Hotel Openings

🏨 Hotel Heron in Alexandria, VA, has joined Curio Collection by Hilton. Managed by Aparium Hotel Group, the 134-room hotel is located in Old Town Alexandria, about eight miles from Washington, D.C. It includes the KILN restaurant, a craft cocktail bar, and a rooftop venue. This marks the second Curio Collection hotel in the DMV region.

🏨 Drury Hotels is building a new 180-room Drury Plaza Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee, set to open in October 2026. This will be their fourth Nashville location and seventh in Tennessee. The hotel, located in Century Farms, offers amenities like free breakfast, Wi-Fi, parking, an indoor pool, and over 1,500 square feet of meeting space. The flexible policies for event cancellations make it a convenient choice for travelers and event planners.

🏨 Radisson Hotel Group opened a new Radisson Blu hotel at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in Roissypôle, near Terminal 3. The hotel offers 305 rooms, a 150 sq m pool, a fitness center, and 13 meeting rooms with over 1,500 sq m of event space. It features dining at Le Culinaire Bazaar and Green Key sustainability certification. The hotel provides access to central Paris in under 30 minutes, enhancing its appeal for business and leisure travelers.

💪 Thainstone House, Inverurie, will invest £150,000 in gym refurbishment by April, introducing 30 new fitness machines for cardio, strength, and functional training. The strength area will expand due to high demand, and the reception will be upgraded. Existing facilities include a 13-meter pool and outdoor thermal features. This upgrade aims to enhance member and guest experiences as part of Crerar Hotels' focus on wellness.

🏨 DoubleTree by Hilton London West End wrapped up a £4 million refurbishment in early 2026, adding 14 new rooms and suites, boosting capacity to 275 rooms. The revamp, which began earlier in the year, includes redesigned lobby and restaurant spaces, featuring The Writing Room Bar and Lounge inspired by the Bloomsbury area. This expansion aims to attract families and leisure travelers with split-level duplex suites and deluxe rooms.

🏨 Hotel Heron in Old Town Alexandria transitions to Curio Collection by Hilton, retaining its 134-room character under Aparium's management. Located in Alexandria, VA, this chic hotel combines local charm with Hilton's global reach. Guests benefit from Hilton Honors program and amenities. Dining includes KILN, Francis Hall, and Good Fortune rooftop bar. It's the second Curio Collection in the DMV region. Contact: 699 Prince St, Alexandria, VA, +1 703-662-1900.

🏖️ **Dunton Hot Springs, Colorado** – The historic 1800s mining town turned luxury resort has completed a multi-million dollar renovation over three years. Key transformations included guest cabins, the Saloon, Dance Hall, and Potter House. Notable designs by Waldo Works, with Christina Rossi as Director of Interior Design, preserved original charm while introducing modern updates. Signature upgrades aim to enhance guest experience, with spaces like Chuck’s Cabin and Major Ross Cabin offering a blend of rustic heritage and contemporary luxury.

🏨 DoubleTree by Hilton London West End completed a £4 million refurbishment in Bloomsbury, London, enhancing its hotel with 14 new rooms including two Duplex Suites, and a redesigned lobby and restaurant. The project started in early 2025. The hotel now has 275 rooms. New room options include Double Double Duplex Suites, Deluxe Double Double rooms, and King Deluxe Suites. The lobby and The Writing Room Bar & Lounge offer a contemporary design inspired by Bloomsbury writers.