Hotel Openings

🏨 Hotel Viking in Newport, Rhode Island, reopens in May, marking its 100th anniversary with a multimillion-dollar renovation led by KHP Capital Partners. The hotel features 208 rooms, a historic 1926 room key cabinet, and a local art collaboration. Chef Robert Andreozzi leads the food program with venues like Pescadou and Cap Club. Amenities include Spa Fjör and over 13,000 sq ft of event space. Kay Chapel, dating back to 1859, hosts up to 200 guests.

🍴 Rüya Istanbul has launched at Çırağan Palace Kempinski, Istanbul, reconnecting its Anatolian culinary roots after successes in Dubai, Cannes, and Riyadh. Conran & Partners designed the interior, merging Eastern and Western influences, with Byzantine architecture inspirations. Notable features include custom pendant lights, Seljuk Star partitions, and turquoise tables, culminating in a terrace overlooking the palace gardens. The design narrates a rich cultural heritage, blending traditional Turkish elements with modern aesthetics.

🍴 Led by chef Stamatis Skriapas, Onuki opened at Ilisian in Athens, originally from Costa Navarino. Designed by Yabu Pushelberg, it features a dynamic light and shadow play, with geometric lighting, rich dark-wood, and Japanese craftsmanship motifs. The poolside terrace has a sushi bar and a painting by Sofia Stevi. The interior combines Japanese and Greek aesthetics. Upper-level dining offers privacy with shoji-inspired panels by artist Katerina Charou, accommodating both private and larger gatherings.

🏨 Ivy Hospitality, with Northco Construction Management, completed renovations at two Marriott hotels near Indianapolis International Airport, introducing the latest brand designs. The Residence Inn, offering 96 suites, now features the “Home Plus” design with separate living areas and kitchens. Amenities include a fitness center and 479 sq ft meeting space. The Fairfield Inn & Suites highlights its farm heritage with modern design and offers an indoor pool. Both offer proximity to key Indianapolis locations.

🏨 Indianapolis, Indiana—In April 2026, Ivy Hospitality completed renovations at two Marriott properties near Indianapolis International Airport: the 96-suite Residence Inn and 86-room Fairfield Inn & Suites. Managed by Ivy Hospitality, both hotels feature new prototype designs. The Residence Inn offers 479 sq ft of meeting space, while the Fairfield Inn features a communal farmhouse theme. Both provide access to key local attractions and business corridors. Renovations were completed by Northco Construction Management.

🗽 Hyatt plans to open the Parian Chronicle, a 50-room hotel, on Paros island this summer. This marks the debut of the Destination by Hyatt brand in the Cyclades. Located in Kampos, near Paros Airport and Parikia port, the hotel features low-density architecture with private terraces and pools. The design blends traditional Cycladic styles with modern elements. Amenities include a restaurant, spa, fitness center, and spaces for cultural events, highlighting storytelling and heritage.

🏨 April 21, 1966, Paris: Conrad Hilton and Pierre Dumas inaugurated the first major modern hotel in Paris since WWII, located near the Eiffel Tower. The hotel, designed by architect Pierre Dufau, sparked controversy due to its modern, rectangular design contrasting with its surroundings. It featured air conditioning, direct-dial telephones, and remote-controlled TVs. Interior design by Raymond Loewy. This marked a significant shift in the hotel industry, encapsulating American modernity in Paris.

🏖 In April 2026, AvantStay expanded its portfolio by opening The Mara Laguna Beach, a 66-room boutique hotel in Laguna Beach, California. Situated in the Pearl District, just one block from the beach, the hotel features a rooftop terrace, pool, hot tub, and concierge services. It's AvantStay's ninth acquisition of a former Sonder property and offers convenient access to local attractions such as Woods Cove and Crescent Bay.

🏠 In 2025, The Ascott Limited signed over 7,300 units in Southeast Asia, a 55% increase from 4,700 in 2024. Ascott ranked among the top three hospitality companies in the region for new signings, per Horwath HTL. The company plans to open 25 new properties in the next 12 months, backed by a strong pipeline of 150 properties. This expansion leverages Southeast Asia's tourism recovery and increasing demand for established brands.