Hotel Openings

🛀 AIRE Ancient Baths Tribeca expanded by 5,600 square feet in New York, now covering 16,600 square feet. Opened in 2012, the location features four new baths, including a hot plunge (104°F), cold plunge (55°F), and a flotarium (98°F). The Tribeca flagship includes 11 massage rooms and offers body treatments. The ceiling height reaches 20 feet, enhancing the grandeur. AIRE has locations in Chicago, London, and more, with a Los Angeles opening in 2026.

🏝️ Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita is set to reveal its largest renovation in 16 years this November. Spearheaded by 1508 London, the project transforms all accommodations, including the presidential suite and multi-bedroom villas, and the resort's spa. Elastic leads the redesign of eight F&B spaces featuring diverse cuisines. The design blends elegance with cultural authenticity, embodying Mauritius' beauty through natural materials and vibrant accents inspired by local heritage.

🍷 In September 2025, Appellation Healdsburg opened in Northern California's Sonoma County, marking Appellation's first ground-up project. Spread over 8.5 acres, the 108-room hotel includes two pools, 15,500 sq. ft. of event space, and culinary gardens. Guests can enjoy two dining venues: Folia Bar & Kitchen, and Andy’s Beeline Rooftop. The property offers 11 event spaces, hosting up to 500 guests, and plans 50+ annual workshops. Founded by chef Charlie Palmer and Christopher Hunsberger, it showcases local culinary and cultural experiences.

🏨 Germany: In 2025, Conrad Hamburg opened in the historic Levantehaus building, marking Hilton’s luxury brand debut in Germany. The hotel boasts 283 rooms, including 28 studio rooms, 29 suites, and a 232-square-metre Presidential Suite. A 1,000-square-metre spa will soon feature Hamburg's longest indoor pool. GRETA OTO restaurant offers Latin American cuisine. Nine event spaces accommodate up to 220 guests. Opening rates start at €300 per night, or €250 for Hilton Honors members.

🛌 Criterion Capital launched the first phase of the world's largest capsule hotel under the Zedwell brand at the historic London Pavilion, Piccadilly Circus. The property offers nearly 1,000 soundproof, windowless capsules made from sustainable oak, starting at £30 per night. Guests can enjoy Hypnos mattresses, Egyptian cotton linens, and shared amenities. Located near the Trocadero, future phases will expand on amenities and experiences, enhancing the affordable, sustainable, and experience-driven "cocoon" concept.

🍴 Musaafer opened in New York City's Tribeca on August 25. Founded by Mithu and Shammi Malik, the 10,000 sq ft Michelin-starred restaurant features a dining room, a subterranean bar, and a “chef’s studio.” The Houston original offers dishes like butter chicken two ways and exclusive items like nihari birria tacos. Chef Mayank Istwal curated the menu. The space, designed by Chromed Studio, showcases vintage Indian architecture. Musaafer plans future expansions and new concepts.

📍 Faena New York opened in Manhattan, 2025, at 500 West 18th Street, marking 10 years after its Miami Beach launch and 20 years post-Buenos Aires debut. The hotel offers 120 guest rooms and a two-storey private residence. Dining, social areas, and the Tierra Santa Healing House wellness area are featured. The Plaza will house Faena Art and Faena Theatre, opening in spring 2026. Chef Francis Mallmann leads La Boca restaurant; interior design by Peter Mikic.

🍴 Le Ciro’s, a prestigious restaurant since 1920, opens at the Majestic’s beach in Cannes, now offering its maritime-inspired cuisine along the Mediterranean. The decor, designed by Jordane Arrivetz, reflects a yacht ambiance, featuring blue-and-white themes and marine details. Chef Gabriella Stocker, with Michelin-starred experience, crafts a seafood-focused menu, including lobster linguine and raw fish options. The dessert menu by Nicolas Maugard includes Baked Alaska and praline millefeuille.

🏠 Yacht Club founders Mary Allison Wright and McLain Hedges opened Rougarou on August 21 in Denver’s Five Points neighborhood. The restaurant seats 68 inside and 75 in its backyard, which hosts live music. Rougarou features Southern-inspired dishes and a cocktail program with drinks like the Hurricane and Muffuletta Martini. Executive chef John David Wright leads the kitchen. The space also includes Over Pour, a retail shop offering grab-and-go items and novelties.

🍴 Opened in February 2025, ZIMA Notting Hill, located near Portobello Road, is the second ZIMA venue in London, offering 45 seats. Directed by Lukas Rackauskas, it features modern Eastern European dining with Russian influences. A notable event in June 2025 included a six-course menu by Michelin-starred chef Evgeny Vikentev. The restaurant integrates heritage with art, showcasing works from Russian and Eastern European artists, and offers signature vodka infusions and seasonal collaborations.