Hotel Openings

🏨 Four Seasons, collaborating with Strategic Property Partners, plans a luxury hotel and residences in Charleston, South Carolina, by 2028. The development will feature 139 guest rooms and 36 branded residences in the historic district. Facilities include four restaurants, an outdoor pool, a spa, and 7,000 square feet of event space. Residences, ranging from 2,000 to 3,700 square feet, start at $5 million, offering personalized living and access to hotel amenities.

🏨 Mandarin Oriental will manage a hotel on a five-hectare island near Venice, offering views of the Venetian lagoon, until November 2025, followed by a three-phase renovation. The hotel, featuring 136 rooms, will reopen as Mandarin Oriental, Venice in April 2026. Amenities include a spa, outdoor pool, and tennis courts. This expansion complements existing properties in Milan and Lake Como, plus future openings in Rome, Cortina, and Porto Cervo. Renovation led by Albion Nord design studio.

📍 Hilton has partnered with Green Properties – Melakis S.A. to renovate the former Mediterranean Hotel in Heraklion, Greece, into the ÉRA Hotel Heraklion, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. This new hotel will feature 56 rooms and amenities such as a rooftop restaurant, pool, and spa. Set to open year-round, the hotel marks Hilton's second property in Crete following the December 2024 announcement of Hilton Garden Inn Chania City. Hilton expands its Tapestry Collection in Europe, focusing on Italy, Spain, and Portugal.

🏠 Canada, 2025: Density Group Limited has announced the launch of The Ritz-Carlton Residences in Muskoka, featuring 32 waterfront homes on a private island. Homes range from four to eight bedrooms, with private showings starting this summer. Designed by Studio Caban and Norm Architects, amenities include a spa, sports facilities, and a homeowner club accessible by chauffeured boat. Onsite production includes fresh herbs, eggs, and honey. Sarah Khalifa of Marriott International supports the project.

🍳 Boxcar Bar & Grill in Marylebone relaunches as Boxcar Fire & Wine on June 17th, led by new Head Chef Zisis Gkalmpenis from Greece. The restaurant focuses on fire-led cooking with dishes like Iberico pork presa and Galician beef rib. The wine list features small-scale, sustainable producers, including their own-label rosé, Tinted Glasses. Managed by Ankur Wishart and Barry Hirst, Fire & Wine offers a warm setting with natural wood textures and an open kitchen. Open Tuesday to Sunday.

🏖 Lough Erne Resort, set within 600 acres of Fermanagh Lakelands, invites visitors to savor summer through curated experiences designed for relaxation. Starting from £175 per night, the "Move To Our Rhythm" package includes a two-night stay and activities like exploring Marble Arch Caves. The "Cruise Through Summer" offers a one-hour boat cruise from £199 per person. Guests can also opt for self-catering lodges, offering freedom to explore local attractions like Enniskillen Castle and Florence Court House.

🍝 Chef Matt Wilden will open his new restaurant, Perro, in Kings Heath, Birmingham, in late June 2025. Perro offers a cozy 12-seat space, serving Mexican-influenced small plates and cocktails by Katie Rouse of Couch. By day, it features deli sandwiches and Vietnamese iced coffee, transforming at night into a low-lit dining spot. Perro will host creative events, fostering a community spirit. Fridays and Saturdays feature late-night cocktails and snacks. Follow @perro.bhx for updates.

🍴 In July 2025, HUŎ will open in Belsize Village, London, expanding from their 2021 Chelsea debut. Restaurateurs Graham Rebak and Adam Wilkie bring Asian cuisine to NW3. Head Chef Yam Gurung's menu features Chinese and Southeast Asian dishes, with sharing plates like Thai Lobster Crackers and Szechuan Chilli Prawns. Designed by Jonathan Clark Architects, the space accommodates 110 guests across a main dining area, bar, private room, and terrace. The restaurant features Asian art and vibrant decor.

🏨 Expected last quarter 2028, IHG Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Palm Holdings, will open voco London – Waterloo (182 rooms) and Hotel Indigo & Suites London – Waterloo (172 rooms) in Central London. Located near iconic attractions, the hotels will offer shared amenities and sustainable design targeting BREEAM Excellent certification. IHG's expansion includes 363 UK hotels open, 33 in the pipeline. Architectural collaboration by Studio Moren aims for engaging, locally inspired environments.