Hotel Openings

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New hotel openings, projects and expansions worldwide: the latest properties and developments across the hospitality industry.

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Rediscover Bar Anise: A New Look & Cocktails from Mr Lyan Studio

🍹 Anise, located in Devonshire Square near Liverpool Street, reopened in September 2025 after a full renovation. Bar Manager Piyush Gouchwal collaborated with mixologist Ryan Chetiyawardana on an innovative cocktail menu, blending Indian spices with local botanicals. The bar offers both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options, including the City of Colour and Keralan Sunset. Chef Vivek Singh's menu includes Indian-inspired bar bites like Mumbai chilli cheese toastie. The bar operates Monday to Saturday, 3 pm to midnight.
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Waterman House to become AMANO’s second London Hotel  

🏨 AMANO Group, a German boutique hotel brand, acquired Waterman House at 41 Kingsway, London, on September 29. Formerly an office, this property will become a 70-room hotel, revitalizing a vacant 25,000 sq ft building. Located near Hotel AMANO Covent Garden, this £20m acquisition brings AMANO’s London investments to £150m. The group aims to replicate its Covent Garden success, which boasts over 90% occupancy. Waterman House redevelopment expects streamlined operations with existing hotels.
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New York rum bar Las’ Lap expands to Miami, adding acclaimed chef Kwame Onwuachi as a partner

🍴 Kwame Onwuachi joined Las’ Lap's team for their new Miami Beach location, opened on August 5 at the Daydrift Hotel. This is the brand's first expansion outside New York, serving Caribbean cuisine like jerk chicken and codfish fritters. The 3,000-square-foot space features an extensive rum selection and cocktails with island ingredients. The intimate design includes a rooftop bar and a lush patio. Onwuachi's Afro-Caribbean menu honors his Creole, Nigerian, Jamaican, and Trinidadian heritage.
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Dusit International Launches Ninth Hotel Brand, Dusit Hotels

🏨 Thailand, September 30, 2025: Dusit International launched Dusit Hotels, its ninth brand, expanding globally with upper-upscale experiences in strategic locations. With 294 properties across 18 countries, including 55 hotels and resorts, the new brand operates in Doha, Hanoi, and Chengdu, with a Manila location opening in 2026. Dusit Hotels targets 120-300 keys per property, emphasizing local culture and smart technologies. The company plans eight more signings within two years, driven by developer interest.
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Hotel Burg Opens in The Heart of Virginia’s Wine and Hunt Country

🏨 Hotel Burg, located in Leesburg, Virginia, opened on September 30, 2025. This boutique hotel features 39 rooms, including eight suites, offering a blend of Federal, Colonial, and Italianate architecture. Owners Kevin and Remington Ash collaborated with architect Michael Graves and design firm wldwst. Dining options include The Huntōn, led by MICHELIN-recognized Chef Vincent Badiee, and The Diana Lounge. The hotel offers a members' club, The Chase, and event spaces like The Manor 1858. Complimentary local excursions are available.
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Hotel Indigo Opens New Flagship Hotel in Clerkenwell – The Historic Creative Hub of London

🏨 Hotel Indigo London Clerkenwell, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, opened on September 29, 2025, at 2 Clerkenwell Road, London, UK. This 143-room hotel celebrates local heritage in design, with guest room numbers set like clocks. Dining options include Wilderness Kitchen, Sabini Bar, and the Hat and Feathers pub. The hotel offers two event rooms for up to 60 guests and a £40 dining credit for bookings online. Pets are welcome with a special package.
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BWH Hotels GB expands with eight member additions

🏨 BWH Hotels GB has expanded its UK portfolio by adding eight boutique and heritage properties, aiming to reach 20,000 rooms nationwide by 2029. The new additions include The Brackenborough Hotel in Lincolnshire and Thatcher’s Hotel in Surrey. CEO Tim Rumney highlights the appeal of BWH's "Power of Two" model, offering independence with the benefits of a global network to help hotels thrive in challenging conditions.
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North America’s Largest AC Hotel Debuts in Arlington, Virginia’s National Landing

🏨 September 26, 2025, AC Hotel Arlington National Landing opens in Arlington, Virginia, as North America's largest AC Hotel, featuring 355 guest rooms. The hotel offers a 4,000-square-foot fitness center, 8,800 square feet of meeting space, and the new AC Kitchen & Lounge. Conveniently located near Crystal City Metro and Reagan National Airport, it enhances connectivity to Washington, D.C. Guests can enjoy European-inspired dining, advanced event facilities, and a grand opening package with exclusive perks.
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Chef Janelle Romeo opens Caribbean-inspired Twin Isle in Austin

🍴 Chef Janelle Romeo has opened Twin Isle, a fast-casual Caribbean-inspired restaurant in East Austin. Twin Isle occupies 800 sq. ft. with eight indoor seats and a patio, launching earlier this month. The menu features customizable bowls and family-style dishes, including Aloo Pie, Oxtail Fries, and Rip + Dip Roti. Roti wraps and sandwiches like the Oxtail Sandwich and Bake + Shark are offered. Seasonal specials include curry crab and dumplings and Trini barbecue.
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Limelight Boulder Debuts on University of Colorado Campus

🏨 Limelight Boulder, the first hotel in partnership with the University of Colorado Boulder, has opened. Located in Boulder, this 252-room hotel, designed by WATG and Meyer Davis, is the largest all-electric hotel in the U.S. and aims for LEED Gold certification. With art curated by Eaton Fine Art, the hotel features a 15,000-square-foot ballroom, a rooftop pool, and F&B options like Ajax Tavern and Crepe Therapy Café. Future openings are planned in Mammoth, CA, and Charleston, SC.
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