Ouvertures d’hôtels

🍴 Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch, a luxury hotel opening in London in 2026, teams up with Michelin-starred chefs Clare Smyth and Daniel Boulud, who cumulatively hold seven Michelin stars. Guillaume Marly, the hotel's general manager, touts the collaboration as a future culinary destination in the heart of London. The hotel, part of Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, is a 100-room transformation of a historic site by Hilton and Reuben Brothers, honoring its legacy while meeting the highest traveler expectations.

🏨 Radisson Collection announced the opening of seven new locations worldwide by 2025, following the launch of three establishments in 2024. The Radisson Collection Resort in Galle, Sri Lanka, opened in January 2025, marking the brand's debut in Southeast Asia and the Pacific. The resort features 105 keys, direct beachfront access, private villas, panoramic ocean views, and a luxury beach club. It aims to become the region’s top culinary destination with four restaurants and vibrant event programming.

🍽 FAUCHON HOSPITALITY unveils FAUCHON L'Hôtel Diriyah in Riyadh's historic and cultural district, Diriyah. The luxury hotel features 74 sophisticated rooms, 11 opulent suites with private terraces, the emblematic Gourmet Bar, a luxurious spa, and spaces for private events and exceptional meetings. Additional amenities include exclusive dining concepts, lush private gardens, and a rooftop lounge with panoramic views of Diriyah, elevating the luxury hospitality standards.

🏨 Hyatt Centric aims to increase its global portfolio with 35 new hotels by the end of 2028. Key openings in Europe include Hyatt Centric Reims (2025) near Notre-Dame Cathedral with three French restaurants, Hyatt Centric Altstadt Hamburg (2026) in Germany with a rooftop restaurant and bar, and Hyatt Centric Reykjavik (2026) in Iceland featuring a rooftop bar. Recently, the first Hyatt Centric in Malta opened, showcasing local-inspired design.

🏨 Premier Inn, part of Whitbread, since 2016 in Germany, expands with a new hotel in Potsdam and strengthens its Berlin network. Investment in Germany totals £1.1 billion, with 61 operational hotels and 37 more planned. The Potsdam hotel, marking its first in the city, will feature 208 rooms, a 82-space parking, and service apartments by COSIMO Investment Group. Located at Babelsberger Straße near the central station, it is set to open in 2027.

🏨 Kerten Hospitality opened the innovative Cloud 7 Hotel Roma in Rome, with artistic direction by Agnese Landolfo and collaboration with Genius Loci Architettura (GLA). The hotel features site-specific contemporary art and aims to redefine the hospitality experience. Led by Marloes Knippenberg, Kerten Hospitality focuses on luxury hospitality and contemporary design, creating immersive experiences and is growing its presence in Europe and the Middle East. Cloud 7 Hotel Roma offers uniquely designed rooms and local gastronomic experiences, located near Rome's cultural attractions.

🗻 Conceived in 2015, the marine wellness center in Pleubian, Côtes-d’Armor, secured its building permit in early 2024 after a decade-long administrative process. The 1200m2 project will renovate and expand an old farmhouse on a 4000m² site with panoramic views of the Sillon de Talbert and the ocean. Pleubian is seeking an investor for construction and operation of the center, featuring an 800m² spa, restaurant, seminar space, and shop, designed by Rennes-based architects Andma.

🏨 The Originals Résidence Paris Sud Villejuif***, located near the Institut Gustave Roussy, one of Europe's largest cancer research and treatment centers, caters to the high demand for medium to long-term accommodation. Launched in 2019 by The Originals Hotels, which has a partnership with real estate management specialist Sergic, the residence offers equipped lodgings with tailored services, enhancing the cooperative’s portfolio of apartment hotels.

🏝 Radisson Collection opens a luxurious new property in Galle, Sri Lanka, becoming the fourth hotel of Radisson Hotel Group in the country and the second in Galle. This establishment offers proximity to sandy beaches and the Indian Ocean, marking the prestigious brand's entry into the Southeast Asia & Pacific (SEAP) region. Galle, known for its UNESCO World Heritage site, the 17th-century Galle Fort, provides an ideal setting for this high-end immersive brand.

🏡 The New Hotel in Athens is a 5* immersive experience blending avant-garde design with Greek heritage. Previously the Olympic Palace Hotel, it was transformed by Donkey Hotels & Resort under designers Humberto and Fernando Campana. The hotel features sustainability, reclaimed materials, and local craftsmanship. Each room is a gallery where tradition meets innovation, located near Syntagma Square in Athens.