Hotel Openings

🏨 First Martin Corporation and First Hospitality opened the AC Marriott Hotel Ann Arbor Downtown in Michigan, within the Downtown Ann Arbor Main Street District. The six-story hotel features 139 guestrooms and a curated art collection. Sustainable touches include solar panels generating over 50 kWh daily. Guests can enjoy the AC Lounge & Kitchen, a 500-square-foot boardroom, and pet-friendly amenities. It's the first AC Hotel in Ann Arbor and the fourth in Michigan, expanding the brand in the Midwest.

🏨 hihotels by Hospitality International adds three newly converted properties in February 2026 in Louisiana, Texas, and New Jersey. The properties include Scottish Inns & Suites in Vinton, LA (45 rooms), Kingwood, TX (41 rooms), and Red Carpet Inn & Suites in Maple Shade, NJ (48 rooms). These conversions, previously Cobblestone Inn & Suites, Americas Best Value Inn & Suites, and Motel 6, exemplify hihotels' growth strategy. Owner Anil Patel highlights franchise stability as a key factor.

📍 Developers DSM Real Estate Partners and Stafford Development Company have begun construction on The Chambray, a 125-key boutique hotel in downtown Roswell, Georgia. Scheduled to open in summer 2027, it will be operated by The Indigo Road Hospitality Group and join Hyatt’s JdV Collection. The Chambray will feature 215 rooms, including three F&B venues and 2,300 square feet of meeting space, enhancing Roswell's community spirit and growth.

🏨 Minor Hotels reported a 32% rise in core profits to THB 6.8bn (£161m) for 2025. Revenues hit THB 133.2bn (£3.1m), with group sales up 4% to THB 166.1bn (£3.9m). Occupancy rose to 68%, with a 3% increase in average daily rates. Europe and the Americas drove earnings, boosting profits through leisure and corporate recovery. The group signed 40 new projects and rebranded 23 properties, pursuing an asset-light model. Expectations remain positive for 2026.

🍴 Ola Jachymiak Studio recently unveiled Nora, a modern Turkish restaurant in London's Canary Wharf. Located in the Wood Wharf expansion, the design merges three units into a 300-square-metre, mid-century-inspired space with a capacity for over 100 guests. The design uses warm materials like oak and zellige tiles, combining Anatolian influences and mid-century sensibility. Custom furnishings and bespoke lighting create a vibrant yet soothing atmosphere, echoing the rich textures of Istanbul's markets.

🏨 AC Marriott Hotel Ann Arbor Downtown opened by First Martin Corporation and First Hospitality, located in Downtown Ann Arbor Main Street District, Michigan. Spread over 81,745 sq. ft., it features 139 rooms. The hotel includes local art, a solar array generating over 50 kWh daily, a sixth-floor lounge, and a 500 sq. ft. executive boardroom. The first AC Hotel in Ann Arbor, it offers modern amenities, marking the brand's fourth location in Michigan.

🏨 Pazziella Capri will join Marriott’s Luxury Collection in spring 2026, following a partnership with The SNG Hotels Group. Situated in central Capri, near the Piazzetta and Via Camerelle, it features two villas, 25 rooms, and suites, some with private pools or hot tubs. Guests can enjoy Campanella restaurant, a pool, and on-site services. This collaboration aligns Pazziella with Luxury Collection standards, enhancing its hospitality while preserving its unique character.

🏨 Capella Hotel Group opened the 95-key Capella at Galaxy Macau, joining a lineup with Raffles and The Ritz-Carlton. The hotel offers suites and penthouses across 17 floors, featuring Parisian design and Michelin-starred dining. Amenities include personal butlers, private pools, and cultural experiences. The ground-floor lobby showcases a custom LED screen by artist Laura Cheung. Dining options include Botanica, with 48 seats, and Pony & Plume, offering over 650 whiskies.

🏨 New hotel openings are making waves globally! In Paris, the 130-room Kimpton St Honoré opened its doors. Over in New York, the 45-room Aman New York is set to launch soon, featuring luxury suites. Meanwhile, the 250-room Hyatt Centric Cambridge opened in the UK. These openings bring diverse styles from boutique to upscale, expanding offerings under renowned brands like Kimpton, Aman, and Hyatt. Stay tuned for more exciting destinations in hospitality!

🏨 Studio Moren has transformed three Georgian townhouses in Bloomsbury, London, into Bertrand’s Townhouse, a 43-room boutique hotel for SAV Group. The hotel features design elements inspired by the Bloomsbury Set, with ochre, red, and indigo color palettes. Sustainable features include air source heat pumps and photovoltaic panels. The site includes Ottie’s Salon restaurant and The Cigar Garden terrace. Heritage details are preserved with modern furnishings, balancing restoration with energy-efficient interventions.