Hotel Openings

🏨 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. 🎅✨

🍴 Major Food Group opened Carbone Riviera on November 7 at Bellagio, Las Vegas. The 240-seat restaurant, crafted with designer Martin Brudnizki and MGM Resorts, occupies the former Picasso space by the Bellagio fountains. Inspired by coastal Italy, it features a seafood program with dishes like whole fish, linguine in red clam sauce, and Scottish langoustines. The menu includes an extensive wine list and unique cocktails. Carbone Riviera joins other MFG brands like Sadelle’s and Carbone at Aria.

🏨 Mandarin Oriental is set to open a hotel, serviced apartment, and branded residence project in Jeddah Central by 2030. Located on the Red Sea coast, the waterfront project will feature 140 hotel rooms, 115 serviced apartments, and 187 branded residences. Amenities include five dining venues, a cinema, a golf simulator, and a spa. Designed by KPF, this development is part of Jeddah Central's urban tourism plan, enhancing Saudi Arabia's luxury hospitality offerings.

🍴 Lannan Pantry, a retail and event space, opened on 28th October in Edinburgh, next to the Lannan bakery. It offers seasonal produce, meats, charcuterie, cheese, and wine. The first pre-orders for viennoiserie went live on 4th November for collection from 11th November. Opening hours are 10am-5pm, Tuesday-Sunday. Designed by Patricia Rodi and Natalie Cécile, the interior features French-inspired elements. Owner Darcie Maher aims for a zero-waste approach, integrating the pantry with Lannan's kitchen and bakery operations.

🍷 Who? Whisky expert Phil Keene, House of Hazelwood, and Treloyhan Manor. When? 30 November 2025. Where? Treloyhan Manor. What? Exclusive whisky tasting event featuring 250 years of whisky heritage with six rare whiskies aged between 33-53 years. How? Led by whisky expert Phil Keene; tickets cost £500 (or £250 with accommodation) for one of 36 spots.

🏠 The former HSBC bank in Chipping Norton is on sale by Watling Real Estate for £1.8 million. Built in the late 19th century for Midland Bank, it was vacated by HSBC in 2017. Planning consent exists for conversion to a boutique hotel and restaurant. Features include domed stained glass roof-lights. Located in the Cotswolds, the property suits various uses, tapping into local tourism, including attractions like Diddly Squat Farm Shop.

🏨 Habyt, one of Europe's largest flex-living operators, launched Atipico Hotels, debuting in Madrid. Founder Luca Bovone cites this as a natural evolution from Habyt Flex launched earlier this year. Atipico targets markets in Portugal and Italy, leveraging Habyt's extensive development and operational experience. As the flex-living model faces challenges, Habyt aims for sustainable growth by balancing community-focused coliving with short, medium, and long-term stays to avoid pitfalls like Sonder's collapse.