The 22 Most Notable Hotel Openings of 2020

Canopy by Hilton Philadelphia Center City: Despite the challenges of 2020, Canopy by Hilton rolled out several new properties in such cities as Memphis; Baltimore; Scottsdale, Arizona; Grand Rapids, Michigan; and Jersey City, New Jersey. One of these newcomers is the Canopy by Hilton Philadelphia Center City, housed inside the late 19th-century Beaux-Arts Stephen Girard Building overhauled by local firm BLT Architects. For the interiors, AvroKO’s New York office kept the East Market shopping district locale top of mind, telegraphing a golden-age department store through intricate millwork, display cases, and a geometric stone floor. At the Wayward brasserie, a relief-based knotty pine installation by local graphic artist Nate Harris holds court above a banquette. The hotel is also an ode to Philadelphia’s hip-hop heritage, particularly the “big fashion” movement, which is especially amplified in this room, where chandeliers reminiscent of gold teeth grills hang above an array of vibrant blue and teal tiles. (Photo by Andrew Thomas Lee)