Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏨 MEININGER Hotels to open its fifth French establishment in Strasbourg at 16 Place de Gare, across from the central train station, in 2027. Developed by Kaufman & Broad, the new 4,000 square meter, eight-story building, will replace current Europcar offices. The hotel will offer 114 rooms and a total of 349 beds, including double, triple, quadruple, and six-bed rooms. Europcar will return to the ground floor of the new building.

🏢 Meininger, a German group subsidiary of the British company Holidaybreak, is opening its 5th location in Strasbourg at 16 place de la Gare, currently occupied by Europcar offices, by 2027. The new building, developed by Kaufman & Broad, will offer 4,000 m2 over eight floors, featuring 114 hybrid rooms totaling 349 beds alongside a renewed Europcar agency on the ground floor. Meininger aims to reach 50 establishments; currently operating 36 hotels in 26 European cities, with around 5,600 rooms and nearly 20,000 beds.

🏡 Courtyard by Marriott opens its first hotel in Senegal, the Courtyard by Marriott Dakar Diamniadio, marking Marriott International's entrance into the country. The hotel aims to cater to the increasing number of travelers seeking high-quality accommodations in Diamniadio, a dynamic city known for having West Africa's third-largest port. Sandra Schulze-Potgieter, Vice President of Premium & Select Brands for Marriott International in Europe, Middle East, and Africa, highlights the strategic importance of Senegal's economy and culture for the Courtyard brand and the hotel's role as a gateway for clients to explore Senegal.

🏨 Foncière Concorde has started construction of a new-generation hotel at 42 Rue Archereau, Paris 19th arrondissement, aiming to redefine urban hospitality with a hybrid concept blending tourist accommodation and dining. Scheduled for completion in 2026, the hotel will offer 100 rooms, including 80 single 12 sqm rooms and 20 spacious dormitories for up to 8 people, ranging from 35 to 40 sqm. Facilities will include common areas for diverse clientele, a lobby, and a 100-seat restaurant.

🏦 The Luxury Collection announced the opening of Bab Samhan, a Luxury Collection Hotel, in the historical district of Riyadh, the capital city. Located in Diriyah, where the first Saudi state was founded in 1727, the hotel reflects the area's rich heritage with its Najdi-style design and immersive experiences. Helen Leighton, Marriott International's Vice President for Luxury Brands in Europe, Middle East and Africa, expressed pride in the hotel's authentic design. The Bab Samhan is the first of 40 hotels planned to showcase Diriyah, providing unparalleled luxury experiences.

🏨 Radisson Blu Hotel, Conakry offers 282 rooms, including suites and apartments, featuring modern comfort and panoramic views. Opened in the bustling Kipé district, the hotel merges elegance with ocean vistas. Aimed at both business and leisure travelers, it's minutes away from city attractions, cultural sites, business centers, and pristine beaches. Rooms are equipped with free high-speed Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and private balconies showcasing sea views.

🏨 Covivio Hotels, 52.5% owned by Covivio, acquired a 4-star, 429-room hotel in Tenerife, Canary Islands, from a Starwood Capital-controlled company for €81 million. Tenerife, with 69.7 million overnight stays in 2023 (20% of Spain's total) and year-round operation due to its temperate climate, boasts occupancy rates of 85-90%. The hotel, located in Adeje's tourist hub with an 8.8/10 Booking.com rating, is 16 km from Reina Sofia Airport and features a restaurant, 3 bars, 3 pools, a gym, squash and volleyball courts, and meeting rooms for up to 140 guests.

🏨 Machefert Group, after 30+ years in high-end hospitality, negotiates with a leading global real estate finance firm to refinance debt and fund expansion. Aiming to raise over €150 million, they plan to exit ongoing collective proceedings and open new hotels over the next 3 years, leveraging their prestigious portfolio in Paris, Saint-Tropez, and Marrakech.

🏦 Accor and DOJI Group will open the Sofitel Diamond Crown Hai Phong in 2026, marking the first international hotel within the Diamond Crown Hai Phong complex. The 45-story luxury hotel aims to bring French elegance to the growing city of Hai Phong, Vietnam, enhancing its global recognition. Accor's expansion adds to its trusted presence in Vietnam, with established hotels in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

🍴 The MGallery Fontainebleau L’Aigle Noir introduced a new restaurant, A L’Épicerie, in December. Chefs Florian Desetable and Julian Allano have crafted a French terroir-oriented menu featuring 7-hour lamb shank and Saint-Jacques scallops with hazelnut-celery risotto. The restaurant, housed in a building from 1470, combines a Napoleonic legacy with modern luxury. Specialties include warm toasted Brie with snail butter on country bread.