Hotel Openings

🏨 Radisson Hotel Group plans to open a 180-room hotel in Oxford United Football Club's proposed new stadium in Kidlington, subject to planning approval. Over half of the rooms will offer pitch views. This development is part of the stadium expected to create nearly 1,000 jobs and include a 16,000-seat capacity stadium, a 1,000-capacity conference centre, and various entertainment facilities. The project emphasizes sustainability with solar panels and a low-carbon energy supply. Radisson's UK and Ireland portfolio includes nearly 80 hotels. The planning application is under Cherwell District Council's review.

🏦 Sofitel opened the five-star Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile in central Cairo, as part of Accor’s expansion in Egypt. The hotel has 615 rooms and suites across 24 floors, featuring balconies with Nile views and spa-inspired bathrooms. Nicolas Gronier, VP of Global Marketing for Sofitel, says the hotel is the largest opened by Sofitel worldwide. It includes five dining venues, a spa with French-Egyptian wellness practices, a 300m² outdoor pool, and 17 event spaces for up to 1,000 guests.

🏖 Adrien Feltz and Alexia Courtois to open Domaine les Terres Bleues in May, located in Vallée des Lacs, Vosges, France. The retreat features two chalets, each housing two guests, on a one-hectare estate. Amenities include private jacuzzis, 50m² terraces, and sensory showers. Activities offered range from outdoor heated pool access from May to October, a sauna, wellness treatments, yoga, and guided hikes. The eco-friendly estate uses sustainable materials and collaborates with local producers. Opening set for May 2025 at 560 Rte du Valtin, 88400 Xonrupt-Longemer. Website: www.domaine-lesterresbleues.com. Contact: Camille Dupuy PR, +33 (0)6 58 89 05 10, cd@camilledupuypr.com.

🏨 Aleph Hospitality opens Four Points by Sheraton Jeddah in the Rabwah District on King Fahd Road, 15 minutes from King Abdul Aziz International Airport. The hotel, near Jeddah's downtown and attractions, features 112 rooms and suites, an all-day restaurant, a lobby café, and five meeting rooms with modern technology. Amenities include a rooftop fitness center, gym, spa, jacuzzi, sauna, outdoor swimming pool, and proximity to shopping, cultural sites, and recreational areas.

🏕 AutoCamp announced the opening of AutoCamp Sequoia in THREE RIVERS, California, offering 85 accommodations close to Sequoia National Park (15 minutes away) and Kings Canyon National Park (90 minutes away). The site features Airstream Suites, Cabins, BaseCamp Suites, and Bunk Rooms, with the Bunk Rooms designed for families and groups, sleeping up to six guests. The 3,350-square-foot Clubhouse includes lounge areas, games, and a bar, complemented by amenities such as a heated outdoor pool and adventure activities. The Kitchen serves locally sourced cuisine, and the General Store offers snacks, beer, wine, and merchandise. AutoCamp Sequoia also caters to events with spaces like The Clubhouse, The Ponderosa Lawn, The Cedar Room, and The Pine Room available for various gatherings.

🏖 Playa Hotels & Resorts opened the second Wyndham Alltra in the Dominican Republic, featuring a 620-room resort with five à la carte restaurants, a buffet, a pizzeria, a café, and nine bars. The resort offers a large free-form pool, a kids club, a fitness center, a full-service spa, and the upcoming Splash Island Water Park. Accommodations include furnished patios, restocked minibars, and complimentary Wi-Fi, reflecting Caribbean design.

🏨 Hospitality ON compiled a map of new hotels opened globally in the last 10 days, including hotels from groups and chains. The color-coded map indicates hotels that opened this week (yellow), ones announced for later in the year (blue), rebrandings that reopened (green), and new projects signed (orange).

🏕 AutoCamp Sequoia opened in Three Rivers, Calif. near Sequoia National Park. Hilton partnered with AutoCamp in February 2024, allowing bookings through Hilton's direct channels and accumulation of Hilton Honors points. The site offers 85 accommodations, including Airstream Suites, Cabins, BaseCamp Suites, and Bunk Rooms for up to six guests. The 3,350 square-foot Clubhouse features lounge areas, games, and indoor/outdoor fire pits. Amenities include a heated pool, complimentary bikes, and outdoor activities. The Kitchen offers locally sourced meals, and the General Store sells food and drink items. Event spaces accommodate corporate retreats, weddings, and reunions. AutoCamp's mission prioritizes accessibility to the outdoors with high design and comfort.

🏠 Leonardo Hotels to expand in Germany by adding Badischer Hof Baden-Baden to its Leonardo Limited Edition collection from 1 May. The hotel, with a history dating back to a Capuchin monastery transformed into a luxury hotel in the 19th century, will be the fourth of its kind in German-speaking countries. It features 153 rooms and suites, a gourmet restaurant, and a spa with thermal water pools. Andreas Neudahm will lead the redesign, marking the hotel's new era under Leonardo.

🏥 Experimental group to open the 5-star, 43-room Experimental Marais Hotel on 11 March 2025 in Paris, with Tristan Auer's neo-Gothic design. The hotel features a large restaurant, cocktail bar, spa, and pool. Temple & Chapon restaurant seats 100 and serves grilled meats and American classics, designed by Auer and artist Clovis Retif. L'American Bar offers signature cocktails and fine wines. Spa Experimental Marais provides Susanne Kaufmann treatments and a swimming pool.