Hotel Openings

🏨 Elysian Real Estate plans to open its boutique hotel, bohème, in East Austin in summer 2026. Located at 400 Comal Street, the hotel will feature 20 individually designed rooms, including six suites, and is being reimagined by Baldridge Architects. Amenities include a rooftop bar, lobby bar, and a first-floor grocer, with additional F&B offerings by Nova Hospitality. Walker L. Molinare, the founder, emphasizes the hotel as a tribute to Austin's art and music culture.

🍮 Luxury dessert brand Haute Dolci is launching Dolci Mono kiosks next month at Birmingham's Bullring, then expanding to Brent Cross, O2 Arena, Wembley Park, and Edinburgh St James. The strategy aims for 10 kiosks annually, turning retail spaces into experiential destinations. The concept merges aesthetic appeal with operational efficiency, attracting Gen Z and other demographics. The expansion supports UK high streets with local employment and supplier partnerships, enhancing economic and cultural value.

🎄 Families, November-December 2025, Lough Erne Resort: Unveiling a winter wonderland, the Family Santa Sleepover invites guests to experience festive joy amidst 600 acres. Key dates include November 15, 21, 28, 29, and December 5, 6, 12, 13. Prices start at £479 for two adults and one child in a room, and £620 for two adults and two children in a lodge. Enjoy lakeside breakfasts, meet Santa, and relax in the Thai Spa. Book at www.lougherneresort.com.

🏖 Dar Global and The Trump Organisation will debut an ultra-luxury resort in the Maldives by late 2028, featuring 80 beach and overwater villas, located 25 mins from Malé. This marks Trump Hotels' first venture in the Maldives and the world's first tokenised hotel, with investors buying stakes via digital tokens. This project is part of a broader collaboration, including developments in Dubai, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Oman.

🏨 Studio Aluc transformed a 100-year-old machiya into Nazuna Kyoto Higashihonganji, a 600-square-metre hotel in central Kyoto, preserving original architecture. It features 7 guest rooms, a dining room, and a lounge. Renovation emphasizes traditional Japanese aesthetics with shoji doors, tatami mats, and hinoki cypress bathtubs. Communal spaces were opened with tsuboniwa courtyards and glass panels, enhancing natural light. The design is inspired by the "beauty of shadows" concept, promoting tranquility.

📍 Canadian studio Ste Marie designed three unique venues at Citizen on Jasper, Edmonton, each offering distinct experiences: Va Caffè as a daytime cafe, Olia as a fine-dining Italian restaurant, and Mimi as a lounge for DJ sets and live jazz. The project aims to transform the building’s street-level areas into cultural hubs. This 2025 Dezeen Awards Restaurant Interior finalist exemplifies how design can enhance urban development and community engagement.

🏨 Reservations for the Imperial Hotel, Kyoto, open November 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM JST, with the hotel welcoming guests starting March 5, 2026. Situated in Kyoto's Gion district, the hotel blends historic charm with modern elegance, housed in the 90-year-old Yasaka Kaikan. The hotel features 55 rooms, including Signature Suites ranging from 1,022 to 1,377 sq ft, and introduces tatami flooring in the North Wing. The hotel includes restaurants, a bar, spa, pool, and gym.

🏨 UAE: November 2025, the Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection by IHG, opens as the world's tallest hotel at 377 meters, featuring 82 floors, 1,004 rooms, and an infinity pool on the 76th floor. Developed by The First Group and designed by Norr, this property offers eight dining venues, a gym, meeting spaces, and a spa set to open in February 2026. Guests have access to Soluna Beach Club, making it a luxury destination.

🏠 Rome-based StudioTamat revamped a 1960s villa in Castelli Romani near Rome, blending modernist styles with playful interiors. The design retained the villa's mid-century spirit, creating a 400-square-metre home for Daniele, Sara, and their three daughters. Key features include a mint-green kitchen with a red travertine island, a pink Marenco sofa, and Disney-themed children's rooms. The layout emphasizes open, flowing spaces around an elliptical staircase, enhancing both aesthetic appeal and functionality.

🎄 Treehouse Hotel Manchester, opened in 2025 on Deansgate, celebrates its first festive season. 🎄 Families can enjoy the Merry Movie Magic package starting at £135, featuring festive film screenings at Flix cinema. Couples can opt for the Bubbly & Bright package from £175, with Moët and city views. From November 17th to early January, Pip offers festive menus by chef Mary-Ellen McTague. The hotel's prime location provides easy access to Manchester's Christmas markets and shops. 🎅✨