Hotel Openings

🏨 Drury Hotels is constructing the Drury Plaza Hotel Mobile in Mobile, Alabama, on the site of a former Drury Inn & Suites. This will be Alabama's fifth Drury hotel. The hotel will feature 186 rooms, over 1,900 sq. ft. of meeting space, free hot breakfast, complimentary evening snacks, free Wi-Fi, and amenities like a 24-hour business center, outdoor pool, and spa. Flexible meeting space accommodates up to 270 attendees.

📍 Belfast, February 2026: The Malone Hotel, celebrating 35 years, completes an 18-month refurbishment. Located off Lisburn and Malone roads, this four-star hotel will reopen with 103 redesigned bedrooms, an expanded restaurant, and a 240-guest ballroom. It offers 70 off-street parking spaces. The Malone has partnered with UK-based Focus Hotels for management. Director Gareth Macklin highlights the transformation as the hotel's most exciting chapter, enhancing its heritage and service.

🏨 TFE Hotels will debut in the UK on 10 November 2025 with The Hobson Cambridge by Adina, a 56-room apartment-style hotel. Located on St Andrew’s Street, Cambridge, it resides in the Grade II listed Hobson House, a historical site previously a stable, police, and fire station. The hotel combines period architecture with modern serviced apartments, featuring kitchenettes, meeting facilities, and a new restaurant, Oz and Isle. Cambridge was chosen for its heritage and rapid growth.

🏨 Hotel renovations enhance existing elements to meet modern guest expectations. Key areas include guest rooms, bathrooms, public areas, infrastructure, and exteriors. Renovation differs from remodeling, focusing on improvement rather than structural changes. Factors prompting renovation include wear and tear, outdated design, guest feedback, safety issues, and brand alignment. Key renovation ideas include exterior updates, lobby redesigns, guest room enhancements, tech integration, and sustainability. Planning tips involve phased renovations, budgeting, hiring experienced contractors, and transparent guest communication.

🏨 Bi Design House, founded by Sheila Man, is a five-bedroom guesthouse located in Canggu, Bali. Originally designed by Sylvia Fairman, the house transformed into a bespoke hotel after five years. The renovation, featuring Indonesian art and design, took two years. Collaborating with Canadian designer Annie Gauvreau, the design reflects local craftsmanship. The property includes themed rooms, a central courtyard, and views over rice paddies, emphasizing natural airflow and sustainability.

🍴 Chicago, early September: Adalina Prime, a 10,500 square-foot steakhouse, opens in Fulton Market, created by chef Soo Ahn and his team. Featuring global influences, the menu includes Illinois-raised wagyu and dishes like tteokbokki mac & cheese. The restaurant, designed by Dunne Kozlowski, features an open kitchen and two-story wine cellar. Executive chef Nemanja Milunović and chef de cuisine Andy Lownes join Ahn. The bar, managed by Damian Keehn, serves until 1 a.m. on weekends.

📍 IHG Hotels and Resorts expands its voco brand in Southern Europe, adding nine new hotels with over 1,000 rooms in France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and Türkiye. Recently opened locations include voco Antalya – Konyaaltı and voco Bilbao – City. Notable upcoming openings are Voco Parma in Italy and Voco The 7 – Lisbon in Portugal, both expected in the first half of 2026. The brand has 107 open hotels worldwide and 102 in the pipeline.

🏨 Wyndham Hotels and Resorts has launched "Dazzler Select," a new franchise brand targeting independently owned hotels in the economy lifestyle segment. The first property, Magic Moment Resort and Kids Club in Kissimmee, Florida, joins this week. Entrepreneurs Ariel Tomat and Carina Radonich manage the hotel. Wyndham plans up to 50 openings in the next five years, focusing on strong guest ratings and limited operations. Franchisees benefit from flat monthly fees, free Wi-Fi, and 24-hour beverage stations.

🏨 In early 2028, COMO Hotels and Resorts will debut on Melbourne's St Kilda Road, marking their second Australian property. The project includes 102 hotel rooms and 54 residences, along with a COMO Shambhala wellness center. Designed by Kerry Hill Architects, the development will feature a restaurant, café, and bar. COMO operates 18 properties globally and enters Australia's east coast for the first time. The development is a collaboration with Orchard Piper and The Carter Group.

🏨 Sonesta International Hotels Corporation launches Americas Best Value Studios by Sonesta, an extended stay brand, in 2025. Each studio features a kitchenette, bi-weekly housekeeping, and mandatory laundry. Designed for secondary and tertiary markets, it offers value-driven accommodations with pet-friendly options. Franchisees can manage properties with limited staffing. Guests benefit from Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty points. This expansion addresses the rising demand for long-term stays at affordable prices.