luxury hotel will feature 136 rooms, a four-bedroom villa, heated pools, and lagoon access. Amenities include a 200-meter beachfront, wellness center, open-air cinema, and three restaurants. This marks the third collaboration between Hilton and Numo Hotels & Resorts, following successful projects in Crete. Design by Cube Concept, Hotel IM, and Place in Space Architects.

🏠 In Rome, StudioTamat revamped the 80-square-meter RA House on Viale di Trastevere with glass floors, mirrored ceilings, and a stained glass facade. The late-19th-century structure features a chestnut wood staircase, Verde Alpi marble, and a blue volume for kitchen and utility spaces. The RA House serves as an urban base for a couple, offering a visual connection between floors and a sense of spaciousness with pure volumes and reflected surfaces.

🏨 Luca Virgilio, named HOTELS Magazine's 2025 GM Hotelier of the World, is steering The Dorchester in London through a multimillion-dollar renovation that began in 2022. The Dorchester, open since 1931, is famed for hosting luminaries like Elizabeth Taylor and Ian Fleming. The renovation reduces room count to 240, with design by Pierre-Yves Rochon. Despite construction challenges, up to 400 workers on-site, transparency and guest involvement maintained loyalty. Virgilio emphasizes affability, collaboration, and autonomy in management.

🏞 The Reserve at Chester Zoo opened in August 2025 in Cheshire, UK. This luxury accommodation mimics an African safari lodge, offering views of giraffes and experiences like after-hours safaris and giraffe encounters. Every profit supports global wildlife conservation efforts. Menus are seasonal, and service is exceptional. The Reserve provides a unique blend of luxury and a meaningful, educational experience, making it a captivating destination for families and couples alike.

🏨 Rotana has signed a deal for Rotana Jabal Omar – Makkah, a 655-key hotel near Al Masjid Al Haram, during the Future Hospitality Summit in Dubai. The project supports Saudi Vision 2030 by enhancing pilgrimage capacity and service quality. Rotana operates 12 hotels in Saudi Arabia and plans nine more. Makkah is expanding its hospitality infrastructure, with hotel rooms expected to increase from 63,000 to over 71,000 by 2027, aiming to host 30 million pilgrims annually by 2030.

🏨 Opening in 2026, The St. Regis London, located in the redeveloped Westbury Mayfair, will offer 195 rooms, including 64 suites. Marco Novella is the General Manager, emphasizing leadership and service excellence. This project is a strategic move for Marriott, enhancing its presence in London's luxury market. The St. Regis brand will consolidate Marriott’s foothold in Europe, aligning with recent expansions like The St. Regis Belgrade and The St. Regis Bodrum.

🏨 Ennismore plans to open The Hoxton, Madrid in 2026 at Plaza de Santa Ana, marking its second Spanish location after Barcelona (opened 2022). The hotel will feature 192 rooms, an all-day coffee bar, Il Bambini Club, and rooftop bar Cayo Coco. Refurbishment is led by Petra AM and Urban Input Group. Part of Ennismore’s global expansion, other future openings include Oslo, Kraków, Hamburg, Melbourne, and Nashville.