Minor Hotels has announced an ambitious global expansion plan for 2027, with 21 hotel and resort openings across the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Australia. The expansion will introduce the hospitality group to six new countries, including Bahrain, Croatia, Malta, Singapore, Slovenia and Uzbekistan, while strengthening its luxury, lifestyle and premium hotel portfolio through brands such as Anantara, Avani, NH Collection, Tivoli, Minor Reserve Collection and Colbert Collection.

Minor Hotels to debut in Bahrain, Croatia, Malta, Singapore, Slovenia and Uzbekistan.

Minor Reserve Collection and Colbert Collection to add distinctive independent hotels in Italy, Slovenia, Thailand, the UAE and the UK.

The Wolseley Hotels to debut with its first property opening in New York City in Q2 2027, combined with the launch of The Wolseley Members Club.

Bangkok, November 2026 – Minor Hotels unveils its lineup of 2027 openings, from city landmarks to island resorts, mountain escapes and safari lodges.

Among the highlights, Minor Hotels will enter the UK and US luxury hospitality markets, led by The Wolseley Hotels in New York City and Minor Reserve Collection and Colbert Collection in London. The first hotels joining the Minor Reserve Collection will open in Slovenia and the UK, and Colbert Collection will rapidly expand across Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Minor Hotels is also set to debut in six new countries, including Croatia, Slovenia, Malta, Bahrain, Uzbekistan and Singapore.

Americas

The Americas will welcome The Wolseley Hotels’ global flagship in New York City and extend Tivoli's Latin American presence to Mexico.

The Wolseley Hotel New York – New York City, USA

Anticipated opening: Q2 2027

The former clubhouse of The Lambs Club on West 44th Street will become the first address of The Wolseley Hotels and mark Minor Hotels’ entry into the US luxury segment. As The Wolseley Hotel New York, the McKim, Mead & White-designed building will return to its original role as a gathering place and feature 77 guest rooms and suites, a reimagined wellness centre and The Wolseley New York, the brand’s first US restaurant. The Wolseley Members Club will add a private, all-day setting for dining, culture and conversation at the Midtown address.

Tivoli Mérida Residences – Mérida, Mexico

Anticipated opening: Q1 2027

Tivoli Hotels & Resorts will reach Mérida, the White City and capital of Yucatán, Mexico. Tivoli Mérida Residences will offer 69 branded residences in a five-star development on Paseo Montejo, the city's main avenue. The property centres around a restored 1903 residence, Casona 333, which will house the main reception, restaurant, boulangerie, bar and piano lounge, with a garden and a terrace for private events.

Europe

London and the Adriatic Sea will anchor Minor Hotels’ European luxury openings in 2027, as Minor Reserve Collection and Colbert Collection open in London and Anantara in Croatia and Minor Reserve Collection in Slovenia bring Minor Hotels to the Adriatic coast. Colbert Collection will also add a second Italian address in Tuscany’s San Gimignano. NH Hotels & Resorts will continue to grow in European cities, adding hotels in Barcelona and Budapest, and the first NH Collection property in Malta.

The WestDill Mayfair Hotel, Colbert Collection – London, UK

Anticipated opening: Q1 2027

The WestDill Mayfair Hotel will give Colbert Collection a Central London address that suits its character-led approach. Sir William Curtis Green built the Grade II-listed property in 1922 at the corner of Piccadilly and Albemarle Street, and its conversion will include 50 guest rooms and suites across six floors, plus a restaurant and a bar. Green Park Underground Station is just a couple of minutes' walk from the hotel.

NH Barcelona Sant Antoni – Barcelona, Spain

Anticipated opening: Q1 2027

Minor Hotels will add its ninth hotel in Barcelona along Avinguda del Paral·lel, one of the city's main thoroughfares. The 70-key property, close to Plaça d'Espanya, Montjuïc and Fira Barcelona, will rebrand as NH Hotels & Resorts in January 2027. The well-connected hotel features a gym, terrace, lobby bar and meeting and event spaces to serve leisure and business guests.

NH Budapest District VII – Budapest, Hungary

Anticipated opening: Q1 2027

NH Budapest District VII will add a well-connected urban basecamp in the Hungarian capital. The 76-room hotel will offer guests dining venues, meeting and event spaces and wellness-oriented services in an area known for its cultural life, entertainment and gastronomy. NH Budapest District VII will become Minor Hotels’ fourth property in the capital, joining Anantara New York Palace Budapest Hotel, NH Collection Budapest City Center and NH Budapest City.

Dukes London, Minor Reserve Collection – London, UK

Anticipated opening: Q2 2027

Dukes London, the St James's hotel that has welcomed politicians and cultural figures since 1908, will reopen after its multi-year transformation by Russell Sage Studio and join Minor Reserve Collection, the brand's UK debut. The 85-key hotel will include 13 executive suites and five signature suites inspired by notable figures of St James's. The legendary Dukes Bar will keep its tableside frozen martini ritual, and a new restaurant with The Wolseley Hospitality Group will open at relaunch. The Delany Drawing Room, already pouring 160 whiskies, will add afternoon tea and private events to its conservatory and secluded garden.

Hotel Palace Portorož, Minor Reserve Collection – Portorož, Slovenia

Anticipated opening: Q2 2027

Hotel Palace Portorož will introduce Minor Hotels to Slovenia and give Minor Reserve Collection its first seaside address. After an extensive refurbishment, the 183-key hotel will relaunch with contemporary luxury, drawing on Portorož's long wellness heritage and refined gastronomy. Three restaurants, three bars, a spa, indoor and outdoor pools and beach access will provide the setting, with design focused on privacy and personalised experiences.

Anantara Adriatic Istria Resort – Savudrija, Croatia

Anticipated opening: Q2 2027

On the Istrian peninsula, Savudrija will mark Anantara's first resort in Croatia and Minor Hotels' arrival in the country. The refurbished 186-key resort will pair a beachfront setting with Golf Adriatic PGA National Croatia, an 18-hole, par 72 course that follows the coastline from the hotel. Three restaurants and four bars will share the property with an Anantara Spa and MICE facilities, while cultural journeys and nature-led activities will introduce guests to Istrian heritage.

ExCelle Hotel San Gimignano, Colbert Collection – San Gimignano, Italy

Anticipated opening: Q2 2027

Colbert Collection will find its second Italian address inside the historic San Domenico Complex, a former convent and prison in the UNESCO-listed centre of San Gimignano. The hotel’s 33 guest rooms will take shape in the convent's original cells, and a restaurant and a bar will complete the hotel’s offering. A programme of cultural and artistic experiences will run across the wider complex, in keeping with the collection's focus on cultural discovery.

NH Collection Sliema Malta – Sliema, Malta

Anticipated opening: Q2 2027

Minor Hotels and its premium NH Collection brand will arrive on the Mediterranean island nation of Malta with a resort in the city. The new-build NH Collection Sliema will bring 268 guest rooms and suites to the coastal town, with a spa and wellness centre, a pool, a restaurant and a rooftop bar overlooking the sea. The seafront promenade, shops and restaurants sit steps away, and Valletta, Malta’s capital city, lies less than 10 kilometres from the resort.

Asia

In 2027, Minor Hotels will enter new Asian destinations, led by Avani Hotels & Resorts in Singapore and NH Hotels & Resorts in Uzbekistan, the group's first hotel in Central Asia. It will also expand its footprint in China, Malaysia and Thailand.

NH Hotel Tashkent – Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Anticipated opening: Q1 2027

Uzbekistan's largest city and its political, economic and cultural hub will gain an NH hotel in Q1 2027. NH Tashkent, a 151-room property, sits 10 minutes from the airport and near venues such as the UzExpo Center and the Palace of International Forums. Leisure guests can explore nearby Amir Timur Square and Chorsu Bazaar. The property will mark the debut of both Minor Hotels and NH Hotels & Resorts in Central Asia.

The Rasa Resort Samui, Colbert Collection – Koh Samui, Thailand

Anticipated opening – Q1 2027

Minor Hotels’ Colbert Collection will make its Asia debut on Thailand’s Koh Samui in early 2027. The Rasa Resort Samui, Colbert Collection, a 32-room adult-only resort on Chaweng Beach, sits among the palms with direct beach access and is about 15 minutes by road from Samui International Airport. Throughout 2027, guest rooms will add bespoke details that celebrate Thai craftsmanship, and the resort’s beachfront restaurant will be transformed, with the addition of a new café that becomes a cocktail bar after dark.

Avani Koh Phangan Resort – Koh Phangan, Thailand

Anticipated opening – Q1 2027

Avani will make its Koh Phangan debut at Thong Nai Pan Noi Beach. The resort’s 63 guest rooms and suites will suit couples, families and groups of friends, with options from garden and pool views to oceanfront. Guests can kayak the coast, paddleboard, hike inland or join sailing, island-hopping and diving excursions, then return to charcoal grills, sharing platters and cocktails inspired by the island's coconut groves.

Avani Singapore – Singapore

Anticipated opening – Q2 2027

Tanjong Pagar, where historic shophouses stand beside commercial towers, will welcome Avani to Singapore and Minor Hotels to the city-state. The 14-storey new-build hotel will offer 200 guest rooms and suites, a green terrace, an outdoor pool and an AvaniFit gym. SEEN Restaurant & Bar will add skyline views, DJ sets and pop-ups, while a Lobby Lounge will serve light bites and drinks and The Pantry will offer healthy grab-and-go options.

Avani Kota Kinabalu – Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Anticipated opening – Q2 2027

Avani will bring its upbeat hospitality to Sabah’s capital in Malaysian Borneo. Located in the Luyang neighbourhood and a 10-minute drive from Kota Kinabalu International Airport, the 352-key hotel will suit business travellers and leisure visitors alike, providing seamless access to the city’s waterfront, markets and cultural landmarks. Avani Kota Kinabalu will bring five dining and social venues to the city’s culinary scene, including an all-day restaurant, a Sabah Hakka-inspired Chinese restaurant, a Lobby Lounge, The Pantry and rooftop SEEN Restaurant & Bar. An infinity pool and an AvaniFit gym will complete the hotel’s leisure offering.

Anantara Xiling Snow Mountain Chengdu Resort – Sichuan, China

Anticipated opening – Q2 2027

Xiling Snow Mountain will frame the first Anantara resort in Sichuan province, a refined alpine escape 90 minutes from the centre of Chengdu. The resort’s 113 guest rooms and suites will reflect the natural surroundings through warm textures and panoramic mountain views. Elevated dining and a signature Anantara Spa & Wellness experience will complement year-round access to skiing, hiking and nature trails.

Middle East

The Middle East will see Minor Hotels enter Bahrain and expand its portfolio in the UAE, including the regional launch of Colbert Collection.

Tivoli Bilaj Al Jazayer Bahrain Resort and Avani Bilaj Al Jazayer Bahrain Resort – Bilaj Al Jazayer, Bahrain

Anticipated opening: Q3 2027

Minor Hotels will debut in the Kingdom of Bahrain on its southwest coast with two resorts. The luxury Tivoli resort will offer 100 guest rooms and suites that blend Arabian heritage with timeless elegance, and the premium Avani resort will add 110 guest rooms and suites designed for comfort, style and connectivity. Both will enjoy direct beach access, vibrant dining and wellness facilities, with family-friendly amenities throughout.

Dukes The Palm Dubai Hotel – Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Anticipated opening: Q3 2027

On Palm West Beach, the current Dukes The Palm Dubai Hotel will mark Colbert Collection’s first presence in Dubai. With a new name and fresh look, the beachfront property will relaunch as part of the Colbert Collection in 2027, featuring 273 hotel keys and 287 serviced apartments, a private beach, an infinity pool and a lazy river. Six dining venues, wellness facilities and family-friendly amenities will complete the resort.

Africa

In Africa, Elewana Collection will extend its Explorer concept from the Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Crater rim in Tanzania and see Johannesburg’s Sandton district become the first home of NH Collection on the African continent.

Ngorongoro Explorer by Elewana – Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania

Anticipated opening: Q2 2027

Elewana will open its second Explorer lodge at the highest point of the Ngorongoro Crater's eastern rim. Guests will look out over the caldera and its sunrises from 84 guest rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, in a building that 2802 Architects designed to blend into its surroundings. Beyond game drives on the crater floor, guests can enjoy cultural talks, stargazing and yoga, then retreat to a spa, an infinity pool and fireside lounges.

NH Collection Johannesburg Sandton – Johannesburg, South Africa

Anticipated opening: Q3 2027

Minor Hotels’ NH Collection Hotels & Resorts brand will arrive in Johannesburg's financial district following the upgrade and rebranding of Minor Hotels' first hotel in South Africa. After refurbishment, 329 guest rooms and suites, two restaurants, two bars, an executive lounge, conference facilities and a large outdoor pool will make the property an ideal base for both business and leisure guests travelling to South Africa’s capital city.

Australia

In Australia, NH Collection will open its first Australian outpost in Sydney.

NH Collection Sydney – Sydney, Australia

Anticipated opening: Q3 2027

NH Collection will open its first hotel in Australia at 55 Wentworth Avenue, on the edge of Sydney's CBD, near Hyde Park, Surry Hills and Central Station. The 254-key hotel will bring the brand's signature European elegance with three restaurants and bars, including an elevated rooftop bar, an intimate salon and a signature restaurant. Flexible event spaces will complete the hotel’s offer.

Learn more about the new additions to Minor Hotels and explore the full portfolio at minorhotels.com.

About Minor Hotels

Minor Hotels is a global leader in the hospitality industry with over 660 hotels, resorts and branded residences across 67 countries. The group crafts innovative and insightful experiences through its hotel brands including Anantara, Elewana Collection, The Wolseley Hotels, Tivoli, Minor Reserve Collection, NH Collection, nhow, Avani, Colbert Collection, NH, Oaks, and iStay, as well as a diverse portfolio of restaurants and bars, travel experiences, and spa and wellness brands. With over four decades of expertise, Minor Hotels builds stronger brands, fosters lasting partnerships, and drives business success by always focusing on what matters most to our guests, team members and partners.

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