Hotel Openings

🏠 One Washington Circle DC, formerly Hotel AKA Washington Circle, joins Hilton's Tapestry Collection. The property, situated in Washington, D.C.'s West End, features 151 rooms, including 51 suites, and 18 with full kitchens. Russ Urban, CEO of Electra America Hospitality Group, emphasizes the Hilton brand's impact on the hotel's iconic status. The hotel offers Ten Ten West End restaurant, a fitness center, private cinema, and is near Georgetown and Dupont Circle.

🏝️ Ben and Kelly Navarro, owners of Beemok Hospitality Collection, completed Charleston’s first waterfront resort, the Cooper, after construction challenges. This 191-key luxury resort features an infinity pool, spa, meeting facilities, and dining options. The design by Champalimaud Design features charming guestrooms, a C-shaped building with a spiral staircase, and a nautical-themed restaurant, the Crossing, with a 10,000-square-foot space. Guests enjoy views of the Cooper River and Charleston-inspired decor.

🏨 Blacksand and Marriott International have partnered to develop 10 hotels in Saudi Arabia over four years, offering more than 1,300 rooms. The collaboration spans across Marriott brands, including St. Regis, Moxy, and Residence Inn. Set to open by 2030, the hotels will create over 6,000 jobs, with 60% for Saudi nationals. The first hotel will debut in Riyadh, supporting Saudi Arabia's urban and tourism development plans.

🏨 Drury Hotels is constructing a new Drury Plaza Hotel in Daytona Beach, Florida, near the Daytona International Speedway. Opening in June 2027, it will feature 180 guest rooms and over 2,000 square feet of meeting space for up to 200 attendees. It's the fourth Drury hotel in Florida in 2026. Amenities include free breakfast, Wi-Fi, and an outdoor pool. The hotel will employ about 50 staff members. Reservation is open now.

📰 EOS Hospitality has added The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection, in Portland, Maine, to its portfolio, expanding to over 60 properties nationwide. This marks EOS's 15th property in New England. Originally built in 1923, the hotel was home to the Portland Press Herald. Now, it honors its journalistic roots with vintage typewriters and newsroom-inspired designs. CEO Simon Mais emphasizes the importance of preserving the hotel's unique character while enhancing guest experiences.