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Thompson Hotels hotels

Mid-century design and serious restaurants shape local hotels with a distinctly residential mood.

Thompson brings contemporary design, substantial restaurants, and a sociable atmosphere to hotels closely connected to their neighborhoods. Founded in New York in 2001 and part of Hyatt since 2018, the collection combines restored buildings and new architecture with a relaxed approach to attentive service.

18 Thompson Hotels hotels in 5 countries on the Luxury Hotels Atlas, each placed on the six LHA Tiers.

• Owned by Hyatt Hotels Corporation
• On the atlas: 3 High Luxury, 10 Core Luxury, 5 Accessible Luxury

History

Jason Pomeranc and his family opened the first Thompson in Manhattan’s SoHo in 2001. Later hotels brought the design-minded approach into neighborhoods such as Chicago’s Gold Coast and Nashville’s Gulch. The company joined Two Roads Hospitality and then Hyatt, retaining its interest in individual architecture, dining, and local social life.

Timeline

• 2001 — Jason Pomeranc and partners open 60 Thompson on Thompson Street in SoHo, New York City, the founding property of the Thompson Hotels brand; the event marking the hotel's launch takes place the day before 9/11.
• 2007–08 — Gild Hall, A Thompson Hotel opens in Lower Manhattan's Financial District (Wall Street/Seaport), expanding the brand's New York footprint into a second distinct downtown neighborhood.
• 2012–13 — Thompson Chicago opens at 21 East Bellevue Place in the Gold Coast, the brand's first major out-of-New York flagship and the hotel that establishes Thompson as a national urban-luxury brand.
• 2013 — Jason Pomeranc departs to found Sixty Hotels; the founding 60 Thompson (SoHo) is rebranded as Sixty Soho, leaving the Thompson portfolio.
• 2014–16 — Commune Hotels & Resorts (parent of Thompson at the time) merges with Destination Hotels to form Two Roads Hospitality, the largest global operator of independent lifestyle hotels.
• 2015 — The Cape, A Thompson Hotel opens in Los Cabos, Mexico, the brand's first resort property and first international presence, designed by JSa Arquitectura (Javier Sanchez).
• 2015 — Thompson Nashville opens in The Gulch neighborhood, giving the brand its first major Southern U.S. property and a 224-room hotel that becomes one of its flagship entertainment-city addresses.
• 2016 — Thompson Seattle opens (June 1), the brand's ninth hotel and first Pacific Northwest location, developed by Geolo Capital and TC Real Estate Development, designed by Olson Kundig.
• 2016 — The Beekman, A Thompson Hotel opens at 5 Beekman Street in Lower Manhattan, occupying the restored 1881 Temple Court Building, widely regarded as the brand's most architecturally significant adaptive-reuse project.
• 2018 — Hyatt completes acquisition of Two Roads Hospitality (announced October 2018) for a base purchase price of $480 million, absorbing Thompson alongside Joie de Vivre, Alila, Destination Hotels, and tommie into the Hyatt portfolio.
• 2020 — Thompson Dallas opens (November) at The National, a George Dahl–designed landmark building in downtown Dallas, becoming the first Thompson in Texas.
• 2021 — Thompson Nashville receives Condé Nast Traveler recognition; The Beekman's atrium gains national attention; Thompson Chicago remains among the brand's core U.S. anchors.
• 2021 — Thompson Buckhead opens (December 15) in Atlanta; Thompson Austin opens, the brand's second Texas city hotel; Thompson Savannah opens at Eastern Wharf, the brand's first Georgia coastal property.
• 2022 — Thompson Madrid opens, the brand's first European property and first Spain foothold, in a building on Calle de la Montera steps from Puerta del Sol.
• 2023 — Thompson Houston opens, anchoring the brand in another major Texas gateway.
• 2024 — Thompson Houston officially opens February 14 at 1717 Allen Parkway with 172 rooms; Thompson Palm Springs follows with 168 bungalow-style rooms designed by SMS Architects and B2 Design Co.
• 2025 — Thompson Hollywood exits the Hyatt portfolio (effective July 29, 2025), converting to The Hollywood Grande under Marriott's Autograph Collection. Thompson Miami Beach (pre-opening) loses Hyatt affiliation (effective October 3, 2025) before ever welcoming guests. Thompson Buckhead's status is volatile: departures and then confirmations of stay within Hyatt surfaced through mid-2026.
• 2026 — Thompson Rome and Thompson Seville both scheduled to open; Thompson Monterrey advances in pipeline with a Q1 2027 target.

The houses to know

1. The Cape, A Thompson Hotel, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico — The brand's standout resort property, a clifftop Pacific-facing retreat designed by JSa Arquitectura that put Thompson on the luxury resort map.
2. The Beekman, A Thompson Hotel, New York City, United States — The Lower Manhattan hotel brings a Gilded Age landmark into Thompson’s collection.
3. Thompson Madrid, Madrid, Spain — Thompson's European debut, 175 rooms in a historic building on Calle de la Montera, two minutes' walk from Puerta del Sol, marking the brand's first Spain foothold in 2022.
4. Thompson Palm Springs, Palm Springs, United States — Low white buildings place Thompson within Palm Springs’ downtown design district.
5. Thompson Savannah, Savannah, United States — The glass tower brings Thompson to Savannah’s Eastern Wharf beside the river.
6. Thompson Nashville, Nashville, United States — The 224-room hotel opened in Nashville’s Gulch in 2016.
7. Thompson Houston, Houston, United States — The 172-room hotel stands on Allen Parkway beside a 160-acre park, with a private heliport and rooftop spaces.
8. Thompson Chicago, Chicago, United States — The hotel occupies a tower in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood, close to the city’s lakefront tradition.
9. The Thompson Austin, Austin, United States — The contemporary tower gives Thompson a central Austin base on San Jacinto Boulevard.
10. Thompson San Antonio, San Antonio, United States — Powers Brown’s tower places the hotel and residences above San Antonio’s River Walk.

Newest openings

• Thompson Palm Springs — Palm Springs, California, United States — opened 2024 — 168 bungalow-style rooms including 18 suites spread across 10 buildings; designed by SMS Architects with interiors by B2 Design Co.; midcentury-inspired geometry with playful brass fixtures, custom terrazzo tiles, and locally sourced vintage furniture; F&B includes Lola Rose restaurant and a Hall Wines tasting room; marks the brand's first desert resort. Hospitality Design on Thompson Palm Springs
• Thompson Houston — Houston, Texas, United States — opened February 14, 2024 — 172 guestrooms including 34 suites at 1717 Allen Parkway adjacent to Buffalo Bayou Park; interiors by Abel Design Group; seventh-floor lobby in the sky; one of Houston's largest outdoor rooftops with custom-tiled infinity pool; more than 17,000 square feet of event space including an 8,000-square-foot ballroom; private heliport; full-service Thompson Spa; restaurants include Sol 7 (all-day dining) plus Chardon, Buck 40, Toca Madera, and Meduza Mediterrania from TableOne Hospitality and Noble33. Thompson Houston opening press release

Opening next

• Thompson Rome — Rome, Italy — opening expected Q3 2026 (reservations accepted from July 30, 2026) — confirmed; 69 rooms in the former headquarters of the Italian Communist Party near Piazza Venezia; preserves the 1978–79 entrance hall by sculptor Giò Pomodoro with its five-pointed gold star floor and a marble bust of Antonio Gramsci; three dining venues including a rooftop bar with 360-degree views over Rome's ancient skyline. Thompson Rome Hyatt page, Hyatt announcement on Thompson Rome
• Thompson Seville — Seville, Spain — opening expected November 2026 (reservations open) — confirmed; 101 rooms in Seville's historic center blending Andalusian heritage with contemporary design; rooftop pool bar; signature restaurant with Andalusian cuisine; will be Thompson's fourth European property. Thompson Seville Hyatt page, Upgraded Points on Thompson Seville
• Thompson Vienna — Vienna, Austria — announced 2024, still in development — 148 rooms on Mariahilferstrasse; modern, residential-feel design integrated into a mixed-use development with high-end shopping, dining, and entertainment. Upgraded Points on Thompson Vienna
• Thompson Monterrey — Monterrey, Mexico — expected Q1 2027 — confirmed; 150 rooms; originally announced 2020 with a 2022 target, repeatedly delayed; will be the brand's first property in Mexico's Nuevo León state. Hyatt pipeline tracker, Hyatt Thompson Monterrey announcement

Every Thompson Hotels hotel on the atlas

United States

• The Beekman, A Thompson Hotel — New York City · High Luxury
• The Thompson Austin — Austin · Core Luxury
• Thompson Chicago — Chicago · Core Luxury
• Thompson Dallas — Dallas · Core Luxury
• Thompson Houston — Houston · Core Luxury
• Thompson Nashville — Nashville · Core Luxury
• Thompson Palm Springs — Palm Springs · Core Luxury
• Thompson San Antonio — San Antonio · Core Luxury
• Thompson Savannah — Savannah · Core Luxury
• Gild Hall, A Thompson Hotel — New York City · Accessible Luxury
• Thompson Central Park New York — New York City · Accessible Luxury
• Thompson Seattle — Seattle · Accessible Luxury
• Thompson Washington D.C. — Washington, D.C. · Accessible Luxury

Mexico

• The Cape, A Thompson Hotel — Los Cabos · High Luxury
• Thompson Zihuatanejo — Zihuatanejo · Accessible Luxury

China

• Thompson Shanghai Expo, by Hyatt — Shanghai · Core Luxury

Italy

• Thompson Rome — Rome · Core Luxury

Spain

• Thompson Madrid — Madrid · High Luxury

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