Hollywood Casino Aurora (new land-based complex)
New $360 million land-based casino complex replacing the riverboat Hollywood Casino Aurora. Features 226-room hotel, 1,200 gaming positions, 12,000-sq-ft event center, and multiple dining options including Sorella by Giada and Boulevard Food & Drink. Owned by Penn Entertainment. Opening June 24, 2026 pending Gaming Board approval.
Kids Resort Hotel at Universal Kids Resort
Universal Kids Resort is opening July 1, 2026 in Frisco, Texas. The resort includes a 300-room on-site Kids Resort Hotel available as part of customizable guest packages. The theme park features seven themed lands based on Shrek, Jurassic World, SpongeBob SquarePants, Minions, Trolls, Puss in Boots, and Gabby’s Dollhouse, along with two roller coasters and […]
Miramar Cove Hotel
Miramar Cove is a 125-acre mixed-use lifestyle center featuring nearly 3,000 homes, retail, offices, and hotel rooms centered around a 5.5-acre man-made inland waterfront body of water. It will be the first true inland waterfront destination in West Broward County, including a beach club. Developed by Sunbeam Properties/Sunbeam Development, built by Stiles Construction. Hotel room […]
The Vanderpump Hotel
Boutique hotel on the Las Vegas Strip, a partnership between Caesars Entertainment and Lisa Vanderpump. Features 188 guest rooms, hotel reception, gaming areas, and a new lounge. Interiors designed with custom pieces from the Vanderpump Alain design line with Nick Alain in ‘industrial romantic’ style. Property was still under construction as of article date. Opening […]
Inspirada Station
New Station Casinos/Red Rock Resorts property tentatively called Inspirada Station planned for the Seven Hills area of Henderson, NV. A second future project by Anthony Marnell III is also mentioned: an unnamed ~35-acre casino resort at Las Vegas Blvd and St. Rose Parkway with 600 rooms, casino, food hall, entertainment lounge, meeting/banquet space, and pool […]
SongTeller Hotel
Dolly Parton’s 245-room SongTeller Hotel at 211 Commerce St in downtown Nashville has delayed its previously announced June 2026 opening to fall 2026. Hotel features onsite venues Parton’s Live and Jolene’s, live music and songwriter sessions. Recently hired Director of Programming Dolly Chandler and Executive Chef Vannesa Bordoy. General Manager is Shannon Foster.
AC Hotel by Marriott CityCentre Houston
Groundbreaking has started on a new AC Hotel by Marriott at CityCentre in West Houston. The development is described as a major hospitality boost to West Houston tourism and business. No specific opening date or room count mentioned in the article snippet.
SongTeller Hotel
Dolly Parton’s 245-room, 12-story hotel in downtown Nashville, developed in partnership with Georgia-based Herschend entertainment company. Features onsite venues Parton’s Live and Jolene’s, Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum on the third floor, and a full culinary program. Originally planned for June 2026, opening has been delayed to fall 2026. General manager Shannon Foster is […]
Homewood Suites by Hilton Skokie
Stalled Homewood Suites by Hilton development at 4930 Oakton Street in downtown Skokie. Construction halted in 2023 due to litigation between general contractor Russell Construction and developer E&M Strategic Development over unpaid costs, compounded by a 2025 foreclosure after lender X-Caliber Capital sued for loan default. Village has met with 13 prospective developers, 7 still […]
1901 Project Hotel
A 180-key hotel is planned as part of the first $500-million phase of the 1901 Project, a $7-billion mixed-use redevelopment of 55 acres around the United Center arena on Chicago’s west side. The hotel is part of a phase that also includes a 6,000-seat music hall, retail space, and parking garages. McHugh Construction is the […]