Hotel Openings

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☕ This week, in Polanco, Mexico City, The Ritz-Carlton launched its first coffee shop alongside the Late Checkout fashion capsule. This collaboration extends the brand into lifestyle, fashion, and cultural spheres. The Late Checkout collection is available in select locations across the Caribbean and Mexico City.

📍 IHG Hotels & Resorts announced Ruby New York City, the second U.S. signing for Ruby Hotels, set to open in 2027 alongside a Chicago hotel. Located on Manhattan’s Avenue of the Americas, the 18-story, 1930s-era building will feature 187 rooms and a 24/7 lobby bar. Renovations begin later this year. AC Developers will own it, with Aimbridge Hospitality managing. Ruby Hotels, founded in Germany in 2013, plans to expand to over 120 hotels globally in the next decade.

📍 Hilton's Lifestyle portfolio celebrates milestones with over 200 open hotels for both Curio Collection and Tapestry Collection. Curio Collection spans 47 countries, adding The Monarch San Antonio in Texas and Elika Cave Suites Cappadocia. Tapestry Collection opens in Rwanda with Zaria Court Kigali and in Japan with The Green Leaf Niseko Village. Both brands have ambitious expansion plans, with 120+ and 150 hotels in the pipeline, respectively, across new global destinations.

🛌 Choice Hotels International opened its 30th Everhome Suites hotel in Georgetown, Texas, near Austin, in 2026. Located close to major employers like Dell Technologies and Southwestern University, Everhome Suites caters to travelers seeking apartment-style accommodations for extended stays. Since launching in 2022, the brand has expanded significantly, with eight hotels under construction and 40 in the pipeline. The redesigned prototype features fully equipped kitchens and modern amenities, emphasizing long-stay demand.

🏨 UK: Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh finalized its transition to The Unlimited Collection by The Ascott Limited after refurbishing the historic Princes Street location. The 169-room hotel now features design inspired by Scotland and offers locally-focused guest experiences. New offerings include Eidyn restaurant, whiskey masterclasses, and curated excursions. This marks the seventh global addition to The Unlimited Collection portfolio, which includes hotels in Dublin, Singapore, and Vietnam.

🌴 Four Seasons Resort Red Sea at Shura Island, Saudi Arabia, has opened, showcasing Four Seasons' hospitality amidst untouched coral reefs and turquoise waters. The resort emphasizes organic architecture, blending into the island's landscape. Key contributors include Mohamed Abou Doh and Kai Dieckmann. The opening celebrates collaboration and offers a serene escape, inviting guests to experience this natural wonder. Explore the resort through the link provided. #FourSeasons #ShuraIsland #RedSea #LuxuryTravel #NewOpening

🏨 Hilton launches "Undergraduate by Hilton," an upper-midscale hotel brand aimed at college towns, targeting students, families, and travelers. The first hotel opens in 2027, with a goal of 400-500 properties. Designed with social spaces, each hotel offers library-inspired lounges and barista-led markets. Hilton plans to expand its Lifestyle portfolio to 700 hotels globally by 2028. Hilton Honors members, over 250 million, can earn and redeem points at these new properties.