Hotel Openings

🏨 Sheraton Hotels & Resorts reopens Sheraton Minneapolis Downtown Convention Center after a $40 million, six-month renovation. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the 14-story hotel features 321 redesigned guestrooms, 19 updated event spaces, and new dining options, including Esther’s Table. The property offers 23,500 square feet of event space and modern amenities, such as The Community Table and The Booths. The renovation was led by architecture firm Gensler, while the hotel is owned by the Capp family.

📈 DoubleTree by Hilton celebrated the opening of its 700th hotel and expanded into 60 countries and territories. Over the past year, 40 new properties were added, including firsts in Nice, Laos, Azores, and Malta. DoubleTree plans to open 240 more hotels, with new locations in Egypt, Northern Ireland, and Casablanca. In 2025, conversions accounted for 40% of Hilton's 200 new openings, bolstered by DoubleTree and Spark brands.

🏨 Rebel Hotel Company has added Delta Hotels by Marriott Woodbridge to its management portfolio in the Greater New York area. This 312-room hotel will undergo a comprehensive repositioning strategy featuring upgraded amenities and a remodeled signature restaurant. Positioned near key corporate and retail hubs, it aims to attract business and leisure travelers. Brian Sparacino, CEO, aims to create a standout destination through operational excellence and a guest-first philosophy.

🏨 **DoubleTree by Hilton opened its 700th hotel, expanding to 60 countries. The brand added over 40 new properties in a year, including firsts in Malta, Laos, and the Azores. Notable openings: Nice, France; St. Paul’s Bay, Malta; Lagoa, Portugal; Kars, Türkiye; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Tokyo, Japan; Guang’an, China; Vientiane, Laos. With 240+ hotels in development, DoubleTree plans expansions in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. 40% of new openings in early 2025 are conversions.**

🏨 Hotels worldwide were mapped by Hospitality ON, showcasing new openings from the last 10 days. Yellow marks hotels opened this week, blue for upcoming openings later this year, green for rebrandings or brand takeovers, and orange for signed projects opening in the future. This guide provides a snapshot of recent developments in the hospitality industry, focusing on hotels from groups, chains, and voluntary networks globally.

🏒 Tim Love's Stewart's Croquet & Cocktails opened on May 12 in Fort Worth, Texas, featuring an 1,100 sq ft building seating 28 inside and a 15,000 sq ft outdoor area with two croquet courts for 12 players each. Situated next to Hotel Otto and Gemelle, the venue offers luxury bar food and a roving Martini cart. A Houlihan Lokey report notes 78% of millennials prefer "eatertainment" venues, reflecting their growing popularity and profitability.

🏨 Marriott International launched Series by Marriott, a new brand for midscale and upscale lodgings, on May 2025. This initiative debuted in India with Concept Hospitality Private Limited (CHPL) and includes The Fern’s 115 properties totaling about 8,000 rooms. Marriott aims to expand its presence globally and leverage the Marriott Bonvoy program. The brand targets value-conscious travelers and focuses on regional relevance while adhering to Marriott’s global standards. Discussions are ongoing in the U.S., Caribbean, and beyond.

🏨 May 2025, Basford Estate: The Tawny expands with Bath House and Owlets cottages. Bath House, a Grade II listed property built in the 19th century, features a heated pool, sauna, and accommodates up to 10 guests from £1,000 per night. Renovated by Louise Platt Interiors, it offers luxury experiences. Owlets, launching winter 2025, includes five cottages catering to various group sizes. Both estates are near RSPB Consall Woods Nature Park in Staffordshire.