Hotel Openings

🏨 IHG has signed a Master Development Agreement with ALAND to introduce Staybridge Suites in Australia, aiming for 15 hotels with at least 2,000 rooms. The first two hotels, with 130 and 112 rooms, will be in Sydney Parramatta and Sydney Leppington, managed by Signature Hotel Management Group. Staybridge Suites currently has 355 open hotels and 152 in development, focusing on extended stays for corporate and relocation guests.

🏠 Strategic Property Partners appointed Hoar Construction as the general contractor for the Four Seasons Hotel and Residences in Charleston, South Carolina. Groundbreaking is planned for late 2023, with completion aimed for 2030. The project will include 139 guestrooms and 36 private residences. Hoar Construction, with over 85 years of experience, will collaborate with local firm Iskagna. This initiative is anticipated to boost Charleston’s economy, create jobs, and enhance local business opportunities.

🏝️ Tamarind, an Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort, reopens on Barbados' Platinum West Coast, marking the end of a two-year, multi-million-dollar renovation of seven resorts. The resort now features 111 refreshed rooms, enhanced public spaces, and new dining venues like Sugar Cane Restaurant. The renovation introduces several resorts as Autograph Collection and Tribute Portfolio properties. Tamarind offers two event spaces for up to 400 guests and various amenities, emphasizing authentic Barbadian experiences.

🏨 Mountain Shore Properties opened the 40-room Hill Hall Hotel in Fayetteville, WV, part of Marriott's Design Hotels. The hotel occupies restored historic school buildings with rooms ranging from 240 to 660 sq ft. Dining includes Patsy’s restaurant. The project involved designer Mae Pate, architect Aric Margolis, and general contractor David E. Looper & Company. Artistic contributions include a mural by Nichole Westfall and a custom map by Stephen Wendell's grandmother, Patsy.

🏨 Resolute Road Hospitality converted the former Comfort Suites in Redmond, Oregon, to the City Express by Marriott Redmond Airport, aligning with Marriott’s expanding brand. This 92-room hotel features a complimentary breakfast, indoor pool, and fitness center, and is near Redmond Municipal Airport. The hotel offers access to regional employers and attractions like Smith Rock State Park and Mt. Bachelor. Gary Horton emphasized the strategic value of brand conversions for enhancing asset value.

🏡 W Scottsdale unveiled its newly renovated Living Room in Scottsdale, Arizona, inspired by the Sonoran Desert. Designed by MONOGRAM at BBGM, it features a palette resembling canyon desert rose and sun-washed neutrals, with designs mimicking desert serpents. Open daily, it transitions from a daytime to an evening social hub with signature cocktails and chef Jason Franey's menu. "Living Room Live" features emerging artists every Thursday to Saturday evening.

📅 In Ridgeland, Mississippi, Madison County approved the Madison County Conference Center, paired with a privately funded 250-room Dolce by Wyndham hotel at Prado Vista. The 50,000-square-foot center will host up to 1,800 attendees. Approximately $18.9 million of its generated proceeds will repay construction debt, part of a $120 million total investment. This is the first Dolce hotel in Mississippi, aiming to enhance hospitality in the region through public-private collaboration.

🛠 Harbour Hotels, a luxury hospitality group, has acquired Brooks Guesthouse in Bristol, UK. This acquisition expands the group's city presence, with the guesthouse undergoing a refurbishment set to finish by February 2027. The project will add 3 new rooms, redesign all 27 current rooms, and maintain 4 'retro rocket' caravans. Post-refurbishment, Harbour Hotel Bristol will offer 72 rooms. This move enhances the hotel’s strategic footprint in Bristol's vibrant Old Quarter. Further details will be revealed later this year.

🏨 On September 30, 2026, The Chester Grosvenor, a five-star hotel in Chester, will close for a two-year refurbishment, its first major update in over 40 years. The management will transition from Bespoke Hotels to Martin Property Group, led by Paul Martin, aiming to blend heritage with modernity. Previously, in January 2018, a £350,000 refurbishment occurred. Neil Butler resigned as manager in June 2026 due to structural issues found in conference rooms.