Hotel Openings

🍴 Acclaimed chef Matt Abé will open his first solo restaurant, Bonheur by Matt Abé, in Mayfair in autumn 2025. The restaurant will be located on the former Le Gavroche site on Upper Brook Street. After 18 years with Gordon Ramsay, Abé will offer a personalized fine-dining experience, featuring á la carte choices and curated tasting menus. The restaurant includes a Chef’s Table, "Petit Bonheur," seating six for an intimate culinary experience. Further details will be announced soon.

📌 MEININGER Hotels partners with ESN to offer affordable lodging at 36 properties in 26 European cities for students, supporting intercultural exchange. ESN operates in 40+ countries, aiding 150,000 young people annually. MEININGER plans to expand in student hubs like Barcelona, Edinburgh, and Strasbourg. Since 1999, the hotel group aligns with Erasmus goals, which supported 5 million students since 1987. MEININGER's hybrid model combines hotel and hostel features, appealing to young travelers.

🏨 Brooklyn's South edge is seeing the rise of new developments: Breva restaurant, with 100 seats and a 110-seat patio, opened in December on Brighton Beach. Led by Tom Dillon, Apicii is developing Casa Pecora, a 55-room hotel with 10,000 sq ft of event space, set to open in summer 2026. Brooklyn houses 2.6 million people and is accessible to Manhattan. Despite resuming office work, 67% of organizations allow hybrid approaches. Dillon's ventures aim for South Brooklyn's long-term growth.

📍 Between January and June 2025, B&B Hotels opened new properties in Wismar, Krefeld-Süd, Munich-Schwabing, Emmerich, Passau-Süd, Vienna-Heiligenstadt, and Leszno. This expansion added 686 rooms: 474 in Germany, 120 in Austria, and 92 in Poland. Additionally, leases for 955 new rooms were signed, including a project in Linz. The company renovated 20 existing hotels within this period. Expansion is facilitated by partnerships with companies like Inseme GmbH and Kreotel GmbH.

🏨 Radisson Collection Hotel, Basilica Budapest is located next to St. Stephen's Basilica, in a restored neoclassical building. Opened with 71 uniquely styled rooms, the hotel offers three dining venues: Collection Café & Lounge, The Arc bistro, and ISSEI Skybar & Restaurant. It boasts views of Budapest and access to cultural sites. Yilmaz Yildirimlar emphasizes its boutique luxury. 🏨 Norbert Polyák highlights its blend of contemporary design and city rhythm.

📍 Palazzo Donà Giovannelli, Venice, restoration by architect Aline Asmar d’Amman, maintains historic features while adding modern amenities. The hotel has 47 rooms and is centrally located near Rialto Market and the Grand Canal. It features a gastronomic restaurant accessible by private boat and a Wagon Bar, inspired by rail travel. The venue includes spaces like the Vittoria Ballroom, emphasizing Venetian culture. It's part of Orient Express's brand expansion, offering an immersive experience.

🏨 Talaia Hotel & Spa Biarritz MGallery Collection opened in July 2025 on the Basque Coast, offering 149 rooms, including 8 suites, and a Cinq Mondes spa. The interior, designed by Jean-Philippe Nuel, integrates Basque elements. Features include a revamped rooftop terrace, a restaurant by Chef Éric Frechon, and new fitness and surf facilities. Previously Radisson Blu, it now joins Accor's MGallery, promising unique local experiences and community support initiatives.

🍴 Longbow Venues will open "The Charleston" in Bakewell in early 2026, investing £2.5 million in renovating a Grade II-listed building. This venue, featuring 160 seats and a courtyard for 90 more, will offer an immersive 1920s-style experience with live jazz, a private dining room, and an extensive menu. Creator Rob Hattersley aims to revive a local landmark, creating 60 new jobs, with recruitment starting summer 2025.

🍴 Herts Pubs Company launched The Cock, a refurbished 16th-century inn in Hitchin, on July 25th. With 450 years of history, it features a 46-cover dining room and a 15-cover private area. Operations Manager Adam Msetfi oversees the project, while Head Chef Alex Corley brings expertise from renowned restaurants. The menu emphasizes British suppliers, offering dishes like sirloin of aged beef and poached trout. Open Wednesday to Sunday, it also offers a Sunday roast menu and craft drinks.

🏨 NH Collection expanded in Italy, opening a new hotel in Palermo on Via Vittorio Emanuele. Housed in the historic 86-room Palazzo Sitano, it blends Baroque architecture with modern amenities like a fitness club and sauna. Positioned near landmarks like Piazza Marina, it caters to leisure and business travelers. The hotel includes a restaurant serving Sicilian dishes and event space for up to 56 people. This opening reinforces NH Collection's presence in Italy's rich historical landscape.