Alessandra Manzanares

🏨 Ruby Giulia opens in Rome, marking Ruby Group's second Italian hotel after Ruby Bea in Florence. Located in the Monti district on Via De Pretis, this renovated former Ministry of the Interior office features 164 rooms in categories ranging from 17 to 31 square meters. The hotel's "From Rome with Love" concept is inspired by 1970s spy thrillers and includes a 24-hour bar, lounge areas, and a panoramic terrace. Ruby Group, now part of IHG Hotels & Resorts since 2025, operates 21 hotels with 16 in development.

🏨 Milano's Stazione Centrale will host Italy's first high-profile hotel within a railway station, driven by Grandi Stazioni Retail's urban regeneration strategy. CEO Elena Sorlini highlights the transformation of stations into urban ecosystems. Management is entrusted to Pacini Group and a leading international hotel brand, following Cushman & Wakefield's selection process. Architecture by Roberto Murgia's Rma Studio and interior design by Studio Marco Piva aim to blend elegance with historical context, ensuring high-end services.

🏠 Hilton, in partnership with Placemakr, will debut the "Apartment Collection by Hilton" in the U.S. by mid-2026. This portfolio targets medium to long stays with fully furnished apartments, ranging from studios to four-bedroom units, debuting in New York, Washington, and Atlanta. Offering hotel-level amenities, this initiative aims to add up to 3,000 units to Hilton's current 10,000, with plans for further expansion through new franchising agreements. Hilton Honors points integration is included.

🏨 Four Genoese entrepreneurs have transformed the ex-Hotel Astor in Nervi, Genoa, into the five-star Capitolo Riviera. Opened in 2026, this luxury hotel underwent a €11 million renovation, reducing rooms from 41 to 37 to enhance comfort. The Parisotto + Formenton-designed hotel includes a spa, heated pool, and a meeting room. 90% of guests are international, and the restaurant, led by Chef Giovanni Astolfoni, recently won two culinary awards. The hotel targets €5 million in annual revenue.

🏨 Corinthia Rome opens in February 2026 in Piazza del Parlamento, Campo Marzio, inside the former Banca d’Italia, a 1914 design by Marcello Piacentini. Acquired in 2019 by Reuben Brothers, it spans 9,700 square meters over seven levels. The hotel features 60 rooms, including 21 suites. Chef Carlo Cracco introduces three dining concepts. The spa offers personalized treatments. Corinthia Group's expansion includes properties in New York, Brussels, and Bucharest.

🏨 BWH Hotels Italy and South-East Europe welcomes Hotel Garda di Affi to its network, marking the third BWH hotel in the Lake Garda area and the second addition this month. Located in Affi, near Verona and Valpolicella, the hotel is undergoing renovations to offer 72 updated rooms by spring 2026. With a strategic location and new facilities, including a lounge bar, meeting rooms for up to 120 people, and a gym and pool opening in summer 2026, it caters to both leisure and business travelers.

🏨 Meliá Hotels & Resorts plans to launch 23 new hotels globally by 2026, expanding in luxury and lifestyle. Key openings include Paradisus Bali in January 2026, Gran Meliá Dubai Jumeirah in December 2026, and sites in the Maldives and Seychelles. Argentina sees the reopening of Casa Lucia and Terrazas del Guitérrez in Patagonia by 2028. Europe is also targeted with projects in Italy, Spain, and Malta. Sustainability is prioritized through the Travel For Good program.