{"id":147555,"date":"2025-02-01T22:00:01","date_gmt":"2025-02-01T22:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/01\/holiday-inn-comes-to-the-grand-canyon-rosewood-amsterdam-taking-reservations-and-other-hotel-news-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2025-02-01T22:00:01","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T22:00:01","slug":"holiday-inn-comes-to-the-grand-canyon-rosewood-amsterdam-taking-reservations-and-other-hotel-news-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/01\/holiday-inn-comes-to-the-grand-canyon-rosewood-amsterdam-taking-reservations-and-other-hotel-news-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Inn comes to the Grand Canyon, Rosewood Amsterdam taking reservations and other hotel news &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>January was a difficult month for many people across the United States. The country experienced extreme weather, a devastating bout of fires and, most recently, the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/american-airlines-regional-jet-collision\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">largest tragedy in U.S. aviation since 2001<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>While I think we are all thankful to turn the page on a painful month, there were some interesting developments in the hotel space throughout January worth looking back on, including a serious <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/marriott-bonvoy-devaluation-award-cap-increase\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Marriott Bonvy devaluation<\/a>, an <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/andaz-mayakoba-alila-rebrand\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Andaz in Mexico reflagging as an Alila<\/a> and the opening of <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/ritz-carlton-bangkok-opens\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">a Ritz-Carlton in Thailand&#8217;s bustling capital of Bangkok<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few other lighthearted pieces of news to check out this weekend:<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"a-chic-new-hotel-opens-in-houston-under-hyatts-lifestyle-umbrella\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">A chic new hotel opens in Houston under Hyatt&#8217;s lifestyle umbrella<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/01\/Hotel-Saint-Augustine-Lobby-Augustine-Lounge-and-Bar-3-by-Nicole-Franzen.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/01\/Hotel-Saint-Augustine-Lobby-Augustine-Lounge-and-Bar-3-by-Nicole-Franzen.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/01\/Hotel-Saint-Augustine-Lobby-Augustine-Lounge-and-Bar-3-by-Nicole-Franzen.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/01\/Hotel-Saint-Augustine-Lobby-Augustine-Lounge-and-Bar-3-by-Nicole-Franzen.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/01\/Hotel-Saint-Augustine-Lobby-Augustine-Lounge-and-Bar-3-by-Nicole-Franzen.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/01\/Hotel-Saint-Augustine-Lobby-Augustine-Lounge-and-Bar-3-by-Nicole-Franzen.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/01\/Hotel-Saint-Augustine-Lobby-Augustine-Lounge-and-Bar-3-by-Nicole-Franzen.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/01\/Hotel-Saint-Augustine-Lobby-Augustine-Lounge-and-Bar-3-by-Nicole-Franzen.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/01\/Hotel-Saint-Augustine-Lobby-Augustine-Lounge-and-Bar-3-by-Nicole-Franzen.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">HOTEL SAINT AUGUSTINE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When Hyatt <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/hyatt-standard-takeover\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">acquired the lifestyle hotel brand Standard International<\/a>, it added a small but beloved group of properties called Bunkhouse Hotels to the mix. In January, Bunkhouse&#8217;s latest boutique hotel, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bunkhousehotels.com\/hotel-saint-augustine\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hotel Saint Augustine<\/a>, opened in Houston&#8217;s Montrose Museum District, adding 71 bold rooms and suites to the city&#8217;s hotel inventory, plus a Gulf Coast-style bistro from chef Aaron Bludorn, a stunning lobby bar, a listening room and an overarching sense of cool that few brands can deliver as effortlessly as Bunkhouse does.<\/p>\n<p>For now, Bunkhouse properties have yet to be added to the World of Hyatt ecosystem, but that should change soon so you&#8217;ll be able to earn and burn Hyatt points here.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"staying-near-universal-studios-hollywood-is-going-to-be-better-than-ever\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Staying near Universal Studios Hollywood is going to be better than ever<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/01\/Hilton-UniversalSOURCE_-Hilton-Los-Angeles_Universal-City.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/01\/Hilton-UniversalSOURCE_-Hilton-Los-Angeles_Universal-City.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/01\/Hilton-UniversalSOURCE_-Hilton-Los-Angeles_Universal-City.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/01\/Hilton-UniversalSOURCE_-Hilton-Los-Angeles_Universal-City.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/01\/Hilton-UniversalSOURCE_-Hilton-Los-Angeles_Universal-City.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/01\/Hilton-UniversalSOURCE_-Hilton-Los-Angeles_Universal-City.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/01\/Hilton-UniversalSOURCE_-Hilton-Los-Angeles_Universal-City.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/01\/Hilton-UniversalSOURCE_-Hilton-Los-Angeles_Universal-City.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/01\/Hilton-UniversalSOURCE_-Hilton-Los-Angeles_Universal-City.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">HILTON<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There are only a handful of hotels within walking distance of <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/travel\/best-rides-at-universal-studios-hollywood\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Universal Studios Hollywood<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/hotel\/reviews\/hilton-los-angeles-universal-city\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hilton Los Angeles\/Universal City is TPG&#8217;s favorite<\/a>. This full-service hotel has a walking path to Universal Studios, and select rooms have views of the movie-themed park.<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved a proposal by Sun Hill Properties to expand the hotel. The plans call for a new 18-story tower with 395 guest rooms, bringing the property&#8217;s total room count to 890. The concept art of the diamond-shaped building depicts a midcentury modern-inspired design and a rooftop pool. When completed, the expansion will provide a new option for theme park visitors and a much-needed boost in guest room availability for the upcoming L.A. Olympic Games in 2028. <em>\u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/author\/tchieffi\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tarah Chieffi<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"the-rosewood-amsterdam-is-finally-taking-reservations\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">The Rosewood Amsterdam is finally taking reservations<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/01\/Rosewood-amsterdam.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/01\/Rosewood-amsterdam.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/01\/Rosewood-amsterdam.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/01\/Rosewood-amsterdam.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/01\/Rosewood-amsterdam.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/01\/Rosewood-amsterdam.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/01\/Rosewood-amsterdam.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/01\/Rosewood-amsterdam.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/01\/Rosewood-amsterdam.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">ROSEWOOD<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>To say we&#8217;re excited about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rosewoodhotels.com\/en\/amsterdam\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rosewood Amsterdam<\/a> is an understatement. In fact, the whole TPG team is clamoring to claim a spot to visit it once it finally opens this summer. If you feel the same about the hotel, which is set in a historic building built in 1665 and once the Palace of Justice, the hotel is now taking reservations for stays starting June 1.<\/p>\n<p>When it opens, this Rosewood property will feature 134 rooms and suites overlooking a UNESCO World Heritage-listed canal, three undisclosed restaurants and bars, and the opportunity to take advantage of exclusive activities like cruising the canals on a private boat decorated by Studio Piet Boon, the design team behind the hotel.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&#10;        EmailSignUp_container__qYzYT&#10;        undefined&#10;        EmailSignUp_isLoading__i_qm0&#10;      \"><picture class=\"EmailSignUp_graphic__zgpFm\"><source media=\"screen and (max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-dt.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__C8FWb\">\n<p>Daily Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a id=\"golf-food-and-music-combine-at-a-lifestyle-festival-near-dallas\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Golf, food and music combine at a lifestyle festival near Dallas<\/h2>\n<p>The Omni PGA Frisco Resort &amp; Spa in Texas is cooking up something fun: Savor, the golf resort&#8217;s first festival celebrating the best in food, music and golf. Taking place May 1 through 4, the immersive festival will include more than a dozen celebrity chefs you might recognize from the Food Network, a celebrity golf invitational where you could play next to stars like Michael Strahan and Anthony Anderson, live music from acts like Midland, and events like the Margaritas &amp; Mariachis Celebrity Brunch and other dining experiences.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets can be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.savoromnipgafrisco.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">purchased online<\/a> and vary in price depending on the event.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"ihg-loyalists-have-a-new-reason-to-go-to-the-grand-canyon\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">IHG loyalists have a new reason to go to the Grand Canyon<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/01\/grand-canyon-holiday-inn.jpeg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/01\/grand-canyon-holiday-inn.jpeg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/01\/grand-canyon-holiday-inn.jpeg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/01\/grand-canyon-holiday-inn.jpeg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/01\/grand-canyon-holiday-inn.jpeg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/01\/grand-canyon-holiday-inn.jpeg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/01\/grand-canyon-holiday-inn.jpeg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/01\/grand-canyon-holiday-inn.jpeg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/01\/grand-canyon-holiday-inn.jpeg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">DELAWARE NORTH<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Hospitality company Delaware North recently announced that it has reflagged the Squire Resort at the Grand Canyon (near the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, in Grand Canyon Village, Arizona) as a Holiday Inn Resort.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s now called the Holiday Inn Resort The Squire at Grand Canyon, and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/ihg-rewards-club\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">IHG One Rewards<\/a> members will be able to earn and burn points while on vacation at one of the country&#8217;s most incredible natural wonders.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"in-other-news\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">In other news<\/h2>\n<p><a id=\"reviews-you-need-to-read\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Reviews you need to read<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/grand-canyon-holiday-inn-rosewood-amsterdam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>January was a difficult month for many people across the United States. The country experienced extreme weather, a devastating bout of fires and, most recently, the largest tragedy in U.S. aviation since 2001. While I think we are all thankful to turn the page on a painful month, there were some interesting developments in the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":147556,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-147555","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-travel"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/147555","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=147555"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/147555\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/147556"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=147555"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=147555"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=147555"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}