Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏨 Hilton, partnering with Mardev Developments, is set to launch the Hilton Garden Inn Cairo New Zayed in 2028, expanding their Egyptian portfolio. The hotel, situated in a mixed-use district in West Cairo near shops, the Sphinx International Airport, and historical sites, will feature 179 rooms and suites, four meeting rooms, a fitness center, and an outdoor pool. Hilton's plan aims to more than double their local presence to over 30 hotels in the coming years.

🏨 Whitbread PLC's Premier Inn brand opened a new hotel in London at Paddington Station, combining Premier Inn and hub by Premier Inn in one building with 369 rooms. The opening completes Whitbread's network plan for Paddington, where it has heavily invested, now offering over 1,000 rooms across four hotels and providing 200+ jobs. The hotel is strategically located meters away from the Elizabeth Line and Paddington Station, enhancing connectivity. The expansion since Spring 2022 showcases Whitbread's adaptability to prime locations.

🏡 Hilton to expand in Portugal with three new hotels: Canopy by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, and DoubleTree by Hilton, set to open in 2025 and 2026. This growth follows a record number of tourists visiting Portugal last year. The Canopy by Hilton Vilamoura Marina, opening in 2026, will offer 155 rooms, a restaurant, bar, spa, outdoor pool, and fitness center, 500 meters from Praia da Vilamoura, as part of an agreement with Arrow Global Group.

🏨 GRIDX is connected to major cities like Strasbourg, Metz, Brussels, less than three hours from Paris and Lille, linked by highways A4, A6, A13, A3, with future tramway lines. The new XNOTO hotel, part of the 42,000 m² multifunctional GRIDX site, includes meeting, event, office, retail, and leisure services. The project, by Félix Giorgetti, in collaboration with Cycas Hospitality, becomes Cycas's 7th hotel in the Benelux region following the recent openings of Moxy Paris Clamart and DoubleTree by Hilton Rotterdam Centre.

🏡 The Woodward, part of Oetker Collection, has rejuvenated 37 Quai Wilson in Geneva with a discreet, chic hotel experience. Awarded 1st Prize at the Hotel & Lodge Awards 2024 in the Prestige category, the hotel boasts 26 suites, 21 with lake views, and interiors by Pierre-Yves Rochon. Amenities include a Guerlain spa, a pool, a hammam, and dining options like the 2 Michelin-starred Atelier Robuchon and Le Jardinier under Michelin-starred chef Alain Verzeroli.

🏕 Ennismore opens its first Hyde brand hotel in Africa with Hyde Johannesburg, marking Kasada's initial investment in the city. The hotel, nestled in Rosebank's vibrant district, features 131 rooms, 31 suites, and a gym. Hyde Johannesburg will undergo a light renovation for a bohemian vibe with new murals, collaborative artistic/music spaces, and installations to showcase local artists. The mixed-use building also houses the popular Proud Mary restaurant, meeting rooms, and 7,400 m² of fully leased coworking, office, and retail space. In 2022, the building won the International Property Award for Best Mixed-Use Development. Hyde, established in Los Angeles, embodies a bohemian, festival-like atmosphere.

🏡 Hilton plans to open three new hotels in Portugal by 2025 and 2026 under the Canopy by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, and DoubleTree by Hilton brands. This expansion is part of Hilton's growth strategy in Portugal, a country that reached peak tourist numbers last year. The Canopy by Hilton Vilamoura Marina, featuring 155 rooms, will be launched through a franchise agreement with Arrow Global Group and is expected to offer a premium hospitality experience in 2026. The Algarve region alone drew over five million visitors last year.

🏠 Ennismore and Kasada opened Hyde Johannesburg, the first Hyde hotel in Africa, located in Rosebank, Johannesburg. The hotel features 131 rooms, 31 suites, and amenities such as a gym and coworking spaces. The building also hosts Proud Mary restaurant, lounge, meeting rooms, and 7,400 m² of rented coworking, office and retail space. Hyde Johannesburg will undergo a minor renovation to match Hyde's bohemian identity, including new artistic installations. Rosebank is noted for shopping, art, culture, and business, and the building won the 2022 International Property Award for Best Mixed-Use Development.

🏛 Le Château de Fiac, situé dans le Tarn, était une maison de retraite il y a six ans et a été vendu à Gordon Oldham, un ex-avocat d'affaires. Oldham, qui possède 11 hôtels de luxe dans le monde, a transformé le château en un complexe hôtelier 4 étoiles après des travaux importants débutés en 2018. Ouvert depuis juin 2022, il propose 16 chambres, dont 6 suites, un spa, et un restaurant gastronomique. Matthieu Stauff, directeur associé, a précédemment exploité un hôtel 4 étoiles à Garrevaques. Le décor, mélange de styles français, anglais et zen, a été conçu par le décorateur français Alexis Dupont basé à Hong Kong.

🌆 Christophe San José and Bastien Deschamps opened Les Vagues hotel in Arcachon on July 26, after a project started in 2018 faced setbacks including wall collapses, Covid-19 halts, and legal challenges. The initial €10M investment ballooned to €23M, adding 32 rooms and 13 suites. The hotel features a 50-seat restaurant, a rooftop with ocean views, concierge services, and a spa, and will employ 60 people.