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.

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🏨 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.

🏖 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.

🏝 Bonito Ibiza, partnered with O Beach Ibiza, launches on June 2, 2025, in San Antonio Bay, offering 252 rooms. Key features include a 275m² main pool, an adults-only area, and a family-friendly pool. The hotel showcases a diverse range of spaces, including the luxurious Eclipse Suite and a Mexican rooftop bar, Cielito. Guests have free entry to O Beach club before 3pm. The spa offers bespoke treatments, and room rates begin at £148.50 per night for the Daydreamer category.