Dallas, July 29, 2025
News Summary
Dallas has become the leading city for hotel construction in the U.S., hosting 199 hotel projects that add up to 24,497 rooms. Following closely are Atlanta, Nashville, Austin, and Phoenix. The city’s impressive pipeline includes numerous projects set to start in the next year, indicating strong growth in the hospitality industry. With Dallas at the forefront of ongoing developments and upcoming projects, the forecast for the hotel market remains promising as the city solidifies its role as a key hub in the sector.
Dallas Leads U.S. Hotel Construction with Record Pipeline and Promising Forecasts Through 2027
Dallas has emerged as the leader in hotel construction across the United States, according to the latest Q2 2025 U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE). The city currently hosts 199 hotel projects, encompassing a record-breaking total of 24,497 rooms.
Atlanta is the nearest competitor, with 165 projects and 19,027 rooms in the pipeline. Nashville follows with 128 projects contributing to 17,025 rooms, and Austin has 125 projects totaling 14,598 rooms. Phoenix is also a significant player in this sector, having 123 projects and 16,228 rooms underway.
Current Construction Landscape
Among cities actively working on hotel development, Phoenix currently leads with 35 projects and 5,089 rooms under construction. It is closely followed by New York City, which has 33 projects providing 6,118 rooms. Dallas stands third, with 32 projects and 3,804 rooms under construction, whilst Atlanta and Nashville have 23 projects (2,782 rooms) and 20 projects (2,739 rooms) respectively.
Future Development Plans
Dallas is also at the forefront in terms of upcoming projects, with 78 new projects scheduled to start within the next 12 months, offering 8,603 rooms. Atlanta follows with 65 projects and 7,942 rooms, while Austin and Nashville are not far behind with 53 projects (6,009 rooms) and 52 projects (7,333 rooms) respectively. The Inland Empire has 51 upcoming projects that will yield 5,184 rooms.
Planning Stages
In the realm of early planning, Dallas leads with 89 projects and 12,090 rooms in the pipeline. Atlanta has 77 projects (8,303 rooms) and Nashville shows significant planning with 56 projects (6,953 rooms). Both Orlando and Austin are also planning strong future expansions, with each city having 54 projects (Orlando 13,329 rooms; Austin 6,033 rooms).
Renovation and New Openings
As of the end of Q2, a total of 1,956 active renovation and conversion projects are happening across the U.S., amounting to 259,495 rooms. Washington, D.C., leads in this area with 34 projects (4,889 rooms), with Atlanta and Charlotte close behind.
During the first half of 2025, 329 new hotels opened in the U.S., adding 39,628 rooms to the inventory. Atlanta, leading in new openings, brought forth 11 projects (1,191 rooms), while Dallas contributed 10 hotels (964 rooms) and New York City had 9 hotels (1,072 rooms).
Future Outlook
The forecast for the remainder of 2025 is promising, with 406 hotels anticipated to open, resulting in a total of 735 new hotels and 84,788 rooms. By year-end, New York City is set to add 23 new hotels (2,971 rooms), while Dallas is expected to introduce 20 new hotels (2,135 rooms), followed by Atlanta with 19 new hotels (2,245 rooms).
Looking toward 2026 and beyond, Phoenix is projected to lead with 27 new hotels (3,207 rooms). Dallas is close behind with plans for 26 new hotels (2,595 rooms). The 2027 forecast suggests Dallas will continue its leadership with 35 new hotels (3,694 rooms), followed by the Inland Empire and Atlanta, which forecast 28 and 24 new hotels respectively.
Conclusion
With Dallas dominating the hotel construction landscape, the data reveals a robust hotel market thriving through 2027, positioning the city as a critical hub in the hospitality industry.
FAQ Section
What city leads hotel construction in the U.S.?
Dallas leads the U.S. in hotel construction, with 199 projects totaling 24,497 rooms.
How many projects are underway in Phoenix?
Phoenix has 35 projects currently under construction, providing 5,089 rooms.
What is the forecast for hotel openings in 2025?
In 2025, 406 hotels are expected to open in the U.S., adding 84,788 rooms to the market.
Which city follows Dallas for upcoming hotel projects?
Atlanta follows Dallas in upcoming hotel projects, with 65 projects and 7,942 rooms set to begin in the next year.
How many hotels were opened in the first half of 2025?
A total of 329 new hotels were opened in the U.S. in the first half of 2025, comprising 39,628 rooms.
Key Data Overview
| City | Projects | Total Rooms | Under Construction | Upcoming Projects | New Openings H1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 199 | 24,497 | 32 | 78 | 10 |
| Atlanta | 165 | 19,027 | 23 | 65 | 11 |
| Nashville | 128 | 17,025 | 20 | 52 | |
| Austin | 125 | 14,598 | 53 | 54 | |
| Phoenix | 123 | 16,228 | 35 |
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