Hotel Openings - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 211

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Ambassadors Bloomsbury hotel undergoes £7 million revamp

🏨 Wellbrook Hospitality rebranded Ambassadors Bloomsbury to The Memoir Club in May 2025. Located on Upper Woburn Place, the hotel features 100 rooms. The £7 million redesign by ICA Studio includes Apple TV, Nespresso machines, and eco-friendly amenities. The Adeline Restaurant serves Eastern-Mediterranean cuisine and cocktails inspired by Bloomsbury figures. Event spaces accommodate 300 guests for receptions or 264 for conferences. General Manager George Konstas highlights the blend of culture and innovation.

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Candlewood Suite arrives in Europe

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts has launched Candlewood Suites Berlin Charlottenburg, marking its brand debut in Germany. Located in Berlin's Charlottenburg district, the hotel is designed for long-term travelers with features like kitchen-equipped rooms and a 24/7 marketplace. IHG plans further expansions in Germany, targeting cities including Fürth, Heidelberg, Düsseldorf, Augsburg, and another location in Berlin, in partnership with NOVUM Hospitality.

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Hyatt Regency Zadar marks the group’s arrival in Croatia

🏨 The Hyatt Regency Zadar has opened as Croatia's first Hyatt hotel, located on the Adriatic coast near Zadar's UNESCO World Heritage Old Town. With plans to grow the Hyatt Regency brand by 70% in the Balkans by 2027, the hotel features 133 rooms, a 400 m² ballroom, and a 1,155 m² wellness center. The project is a collaboration with Doğuş Group, highlighting Hyatt's focus on popular travel destinations.

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Opening of a new Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel in Ile-de-France

📍 Hilton has announced the upcoming opening of Hotel Dali Val d'Europe, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, near Disneyland® Paris this summer. The hotel will feature 94 rooms, a pool, fitness center, and more. Located near La Vallée Village, it attracts over 10 million visitors annually. Positioned in a business hub with 7,500 companies, the hotel is easily accessible via A4 highway and 30 km from Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle Airport. This is Hilton’s 20th Paris-area hotel.

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Sparcstudio celebrates the opening of its latest project: The Brasserie at Sopwell House

🏨 Sparcstudio re-launched The Brasserie at Sopwell House, Hertfordshire in May 2025 to elevate guest experiences. The redesign encourages longer stays and offers a space combining elegance with modern flair. Sopwell House, led by Hotel Director Rafi Bejerano, received Condé Nast Johansen's 2025 award for Best Recently Renovated Hotel. Key features include bespoke furniture, versatile seating, and ambient lighting. This follows Sparcstudio's 16-year collaboration with the Bejerano family, including the £14 million Cottonmill Spa project.

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A Taste Of Bombay, A Stay In History: Design Revealed For Permit Room Portobello Restaurant And Lodgings

🏠 Permit Room, part of Dishoom, opened its first lodgings in May 2025 at 186 Portobello Rd, London. Housed in the historic Colville Hotel, originally from the mid-1860s, it features a 70-cover bar cafe, a 44-seat dining room, and two guest bedrooms. The venue, designed by Macaulay Sinclair, blends Bombay's bar culture with Victorian elements. More than 30 art pieces by South Asian artists enrich the space, led by Laura Newstead.

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Scotland-based restaurant concept Fish Shop opens its first outpost in Washington, D.C.

🐟 Fish Shop, part of Artfarm, opened in Ballater, Scotland, in 2023, quickly earning a Bib Gourmand award and a visit from King Charles III. A second location opened in Washington, D.C., on April 29, seating 180 inside with additional terrace seating and three private rooms for 10, 12, and 24 guests. The restaurant emphasizes fresh, ethically sourced seafood and sustainability in both menu and design. The D.C. location's menu is tailored to Mid-Atlantic seasonal availability, with a fish preparation room, and uses locally sourced meat and vegetables.

IHG strikes deal for first Even Hotel in Middle East

🏦 IHG Hotels & Resorts signed an agreement for Even Hotel Dammam, set to open in 2029—the first Even brand in the Middle East, situated in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The 300-room hotel, developed in partnership with Marassi Al Bahr Development Company (Al Khaldi Holding), will be at the King Abdullah Civic Center. Even Hotels launched in 2012, offering wellness zones and has 37 hotels globally, with 13 in Mainland China. Even Hotel Dammam will feature biophilic design, wellness zones, Athletic Studio, Soul Studio, and a spa, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. IHG manages 45 hotels and plans 47 more in Saudi Arabia within 3-5 years.

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THE GRAND HOTEL BIRMINGHAM PRESENTS DOWNSTAIRS AT THE GRAND

🎷 Downstairs At The Grand, Birmingham City Centre’s only late night jazz bar, opens on Friday 16th May, operating Thursdays to Saturdays from 10pm to 2am at The Grand Hotel Birmingham. It features live music with artists like Tom Seals, Dino Baptiste, Chris 'Beebe' Aldridge, Dana Gillespie, and Lisa-Marie Holmes. Joe Spinoza And Friends perform on the opening night, followed by a diverse lineup including The Voice Of Rafael Nannetti and Genevieve Jazz throughout May. The venue offers cocktails, wines, and a late-night food menu. Visit www.downstairsatthegrand.co.uk for more details.

Wyndham to supersize Super 8 in Saudi Arabia

🏖️ Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Le Park Concord to develop 100 Super 8 hotels across Saudi Arabia over 10 years, beginning in 2026. This initiative, aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, aims to address the rising demand for budget-friendly accommodations as the country welcomed 30 million international visitors in 2024, a 9.5% increase from 2023. Future hotels will be located along major highways and cities like Riyadh, Jeddah, and Makkah.

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