Hotel Openings - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 184

Leonardo strengthens national coverage with strategic asset purchase

📍 In 2023, Leonardo Hotels acquired assets totaling 585 rooms across Freiburg, Erfurt, Magdeburg, and Nuremberg, Germany. Freiburg bolsters leisure-corporate tourism, Erfurt adds a second hotel, Magdeburg taps into economic growth, and Nuremberg reaches three properties. Yoram Biton highlights this milestone, growing Leonardo's German hotels to 73. A phased renovation plan will modernize these hotels. Formerly under Steigenberger, these properties transition to Leonardo, enhancing its European reach and brand presence.

Mandarin Oriental elevates its brand strategy through a historic property

🏨 Located in Vienna's historic center, the Mandarin Oriental Vienna occupies a restored early 20th-century commercial court. The property features 86 rooms and 52 suites, plus branded residences. This launch coincides with a robust European hotel market, marked by a 6.8% RevPAR increase in September 2025. The hotel's culinary and wellness offerings, led by Executive Chef Thomas Seifried, emphasize local cuisine and comprehensive wellness. The hotel's Art Nouveau-inspired design and amenities aim to boost Vienna's luxury hospitality sector.

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The Shelborne by Proper in Miami has debuted a seafood-focused restaurant and a cocktail lounge

🏖 The Shelborne, located on Collins Avenue in Miami Beach, originally opened in 1940. After a $100 million renovation by Proper Hospitality, it reopened in May with 251 rooms. On November 12, Pauline, a seafood-focused restaurant with Latin and Caribbean influences, launched alongside the cocktail lounge Little Torch. Pauline, designed by ADC Tuneu, seats 178 guests and offers dishes like lobster sancocho. Little Torch features original cocktails and live music events, including DJ sets and karaoke.

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Maison Felix opens as second US hotel under Namron Hospitality

🏨 Namron Hospitality has opened its second US boutique hotel, Maison Felix, in Miami's North Beach in December 2025. The hotel, designed by Felix Cohen, features 29 rooms and suites with midcentury style. Amenities include a courtyard with a swimming pool and vaulted ceiling suites. Namron Hospitality, led by founder Yves Naman, also debuted Le Particulier in Miami Beach in October 2025. Maison Felix is designed to offer guests a local, authentic Miami experience.

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Rosemary is a five-room riad hotel in Marrakech filled with local craft

🏨 Over 20 artisans, specializing in plasterwork and woodcarving, contributed to the interiors of Rosemary, a boutique hotel in Marrakech created by LRNCE. The riad features five guest rooms, a scented hammam, a courtyard pool, and meals sourced from local souks. Located in the UNESCO-protected medina, structural changes were restricted, so LRNCE collaborated with local craftspeople for aesthetic updates. Notable features include a 40-year-old jacaranda tree and custom-made terrazzo tiles. Rosemary was shortlisted in the Dezeen Awards.

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Equinox Hotels Expands to the Caribbean

🏖 Equinox Hotels is set to expand in the Caribbean with the Equinox Resort Anguilla Port Nimara. The project features 62 rooms and 71 branded residences, including 18 oceanfront and 18 upland villas, plus 35 Equinox residences. A 118-berth marina for vessels up to 240 feet will complement the beachfront property. Key amenities include an Equinox Club, Spa, luxury retail, and health-focused dining options, underpinning the brand's wellness philosophy of movement, nutrition, regeneration, and community.

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Independent hotel collection Seiler Constantin to launch next year

🏨 Switzerland: Launching in summer 2026, Seiler Constantin—a new hotel collection by André Seiler and Christian Constantin—will debut with Le Clay in Lavaux. Situated on 35 hectares in Puidoux, it features 105 rooms, two restaurants, two bars, a cigar lounge, MICE facilities, and Hyrox’s first hotel gym partnership. Planned expansions include four locations: Lavaux, Crans-Montana, Saas-Fee, and Lugano. Emphasizing outdoor lifestyle, wellbeing, local culture, and culinary experiences, the collection aims to recharge guests physically and mentally.

Conrad Hotels & Resorts Debuts in Germany With the Opening of Conrad Hamburg

🏨 Hilton launches Conrad Hamburg on November 28, 2025, marking the brand’s debut in Germany. Situated in the historic Levantehaus in Hamburg, the hotel offers 283 rooms, including 29 suites and 28 studios. It features a 1,000-square-metre spa with Hamburg's longest indoor pool, and a Latin American restaurant, GRETA OTO, seating 158 guests. Event spaces include a 228-square-metre venue for up to 220 guests. Located on Kunstmeile, it’s close to major city landmarks.

Historic Gunter Hotel Opens Following $57 Million Transformation

🏨 November 28, 2025, San Antonio, Texas—The iconic Gunter Hotel reopens after a $57 million renovation. Part of Marriott Bonvoy's Tribute Portfolio, the hotel features 311 guest rooms, 30 suites, and 14 ADA rooms. New amenities include a recording studio, a 900+ album vinyl library, a rooftop pool, and 20,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. Dining options include Jots, Keystone Club, Bar 414, and Paris Baguette. The first phase of the reimagined Gunter Hotel is now open, with a full opening expected later this year.

Hideaway Inns Debuts Flagship Property in Mt. Sunapee, New Hampshire

🏖 Hideaway Inns launched its first hotel, Hideaway Inn Mt. Sunapee, in Newbury, New Hampshire, on November 28, 2025. The 55-room hotel offers frictionless check-in and diverse amenities. Located near Mt. Sunapee and Lake Sunapee, it's ideal for leisure travel. Unique features include Crosley record players, rainfall showers, and a mobile concierge app. Two more locations in Mt. Snow and Sugar Hill are set to open by year-end, with 25 more planned over five years.

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