Hotel Openings

The Riu Plaza Chicago opens its doors

RIU Hotels & Resorts has reached yet another milestone in its international expansion with the opening of the Riu Plaza Chicago. The new four-star establishment with 390 rooms is strategically located in the heart of Chicago's world-famous Magnificent Mile shopping district, and from September it will offer guests and visitors alike panoramic views of the city from the 27th floor of the building in the hotel's bar, The Rooftop.

Kimpton Claret Hotel opens in Belleview Station

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' luxury and lifestyle portfolio, announced that Kimpton Claret Hotel officially opens its doors to guests. Anchoring the burgeoning lifestyle scene of the Belleview Station neighborhood, Kimpton Claret Hotel is a brand new, pioneer property for residents and visitors seeking a fresh yet familiar hospitality experience in South Denver.

Texas Western Hospitality Opens a Home2 Suites by Hilton in Laredo, Texas

Texas Western Hospitality of Addison, Texas today announced the opening of their newest property, Home2 Suites by Hilton in Laredo, Texas. Designed for travelers who want to maintain their normal routine, the hotel features 107 suites and a range of value, tech-focused and eco-conscious amenities. General Manager Rejino Perez leads the management team at the Home2 Suites by Laredo North for Texas Western Hospitality.

StonePark Capital Opens Moxy Santa Barbara

Andrew Firestone, former star of ABC's The Bachelor and co-founder of Santa Barbara-based hospitality development company StonePark Capital, along with his partner Jess Parker, announced today the opening of Moxy Santa Barbara. Perfectly positioned in the Funk Zone neighborhood of downtown Santa Barbara in southern California, Moxy Santa Barbara features 31 stylishly designed guest rooms, Bar Moxy, an outdoor pool, a social space for work and playing games, and a 24-hour marketplace. The pet-friendly hotel is located steps from State Street, diverse restaurants, award-winning microbreweries, wine tasting rooms and shopping. The hotel is managed by Azul Hospitality Group, a San Diego-based hospitality management platform that provides an innovative approach to maximizing performance.

Driftwood Capital Celebrates Grand Opening Of Element Melbourne Oceanfront Hotel

Driftwood Capital, a vertically integrated commercial real estate firm providing accredited investors opportunities to invest in hospitality assets, announces the grand opening of the Element by Westin Melbourne Oceanfront ("Hotel"), a 130-key hotel in Melbourne, Florida. Part of a $1 billion pipeline of properties Driftwood Capital is developing throughout 2024, the Hotel is the firm's fourth investment in Florida's Space Coast, capitalizing on one of the state's fastest-growing areas.

Longfellow Hotel Debuts In Portland

Longfellow Hotel, a brand-new, 48-room boutique hotel from Maine-based, family-owned hospitality group Uncommon Hospitality, has officially opened its doors to guests. Designed in partnership with award-winning design studio Post Company, the hotel delivers distinctive design, wellness, and culinary experiences in the city of Portland. The highly-anticipated property is the first independent, full-service hotel to open in the city in more than two decades, deftly meeting the demands of the rising tourist destination, and serving as a gathering place for celebration and rejuvenation.

Sandbourne Santa Monica, Ocean Avenue's Beachfront Jewel, Is Now Open

The much-anticipated Sandbourne Santa Monica officially opens its doors, introducing a transformative hotel experience along the vibrant Ocean Avenue. This new beachfront masterpiece, designed by the acclaimed Icelandic architect Gulla Jónsdóttir, offers a unique 175-room coastal retreat that promises to revitalize the upscale hotel landscape in Santa Monica. With an emphasis on engaging all five senses, the hotel is a harmonious blend of natural textures, sculptural elements, indoor and outdoor vibes, and Earth tones throughout.

Gale Miami Hotel & Residences Redefines Hospitality in Downtown Miami

Gale Miami Hotel & Residences is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the brand's latest addition, bringing more vibrancy to Downtown Miami's hotel scene. Strong demand from worldwide travelers has led to steady growth and transformation in South Florida's hospitality sector. This is further illustrated with the opening of Gale Miami Hotel & Residences. The team at Gale Hospitality Group is renowned for crafting exceptional guest experiences in Miami's hotel and entertainment scene.

Placemakr Opens its 17th Property in the Washington DC Metro Area

Placemakr, a tech-enabled hospitality and multifamily operator, today announced the launch of its newest flex living property in Washington DC, 81-unit Placemakr Navy Yard. Located just a short walk away from hot-spot neighborhoods Barracks Row and Eastern Market, Placemakr Navy Yard makes good on the company's promise to reimagine where life happens by empowering its guests with the amenities of home and hospitality when they travel. Now open for guest bookings, visitors can enjoy the apartment hotel-style accommodations signature to Placemakr's unique offering, complete with in-suite laundry and full kitchens.

Atrium Hospitality Wraps Up Multimillion-Dollar Makeover at Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville in Alabama

The largest full-service hotel in downtown Huntsville, Alabama, is debuting a new look. The Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville has completed a two-phased, multimillion-dollar renovation. The 295-key hotel in "Rocket City" is connected by a sky bridge to the Von Braun Center and sits adjacent to Big Spring International Park. The Embassy Suites Huntsville is operated by Atrium Hospitality, one of the nation's largest hotel operators. Alpharetta, Georgia-based Atrium Hospitality manages a portfolio of 80 hotels in 28 states and approximately 3 million square feet of event space.