Luxury Family Hotels is delighted to announce the reopening of Woolley Grange, its cherished Jacobean manor house near the picturesque city of Bath. Following a full renovation of its rooms, restaurants, and gardens, the hotel once again welcomes families to experience its signature warmth and character in beautifully refreshed surroundings.
Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, is delighted to announce the signing of Mama Shelter Val Thorens, the highest ski destination in Europe. Opening in 2027, the iconic brand of joyful and irreverent hospitality will unveil its very first resort, creating a true festive retreat in the heart of the Alps. This ambitious project is led by Ennismore, Vista, Financière Galata, and Cogeco, partners united by a shared aim to reinvent the mountain experience with fresh, free-spirited, and convivial energy.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has today announced the signing of Conrad Corfu following a franchise agreement with the Troulis family. Slated to open its doors ahead of the 2026 summer season, the luxury hotel will feature 136 rooms, suites and villas, a 200-metre beachfront and indoor and outdoor heated pools. Managed by Numo Hotels and Resorts, the property will also include a signature Aqua Piazza lagoon, lush, landscaped gardens, three restaurants, two bars, an extensive wellness centre, and open-air cinema and a kids club in collaboration with Worldwide Kids, with a treehouse-like micro village among olive trees and eucalyptus.
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, announces the signing of Kimpton Salzburg, in partnership with tristar Austria GmbH. The hotel marks the luxury lifestyle brand's entry into the Austrian market. Expected to open in mid-2028, Kimpton Salzburg will further enhance IHG's expanding portfolio of 12* open Kimpton hotels in Europe, and a further six* in development.
Just 25-minute boat ride from the center of Stockholm, Nacka Strand lies at the beginning of the city's picturesque archipelago. Life is unhurried, noise ebbs away and there are calming leafy views of Djurgården island across the water. This is the peaceful setting for Hotel J, a 19th-century seaside villa that has recently emerged after a refresh as a year-round wellbeing retreat, combining Scandinavian design, locavore food, and wellness rituals rooted in nature.
An emblem of Renaissance architecture and a peaceful sanctuary with the most iconic view of Florence unfurling beneath, Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel reopens on 28 April 2026 following a meticulous 18-month renovation. Inspired by its storied heritage and idyllic hillside setting framing a picturesque vista, the hotel's reimagination sees an emphasis on Tuscan craftsmanship, refined cultural curation and a harmonious connection to nature. The former 15th century monastery with its beloved cascading gardens, reveals 39 completely redesigned suites and rooms exuding indulgence and grandeur.
Just opened, Fulham Pier Hotel debuts as a luxury boutique retreat and highly-anticipated addition to Fulham Pier - a new riverside destination on the Thames. Set within one of London's most ambitious waterfront developments, the 13-room hotel offers a refined, design-forward retreat at the intersection of culture, leisure, and city living.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of Hilton Lopud Beach Resort & Spa, following a management agreement with Anker Grupa d.o.o. The resort, located on the picturesque Lopud Island near Dubrovnik, will offer guests a blend of comfort and natural beauty when it opens in 2027 following an extensive renovation of the property and grounds.
Waldorf Astoria makes its Nordic debut, unveiling a new era of luxury in the heart of Helsinki. Owned by M&L Group and operated by Hilton under the Waldorf Astoria brand, the landmark property spans four beautifully preserved historic buildings, designed by Finnish architects Evert Lagerspetz and Armas Siitonen. Waldorf Astoria Helsinki features 116 elegantly appointed rooms, including 32 suites, inviting guests to experience timeless elegance, Nordic sophistication, and the kind of personalised service that has defined the brand for over a century.
Orient Express La Minerva presents its opulent signature suites, deeply rooted in Roman history yet infused with a modern spirit. Each distills the soul of Rome and the codes of the railway legend: spaces conceived as richly layered cabinets of curiosities, where original frescoes converse with golden coatings, deep walnut and Rosso Verona marble.
Opening this December, Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin marks Rosewood's debut winter resort and its second property in mainland France. Situated within the Jardin Alpin enclave of Courchevel 1850, one of the world's most iconic ski destinations, this extraordinary retreat reimagines the glamour of Courchevel's 1960s golden age while embracing the vibrant spirit that has long defined the French Alps. Here, exclusive ski concierge services are complemented by inviting accommodations - including three signature houses epitomizing alpine luxury - creating a destination for discovery and adventure.
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), has opened its first Garner hotel in Türkiye - Garner Hotel Istanbul - Airport Arnavutköy. Just 14 kilometers from Istanbul Airport, the 56-room hotel is all about making travel easy and comfortable.
Say hello to Crafted, a new collection of hotels and clubs crafted by name, crafted by nature, opening its first destination, Crafted at Powdermills, on the 17th November.
Norway's newest it place is here to make a statement. The long-anticipated Hobo Hotel Oslo opens amid growing buzz. With 181 rooms and no less than four different restaurant and bar concepts, it carries forward an idea inherent to the Hobo concept: that a hotel should be as alive and unpredictable as the city it is born from.
The Charles Hotel, Munich, unveils its newly redesigned Monforte Royal Suite, led by Lady Olga Polizzi, Director of design at Rocco Forte Hotels, in collaboration with Magdalena Onisko.
Nobu Hospitality, the globally renowned luxury lifestyle and iconic hotel, dining, and residences brand proudly announces the debut of Nobu Hotel, Restaurant, and Residences Montenegro, developed in partnership with Sea Breeze Resort.
Nobu Hospitality, the globally renowned luxury lifestyle and iconic hotel, dining, and residences brand proudly announces the debut of Nobu Hotel, Restaurant, and Residences Baku, developed in partnership with Sea Breeze Resort.
Ennismore has unveiled plans for Delano London, set to open in late 2026 near Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park. The property will feature 67 guestrooms and suites that embrace soft minimalism, natural tones, and subtle design details, creating a calm and sophisticated guest experience.
With the city at its feet and the Mediterranean on the horizon, the METT Barcelona hotel opened this month, offering a lively new sanctuary atop Tibidabo, Barcelona's tallest hill, a five-star experience that turns the beauty of celebrating life into art.
A new icon rises in Trondheim. Villa Nord, a new boutique hotel on a storied address, is joining the Nordic Hotels & Resorts family. Set to open in September 2026, this new landmark in the making will offer an experience of modern luxury, intimacy and tailored service in historic surroundings.