Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏖️ Opening spring 2025, Gran Marbella Resort & Beach Club by Iconic Luxury Hotels will feature 137 rooms and suites, including the Royal Marbella Suite, Garden Suites, and Terrace Suites, some with private pools or jacuzzis. Located on Playa del Real de Zaragoza, the resort offers panoramic Mediterranean views, four restaurants and bars, local seasonal produce, an Amu Beach Club with pool and beach access, and a wellness center with seven treatment rooms, sauna, hammam, and an indoor pool.

🏖️ IHG Hotels & Resorts to open the 43-room luxury Costa Irminia Retreat & Spa, Vignette Collection in Marina di Ragusa, Sicily in the second half of 2025, marking the brand's second Italian location and first in Sicily. Near UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the hotel features luxurious amenities including a private beach club, two pools, and a restaurant and bar. The property adds to IHG's expanding portfolio of luxury and lifestyle properties in Italy.

🏨 Mama Shelter is set to open a new hotel in Toulon in January 2028, located in the historic former bishopric on Cours Lafayette. The hotel aligns with Mama Shelter's bold, playful brand identity and contributes to the city center's transformation. Serge Trigano, founder of Mama Shelter, claims it will be the most charming of the brand's 19 global locations. It will feature around 100 rooms across five floors, a restaurant, and a bar centered around a centenary plane tree under a glass roof.

🏡 Relais & Châteaux welcomes 11 new members worldwide, spanning Europe (Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, France), the Middle East (Turkey), Asia (India, Japan), the United States (Washington D.C), the Caribbean (Bahamas), and Central America (Guatemala). President Laurent Gardinier emphasizes their shared values in hospitality, gastronomy, and cultural diversity, reinforcing the association's commitment to a respectful, united world. One of the properties, AHÃMA GÜNLÜKLÜ BAY in Fethiye, Turkey, will open on June 1, 2025, with 63 guest rooms.

🏨 Hôtel Mercure Président Biarritz Plage reopened after ambitious renovations completed on March 5, involving a €2.5 million budget and less than 4 months of work. The hotel now features a lifestyle concept blending Biarritz's iconic elements with contemporary expectations, offering 69 modern and refined rooms, a welcoming atmosphere with an elegant, timeless design and 70's Californian touches, along with a lounge and co-working space. Director Thuy VU credits the exemplary commitment of teams and local partners for the swift transformation.

🏨 Hôtels Akena opened their 4th establishment in Nantes metro area; the Akena Nantes Orvault, a 2-star hotel, set to upgrade to 3 stars post-renovations. Open since 2013, Akena Reims-Bezannes started room transformations early this year and plans reception space expansion by 2026. The strategically located Orvault hotel offers 46 rooms and will soon renovate common areas and half its rooms, adding a seminar room. A 5-member team serves guests, offering local produce at breakfast and free gym access.

🏖 Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, a new ultra-luxury hotel, opens in Dubai next to the wave-shaped Jumeirah Beach Hotel and the sail-like Burj Al Arab. Designed by renowned architect Shaun Killa, the hotel boasts a futuristic aesthetic inspired by superyachts, blending the region's rich heritage with innovative service and style.

🏡 The Madeho hotel group unveils "Hôtel du Savoir" in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris, targeting culture and elegance lovers. The hotel, designed by Laune Architecture, features a vintage decor with 50s and 60s influences, and offers 20 intimate, detail-oriented rooms. The design includes materials and motifs that narrate a story, with ceiling designs inspired by the nearby Sorbonne and a collection of carefully selected books.

🌲 Treehouse Hotel Manchester opened as the second UK establishment of its brand, following Treehouse Hotel London's 2019 launch. Located at Blackfriars Street and Deansgate, it offers 200 rooms, with three accessible ones and a Treetop suite opening later. Chef Mary-Ellen McTague heads the ground floor restaurant Pip, focusing on low-waste, seasonal menus with local Northwest produce. Sister Moon restaurant by Sam Grainger is set to open in 2025 on the 14th floor.

🏢 Nobu Hospitality partners with Salboy to introduce Manchester's first Nobu residences and hotel, set to become the city's tallest structure outside London. The project, Viadux 2, involves a £360 million investment, featuring a 76-story tower at 246 meters high. The Nobu Hotel Manchester will offer 160 rooms, event spaces, a Nobu restaurant and bar, and luxury amenities. Additionally, 452 Nobu luxury residences will be available, complete with Japanese-inspired design and high-end facilities including a spa, gym, and pool.