Hotel Openings

📅 Aloft Tampa Downtown, located in downtown Tampa, completed a $5-million renovation, led by Studio 11 Design, enhancing guestrooms, public areas, and social spaces. The renovation, announced by Newbond Holdings and HEI Hotels & Resorts, includes upgraded amenities and technology, reflecting Tampa's growing appeal for business and leisure. Public areas now provide open, social environments in line with the Aloft brand. The hotel remains near key attractions like Tampa’s Riverwalk and the Tampa Convention Center.

🍹 Detroit, 2026: Saksey’s lounge opens in downtown Detroit's Parker’s Alley, a collaboration between NoHo Hospitality Group and the Gilbert family. The venue combines 1970s nostalgia with modern craft, featuring regional craftsmanship and local art. Interior architect Daniel Caudill blends Detroit’s past and present with dark cherry wood, green velvet, and vintage lounge pieces. Custom elements include furniture by Slowhouse Furniture, lighting by Britten Home, and a bespoke bar by Studio XC.

🏠 London, 2026: A-nrd redesigns Anise bar at Cinnamon Kitchen, Devonshire Square, originally an East India Trading warehouse. The 60-seat venue includes a monolithic bar with 24 stools in tarragon leather and a new oak countertop. The redesign features spice-inspired materials: dark oak, velvet, and terrazzo. A-nrd incorporates personal elements like Indian ceramic figurines. Chef Vivek Singh's vision, realized by A-nrd founder Alessio Nardi, aims for an intimate, inviting space without excessive design.

🏖 Red Cliffs Lodge Moab on the Colorado River completed a redesign over the past year, led by Sormeh Rienne and Atwater Inc. Studio. The property features 40 creekside and 39 riverfront suites, with a final renovation phase of 31 cabins set for completion this month. The lodge includes floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the landscape and a new restaurant, Ember. The renovations emphasize natural materials and are designed to reflect the area's rugged beauty.

🏨 BH Group, last year, acquired the Ship and Castle Hotel in St Mawes, Cornwall, initiating a major redesign and rebranding project. The hotel, supporting 75 jobs, will feature 56 bedrooms, a spa, and dining facilities. Sureflow won the renovation contract. Reopening is planned for summer 2026, with full operations by early autumn. BH Group's prior £7.5m Falmouth project reflects its regional expansion strategy.

🏨 Corinthia Rome opened at Piazza del Parlamento, debuting Corinthia Hotels in Italy. Set in a historic palazzo once linked to the Bank of Italy, the 9,700-square-meter hotel offers 60 rooms, including penthouses and a spa. Near key landmarks, it's owned by Reuben Brothers and designed by Pio and Marcello Piacentini. Rooms start at €1,300, suites at €2,100. An Easter package is available from April 1-12, 2026. Chef Carlo Cracco oversees dining at Viride and Ocra Bar.

🏨 Sonesta International Hotels Corporation announced the opening of Signature Inn Medford Downtown, a 35-room hotel in Medford, Oregon, near Crater Lake. The hotel is part of Sonesta's expansion in Oregon and taps into the 2026 trend for retro revival and road trips. Signature Inn hotels feature mid-century-inspired designs and target upper economy and midscale markets. Keith Pierce, Sonesta’s EVP, highlighted the brand's growth.

🏨 Raines secured a management agreement for Courtyard by Marriott Columbus in Columbus, Mississippi. Krish Hotel LLC purchased this 110-key property in December 2025. It includes a business center, meeting space, pool, and fitness center. Located in Mississippi's “Golden Triangle” of Columbus, Starkville, and West Point, the region hosts 147,000 people across five counties, making it economically vibrant. The hotel features The Bistro restaurant, serving American fare for breakfast and dinner.

🏨 Moxy Atlanta Downtown opened in Atlanta, Georgia, managed by LBA Hospitality. This 183-room hotel is near Centennial Olympic Park and major attractions. Features include Bar Moxy with a welcome drink at check-in, the Jagger Suite rooftop bar, a speakeasy called The Powder Room, and Eggslut's East Coast debut. Rooms offer luxe bedding, USB ports, and streaming tech. Executives from Emerge Hospitality Group and Nexera Capital highlight the hotel's vibrant, experiential design and central downtown location.