Hotel Openings

🏠 Fashion house Maison Margiela is launching Maison Margiela Residences in Dubai's Palm Jumeirah in partnership with Alta Real Estate Development. Launching with 25 bespoke units, the design by architect Carlo Colombo features travertine furnishings and a custom furniture line. Residents can access amenities like an art gallery, spa, and gym. This launch coincides with a new boutique and a café at the Mall of the Emirates.

🏔 Mama Shelter, part of Accor via Ennismore, is opening its first mountain hotel in Val Thorens, Europe's highest ski resort, by autumn 2027. Located on the Cairn Plateau at 2,100m, it will feature 148 rooms, a spa, a cinema, and a 350-bed capacity. This all-inclusive multi-night stay model marks the brand's shift from urban settings. The project, supported by Vista, Galata, and Cogeco, aims to boost Val Thorens' year-round tourism. Another similar project is planned for Marrakech in 2027.

🍴 This November, SOOM, a new Korean BBQ restaurant by the creators of 3KOBROS, opens at 99 St Martin’s Lane, London. Guests can savor premium meats and Korean dishes, including vegetarian, vegan, and halal options. Designed with traditional Korean aesthetics, SOOM features a 12-seat centerpiece table, a ground floor bar, and private dining spaces. A soft launch will offer 25% off food for early visitors.

🎄 Wynyard Hall is hosting Christmas events from November 21-23, featuring a Christmas Fayre with artisan stalls and festive food. December events include Carols in the Chapel and Festive Afternoon Tea, with limited tickets available. The estate offers winter garden strolls, dining at The Glass House, and spa visits. Corporate events are also available, promising exquisite dining and exceptional service. Early booking is recommended as tickets sell quickly.

🏨 IHG and tristar Austria GmbH will open the Kimpton Salzburg by mid-2028, marking Kimpton's Austrian debut. Located by the Salzach River, the hotel will feature 119 rooms, including 11 suites. Part of a Midstad-led redevelopment, it adds to IHG's 210 hotels open and 63 in development across the DACH region. Salzburg, Austria's second-largest hospitality market, presents a strategic opportunity for Kimpton.

🏨 Woolley Grange, a Jacobean manor near Bath, England, reopened following a renovation by StudioJill. The redesign includes all 25 rooms, public spaces, and a revitalized spa with new treatment rooms and a sauna. It blends tradition with modern comfort, using earthy tones and handcrafted furniture. The hotel retains beloved features like fairground rides and the Woolley Bears Den children’s club. Future enhancements include new rooms and garden upgrades.

🏠 Quality Branded opens Limusina, a 215-seat, tri-level restaurant in Midtown Manhattan, formerly a parking garage. Designed with GRT Architects, the space spans 5,000 sq ft, embracing a retro-futuristic vibe inspired by *Blade Runner*. Highlights include a main bar with abstract lighting, a dining room with naturally dyed curtains and marble floors, and a secret dining room for 10. Unique features include a "pool" dining area and red-and-purple travertine private room.