Spas are no longer just an amenity tucked into the back of a hotel; for a growing number of projects, they’re the main draw. A look at current hotel developments pulled from the THP hotel database shows just how central wellness has become to some of the industry’s more ambitious builds and renovations, from historic restorations to purpose-built resorts designed around the spa experience.
The three projects below range widely in scale, location, and concept. In Mineral Wells, Texas, The Baker Hotel and Spa is being resurrected from its storied past, with plans to revive the property’s famous natural spring spas alongside a full renovation of its guest rooms and public spaces. In Colmar, France, Maison Albar Chasseur Colmar is expanding an existing seven-building complex with a 750-square-meter spa as part of its high-end offering. Meanwhile, in Helsinki, the Royal Arena Sport Hotel takes a different approach entirely, pairing a family-oriented spa hotel with direct access to a sports arena and recreational facilities as part of a larger sports center development.
These projects represent just a small sample of what’s currently tracked in the THP database, which follows thousands of hotel developments worldwide at every stage, from early planning to construction and opening.
The Baker Hotel and Spa
- Location: Mineral Wells, Texas, United States
- Construction Status: Under Construction
- Expected Opening Date: 2028 Q1
- Construction Type: Refurbishment
- Stars: 4
- Number of Rooms: 165
- Developer: Chase Capital Partners
Maison Albar Chasseur Colmar
- Location: Colmar, France
- Construction Status: Planning
- Expected Opening Date: 2028 Q1
- Construction Type: Extension
- Stars: 5
- Number of Rooms: 71
- Management Company: Maison Albar Hotels
Royal Arena Sport Hotel
- Location: Helsiniki, Finland
- Construction Status: Planning
- Expected Opening Date: 2029 Q4
- Construction Type: New Building
- Stars: 5
- Number of Rooms: 350
- Architect: ONE Architects Finland
