The Zleep Hotel Hamburg Volkspark has opened its doors. Featuring Danish design and an attractive value-for-money concept, the hotel brings a fresh touch to Hamburg’s hospitality scene. The hotel is ideally located near the Volksparkstadion and Barclays Arena: both venues are within easy walking distance.
Hotel Byblos, part of family-owned Floirat Signatures, will reopen for the season on April 22, 2026. In keeping with the hotel's unique design in the heart of Saint-Tropez, it has appointed acclaimed architect Laura Gonzalez and designer Wanda Jelmini to renovate eight suites and four rooms respectively. The hotel will also introduce a new fitness centre, fitted with state-of-the-art equipment from Technogym, two new treatments at Byblos Spa by Sisley; as well as a new exclusive collection of curated items on Hotel Byblos' e-boutique, and a new on-site boutique located in the heart of the hotel.
The Monteleone, a new boutique hotel located on the border of rural Umbria and Tuscany has officially opened its doors. Set among the rolling hills of Monteleone d’Orvieto, one of Italy’s most evocative hilltop villages, framed by medieval walls, olive groves and verdant countryside, the 17-room retreat promises intentional slow living, offering a timeless sanctuary rooted in its surroundings, where guests are invited to pause and rediscover the beauty of simplicity.
The Leonardo Köln is welcoming guests again with immediate effect after three months of renovation works. Extensively remodelled rooms and bathrooms, revamped public areas and upgraded conference rooms will all ensure that both business travellers and city break visitors feel equally at ease.
Dunton proudly announces the opening of Kilchoan Estate June 2026, the brand’s first European property and a landmark addition to its portfolio of intimate retreats. Set across 13,000 acres of private wilderness between Loch Nevis and Loch Hourn, Kilchoan Estate by Dunton offers rare year-round access to one of the most remote and unspoiled corners of the Scottish Highlands, reachable only by boat or on foot.
Palladium Hotel Group's new and ambitious hotel project at The Site Ibiza will be developed under BLESS Collection Hotels brand. With the addition of this brand to a destination already emerging as an aspirational benchmark of the European summer, the hotel group introduces a refined and sophisticated proposal within a versatile and innovative environment. Ibiza has become an increasingly sought-after destination for U.S. travelers as the island evolves beyond its nightlife reputation into a hub for luxury hospitality, gastronomy, and cultural experiences. As American visitation to Spain continues to grow, brands like BLESS Collection Hotels are helping redefine Ibiza as a sophisticated Mediterranean destination for high-end, experience-driven travel.
Sofitel London St James enters a new chapter rooted in the brand's Cultural Link and unmistakable French Zest, with the complete reinvention of its six signature suites by Paris-based interior architecture studio Pierre-Yves Rochon (PYR). Celebrating Sofitel's heritage as a bridge between French art de vivre and local culture, the renovation reflects a refined dialogue between Parisian elegance and London's 1970s creative spirit.
Leonardo Limited Edition UK Hotels is delighted to announce a new era as Hotel Gotham becomes The Rex, a rebrand that signals a bold evolution for one of Manchester's most iconic addresses. As the city's most assured and discerning destination, The Rex, a luxury boutique hotel and private members retreat defined by discretion and indulgence will begin its next chapter as of 23rd April. Crowning King Street in the heart of Manchester, a place that has quietly played host to society's most influential figures for decades, the 60-room hotel spanning 7 floors with striking city views will continue to celebrate its historic grandeur but introduce a modern style.
Locanda La Raia, the biodynamic winery and boutique hotel in Piedmont, Italy, has officially reopened, welcoming guests back for a new season in the rolling hills of Gavi, in Lower Piedmont. Set within the biodynamic 200-hectare estate of La Raia, where vineyards, woods, lakes, gardens and farmland form a singular ecosystem, the reopening marks a new chapter for the estate’s hospitality offering with the expansion of Borgo de La Raia: an ancient rural hamlet carefully restored in 2024 into a space for hospitality, and now further developed with the addition of two new apartments, Ape Regina and La Villa, introducing a more residential style of stay.
The Zetter Group today opens the doors to The Zetter Bloomsbury, a new 68-bedroom boutique hotel set across six interconnected Georgian townhouses overlooking Russell Square and directly opposite the British Museum. Located in the heart of Bloomsbury, celebrated for its artistic and literary heritage, the property draws inspiration from the neighbourhood’s creative spirit while retaining the warmth and character that distinguish The Zetter’s existing hotels.
La Citadelle Vauban of Belle-Île-en-Mer, one of the most remarkable heritage landmarks along the French coastline and a true emblem of the island, will become the first Emblems Collection property in France, joining Accor's newly launched ultra-luxury boutique hotel collection.
Hotel MOTTO, a boutique art and design hotel located in the heart of Vienna in its creative 6th district, has unveiled eight individually designed ART DELUXE Rooms, transforming the traditional hotel stay into an immersive artistic experience.
Mandarin Oriental is delighted to announce the upcoming opening of Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra, Mallorca on 1 June 2026. Located in Calvià near the elegant Puerto Portals, the resort offers captivating Mediterranean views, framed by Aleppo pines and the dramatic coastline. The stunning new property features 131 stylishly appointed rooms and suites, an array of innovative restaurants and bars, a signature wellness sanctuary, extensive leisure facilities and curated guest experiences.
Radisson Hotel Group is excited to announce the opening of Radisson Hotel Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Hoofddorp, a 281-room contemporary hotel that offers guests a perfect blend of comfort, convenience and Scandinavian-inspired design. Strategically located in the heart of Beukenhorst Business Park, the hotel provides easy access to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Hoofddorp’s business district and key transport links, while also serving as a practical base for exploring Amsterdam and the surrounding region.
Corinthia Hotels has announced a new development in Italy with the signing of an agreement to develop, lease and operate a luxury resort, Borgo di Perolla, Tuscany.
Award-winning hospitality brand The Usual is set to open its first hotel in Florence in Q1 2027. Renowned for blending ESG values with bold design, creativity, and lifestyle, this will be the brand’s third European property, and their first step outside of the Benelux. True to its vision, The Usual is once again selecting a location with character, history, and a creative future. Where Heritage Meets Creative Energy
Glenapp Castle, the 21-bedroom Relais & Châteaux hotel located on Scotland’s southwest coast, will launch The Nest - a new standalone suite on 1 July 2026. The development strengthens the castle’s growth strategy by targeting the rising demand for private, wellness-led accommodation and longer-stay luxury travel.
Thackeray Group has opened onefifty fenchurch, a 33-apartment independent luxury aparthotel in the City of London, operated by Vertiq Hospitality Partners. The property marks the Group’s entry into the hospitality sector and caters to growing interest in high-end extended stays within the Square Mile.
Orient Express proudly unveils Orient Express Venezia at Palazzo Donà Giovannelli, the extraordinary rebirth of the 15th century architectural jewel, owned by Arsenale Group, reimagined by architect and interior designer Aline Asmar d’Amman as a hotel, for the first time in nearly six centuries. A new icon in the brand’s constellation of ultra-luxury travel experiences, the hotel invites guests into a world where Venetian history, contemporary artistry and the legendary spirit of the Orient Express art of travel converge in perfect harmony. Once a celebrated crossroad on the legendary route from Paris to Istanbul, Venice reclaims its role as a theatrical gateway for the Orient Express world of luxury travel.
Punta Tragara, part of the Manfredi Fine Hotels Collection, the iconic luxury boutique hotel overlooking the Faraglioni rocks and Marina Piccola Bay, open the season 2026 with a new suit and the refurbished Michelin-starred restaurant.