Hotel Openings

🎭 Capella Hanoi, located in the heart of Hanoi near Hoan Kiem Lake, is a luxury hotel designed by Bensley reflecting the Roaring Twenties and Vietnam's cultural heritage. The 47-room boutique hotel features a neoclassical and Art Deco façade, interior design inspired by European opera houses, and themed suites based on opera characters. Amenities include the Diva's Lounge, Backstage restaurant, and Auriga Spa, all adhering to the theatrical opera theme. Bensley's design includes handcrafted furniture, bespoke wallpaper, and curated artworks incorporating European and Vietnamese craftsmanship, merging historical elements with local culture.

🏨 Broadstreet Global and Contender developed the Element Charleston Airport, a 123-room extended-stay hotel, managed by Hospitality America, near Charleston International Airport and key sites like Tanger Outlets. Offering in-room kitchens with ENERGY STAR appliances, a fitness center, saline pool, and free Wi-Fi, it caters to North Charleston's visitors and contributes to local economic development.

🍕 DoubleTree by Hilton introduces "piebird," a restaurant and bar concept, set to open in Nanuet, N.Y. in fall 2025 and in Asheville, N.C. in early 2026. Developed by Hilton's StiR Creative Collective, piebird offers American classics and seasonal pies. Menus include dishes like Chicken Pot Pie and beverages such as the piebird Palmer. The design features warm textures and vintage decor, aiming to reflect DoubleTree's comforting identity. Additional locations are planned, expanding piebird's presence in the U.S.

🏠 Persepolis Investments unveiled Banyan Tree Padilla Madrid Residences in Madrid's Salamanca District, comprising 24 units sized 308-655 sqm, marketed by Colliers and Knight Frank. The 1948 Gutiérrez Soto-designed building, restored by Julio Touza Sacristán, features Caramba Estudio interiors with 1-4 bedrooms, terraces up to 113 sqm, oak wood flooring, underfloor heating, and Portoro marble bathrooms. Amenities include spa, Turkish bath, sauna, pool, gym, and 24-hour security. The project, Banyan Tree's first branded residence in Europe, is near luxury retail and cultural landmarks.

💎 Estée Lauder opened its first Skin Longevity Institute in the Americas at Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Resorts Collection, Costa Rica. The institute is part of the resort's Casa de Agua Spa, near a Blue Zone, known for higher life expectancy. Estée Lauder combines Re-Nutriv skincare with longevity research, offering exclusive Re-Nutriv facial treatments featuring SIRTIVITY-LP technology. The opening featured mind coach Manjit Devgun and global Re-Nutriv skincare ambassador Crystal Greene. The institute represents over 15 years of Estée Lauder research.

🏨 Kimpton Main Frankfurt, IHG's luxury lifestyle brand, has entered the German market with the opening of a hotel in Frankfurt's "Four Frankfurt" district. The 155-room property features contemporary design by Waldo Works, echoing the city's Bauhaus heritage. Guests can enjoy amenities like a ground-floor bar MAY, European brasserie ANNI, and rooftop space LAZULI with skyline views. Additional offerings include yoga mats, complimentary bicycles, social hour, and pet-friendly accommodations without extra fees. The hotel's design incorporates Bauhaus style and respects the former Deutsche Bank headquarters' history. An art collection curated by Laura Bartlett features works that reflect Frankfurt's cultural identity. Kimpton Main Frankfurt joins IHG's European portfolio with properties in London, Barcelona, Paris, and upcoming developments in Marbella and the Algarve.

🏨 Accor has renovated over 70 hotels in Europe and is progressing with 60 more. Key properties include Mercure Wien City, Novotel Warsaw Centrum, and ibis London Blackfriars. These renovations enhance aesthetics, guest experience, and sustainability. Pullman Riga Old Town's redesign will complete by summer 2025. Accor aims for brand consistency and improved operational performance through these upgrades.

🏨 Hilton acquired a controlling interest in Sydell Group and the NoMad brand in April, aiming to expand to 100 hotels. The second NoMad hotel is set to open in Singapore by 2027 with 173 rooms, located on Orchard Road. In 2009, Hilton's attempt at a luxury/lifestyle brand, Denizen, failed due to industrial espionage by former employees. NoMad, starting with a London property opened in 2021, has plans for growth in North America, Europe, and beyond. Hilton's luxury footprint in Asia-Pacific aims for 150 hotels, with upcoming Waldorf Astoria and Conrad Hotels & Resorts properties, and recently introduced LXR Hotels & Resorts, including Umana Bali and Roku Kyoto.

🏨 Hilton acquired Sydell Group and NoMad brand in April 2021, with only one NoMad hotel in London opened in 2021. A second NoMad hotel with 173 rooms is set to open in Singapore by 2027 on Orchard Road. In the past, Hilton's attempt at a luxury/lifestyle brand, Denizen, in 2009 was thwarted by espionage claims from Starwood Hotels & Resorts. NoMad's first hotel in New York closed due to COVID but reopened as The Ned, New York. Hilton aims to expand its luxury footprint in Asia-Pacific to 150 hotels, with upcoming Waldorf Astoria properties in Kuala Lumpur, Sydney, Shanghai, Tokyo, Xi’an, and Hanoi, and Conrad Hotels & Resorts expansion in China and Japan. LXR Hotels & Resorts introduced Umana Bali in Southeast Asia, adding to their portfolio following Roku Kyoto in Japan.

🏨 Travelodge opens two new UK hotels: a 125-room property near London’s Dartford Crossing and a 101-room hotel on Liverpool's waterfront. The Dartford hotel offers easy access to the M25, Dartford Tunnel, Stone Crossing Station, and shopping centres like Bluewater and Lakeside. The Liverpool hotel, Travelodge’s 10th in the city, is close to the M&S Bank Arena, Exhibition Centre Liverpool, and cultural landmarks. Both hotels are part of Travelodge's growth strategy, with the brand operating over 600 hotels in the UK, Ireland, and Spain, focusing on affordability and regional access.