Hotel Openings

🍔 In 2023, the Martin Brudnizki-designed Broadwick Soho hotel in London opened at Broadwick Street and Berwick Street. Beefbar, founded in Monte Carlo in 2005 by Riccardo Giraudi, will open its UK flagship there, replacing Dear Jackie on 10 September 2026. This Soho location will feature an updated terrace and menu with Kobe, Wagyu, and London-specific dishes like Wagyu shepherd’s pie. The hotel is located at 20 Broadwick St, London W1F 8HT.

🏨 Valor Hospitality Partners expands to the West Coast by managing The Monsaraz, a 92-room hotel in San Diego's Point Loma. Opened in 2021, it's the first new hotel in the area in over a decade. This deal marks Valor's tenth U.S. acquisition this month. The hotel features Portuguese-themed design and cuisine at its Unico restaurant, supported by SAVOR by Valor. Valor operates in 75 cities across 26 countries, with more than 100 projects globally.

🏨 Viceroy Hotels & Residences is set to open Viceroy Park Avenue in December in Manhattan’s NoMad neighborhood. The hotel features 252 rooms, including four presidential suites, and over 15,000 square feet of event space. Meyer Davis designed the interiors, while Tao Group oversees dining with a ground-floor restaurant and a rooftop bar. Wellness amenities include a spa, fitness center, and a 2,100-square-foot Wellness Penthouse, offering in-room recovery technology.

🏨 SREE Hotels has acquired the 130-room Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista in Columbia, South Carolina, managed by General Manager Andrew Soltau. Located in Columbia's vibrant arts district, the six-story hotel offers access to the University of South Carolina and several city attractions. Guests enjoy amenities like a complimentary breakfast bar, a 24-hour fitness center, and 2,050 square feet of meeting space. SREE Hotels' CEO Parag Patel expressed confidence in Columbia's growth and market resilience.

🏨 Kimpton Fitzroy London, a Bloomsbury hotel, has redesigned its ground floor, including spaces like the Lobby, Fitz’s Brasserie, and The Parlour, drawing on 19th-century heritage and Art Deco influences. Interior designer Emily Gunning led the project. The renovation introduces new furniture and a 24/7 food and beverage service, offering a mix of small plates, cream tea, coffee, wine, and cocktails. The redesign aims to create flexible spaces for work, relaxation, and socializing.

🏖 Hampton Inn & Suites Myrtle Beach Oceanfront completed a major renovation in August 2026 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The renovations include new dining options with three new restaurant concepts and enhanced amenities. Whitecaps Sweets & Treats, Reel Food & Drinks, and Flipside Pizza offer diverse culinary choices. The resort also features two oceanfront lazy rivers, multiple pools, hot tubs, and a children's water play area, enhancing the family-friendly, oceanfront experience.

🏨 New York-based Left Lane opens Recess Hotel & Club Savannah in September, repurposing the 1912 Manger Building. The transformed 221-key property includes 136 guestrooms, 23 suites, and 62 bunk rooms, with 20 rooms TV-free. The hotel features a 6,500 sq ft event hall and a 5,500 sq ft members-only clubhouse. Culinary offerings by Zach Chancey and Eben Klemm include Le Flâneur and Kilter Rooftop Bar. The Wellness concept, Saltgrass, expands to include a circuit-based fitness facility.

💰 First-half growth: Europe & Americas region RevPAR up 5%, Thailand up 6%, Asia & Indian Ocean up 10%. Revenue rose by 3% to THB 66.2 billion (€1.74bn), EBITDA up 2% to THB 10.9 billion (€286m), core profit fell 4% to THB 2.2 billion (€58m). Minor Hotels opened 11 new hotels with 1,167 keys, expanded into Slovenia and Croatia, and launched the Minor Vacation Club. CEO Dillip Rajakarier highlights disciplined growth amid geopolitical and market challenges.

🏨 Elysium Collection launches its first British hotels in Cornwall, Surrey, and the Lake District starting winter 2026. The initial 56-bedroom Elysium St Mawes debuts after the Ship and Castle Hotel redevelopment in Cornwall. Executive chef Stephane Delourme oversees dining, focusing on seasonal, local produce. Emphasizing wellness, the properties offer tailored spa experiences. More hotels will open through 2027, preserving historic character with modern comforts.