Hotel Openings

🏨 Puerto Rico: In December 2025, María Isabel Esteve and Carlos López-Lay opened Magdalena 1163, a boutique hotel in Condado, San Juan. The hotel features 10 suites across four floors, with studio, deluxe, and two-bedroom options. It offers amenities like a rooftop lounge, meeting space, and fitness area. Designed for business and leisure, Magdalena 1163 highlights local identity through partnerships and Puerto Rican artwork. It provides 24/7 digital guest support and concierge-style services.

☕ In early 2026, the Pierhouse Hotel is set to open a new cafe overlooking Castle Stalker and Loch Linnhe, on the A828 between Ballachulish and Connel. The former Castle Stalker View Cafe, closed in April 2025, will undergo winter refurbishment, creating 10 hospitality and retail jobs. The cafe will offer home baking, seasonal soups, and a small shop with Scottish products. General Manager Fiona McLean aims to preserve the venue's 20-year legacy while enhancing visitor experiences.

🌴 Autograph Collection debuts in the Philippines with The Farm at San Benito, Lipa, Batangas, spanning 52 hectares. Open for over 20 years, this wellness center offers 70 accommodations and five dining venues featuring farm-to-table cuisine. Signature programs include Pure Body Reset and Metabolic Reboot, utilizing evidence-based wellness. A team of doctors, therapists, and nutritionists provides personalized care. Guests earn Marriott Bonvoy points. With unique rituals, The Farm promotes holistic healing and rejuvenation.

🏨 RMS Companies plans to develop a 120-room boutique hotel in Port Chester, New York, as part of a mixed-use redevelopment of the former United Hospital site. The project, led by Boston Post Road Owner LLC, includes 775 residential apartments, 90 independent living units, and 110 assisted living apartments. Designed to boost tourism and economic growth, the scheme has received incentives from the Port Chester Industrial Development Agency, including tax abatements.

🏨 AC Hotel by Marriott Manila opened in December 2025, marking the brand's debut in the Philippines. Located in the GLAS Tower in Ortigas Center, it offers 160 rooms with European design, panoramic skyline views, and 802 square meters of meeting space. The property features dining options like AC Kitchen and AC Lounge, with a 61st-floor AC Bar. Amenities include an indoor pool and a 24-hour exercise room, providing a blend of European and Filipino hospitality.

🌴 The Grand, York, unveils SubRosa spa after a £2.8 million refurbishment of its basement vaults. The spa introduces SeaBody’s marine-based products and offers Moroccan-inspired marocMaroc rituals. Facilities include two saunas, a hydrotherapy pool, and various therapy rooms. Three treatment packages are offered: Rosa, Alba, and Radix. Alongside, a new SubRosa restaurant features Asian cuisine. Spa director Emma Sorby and general manager Adam Dyke highlight the wellness and culinary experiences. SubRosa is open to both guests and day visitors.