Sydney — Mercure Sydney Martin Place has opened in the city’s central business district a 20-minute drive from the airport. The property offers a restaurant and bar, free unlimited high-speed WiFi, parking and laundry facilities.

Herford, Germany — The 135-room InterCity Hotel Herford has opened in the heart of the city near the main rail station. It features a breakfast restaurant, bar and three meeting rooms with a total of 968 square feet of space. 

Elizabeth City, N.C. — The 65-room SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Elizabeth City Inn & Suites has opened. Rooms feature large-screen flat TVs, microwaves and mini-fridges. Amenities include an outdoor pool, 24-hour fitness center, business center with free printing and faxing, guest laundry and free WiFi and breakfast.

Madrid — Radisson RED Madrid has opened in a historic building originally used as a sawmill in the 19th century. Each of the 260 rooms has floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies with city views.  Located a short walk from a rail station, the hotel has three restaurants; a gym; and a variety of meeting spaces.

Manchester, Conn. — Cambria Hotel Manchester South Windsor has opened with 108 rooms less than 10 miles from Hartford. The hotel features multipurpose indoor and outdoor spaces for work and relaxation, an indoor heated pool, onsite dining, multifunction meeting spaces and a fitness center.