Hotel Pipeline

First Look: Thompson Seville Set to Debut Late 2026 in Landmark La Gavidia Building

Seville is preparing to welcome one of the most anticipated hotel openings of the year: Thompson Seville, scheduled to debut late 2026 in Plaza de la Concordia, at the heart of Seville’s historic centre. Located in the iconic La Gavidia building, the property marks the brand's first hotel in Andalusia and continues Thompson Hotels' growing presence in Spain following the successful opening of Thompson Madrid.

Hyde & Seek, London Hyde Park, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Set to Open in September 2026

Immersive Hospitality Management (IHM) is delighted to announce that its highly anticipated new hotel, Hyde & Seek, London Hyde Park, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, will open in central London in September 2026. Part of Tribute Portfolio, Marriott Bonvoy's global family of characterful, independent hotels, the hotel brings a distinctly bohemian spirit to Bayswater, blending tradition and rebellion. Located at 1 Lancaster Gate, the 309-room upscale hotel marks the completion of IHM’s £42 million transformation of the former Corus Hotel Hyde Park into a vibrant new upscale destination.

Hilton Announces First Home2 Suites by Hilton Property in Spain

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of Home2 Suites by Hilton Madrid Retiro, following a franchise agreement with Santander Asset Management. The property is expected to open in 2028 and will mark the brand debut of Home2 Suites by Hilton in Spain. This will be the brand’s second property across Europe upon opening, joining the recently debuted Home2 Suites by Hilton Dublin City Centre.

IHG Hotels & Resorts brings Crowne Plaza to Vienna

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the signing of Crowne Plaza Vienna, bringing the Crowne Plaza brand back to Austria. The hotel will be operated in partnership with FEURING Asset Management GmbH, a hotel asset management company with a strong track record across key European destinations.

Introducing W Residences Sardinia – Poltu Quatu, an expansion of hospitality to coastal living

Castello Sgr, the leading Italian asset management company, presents W Residences Sardinia - Poltu Quatu, a 29-unit residential project that introduces a new coastal living dimension within the bustling cliffside village of Poltu Quatu and one of the Mediterranean's most striking islands. The residences are expected to launch sales from July 2026, with the official openings slated to start in 2027.

IHG signs first Kimpton in Spain’s Capital

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, signs a Kimpton-branded hotel in Madrid, located in Goya Street, 89, in partnership with El Corte Inglés. The signing, advised by Colliers Hotels Iberia, marks the brand’s debut in Madrid and a significant step forward in IHG’s continued luxury and lifestyle growth in Spain.

Admiralty Arch Enters Its Next Chapter: Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch Opens for Reservations

Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch, the highly anticipated luxury hotel and residences set within one of the capital’s most recognisable landmarks, is opening reservations today ahead of its autumn debut. It marks the next chapter for one of London’s most ambitious restoration projects, and a defining milestone for Waldorf Astoria in the United Kingdom. Positioned on The Mall opposite Buckingham Palace in St James’s, the restored Grade I listed monument will welcome overnight guests for the first time in its history.

Swedish debut for Hotel Indigo by IHG with latest signing in Stockholm

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, announces the signing of Hotel Indigo Stockholm – Kvarnholmen in Sweden. Developed by Kvarnholmen Utveckling (KUAB) - a joint venture between Peab and JM - the property will be leased and operated by 1912 Hotels under a franchise agreement with IHG. The signing marks the first Hotel Indigo in Sweden and strengthens IHG's growing Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio across Northern Europe.

PRIMESTAR signs pivotal new June SIX & Stay landmark hotel and stay project in Berlin city centre on its fourth anniversary

On its fourth anniversary of the June SIX brand foundation and opening of the first June SIX Berlin, the PRIMESTAR Group announces the signing of a landmark new project in the heart of Berlin: June SIX & Stay Warschauer Platz Berlin, poised to become the new flagship hotel of the brand with >350 keys combining hotel and stay concepts, scheduled to open in 2028.

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Debuts in Northwest England with Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, the global luxury brand and part of the world-leading hospitality group Accor, has today announced reservations are now live, ahead of its much-coveted 10th July 2026 opening. Fairmont's newest property - Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere - will be the brand's fourth hotel in the UK alongside: The Savoy, A Fairmont Hotel, Fairmont Windsor Park and Fairmont St Andrews.  

Spark by Hilton Set to Debut in Italy

MILAN, Italy – Hilton today announced the signing of an agreement with ELE Spa for Spark by Hilton Milan Linate Airport, marking the debut of the Spark by Hilton brand in Italy. The 118-room hotel is due to open to guests later this year. Spark by Hilton will become Hilton’s 11th brand trading or pipeline in Italy and will mark its entry into the premium economy segment.

IHG Hotels & Resorts brings luxury conversion brand Vignette Collection to London with Canary Wharf signing

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the signing of Canary Riverside Plaza, Vignette Collection by IHG – the brand’s first property in London and second in the UK&I. Developed in partnership with Yianis Group, the signing also marks IHG’s debut in Canary Wharf, one of London’s most established and well-connected business districts.