Hotel Openings

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New hotel openings, projects and expansions worldwide: the latest properties and developments across the hospitality industry.

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Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook Completes Renovation with Reimagined Guestrooms and Prairie-Style Design Enhancements

🏨 In Oak Brook, Illinois, Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook completed its property renovation, revitalizing guestrooms and corridors with Prairie-style design. Managed by Davidson Hospitality Group, designed by DLR Group, and engineered by Grumman Butkus, the updates include modern furnishings, accent murals, and upgraded lighting. The hotel features over 30,000 sq. ft. of event space, a fitness and spa facility, and on-site dining. The design preserves the property's architecture, enhancing the guest experience with nature-inspired elements.
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Nancy’s Cocktail Bar Opens in London Bridge, Featuring Market-to-Glass Cocktails and 1970s Glamour Design

🍹 Nancy’s bar opens in London Bridge, blending local culture with 1970s glam. Located in a 1973 Brutalist building, it offers views of the skyline. The 'market-to-glass' cocktail menu, inspired by Borough Market, is crafted by award-winning Martha May Markham and Max Wolff. The menu features a ‘Lady Luck’ Negroni cart and 10 signature cocktails. Address: 4th Floor, Colechurch House, SE1 2SX. Open Sunday-Wednesday 4 PM-11 PM, Thursday-Saturday 4 PM-2 AM.
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Vine Hotels Adds Bournemouth's Collingwood Hotel with 53 Rooms and Spa Facilities to Management Portfolio

🏨 Vine Hotels has added the 53-room Collingwood Hotel in Bournemouth to its portfolio. The hotel features meeting spaces, the Eden Spa with an indoor jacuzzi and sauna, and multiple dining venues including the Botanical Suite for up to 100 guests. Owned by Michelle and Eytan Krips for over nine years, it is located five minutes from Bournemouth Pier and 400 yards from Bournemouth International Centre. The property retains historic elements linked to Sir Dan Godfrey, founder of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.
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Manex Properties Secures Planning Permission to Transform Waterman House into 73-Room Amano Hotel in London

🏨 Manex Properties has secured permission from Westminster City Council to convert a vacant nine-storey office building into a 73-room Amano hotel. Situated 50 yards from Hotel Amano Covent Garden, the project is a joint venture with Excellion Capital, enhancing the London estate's value to £150m. Construction will begin this year, with a single management team overseeing both properties. The redevelopment aims to restore the 25,000 sq ft building's architectural character.
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Ajaccio's Miollis Citadel Undergoes Major Transformation with Development Projects and New Public Access Initiatives

🌇 Listed as a Historic Monument, Ajaccio's Miollis Citadel is undergoing a major transformation to become a public cultural hub by 2027. The project, divided into four development lots, aims to boost tourism, economic activities, and community engagement. Property rights will transfer through long-term agreements by 18 July 2025. A Call for Projects launched on 9 June 2026 seeks proposals, with deadlines in September and November 2026 and selections announced in March 2027.
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Four Seasons and Blasson to Open Luxury Hotel with 55 Rooms in Sevilla's Historic Center by 2028

🏨 Opening in 2028, Four Seasons Hotel Sevilla will feature 55 guest rooms across five floors in Sevilla's Arenal Quarter. Located on Plaza Nueva, it will offer direct access to key attractions. The hotel will include a rooftop swimming pool, spa, fitness center, and restaurants. This project, in collaboration with Blasson, emphasizes sustainable tourism. Sevilla, attracting nearly 5 million annual visitors, is 2.5 hours from Madrid via high-speed rail.
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Bob W to Open 136-Unit Aparthotel in Stuttgart's Bad Cannstatt District on Former WWII Bunker Site

🏨 Bob W plans to open a 136-unit aparthotel in Stuttgart's Bad Cannstatt district in 2027. The 3,000-square-metre property will feature smart apartments, a communal kitchen, and a 550-square-metre fitness area operated by FITSEVENELEVEN. Located near Bad Cannstatt railway station, it offers easy access to Stuttgart city centre. Real estate platform THRIVE 2039 eG, with apm projektmanagement GmbH, is developing the project, which aims for DGNB sustainability certification. Bob W plans 12 new openings across the DACH region.
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IHG Hotels and Resorts to Open Garner Southend with 137 Rooms in Conversion of Former Palace Hotel

🏨 IHG Hotels and Resorts is converting the former Palace Hotel into Garner Southend, set to open this year with 137 guest rooms. Located on Southend-on-Sea's seafront, it will feature a restaurant, bar, fitness center, business center, and event facilities. In 2025, 52% of IHG's openings were conversions, reflecting its rapid growth. Garner Southend will join 36 similar properties in the UK and Ireland, driven by demand for high-quality, value-driven hospitality.
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Sonesta Reopens 131-Room Sonesta Essential Hotel Near Houston Hobby Airport, Marking Third Opening This Year

🏨 Sonesta International Hotels Corporation reopened the Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport in Newton, Massachusetts. This 131-room upper-midscale hotel is near William P. Hobby Airport and seven miles from downtown Houston. This marks Sonesta’s third hotel opening in Greater Houston in 2026. Sonesta Essential features include elevated bedding, high-speed complimentary WiFi, complimentary hot breakfast, all-day coffee, and a fitness center. The brand emphasizes easy new builds and conversions with flexible operational frameworks.
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Hilton to Convert Ocean’s Edge Resort to Hilton Key West Resort & Marina, Opening July 1, 2026

🏖 Hilton will convert Ocean’s Edge Resort & Marina into Hilton Key West Resort & Marina on Stock Island, Key West, Florida, with reservations open from July 1, 2026. Owned by Sunstone Hotel Investors, the resort offers 175 guestrooms, including 86 suites, with private balconies. Amenities include dining venues, multiple pools, and recreational activities. A complimentary shuttle connects guests to downtown Key West. The resort features a 570 sq. ft. boardroom and a 1,140 sq. ft. outdoor patio for events.
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