Hotel Openings

🏦 Between October 1 and December 31, 2024, Preferred Hotels & Resorts incorporated 11 new member properties worldwide, from Panama to Spain. I Prefer Hotel Rewards program participants can gain 2,500 bonus points on eligible stays for a limited time. Highlighted properties include Gamboa Rainforest Reserve with 166 rooms in Panama, Hotel Magnolia with 40 rooms in Chile, Aurika Udaipur with 139 rooms in India, Hotel Kitzhof with 160 rooms in Austria, and César Lanzarote with 20 rooms in Spain. The expansion underscores the brand's growth since 2019, now encompassing over 600 properties in 80 countries.

🏕 Marriott International's Autograph Collection debuts its first resort in Phuket and third in Thailand with the opening of Veranda Resort Phuket, situated 12 kilometers from Phuket Town on the Cape Panwa peninsula. Overlooking the Andaman Sea, the resort offers 159 rooms, suites, and pool villas with private terraces and views of Ao Yon Bay. Featuring Sino-Portuguese inspired design, dining venues, a spa, a pool, and excursions to Phuket Town, Autograph Collection now boasts over 320 hotels globally in nearly 50 countries.

🏨 Hospitality ON's editorial team mapped new hotel openings worldwide from the past 10 days, focusing on group, chain, and network hotels. Colors indicate status: yellow for recent openings, blue for announced future openings, green for rebranding and reopened, and orange for signed projects awaiting future opening. The map includes locations, photos, and essential information for a quick weekly overview.

🏨 Hyatt to open two hotels in Leeds on March 10, 2025, with a £62.7 million investment. The Hyatt Place and Hyatt House brands will feature a combined 305 units – 217 rooms and 88 studios/suites. Facilities include a fitness center and meeting space, located at Sovereign Square near the train station.

🏡 The Social Hub opens its second Florence location on February 1. The Social Hub Belfiore, costing €150 million and spanning 80,000-square-meters, offers a rooftop garden, Olympic pool, and Tuscany's largest coworking space. Located in San Jacopino near the historic center, the 550-room hotel blends hotel, coworking, and event spaces, including a 7,000-square-meter rooftop garden and 300+ guest conference facility. It also features gym, shopping, and 3,500 plants on the rooftop. The Social Hub is a B Corporation, hosting 600+ events yearly and aiming to revitalize neighborhoods.

🏨 The Shelborne by Proper in Miami Beach, set to reopen on May 1 after a $100 million renovation, operated by Proper Hospitality, features 251 rooms including ocean-view suites and villas. The property, originating from 1940, has been updated with Miami Art Deco and Miami Modernism designs by ADC Atelier. The highlight includes a 1,700-square-foot penthouse suite. Partnering with Michelin-starred Chef Abram Bissell, the hotel offers a signature restaurant and various bars, alongside 30,000 square feet of event space.

🦒 Chester Zoo's new luxury lodge, The Reserve, opens August 2025, welcoming guests starting mid-August with bookings from 29 January. The UK destination features safari-style accommodation, exclusive animal encounters, and supports conservation efforts for endangered species. The Reserve offers 51 sustainable lodges, variously accommodating 2-6 people, with lakeside and savannah views, and includes a restaurant, bar, and private zoo access. TROO Hospitality manages the guest experience. Contact reservations@thereservechesterzoo.com for booking.

🏡 Mason & Fifth will start bookings on January 28th for its Westbourne Park location, set to open in June 2025 in London. This largest location offers 332 studios, including kitchenette-equipped and 'Out & About' options. Design collaborations include Jan Hendzel chopping boards and Jay Achillies furniture. Nicholas Daley is styling the House Team. Amenities include The Grounding wellness facility with a pool, sauna/steam rooms, and gym, complemented by a cultural programme and partnership with Dazed Club for artist residencies. Meadow, a workspace for 120 creatives, opens in June with affordable memberships for local groups. Canal restaurant & bar will feature seasonal, sustainable dishes. Additional local partnerships aim to foster a community ecosystem. An all-new guesthouse will also launch in Belsize Park.

🏡 Dunluce Lodge, Northern Ireland's latest five-star hotel, is set to open in February after its handover this week. The hotel, located on the Causeway Coast near Portrush, was constructed by Ballymena's Martin & Hamilton Construction starting November 2022. It features 35 luxury suites, a restaurant, wine vault, private dining, and a spa. Overlooking Royal Portrush Golf Club, it will be near the 153rd Open Championship venue in July. Dunluce Lodge will employ 80 staff and has partnered with local suppliers such as Lamont Stone, Ulster Carpets, and Abbey Upholstery.

🍸 The Mirror Bar at the Landmark London partners with Courvoisier for a winter hideaway offering a limited-edition cocktail menu featuring Courvoisier's VSOP cognac. Cocktails, like L'Hiver en Rose and French 125, start from £20. The menu also includes upscale small plates and British cheeses. The heated outdoor terrace adds comfort with city views and cigars. This indulgent experience is available until 6th April.