Hotel Openings

🇫🇷 Hyatt announced the opening of Hyatt Centric Reims, marking the brand's debut in France and expanding its European presence. This strategic move strengthens the Hyatt Centric portfolio, aligning with the company's growth objectives in Europe.

📍 Facing the Aisne-Marne Canal, Hyatt Centric Reims offers direct access to Reims' cultural landmarks, like Notre-Dame Cathedral and several Champagne Houses. The hotel has 155 guestrooms, a restaurant called Le Néo, eight meeting rooms, and a bar with an extensive Champagne selection. It reflects the character of the Champagne region with vineyard-inspired interiors. This is the first Hyatt Centric in France, providing personalized experiences as highlighted by Nicolas Benfodda, General Manager.

🏖 Four Seasons Resort Whistler introduces The Sanctuary, a four-bedroom residence available from December 19, 2025, to January 10, 2026. Located at the highest level of the resort, it accommodates up to eight guests, featuring three ensuite bathrooms and a powder room. Guests enjoy panoramic mountain views, a terrace, and a gourmet kitchen. Daily breakfast at Braidwood Tavern is included. For bookings, call +1 (888) 935-2460 or email the provided address.

🏨 Whitbread plans to start converting Verity House, South Bank, Leeds, into a Premier Inn in early 2026, with completion in spring 2027. Acquired in October 2024, this 44,000 sq ft project will bring £5.5 million in annual visitor spending, benefiting local businesses. It will join existing Leeds Premier Inns, and a 143-room project is also underway at Harewood Quarter. Whitbread aims for 125,000 UK rooms, emphasizing sustainability with 100% renewable electricity by 2025.

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts partners with Ristia Group to launch Hotel Indigo Bali Ubud, set to open in 2027 with 130 rooms. Located near Blangsinga Waterfall, it highlights Ubud's cultural and natural attractions. This marks IHG's second property in Ubud and expands its South East Asia and Korea portfolio to 92 hotels. Globally, Hotel Indigo's portfolio includes 183 hotels in 25+ countries, with 132 in development, and in Indonesia, IHG has 33 open hotels and 12 upcoming projects.

🏨 Garner Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma, located on a historic street in central Kyoto, opens with 103 rooms following an extensive transformation. The hotel is four minutes from Gojo Station and five from Shijo Station. Rooms start at JPY11,385 (USD $75.00). Garner, launched in 2023, has over 70 hotels open and 80 more in its pipeline, with expansions into Europe, the US, and Thailand. Complimentary drinks and a 24/7 shop enhance guest experiences.

🏨 By 2030, TRIBE aims to have 100 hotels in Europe, with 60 already open or in development. These hotels serve as hybrid spaces for sleeping, working, and socializing, featuring “Social Hubs” open all day. Located in prime areas like capital and cultural cities, TRIBE's flexible model includes new builds and conversions, supported by the Accor group for distribution and purchasing. Catering, emphasized through drinks and events, boosts both attraction and profitability.

🍴 Chelsea Grill opens on 18th November on King’s Road, Chelsea. Chef Anton Vasilyev leads the kitchen, offering a menu centered on fire and smoke. The restaurant showcases UK and European sourced meats, day-boat seafood, dry-aged fish, and more, with pastries by sous-chef Tyler Jennifer. Bar manager Mickey Robinson introduces cocktails such as the Green Apple Gimlet. Open Tuesday to Saturday for dinner, with weekend lunch soon. Reservations via their website.

🏨 Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbus Polaris completed a $2.4 million renovation in Columbus, Ohio, after a five-month project led by Ivy Hospitality. The 92-room hotel upgraded guestrooms, lobby, dining area, lounge, fitness center, and outdoor furniture. Enhancements include new light fixtures, headboards, mattresses, artwork, and bathroom vanity lights. Tommy Holmes, CEO of Ivy Hospitality, expressed pride in the community partnership, while General Manager Bhaveen Patel emphasized commitment to guest satisfaction. Amenities include free hot breakfast, WiFi, and a 24-hour business center.