Kimpton Main Frankfurt, SLS Barcelona, and Other Hotel News This Week

This was another exciting week in the hotel industry. Several new luxury hotels opened in Frankfurt, Barcelona, and Asheville, North Carolina. In addition, several high-end hotels are coming to Argentina’s wine region and Singapore in the coming years.

There’s a lot you may have missed this week, so read on for our roundup of the most exciting hotel news.

Hotel Openings

Kimpton Main Frankfurt, Germany

IHG’s luxury Kimpton brand has debuted in Germany with the opening of the Kimpton Main Frankfurt. Centrally located in Frankfurt’s financial district, Kimpton Main Frankfurt has 155 guest rooms and suites. 

True to the Kimpton brand, the hotel’s amenities include several food and beverage options, including a living room concept, a European brasserie, and a rooftop restaurant. Other amenities include the Kimpton Kickstart and Social hour programs, a fitness center, and more.

• Opening date: Now open
• Typical cash price: From $173 per night
• Typical points cost: From 28,000 IHG One Rewards points per night

SLS Barcelona, Spain

SLS Barcelona, a 5-star waterfront resort at Barcelona’s Port Fòrum, has officially opened for guests with 471 guest rooms and suites. Ennismore’s SLS is known for being high-end, and the brand spared no expenses here. Amenities include 6 restaurants and bars, 3 pools, a fitness center and spin room, and state-of-the-art event spaces.

• Opening date: Now open
• Typical cash price: From $389 per night
• Typical points cost: Every 2,000 ALL – Accor Live Limitless points can cover €40 (roughly $45) of your bill

Rosewood Mandarina, Mexico

Rosewood Mandarina, located in Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit, has opened with 140 guest rooms and suites in various configurations. The resort is nestled between the ocean, the mountains, and the flatlands, allowing guests to immerse themselves in nature fully.

Rosewood Mandarina offers 4 restaurants and bars, a spa, plus outdoor activities such as ziplining, mountain biking, a golf club, tennis courts, and an equestrian center.

• Opening date: Now open
• Typical cash price: From $845 per night
• Typical points cost: N/A

The Radical Asheville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, North Carolina

Asheville, North Carolina, is one of the South’s most up-and-coming travel destinations, thanks to its gorgeous scenery, eclectic culture, and burgeoning dining scene. Hilton wants to get in on the action, as it has opened a new Tapestry Collection in the city. 

The Radical Asheville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, has 70 guest rooms and suites and is located in what was once a cereal factory. The hotel has 2 dining options, both headed by a James Beard-nominated restaurateur. Amenities include pet-friendly accommodations, a fitness center, and meeting spaces.

• Opening date: Now open
• Typical cash price: From $157 per night
• Typical points cost: From 37,000 Hilton Honors points per night

The Nobleman Fort Worth, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Texas

Another Tapestry Collection hotel has opened in the U.S., this time in the Lone Star State. The Nobleman Fort Worth, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, features 121 guest rooms and 32 extended-stay suites with kitchenettes. The hotel and its adjacent restaurant were built around a historic fire station. Amenities include a restaurant, a pool, a fitness center, and 2,000 square feet of meeting and event spaces.

• Opening date: Now open
• Typical cash price: From $162 per night
• Typical points cost: From 50,000 Hilton Honors points per night

Upcoming Hotels

Casa Duhau, Argentina (2027)

Hyatt doesn’t have a massive presence in Argentina, but it’s looking to change that. The hotel chain plans to open Casa Duhau in Mendoza, Argentina, in late 2027. The new-build hotel will have 52 villas and suites and will be part of the nearly 1,000-acre Reserva Alto Agrelo development, which will feature a premium winery. 

The hotel, which will be part of Hyatt’s Unbound Collection, will feature 2 signature restaurants, a pool, a fitness center, a spa, a lagoon, wellness experiences, and more. Casa Duhau will be Hyatt’s third property in Argentina, after Palacio Duhau – Park Hyatt Buenos Aires and Park Hyatt Mendoza.

NoMad Singapore, Singapore (2027)

NoMad is making its debut in Asia with the announcement of the NoMad Singapore, opening in 2027. Not much is known about the hotel, but Hilton says it will have 173 guest rooms and will focus on “sophisticated design, world-class dining and immersive cultural programming.” NoMad Singapore will join NoMad London, which boasts a curated collection of more than 1,600 original works of art.

Hotel News

Marriott Inks Deals for 5 Hotels in Austria

Marriott has signed agreements for 5 new hotels in Austria, comprising 1,100+ rooms. The hotel giant will expand its Tribute Portfolio, AC Hotels, and Four Points Flex by Sheraton brands, and all 5 properties will be converted from existing hotels.

Hyatt Plans To Bring 15 New Hyatt Studios to the U.S.

Hyatt has signed an agreement with the real estate investment firm Caliber to develop 15 Hyatt Studios hotels in the United States. Hyatt plans to open new hotels in what it calls “key markets” in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Texas, and Louisiana. 

If you aren’t familiar with it, Hyatt debuted the Hyatt Studios brand back in 2023 as an upper-midscale extended-stay brand. Each apartment-style suite features in-room kitchens and free Wi-Fi, while the hotels have amenities like EV charging stations, complimentary grab-and-go breakfast, a 24/7 market, self-service laundry, a fitness studio, and pet-friendly accommodations.

Final Thoughts

It was a busy and exciting week in the hotel world. Kimpton opened a new hotel in the heart of Frankfurt, and Hilton boosted its presence with funky, new hotels in North Carolina and Texas. Moreover, several new hotels are planned for later this decade in exciting destinations like Singapore and Argentina.

As always, we’ll be back here next week with more news across the hotel industry!