Hotel Openings

🍴 Claro, London, opened a year ago in St James’s, receiving Michelin Guide recognition. Chef Shadi Issawy and Chef Patron Ran Shmueli offer modern Mediterranean cuisine. The anniversary Berkshire menu celebrated local producers. Dishes included venison tartare from Vicars Game and a lamb platter slow-cooked for 15 hours. Head Sommelier Ron Bronfman paired wines like the 2022 Unterebner Pinot Grigio. Claro plans East Mediterranean–inspired holiday menus, embodying thoughtful hospitality and culinary excellence.

🏨 Edinburgh's Code The Court hotel unveils new attic floor boutique rooms after multi-million-pound refurbishment. The 'Enlightened Rooms' blend bespoke interiors with local heritage, featuring 19th-century Crossley Engine Room. The launch follows a £500k renovation of John's Coffee House and Tavern. The full rebrand, including a new logo and website, marks Code's evolution from pod models to a boutique hotel with enhanced thermal upgrades and customer experience focus.

🏨 NH Collection Paris Ponthieu Champs-Élysées opens in Paris’s 8th arrondissement, near landmarks like the Arc de Triomphe. The hotel blends early 20th-century architecture, preserved since 1910, with modern design, featuring rooms adorned with 1950s-60s style photographs. L'Angle des Champs restaurant offers French cuisine and Spanish tapas. Guests can enjoy activities like a Citroën DS city tour and pastry workshops. Located at 24 Rue de Ponthieu, Paris, 75008. Call +33 1 53 89 58 58 for more info.

📍 Hyatt Place Cancun Airport, the first Hyatt Place in Quintana Roo, Mexico, opens on November 12, 2025. Located near Cancun International Airport, the hotel offers 156 guestrooms, a 24-hour shuttle, and nearly 1,500 sq ft of event space. Guests enjoy a free breakfast and a 50-foot outdoor pool. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is set for November 26, 2025. World of Hyatt members earn 500 Bonus Points for stays until February 28, 2026.

🏖 Autograph Collection Hotels unveils the Donoma Las Terrenas Beach Resort & Spa on the Samaná Peninsula, Dominican Republic. This oceanfront resort offers 94 elegant accommodations, including private villas, blending heritage with modern design. Culinary highlights include SolMarella's local and international dishes. Arena Sense Spa features rituals using coconut, cacao, and sea salt. Ideal for events, the resort provides lush garden settings and beachfront ceremonies. For more info, visit marriott.com/azsak.

🏝️ La Vie Hotels & Resorts secured management of Lindeman Island Hotel in Queensland’s Whitsundays. Well Smart Group, owning Lindeman since 2023, leads the $40–$50 million first phase, part of a $583 million plan, with completion in 2026. The resort will offer 200 rooms, luxury amenities, and eco-friendly infrastructure. The project will create 500 jobs, enhancing Queensland’s tourism economy. La Vie aims to transform Lindeman into a leading eco-luxury travel destination.

🏨 Louvre Hotels Group is expanding its Campanile PRIME label in Poland as part of its European modernization strategy. The transformation of this historic brand marks a significant step in enhancing its presence across Europe.

🏨 Under the patronage of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Tourism, Shaza Hotels signed MoUs for four new projects at TOURISE 2025 in Riyadh, from 11-13 November 2025. Projects include Mysk Residences Riyadh (58 keys), Shaza Riyadh Stables Resort (63,500 sqm), and Mysk Al Haramain Hotels 3 & 4 in Makkah (446 keys total). Shaza's USD 950 million global pipeline includes destinations like Maldives, Turkey, and USA. Key partners: Al Rajhi Investments, Adante Realty LLC, FSM Hospitality Company.

🏨 Hyatt Place London City East introduces the Canvas Suite, offering flexible event spaces for up to 60 guests. Located near Brick Lane, the hotel includes 276 rooms and art-filled decor by London artists. The hotel boasts the acclaimed Sotto Cucina & Bar and PocketSquare Skyline Bar, ranked among London's top ten rooftop bars. Sustainability achievements include BREEAM Excellent accreditation and numerous awards. The hotel’s location is ideal for exploring East London's cultural landmarks.