Hotel Openings

🏨 Pacifica Hotels, in collaboration with Marriott International, is set to open the Westin Hokkaido Furano Resort in summer 2029. Located near Kitanomine Gondola Station, this 195-room hotel will feature diverse dining options and a spa. Construction began in August 2026. CEO Seth Sulkin aims to enhance Furano's appeal for international visitors, highlighting its seasonal attractions like lavender fields and powder snow. This venture marks Pacifica’s foray into upper upscale hotel operations.

🎤 September 29, Nashville—Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel opens, featuring 245 rooms, two live venues, and a café. The top-floor venue, Jolene's, offers performances from rising stars with cocktails and desserts, while Parton's Live on the second floor highlights Nashville's songwriting culture. Dolly's Life of Many Colors Museum occupies the third floor, showcasing her life through interactive exhibits. Created in partnership with Herschend and Dolly Parton Productions, the hotel celebrates her musical legacy.

🛑 Hilton Garden Inn New York/Manhattan-Midtown East has renovated its 207 rooms and public spaces, adding amenities like microwaves, mini-fridges, and 55-inch HDTVs. Located in Midtown East, the hotel offers convertible room types, a redesigned lobby, and The Back Room Restaurant & Bar. The renovation emphasizes sustainable materials and features a fitness center with a Peloton Bike. The hotel also offers a package with a walking map of music destinations and Drink Passes.

📖 Stable Palms Club in Calgary, located at 1153 Kensington Crescent NW, spans 3,600 sq ft. The venue, formerly Molly Malone’s and Free House, was redesigned by Block Hospitality and Way of Normal. The midcentury Californian-style interior features bespoke elements, including dining tables developed over a year and lights requiring over 18 months. Chef Jordan Mayo’s menu blends French and Italian influences, with notable dishes like a house-made beef burger and ricotta gnocchi.

🏨 The Washington Inn in Santa Fe, New Mexico, opened with 27 suites two blocks from Santa Fe Plaza. Designed by local families and Architecture Alliance, it includes studios to three-bedroom accommodations, full kitchens, and amenities like a fitness center and sauna. Suites range from 321 to 2,000 sq. ft. with Made In cookware and L’Occitane toiletries. Local artist Lee MacLeod created a custom oil painting for the lobby, enhancing the Southwestern-inspired design.

🏦 Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Atlantic City, announced a $107 million renovation for Borgata Tower, starting September 13. The project includes guestroom updates by Avenue Interior Design, featuring modern Italian-inspired aesthetics. Renovations will be floor-by-floor, starting October 2026. Updates include upholstered headboards and custom woodwork, with redesigned corridors and lobbies. The transformation aims to enhance guest experiences while maintaining Borgata’s sophisticated style, continuing into 2027.

🍴 Brook & Green will open at 142 Chiswick High Road, West London, by end of September 2026. The restaurant offers 89 covers across areas: 49 on the ground floor, 14 on the terrace, and 26 in the wine room. Meals are served all day, with breakfast from 8am to 11:30am on weekdays. The launch introduces 18-19 new jobs. The redesign by B3 Designers and Savvy IQ emphasizes a craft-led identity and ingredient-focused menu.

🏨 Hotel & Spa Amoria La Baule, part of Radisson Individuals, features 43 rooms by La Baule Beach, France. Located on Boulevard Hennecart, it offers ocean-inspired accommodation and wellness amenities, including a 140-square-meter wellness area with a pool, sauna, and treatment rooms. Dining is available at Madame A., an ocean-facing café. Nearby attractions include Guérande and Saint-Nazaire. The hotel targets both travelers and local gatherings, enhancing Radisson’s French presence.

🏨 Elmira Amdiy, former Barclays Capital director, is expanding her hospitality ventures with a new hotel, Hotel Les Chardons, and a seven-bedroom art villa on the French Riviera. The villa, designed with artist Grishi Giano, will open in 2026, featuring its own swimming pool. Amdiy's Wild Group, valued over £20m, includes seven London restaurants. These projects aim to merge hospitality with art, offering unique guest experiences while focusing on wellness and longevity.

🏨 Hilton London Metropole, located on Edgware Road near Paddington Station, is undergoing a multi-million-pound refurbishment of its West Wing, set for completion in November 2026. The project will create 363 rooms, including the Four Queen Bed Family Connecting Room for up to eight guests. Five of these configurations will be available. The redesign caters to diverse customer groups and aims to address the growing demand for family travel accommodations in Central London.