Hotel Openings

🏨 My Place Hotels of America opened its first California location in Redding. The hotel, developed by Pacific NW Redding LLC and managed by Legacy Management, boasts 64 guestrooms with full kitchens and pet-friendly amenities. Located near attractions like Cobblestone Shopping Center and Redding Motorsports Park, it offers easy access to Redding Municipal Airport. This expansion marks a significant milestone for the brand as it continues its growth in the Pacific Northwest.

📍 Radisson Hotel Group added the 263-room Dom Pedro Lisboa Hotel to its Individuals brand in Lisbon, Portugal. Located in the Amoreiras district, the hotel features a presidential suite, two restaurants, two bars, and a spa. It offers 22 meeting spaces for up to 400 people and a wellness center with a heated pool. Joep Peeters emphasizes Lisbon's importance for Radisson's growth. Joining Radisson Individuals strengthens the hotel's market position while maintaining its identity.

🏨 Rocco Forte Hotels will open The Carlton Milan in November 2025. Located at Via Senato 5 and Via della Spiga 8, it offers 71 rooms and suites. Online reservation starts September 2. Designed by Philip Vergeylen, Paolo Moschino, and Lady Olga Polizzi, it features a restaurant, cocktail bar, and spa. Chef Fulvio Pierangelini leads dining. This is Rocco Forte’s 16th property and second in Milan, aiming to connect guests with Milan’s culture.

🏨 My Place Hotels of America opened its first California hotel in Redding at 2609 Larkspur Lane. Owned by Pacific NW Redding LLC and managed by Legacy Management, the property boasts 64 guestrooms with full kitchens and free Wi-Fi. Near Redding Municipal Airport and local attractions, the hotel aims to provide affordable accommodations. CEO Ryan Rivett emphasizes expansion in the Pacific Northwest. The pet-friendly hotel includes 24-hour facilities like laundry and a business center.

🏨 BWH Hotels adds Kastens Hotel Luisenhof, a five-star hotel in Hanover, Germany, to its WorldHotels Luxury Collection, marking the first German inclusion in its 160-property portfolio. Founded in 1856 and operating under its current name since 1952, the hotel offers 149 rooms, event spaces, a fitness center, and a gourmet restaurant. Serving the Messe Hannover trade fair, the hotel is managed by Marc Biewald since 2024, emphasizing tradition and modernity.

🏨 Vision Hospitality Group and CBL & Associates opened Element Wilmington in the Mayfair Town Center, Wilmington, NC. The 139-room hotel is the second Element by Westin in Vision’s portfolio. It features eco-friendly amenities like electric car charging, filtered water systems, and bike rentals. Guests enjoy spa-inspired bathrooms, complimentary breakfast, and a fitness center. This marks Vision's second Wilmington hotel and their 43rd in the U.S., highlighting a commitment to sustainable hospitality.

🏨 Mama Shelter opens its first Asian property in Singapore in September 2025, its 20th worldwide. Situated on Killiney Road, the 115-room hotel offers a unique bunk room for families or friends. Designed by Dion & Arles, it features a vibrant mix of Singaporean cultural influences and Mama Shelter's signature style. Noteworthy elements include Peranakan-inspired carpets, a Parisian artist's mural, and rooftop mosaic pools. Future Mama Shelter openings are planned for Cape Town, Amsterdam, and Lake Como.

🏨 Connaucht Hospitality Group plans to open a five-star hotel, The Hawthorn by Galway Bay, in spring 2026, marking the first of its kind in over 20 years for Galway. Located on a coastal site west of the city, its design is inspired by local hawthorn trees. John Keating, with 30+ years in luxury hospitality, has been appointed general manager. The hotel's cost remains undisclosed but promises a new luxury standard.

🏨 The Albert Hotel in Kirkwall, Orkney, completed a 12-room expansion in July after obtaining seven-figure funding from the Royal Bank of Scotland. The hotel has been operating for over 20 years and aims to meet the growing demand for accommodation, especially during the peak summer season. Tourism contributes an estimated £114 million annually to Orkney's economy, according to Destination Orkney. The expansion includes modern, boutique-style rooms with luxury furnishings.

📍 Rocco Forte Hotels will open The Carlton Milan, its second Milan property and 16th worldwide, on 6 November. Located between Via Senato and Via della Spiga, the 71-room hotel accepts reservations by phone and email, with online bookings opening 2 September. Interiors are crafted by Philip Vergeylen, Paolo Moschino, and Lady Olga Polizzi. Amenities include a restaurant, cocktail bar, garden, Irene Forte Spa, fitness center, and salon. Chef Fulvio Pierangelini will oversee dining experiences.