Hotel Openings

🏨 Extended Stay America opened its Premier Suites Jacksonville Airport, a four-story, 124-room hotel, three miles from Jacksonville International Airport, Florida, developed by TMGOC Ventures and Willow Street Capital. It offers amenities for extended stays, including free wi-fi, breakfast, and kitchen-equipped suites. This expansion reflects Jacksonville’s growth in medical, logistics, and aviation sectors.

🛌 The Grand Brighton launched its new spa on 8 September 2025, following a soft launch on 8 July, as part of a £17m refurbishment started in 2024. Located in Brighton, the 699 sqm spa includes six treatment rooms, a hydrotherapy pool, and a 92 sqm gym. £2.5m was invested in the spa. In collaboration with skincare brand L.Raphael Genève, the spa offers advanced oxygen and ultrasound treatments, emphasizing luxury and wellness.

🏠 Polurrian on the Lizard, Cornwall expands with Trevean, a four-bedroom luxury rental at Mullion Cove. This property features a private heated pool, hot tub, and views of Mullion Island. Guests enjoy an electric buggy for accessing Polurrian's facilities. Renovated by owner Andrew Long and team, Trevean boasts a modern kitchen, expansive living space, three en suite bedrooms, and a master suite with a terrace. Long aims to share Cornwall's charm with future generations.

🏢 Alila Kothaifaru Maldives, December 2025, unveils Two-Bedroom Beach Pool Villas and Boduge Residence. The 265 sqm villas offer families or friends privacy and luxury, featuring king and twin bedrooms, a 97 sqm outdoor area with a pool and sundeck. The 395 sqm Boduge Residence provides ocean views, a 160 sqm outdoor area, and a 45 sqm pool. Book by September 30, 2025, for stays from January 10 to June 30, 2026, with complimentary seaplane transfers.

🏨 Edinburgh City Council approved a new Premier Inn hotel near Edinburgh Airport, opening in 2028. The 218-bedroom hotel, located on Eastfield Road, is less than a 10-minute walk from the terminal, supporting the airport's 16 million annual passengers. The five-story hotel, fully powered by renewable electricity, includes 100 parking spaces. Whitbread expects its guests to add £32m annually in city spending. Premier Inn aims to expand from 85,000 rooms to 125,000 across the UK and Ireland.

🏨 The Belfry Hotel and Resort, Midlands, unveils a multi-million pound expansion, completed in two years. New facilities include Brabazon House with 149 rooms, balcony views, and a two-bedroom suite. The Masters Suite, now 852sqm, hosts up to 920 people, generating over £80m in enquiries and £10m in bookings. The Club offers a Technogym, yoga studios, sports hall, and pools. Early clients: DP World Tour and Team Europe.

🏠 Dutch firm Studio &Space revamped a 275-square-metre 1930s home in Amsterdam Zuid for a female couple and their two children. The extensive renovation retained original features like stained glass and arched doorways while adding modern amenities such as a gym and sauna. The design blends aged brass, warm wood, and natural stone inspired by luxury hotels. Notable updates include a new attic-level extension and bespoke interiors, maintaining the home's historical charm.

🍴 The Clarke's Group will open a new steakhouse and seafood restaurant, Rockwell & Rose, on October 8 in Philadelphia, opposite Independence Hall. The restaurant will seat 146, with distinct dining areas, and feature a bar with eight taps. Menu highlights include jumbo lump crab cakes and “Freedom From Want.” The venue ties to historical figures and themes, such as Rosie the Riveter and the former Rockwell Museum, in its design and naming.

📈 Newmarket's Bedford Lodge Hotel and Spa initiates a £250,000 refurbishment plan, starting with light upgrades and digital transformation launching January 2026. The Roxana Bar receives new carpets, curtains, and upgraded guest lifts. Additionally, 25 bathrooms are being updated. The hotel is investing £60,000 in a new mobile-first website to enhance bookings and service cross-selling. CEO Noel Byrne emphasizes sustainable evolution, maintaining its status as a leading luxury destination in Suffolk.