Across the world, planners are being tempted with exciting new entrants to the hotel market; some offer a regal treatment while others all the high-tech bells and whistles; a select few do both. There’s plenty on offer when it comes to new convention centers and special venues.
Skift Meetings hand-picked 25 of the newest hotel entrants on the European continent ideally suited to meeting and incentive groups. This list includes new builds, expansions, and extensively renovated properties.
Highlights include classic hotels such as the Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden, the Fairmont Golden Prague, centrally located in Prague’s Old Town, and The Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Madrid, have undergone extensive renovations.
Some of Europe’s most popular cities have big news, including Berlin, which will soon expand its largest hotel, Estrel Berlin, with a new 45-story Estrel Tower, or the brand-new Maritim Amsterdam Hotel, with almost 600 guest rooms in central Amsterdam.
There are unique offerings, deep off the beaten track, such as the Anatura Hotel in Weiswampach, Luxembourg and WALD.WEIT Rheingau Hotel & Retreat in Kiedrich, Germany.
Some offer beautiful outdoor settings for events, either on site or nearby. The Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel in Porto, Portugal, a unique property among the Port-wine cellars in Porto, has almost 100,000 square feet of gardens. The Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort in Kotor Bay, Montenegro encourages planners to organize meetings on a mountaintop in the surrounding area or on a yacht in the bay. Meanwhile, the new Cappadocia Marriott Hotel in Cappadocia, Türkiye, offers easy access to natural wonders such as the “moonscape landscapes” and Göreme National Park, famous for its unique fairy chimney rock formations and rock-cut architecture.
Explore these 25 new or newly renovated European hotels, and others all over the world — 135 in all — listed in our just-released What’s New in Meetings and Incentive Travel 2025 report.
1. Anatura Hotel
Weiswampach, Luxembourg
Anatura Hotel is a new hotel close to the region’s lakes and nearby forests. Along with 90 guest rooms overlooking the natural surroundings, the hotel offers a variety of dining options, including the Sensa restaurant, whose menu is designed by 2-Michelin star Belgian chef Yves Mattagne. Activities include nature explorations, water sports, and team-building experiences. The property’s health and wellness facility is expected to open near the end of 2025.
2. BERNEXPO (Expansion)
Bern, Switzerland
BERNEXPO is undergoing a significant expansion with the construction of the new Festhalle, scheduled to open in spring 2025. The expanded venue will include a multifunctional hall of more than 46,000 square feet, an event hall that can accommodate up to 4,100 seated, meeting and hospitality zones, eight breakout rooms, and an expansive outdoor event park. The Festhall has been designed to operate without the use of fossil fuels, relying on a “state-of-the-art” photovoltaic system.
3. Cappadocia Marriott Hotel
Cappadocia, Türkiye
Cappadocia Marriott Hotel is Marriott’s debut property in this region of Türkiye. The hotel is situated near Göreme and offers 298 guest rooms and three dining options. Its location allows for easy exploration of the “moonscape landscapes” and historical attractions, such as the UNESCO-listed Göreme National Park, famous for its unique fairy chimney rock formations and rock-cut architecture. It is also in close proximity to the area’s hot air balloon launch sites.
4. Dolce by Wyndham Versailles—Domaine du Montcel
Paris, France
This 178-room countryside retreat (photo at top), located about 20 miles from Paris, opened in July 2024 featuring almost two restaurants, a spa, and heated outdoor and indoor pools. A total of 18 meeting venues are offered, including the 6,006-square-foot Baccarat Ballroom. Outdoor event spaces are also available in the property’s 35 acres of gardens.
5. Estrel Berlin (Expansion)
Berlin, Germany
In summer 2026, Estrel Berlin will open the 45-story Estrel Tower with 522 guest rooms. The new tower also brings 40,000 square feet of new meeting space spread across one multifunctional hall, five breakout rooms, and 10 meeting rooms. This expansion will bring the hotel’s total guest rooms to 1,647 and total meeting space to more than 350,000 square feet. The new tower aims to achieve LEED Platinum status through innovative construction process and energy-saving features.
6. Excel London (Expansion)
London, UK
Excel London is expanding its already exhibition and conference facilities by 25% with development expected to be complete in the summer of 2025. The $284 million project will add an additional 270,000 square feet of event space to a total of 1.35 million square feet. The ICC Maritime Suite will offer flexible meeting space for up to 7,000 attendees across 37 spaces. The new ICC Maritime Halls will offer 124,000 square feet of blank-canvas hall space, divisible into six separate spaces.
7. Fairmont Golden Prague (Renovation)
Prague, Czech Republic
Formerly the InterContinental Praha, the Fairmont Golden Prague is centrally located in Prague’s UNESCO-listed Old Town. Opening soon after an extensive renovation, the hotel will feature almost 13,000 square feet of versatile event space across nine venues, including a large pillarless ballroom for up to 550 guests in theater style, complemented by four rooftop lounges, and boardrooms. The hotel will also offer a 15,000-square-foot spa, four dining options, and two bars.
8. GRIDX Luxembourg
Wickrange, Luxembourg
Expected to open in mid-2025, GRIDX will offer visitors a combination of experiences built around mobility, including showrooms, and glass boxes in which you can admire and exhibit cars. The main event hall will offer 15,000 square feet of flexible event space. The venue is set to provide a 133-room hotel, an expansive food hall, museums, galleries, a business center with fully equipped meeting rooms, offices, retail outlets, and numerous event spaces.
9. Hôtel des Douanes at Tour & Taxis
Brussels, Belgium
Hôtel des Douanes, the centerpiece of Brussels’ Tour & Taxis complex, is available for events until 2027. The venue features a glass-roofed banking hall, steel columns, granite staircases, and flexible configurations for 10 to 10,000 guests. Sustainability efforts include preserving original elements, using renewable energy. The property has achieved an “excellent” BREEAM rating, and has a gold Well Platinum and a gold DNGB certification.
10. Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden (Renovation)
Dresden, Germany
The historic and centrally located Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden has reopened following an extensive renovation. The hotel offers 180 guest rooms and 31 suites, nine meeting rooms featuring city views and the Kurfürstensaal ballroom that can hold up to 500 guests. Additional amenities include eight bars and restaurants, and a wellness area with spa and fitness facilities.
11. Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort (Expansion)
Kotor Bay, Montenegro
The Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort recently expanded its meetings and event spaces by adding the new 5,500-square-foot ballroom and rooftop to its three existing event spaces. Situated in a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the resort has 252 guest rooms and features amenities like an indoor and outdoor pool, a private beach, and wellness facilities. Planners are also encouraged to organize meetings on a mountaintop in the surrounding area or on a yacht in the bay.
12. Hyatt Regency Zadar
Zadar, Croatia
Hyatt Regency Zadar, located in the heart of Zadar with views of the old town and Adriatic Sea, offers 133 guest rooms and suites. The hotel features versatile event spaces totaling almost 8,000 square feet. The pillarless Regency Ballroom, with natural daylight, sea views, and direct access to a poolside terrace, accommodates up to 355 guests in theater style and can be divided into two separate spaces. Amenities include multiple restaurants, bars, and an on-site spa.
13. Maritim Hotel Amsterdam
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Opening shortly, the Maritim Hotel Amsterdam will occupy one of the Y-Towers in Amsterdam’s emerging Overhoeks District, just across the water from the city’s historic center. The 579-room hotel will be the biggest in the area and the third largest in the city overall. The property includes two large event halls and 25 event rooms of various sizes. Four restaurants and one bar are planned for the property which will also offer a sauna, an indoor pool, and a fitness center.
14. New Spiral
Prague, Czech Republic
New Spiral is a circular building that has been transformed into a cultural space to host a variety of performances and events. Its unique 360° auditorium seats up to 800 spectators and has a circular stage with moving segments and elevation. The venue also offers a small hall that seats up to 210 spectators, which features a telescopic auditorium and a separate entrance. Other features include advanced technical equipment, projectors, and
a TV broadcast room.
15. Nice Convention Center
Nice, France
The Nice Convention Center is a new development in the Port of Nice scheduled to open in June 2025 to host the 3rd United Nations Conference on the Ocean. The main meeting space will be a versatile large hall with almost 39,000 square feet for 2,150 attendees, 13,000 square feet of additional event space and a 17,000-square-foot panoramic rooftop. At the heart of this project is a 40,000-square-foot maritime terminal designed to promote sustainable mobility and the electrification of ships.
16. Olympia (Expansion)
London, UK
London’s Olympia is undergoing a $1.68 billion renovation that will add new facilities including a 1,000-seat performing arts venue, a 1,575-seat theater, and a 4,000-capacity music venue. Two new hotels are also planned, set to offer 350 guest rooms between them. The expansion will also upgrade its conference and event facilities adding more than 32,000 square feet of flexible space including a 830-seated auditorium, eight breakout rooms, a business lounge, and a boardroom.
17. Park Hyatt London River Thames
London, UK
Opened in October 2024, Park Hyatt London River Thames features 203 guestrooms in Nine Elms, near Battersea Power Station, with views of the Thames and central London. The hotel offers 14,337 square feet of event space, including a ballroom with capacity for 500 guests in theater style that can be divided into three rooms, plus seven additional meeting rooms and a large foyer. Interiors blend classic English design with modern elements.
18. Roomers ParkView
Frankfurt, Germany
Roomers ParkView, the brand’s second property in Frankfurt, Germany, is expected to open later this year. Located in Grüneburgpark, Frankfurt’s Westend, the hotel will have 136 rooms over 19 floors. Amenities will include a 17th-floor Roomers Bar with skyline views, Roomers Spa on the 18th, and an international restaurant concept on the ground floor.
19. Solo Sokos Hotel Pier 4
Helsinki, Finland
Solo Sokos Hotel Pier 4 is a 164-room hotel on Helsinki’s waterfront that offers almost 4,000 square feet of meeting space. The hotel, known for its sustainable design and commitment to carbon neutrality, is built mainly from carbon-storing Finnish and Swedish timber and is equipped with solar panels. It also features a striking birch tree atrium and a pollinator-friendly rooftop garden. Other highlights include a wellness area, sauna, rooftop bar, and fine-dining restaurant.
20. The Belfry Hotel & Resort (Expansion)
West Midlands, UK
The Belfry Hotel & Resort is undergoing a $100 million expansion to add a new event venue, 100+ guest rooms, and a leisure club. The new venue is scheduled to open in September 2025 and will offer an additional 9,170 square feet, including a ballroom with a large pre-function area capable of holding 920 attendees theater style, an executive boardroom, and an outdoor terrace overlooking a golf course. Following the expansion, the resort aims to attain a BREEAM Excellence sustainability rating.
21. The Isolano, Cres, Autograph Collection
Cres, Croatia
Opened in March, The Isolano, Cres, Autograph Collection is a 49-room adults-only hotel on Croatia’s Cres Island. Set in a pine grove overlooking the Adriatic, it features sea-view rooms with private balconies, two outdoor heated pools, direct beach access, and a spa using local ingredients. Interiors reflect Mediterranean style with local materials and art. The hotel offers a tranquil, design-focused environment ideal for executive retreats.
22. The Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Madrid (Renovation)
Madrid, Spain
Following a two-year restoration, The Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Madrid has reopened in Madrid’s Barrio de las Letras. Formerly The Westin Palace, the 470-room property combines Art Nouveau architecture with contemporary interiors and is within walking distance of major cultural landmarks. The hotel offers 27,500 square feet of versatile event spaces across 20 distinct rooms, with the largest single room capable of holding 450 guests, theater-style.
23. The St. Regis Belgrade
Belgrade, Serbia
The St. Regis Belgrade is a new luxury hotel featuring 119 guest rooms offering unique views of Serbia’s capital including a 360-degree observation deck. The Astor Ballroom, the property’s largest meeting space, offers unique river views with a modern crystal ceiling. Amenities include an indoor pool with a jacuzzi, a spa, three culinary venues, and the brand’s signature Butler Service.
24. Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel
Porto, Portugal
Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel opened in February 2025 on the southern slopes of the Douro river, a short walk from the historic center of Porto. The hotel is a partnership between Tivoli hotels and Kopke, the oldest port wine makers. It offers 150 rooms, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a gym and spa, restaurants and bars, expansive gardens, and 10 event spaces, including six meeting rooms. The main outdoor terrace can host up to 750 guests, and there are almost 100,000 square feet of gardens.
25. WALD.WEIT Rheingau Hotel & Retreat
Kiedrich, Germany
The WALD.WEIT Rheingau Hotel & Retreat opened in February 2025. Located 30 minutes from Frankfurt in Rheingau, a historic wine region, the hotel is nestled in 44 acres of private forest. The property features 80 guest rooms, four meeting rooms, a restaurant showcasing regional cuisine, a rooftop bar, and a range of wellness activities including yoga, a spa, hiking, and mountain biking.
