Hotel Openings

🏠 Rome-based StudioTamat revamped a 1960s villa in Castelli Romani near Rome, blending modernist styles with playful interiors. The design retained the villa's mid-century spirit, creating a 400-square-metre home for Daniele, Sara, and their three daughters. Key features include a mint-green kitchen with a red travertine island, a pink Marenco sofa, and Disney-themed children's rooms. The layout emphasizes open, flowing spaces around an elliptical staircase, enhancing both aesthetic appeal and functionality.

🎄 Treehouse Hotel Manchester, opened in 2025 on Deansgate, celebrates its first festive season. 🎄 Families can enjoy the Merry Movie Magic package starting at £135, featuring festive film screenings at Flix cinema. Couples can opt for the Bubbly & Bright package from £175, with Moët and city views. From November 17th to early January, Pip offers festive menus by chef Mary-Ellen McTague. The hotel's prime location provides easy access to Manchester's Christmas markets and shops. 🎅✨

🍴 Major Food Group opened Carbone Riviera on November 7 at Bellagio, Las Vegas. The 240-seat restaurant, crafted with designer Martin Brudnizki and MGM Resorts, occupies the former Picasso space by the Bellagio fountains. Inspired by coastal Italy, it features a seafood program with dishes like whole fish, linguine in red clam sauce, and Scottish langoustines. The menu includes an extensive wine list and unique cocktails. Carbone Riviera joins other MFG brands like Sadelle’s and Carbone at Aria.

🏠 Kerzner International and Midad Real Estate will develop Atlantis and One&Only properties in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Part of the Jeddah Central masterplan, these developments will be 30 minutes from Jeddah International Airport. The Atlantis Jeddah will feature 800 rooms, over 20 dining concepts, and Aquaventure Waterpark. The One&Only resort will include the brand's first Private Homes in Saudi Arabia. Both projects emphasize sustainability and aim to elevate Jeddah's global hospitality status.

📍 IHG Hotels & Resorts plans to expand its Saudi footprint by signing a dual management agreement with Mosa bin Abdul Aziz Al-Mosa and Sons. By early 2027, the 232-room Crowne Plaza Al Khobar Al Bandariyah will open near the Corniche, while the 106-room Holiday Inn Riyadh Rose Yard will open in the Al-Suwaidi district by late 2026. The projects support Saudi Vision 2030 and add to IHG’s 46 operational hotels and 60 in the pipeline in Saudi Arabia.

🏨 Hawkins Way Capital, in partnership with Marriott International, launched the Series by Marriott brand with two U.S. hotels: FOUND Miami Beach, opened on November 10, 2025, and FOUND Santa Monica, opened on November 13, 2025. These openings are part of a plan to convert six properties into FOUND Hotels, Series by Marriott. Managed by FCL Management, the Miami Beach hotel features renovated interiors and Bar Luca, while Santa Monica includes updated guest spaces and the Cliffdiver restaurant.

🏨 Mandarin Oriental is set to open a hotel, serviced apartment, and branded residence project in Jeddah Central by 2030. Located on the Red Sea coast, the waterfront project will feature 140 hotel rooms, 115 serviced apartments, and 187 branded residences. Amenities include five dining venues, a cinema, a golf simulator, and a spa. Designed by KPF, this development is part of Jeddah Central's urban tourism plan, enhancing Saudi Arabia's luxury hospitality offerings.

🏠 Six Senses, in 2026, across EMEA, plans four major openings focusing on heritage redevelopment, wellness programming, and branded residences. The brand is enhancing its luxury-lifestyle segment and diversifying into urban and resort markets.

🏖️ White Elephant Resorts will open a 54-key hotel in Aspen on 3 February 2026, marking the brand’s first site in the American West. Located at Main Street and Garmisch Street, the hotel will feature modern Alpine design by Boston's Embarc. Highlights include the Ajax Penthouse with mountain views and a 125-piece art collection curated by Emily Santangelo. Guests will enjoy seafood at LoLa 41°, local pastries, and pet-friendly amenities.