Hotel Openings

🏨 Hilton launches "Undergraduate by Hilton," an upper-midscale hotel brand aimed at college towns, targeting students, families, and travelers. The first hotel opens in 2027, with a goal of 400-500 properties. Designed with social spaces, each hotel offers library-inspired lounges and barista-led markets. Hilton plans to expand its Lifestyle portfolio to 700 hotels globally by 2028. Hilton Honors members, over 250 million, can earn and redeem points at these new properties.

🏨 Kimpton Ashbel New York – Park Avenue officially opened on Manhattan's Park Avenue, revitalizing a historic building from 1928. The hotel features 205 guestrooms, including 14 connecting rooms, designed by Busta Studio. It combines modern luxury with classic charm, offering interconnected residential-style spaces. The living room serves as a central gathering area, and the Park & Bel café adds vibrancy. The hotel also showcases a curated art program from Soho Art Gallery.

🏨 New Waterloo will open Cincinnati’s Fidelity Hotel in July 2023, revitalizing the 13-story Gwynne Building, originally built in 1913. The hotel includes 165 accommodations, 17 suites, and a 2,575-square-foot Vanderbilt Ballroom. The design blends French Beaux-Arts with local identity, offering 7,770 square feet of event space, a fitness center, and three dining options: Gwynne restaurant, a lobby bar, and Cora’s All Day Café. This follows their 2025 Ohio hotel opening in Cleveland.

🏨 Hôtel Crillon le Brave, suspended above French Provençal vineyards, reopened with a new season. The estate expanded to 12 buildings, integrating three restored historic houses and offering nine new rooms. The interiors, guided by architect Charles Zana, use local stone and antique terracotta tiles. New shared spaces include Maison Tilleul, seating 14, designed by Margaux Perrin. The Spa des Écuries, in 18th-century stables, features a hammam, sauna, jacuzzi, and cold baths.

🏨 Hotelier Ian Schrager is launching PUBLIC West Hollywood this summer on LA’s Sunset Strip. The 137-key hotel collaborates with architect John Pawson, offering a Californian luxury experience. Key features include a vibrant lobby, pool, and three outdoor dining venues. The Roof, a 16,000-square-foot private park, offers 360-degree views and a 30-foot movie screen. Guestrooms double as screening rooms, while the after-hours club provides a speakeasy vibe with immersive sound.

🏨 The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, a 238-room National Historic Landmark in Riverside, California, has joined Benchmark Resorts & Hotels under Pyramid Global Hospitality. The San Manuel Investment Authority acquired the property this week. Pyramid will manage the hotel's operations, including its spa, 20,000 sq. ft. of event space, and eight dining venues. Originally founded in 1876, the Inn is famous for Mission Revival architecture. This marks a new collaboration with the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation.

🏨 Ontario, California—The Ontario Airport Hotel & Conference Center will rebrand as Hyatt Regency Ontario after a renovation, completing in December 2026. Located near Ontario International Airport, the hotel will offer 295 revamped rooms and 22,000 square feet of meeting space. The signature restaurant, Lozano, will feature Mediterranean cuisine with global influences. Guests will enjoy a new design inspired by the Monarch butterfly and access to a large heated outdoor pool. The hotel remains operational during renovations.

📍 Millennium Hotels and Resorts reopened the Millennium Premier Hotel New York Times Square after a complete renovation of its 124 guestrooms and public spaces. Located in Midtown Manhattan, the hotel introduces redesigned rooms with natural light and workspace-friendly layouts. Public spaces have been revamped, with the Club Lounge reopening in early October 2026. The project aims to enhance guest experiences and solidify the brand's presence in a competitive market.

🏫 Hilton announces the launch of Undergraduate by Hilton, targeting college markets with plans for 400-500 hotels. The first property will open in 2027. Aimed at travelers in college towns, the brand will feature flexible designs and social spaces. By 2028, Hilton plans to expand to 700 Lifestyle hotels globally, with 60 openings in 2026. The initiative seeks to provide tailored stay experiences aligned with local campus cultures, supporting long-term growth and owner value.

📍 Ruby Hotels will launch its first New York City location in a renovated 18-story building on Avenue of the Americas, opening in 2027. The hotel will feature 187 rooms and a 24/7 lobby bar, managed by Aimbridge Hospitality and owned by AC Developers. Founded in Germany in 2013, Ruby Hotels is expanding, with plans for over 120 global hotels in the next decade. Part of IHG, Ruby also prepares for a Chicago launch in 2027.