Hotel Openings

🏨 Manga Hotel Group opened TOOR Hotel, its first upscale TOOR brand property, in downtown Toronto, Canada. Located in Toronto's Garden District, the hotel features 232 rooms, 181 residential units, 55” TVs, Nespresso machines, and smart lighting. Amenities include a fitness center, yoga studio, valet parking, event space, and the two-story Muse Bistro & Bar. TOOR Hotel is part of Manga’s portfolio of 33 hotels and more than 6,000 rooms. A second TOOR Hotel is set to open in New York City's Soho later in the year.

🏠 Rosewood Residences Beverly Hills launches as Rosewood Hotels & Resorts' first standalone residential offering in Los Angeles, California, developed by Nahla Capital and GPI Companies. The property has 17 residences, ranging from 3,000 to over 7,000 square feet, with pricing from $10 million to $45 million. Each residence features private elevators, floor-to-ceiling windows, kitchens with Greek marble, and state-of-the-art appliances from Sub-Zero and Wolf. Six homes include private pools and spas, and the four penthouses offer private rooftop retreats. Amenities include a 50-foot rooftop pool, jacuzzi, fitness center, lounge, bar, and dining room. The dedicated Rosewood Residential team manages the property, offering services like Residential Butler Service, Exclusive Pet Services, Rotating Art Program, Health & Wellness, Exclusive Dining & Events Access, Community Engagement, Private Delivery & Security, and the Rosewood Reserve membership program for global privileges. Sales are led by Compass Development Marketing Group, Sally Forster Jones of Compass, and Tomer Fridman of Christie’s International Real Estate SoCal.

🎭 Haii Keii, a restaurant in Houston's River Oaks/Upper Kirby neighborhood, opened on February 18 offering a 3,000 square foot indoor space with an additional 1,000 square feet of outdoor patio seating. The design by Gin Braverman and Gin Design Group channels "Blade Runner" and "Kill Bill". Executive chef Jeffrey Taylor and sushi chef Jose Espinoza crafted a menu with cold plates, hot plates, vegetables, fried rice, nigiri, maki, and steaks. Managing partner Jarred Tosto emphasizes Haii Keii as an immersive, vibrant dining experience.

🏡 Treehouse Hotel Manchester, second U.K. location of Starwood Hotels’ brand, recently opened at Blackfriars Street and Deansgate with 200 guestrooms. The design features an indoor-outdoor tree and reclaimed materials. Barry Sternlicht emphasizes a "carefreedom" vibe. The hotel includes dining options like Pip by Mary-Ellen McTague and will open The Nest in Treehouse and Sister Moon in 2025, with event spaces for up to 400 people. It focuses on sustainability, aiming for BREEAM and Green Key certifications, and offers amenities such as a rooftop apiary, gym, and communal spaces.