CoStar’s latest data reveals major hotel expansions in 2025, with Shanghai leading at 7,953 new rooms, followed by New York (5,719), London (5,632), and Dubai (5,344). Notable London openings include Six Senses London, Hyatt Regency London Olympia, citizenM London Olympia, and The Chancery Rosewood. Other top cities include Chengdu, Makkah, Shenzhen, and Istanbul. Asia-Pacific dominates with 228,468 new rooms, leading global hotel growth. Which hotel opening are you most excited about? Share in the comments!

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