In our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive, we discover five spectacular retreats that eschew a cookie-cutter approach and instead present a distinctly handcrafted look and feel.
Americas
New-look Park Hyatt Toronto to reopen in September 2021
Park Hyatt Toronto is gearing up for a triumphant return following the completion of a major renovation programme, which includes the introduction of new interiors by Studio Munge.
Expert’s Voice: Hotel marketing – what separates winners from losers?
Hotels that boost investment in marketing will prosper when the recovery gathers pace, says Ines Barreiros, ecommerce and digital marketing manager at Guestcentric’s Lab division.
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City overview: 12,000 new hotel rooms set to light up LA [Infographic]
A look at the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that dozens of four- and five-star hotel schemes will complete across the City of Angels in the years ahead.
Vera Bradley co-founder’s hotel opens in Indiana
The Bradley, created by the fashion brand’s co-founder Barbara Bradley Baekgaard and Provenance, has launched in Fort Wayne with stylish interiors by Dutch East Design.
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Brand overview: Home2 Suites to add 70 hotels [Infographic]
According to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database, extended-stay brand Home2 Suites by Hilton is planning to launch 70 schemes across North America and APAC.
Eco-friendly 1 Hotel Toronto prepares for summer debut
Reservations have opened for a new sustainability-focused property, created by a team that includes David Rockwell of Rockwell Group, SH Hotels & Resorts and Mohari Hospitality.
Design showcase: Top five textures
We run the rule over five international hotels with a real feel for how interesting textures can elevate the look and feel of a space in our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN feature.
The Westley Hotel debuts in Calgary
Calgary’s newest boutique property, The Westley Hotel, has opened in the downtown Eau Claire neighbourhood following the transformation of an existing five-storey property by Frank.
Project of the Week: Signia by Hilton Atlanta
A huge Gensler-designed hotel scheme that’ll overlook the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Georgia’s state capital has won our latest Project of the Week title.
$42m Radisson Red Miami Airport opens
Riviera Point Development Group has launched the US$42 million Radisson Red Miami Airport hotel, which features locally inspired artwork curated by muralist Daniel Fila.
Project in focus: Cocoon Hotel & Resort, Tulum, Mexico
This majestic eco-friendly project from Zama Desarrollos and DNA Barcelona Architects promises to help reconnect guests with nature, community and themselves.
Pendry Manhattan West to debut this September
Reservations are now open for the Pendry Manhattan West scheme, which will feature 164 rooms and contemporary interiors by Gachot Studios, ahead of its September 2021 launch.
Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront opens in Maine
Brought to life by a design team that includes Baskervill, HKS and Ealain Studios, Hilton Worldwide’s first lifestyle hotel in New England is located in Portland’s Old Port neighbourhood.
Chattanooga hails arrival of Marriott’s Aloft brand
Aloft, Marriott International’s lifestyle hotel brand for music lovers and music makers, has launched a 135-room property in the up-and-coming Tennessee city of Chattanooga.
The Eddy Taproom & Hotel makes a splash in Colorado
For its new property in Golden, Denver-based CoralTree Hospitality Group has drawn inspiration from local mining history and the scheme’s proximity to Clear Creek.
Sensei‌ ‌to‌ ‌open‌ ‌first‌ ‌standalone‌ ‌wellbeing‌ ‌retreat‌
The wellness-focused company, co-founded by billionaire Oracle chairman Larry Ellison and physician Dr David Agus, has outlined plans to launch a new ultra-luxury scheme in California.
Expert’s Voice: An insider’s guide to Hilton’s lifestyle hotel brands
Phil Cordell, global category head of lifestyle brands at Hilton and global brand head of Canopy by Hilton, explains how the company is targeting this fast-growing category.
The Ritz-Carlton, Turks & Caicos opens at Grace Bay
Occupying an idyllic spot in Providenciales, this Coleman Partners Architects-designed resort combines the natural beauty of its location with the Ritz-Carlton brand’s legendary service.
Menin Hospitality launches Gale Chicago
Menin Hospitality and Maxwelle Real Estate Group have announced the opening of Gale Chicago, which aims to build on the hotel brand’s popularity in Miami Beach.
The Westin Tempe to open in late summer
Rising 18 storeys high, the landmark Westin Tempe hotel development in Arizona is nearing completion ahead of its expected debut in August 2021.
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July 2021 overview: More than 40,000 rooms to launch this month [Infographic]
A look at the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that the hotel industry has a busy month ahead, with particularly strong growth in Europe and North America.
History-inspired Hyatt Centric hotel opens in Charlotte
Designed by Rule Joy Trammell + Rubio, the 175-room Hyatt Centric SouthPark Charlotte draws heavily on the heritage of North Carolina’s largest city.
LA welcomes design-led Le Méridien hotel
The highly anticipated Le Méridien Pasadena Arcadia Hotel, brought to life by a team that includes Linda Snyder Associates and AO Architects, has debuted after a three-year build.
Margaritaville and Karisma to launch new resort collection
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville and Karisma Hotels & Resorts have outlined plans to roll out a new boutique hotel brand, St Somewhere, starting with a relaxing retreat in Mexico.
The Monsaraz San Diego makes its debut
Brought to life by a team that includes Lamming Co, Alliance Development, JWDA, KNA Design and R&R Construction, The Monsaraz San Diego, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is now open.
Montréal welcomes dual-branded hotel scheme
Showcasing the work of Architex Group, Blazysgerard and Atelier Zebulon Perron, a dual-branded development in Québec’s largest city has now opened its doors.
New all-suite hotel opens in Chicago’s Chinatown
Marriott International’s SpringHill Suites brand has freshened up Chicago’s historic Chinatown neighbourhood with the launch of a contemporary 148-key property.
Soho House owner unveils $3bn flotation plan
The company behind brands like Soho House and The Ned in London has signalled its intention to float in a deal that will give the business a reported multibillion-dollar valuation.
Peachtree debuts dual-branded hotel scheme in Orlando
Peachtree Hotel Group has announced the opening of the 123-room Hilton Garden Inn Orlando Downtown and the 101-key Home2 Suites by Hilton Orlando Downtown.
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Brand overview: Holiday Inn to grow portfolio by 80 properties [Infographic]
A look at the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that IHG’s Holiday Inn brand currently plans to open 80 new hotel schemes – half of which are in APAC.
InterContinental earmarked for San Antonio hotel conversion
Scarlett Hotel Group and Trailbreak Partners have announced plans to convert a newly acquired San Antonio property into an InterContinental hotel following a US$50 million renovation.
Hilton signs all-inclusive Mangrove Beach Corendon Curaçao Resort
The 399-key Caribbean getaway, which is owned by Corendon Group, is set to open in September 2021 as part of the Curio Collection by Hilton portfolio.
Region overview: 1,700 hotels lined up for North America and the Caribbean
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that there are currently 1,728 hotel schemes being progressed across this diverse region.
Hyatt Centric SouthPark Charlotte is now open
The Hyatt Centric brand has made its North Carolina debut with the opening of a locally inspired hotel in Charlotte, featuring architecture and interiors by Rule Joy Trammell + Rubio.
Winners of She Has A Deal are revealed
The winning entrants have been announced for a competition helping women embark on a career in hotel ownership and development.
Project in focus: Dream Las Vegas
Set apart by its distinctive architectural vision, the DLR Group-designed Dream Las Vegas will pair a contemporary glass-and-metal façade with double-height terraces.
Downtown LA Proper Hotel opens in landmark building
Proper Hospitality has launched its newest hotel, showcasing the talents of acclaimed designer Kelly Wearstler, within a historic property in the City of Angels.
Wyndham launches new luxury brand Registry Collection Hotels
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has debuted its 21st brand, Registry Collection Hotels, with Grand Residences Riviera Cancun unveiled as the premium portfolio’s inaugural property.
The Beatrice to open in Rhode Island this summer
In late summer 2021, Paolino Properties plans to launch a new boutique hotel in Providence, The Beatrice, that showcases the design expertise of ZDS Architecture & Interiors.
Design showcase: Top five black and white designs
Our latest collaboration with TOPHOTELDESIGN focuses on hotels that deliberately avoid brighter hues in favour of striking black and white colour schemes.
Project in focus: Cambria Hotel Downtown Minneapolis
Choice Hotels International’s upscale brand Cambria Hotels is continuing to expand in urban markets across the US, with work progressing on a 100-room property in Minneapolis.
Four Seasons Hotel Denver emerges from major revamp
Four Seasons Hotel Denver has reopened following a multimillion-dollar, seven-month renovation overseen by a design team from Marzipan.
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Country overview: 300,000 new hotel rooms planned across US [Infographic]
Our researchers have combed through the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database to get the inside scoop on hotel development in the Land of the Free.
Expert’s Voice: How contactless technology is transforming the hospitality industry forever
Hotels must adapt to the fact that US consumers are increasingly embracing contactless technology, argues Liesl Smith, senior vice president of marketing at FreedomPay.
Cambria Hotels marks groundbreaking of South Carolina property
Work has started on Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown, a collaboration between Cambria Hotels, HighSide Development, Pyramid Hotel Group, LS3P, Elementum Interiors and McCrory Construction.
Acclaimed restaurateur reveals Phoenix hotel plans
Sam Fox, who has opened more than 100 restaurants, is launching his first hotel with help from Nelsen Partners Architects, Berghoff Design Group and Judi Testani of Testani Design Troupe.
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Brand overview: DoubleTree by Hilton to grow by 85 properties [Infographic]
According to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database, DoubleTree by Hilton currently has 85 hotel schemes in its pipeline, with a strong focus on APAC.
Pendry Chicago opens in art-deco landmark
Featuring 364 guestrooms and suites, plus public spaces designed by Alessandro Munge and Studio Munge, Pendry Chicago has reinvented the iconic Carbide & Carbon Building.
Design vision: Peter Joehnk of JOI-Design
For our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive, JOI-Design founding partner Peter Joehnk talks about his love of working abroad, dreaming up new projects and fine dining.
Venice V Hotel set to launch in LA
Proper Hospitality has worked closely with Relativity Architects to bring its ambitious vision for the newly restored Venice V Hotel, located in one of LA’s most vibrant neighbourhoods, to life.
The St Regis Bermuda Resort makes glamorous debut
Featuring architecture and interiors by OBMI, St Regis Hotels & Resorts’ latest outpost combines avant-garde Bermudian influences with the brand’s timeless appeal.
AC Hotels says aloha to guests with new Maui property
The opening of AC Hotel by Marriott Maui Wailea marks the entry of Marriott International’s design-led lifestyle brand to the sun-soaked Hawaiian Islands.
Four design studios win race to bring Novotel’s new strategy to life
Sundukovy Sisters, RF Studio, Hypothesis and Metro have triumphed in a global competition to radically rethink the design of Novotel’s properties around the world.
Americas
Design showcase: Top five handcrafted hotels
In our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive, we discover five spectacular retreats that eschew a cookie-cutter approach and instead present a distinctly handcrafted look and feel.
New-look Park Hyatt Toronto to reopen in September 2021
Park Hyatt Toronto is gearing up for a triumphant return following the completion of a major renovation programme, which includes the introduction of new interiors by Studio Munge.
Expert’s Voice: Hotel marketing – what separates winners from losers?
Hotels that boost investment in marketing will prosper when the recovery gathers pace, says Ines Barreiros, ecommerce and digital marketing manager at Guestcentric’s Lab division.
City overview: 12,000 new hotel rooms set to light up LA [Infographic]
A look at the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that dozens of four- and five-star hotel schemes will complete across the City of Angels in the years ahead.
Brand overview: Home2 Suites to add 70 hotels [Infographic]
According to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database, extended-stay brand Home2 Suites by Hilton is planning to launch 70 schemes across North America and APAC.
Eco-friendly 1 Hotel Toronto prepares for summer debut
Reservations have opened for a new sustainability-focused property, created by a team that includes David Rockwell of Rockwell Group, SH Hotels & Resorts and Mohari Hospitality.
Design showcase: Top five textures
We run the rule over five international hotels with a real feel for how interesting textures can elevate the look and feel of a space in our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN feature.
The Westley Hotel debuts in Calgary
Calgary’s newest boutique property, The Westley Hotel, has opened in the downtown Eau Claire neighbourhood following the transformation of an existing five-storey property by Frank.
Project of the Week: Signia by Hilton Atlanta
A huge Gensler-designed hotel scheme that’ll overlook the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Georgia’s state capital has won our latest Project of the Week title.
$42m Radisson Red Miami Airport opens
Riviera Point Development Group has launched the US$42 million Radisson Red Miami Airport hotel, which features locally inspired artwork curated by muralist Daniel Fila.
Project in focus: Cocoon Hotel & Resort, Tulum, Mexico
This majestic eco-friendly project from Zama Desarrollos and DNA Barcelona Architects promises to help reconnect guests with nature, community and themselves.
Pendry Manhattan West to debut this September
Reservations are now open for the Pendry Manhattan West scheme, which will feature 164 rooms and contemporary interiors by Gachot Studios, ahead of its September 2021 launch.
Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront opens in Maine
Brought to life by a design team that includes Baskervill, HKS and Ealain Studios, Hilton Worldwide’s first lifestyle hotel in New England is located in Portland’s Old Port neighbourhood.
Chattanooga hails arrival of Marriott’s Aloft brand
Aloft, Marriott International’s lifestyle hotel brand for music lovers and music makers, has launched a 135-room property in the up-and-coming Tennessee city of Chattanooga.
The Eddy Taproom & Hotel makes a splash in Colorado
For its new property in Golden, Denver-based CoralTree Hospitality Group has drawn inspiration from local mining history and the scheme’s proximity to Clear Creek.
Sensei‌ ‌to‌ ‌open‌ ‌first‌ ‌standalone‌ ‌wellbeing‌ ‌retreat‌
The wellness-focused company, co-founded by billionaire Oracle chairman Larry Ellison and physician Dr David Agus, has outlined plans to launch a new ultra-luxury scheme in California.
Expert’s Voice: An insider’s guide to Hilton’s lifestyle hotel brands
Phil Cordell, global category head of lifestyle brands at Hilton and global brand head of Canopy by Hilton, explains how the company is targeting this fast-growing category.
The Ritz-Carlton, Turks & Caicos opens at Grace Bay
Occupying an idyllic spot in Providenciales, this Coleman Partners Architects-designed resort combines the natural beauty of its location with the Ritz-Carlton brand’s legendary service.
Menin Hospitality launches Gale Chicago
Menin Hospitality and Maxwelle Real Estate Group have announced the opening of Gale Chicago, which aims to build on the hotel brand’s popularity in Miami Beach.
The Westin Tempe to open in late summer
Rising 18 storeys high, the landmark Westin Tempe hotel development in Arizona is nearing completion ahead of its expected debut in August 2021.
July 2021 overview: More than 40,000 rooms to launch this month [Infographic]
A look at the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that the hotel industry has a busy month ahead, with particularly strong growth in Europe and North America.
History-inspired Hyatt Centric hotel opens in Charlotte
Designed by Rule Joy Trammell + Rubio, the 175-room Hyatt Centric SouthPark Charlotte draws heavily on the heritage of North Carolina’s largest city.
LA welcomes design-led Le Méridien hotel
The highly anticipated Le Méridien Pasadena Arcadia Hotel, brought to life by a team that includes Linda Snyder Associates and AO Architects, has debuted after a three-year build.
Margaritaville and Karisma to launch new resort collection
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville and Karisma Hotels & Resorts have outlined plans to roll out a new boutique hotel brand, St Somewhere, starting with a relaxing retreat in Mexico.
