Hotel Openings

🌳 In Singapore's Hougang, L Architects revamped a 98-square-metre flat for plant-loving clients. 🏡 Utilizing 571 rare double-bullnose bricks, they transformed the space, removing two walls to create an open-plan area. 💡 Glass doorways and louvered windows enhance light and ventilation. 🌱 Focusing on plant placement, they designed a multifunctional area with a brick island and bench. The project, shortlisted for the 2025 Dezeen Awards, merges nature with design in a residential interior. 🌿

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🏨 Marriott International reached 100 operational and pipeline properties in Saudi Arabia, signing a 1,100-room Courtyard by Marriott in Makkah with SEDCO Capital, set to open in 2030. The hotel will cover 4,500 sqm, part of the Masar development, and aligns with Saudi Vision 2030. Marriott operates 44 properties with over 11,000 rooms in Saudi Arabia, bolstered by religious tourism. Masar aims to host 30 million pilgrims annually, enhancing urban infrastructure.

🏨 Northland Properties rebranded and renovated the Sandman Signature Sheffield Quays Hotel, previously Best Western Plus, after 18 months of work. Acquired in June 2022 with renovations starting November 2023, it's set for completion by Summer 2026. The hotel now boasts 128 renovated rooms, a new 5,000 sq ft bar and restaurant, and rebranded leisure facilities. By 2026, 32 more rooms will be added. Tavern on The Quays opened September 22, 2025, seating 90 with a 200-capacity ballroom planned.

🏨 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.