{"id":149667,"date":"2025-02-12T14:30:48","date_gmt":"2025-02-12T14:30:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/12\/the-most-exciting-hotel-openings-of-2025-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2025-02-12T14:30:48","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T14:30:48","slug":"the-most-exciting-hotel-openings-of-2025-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/12\/the-most-exciting-hotel-openings-of-2025-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"The most exciting hotel openings of 2025 &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Year after year, more hotels open than one can possibly imagine, from sky-high stunners set in impossibly tall buildings to off-the-beaten-path boutique hotels, and from sprawling beachside <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/hotel\/best-all-inclusive-resorts\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">all-inclusive resorts<\/a> to new iterations of the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/most-aspirational-points-hotels\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">points brands<\/a> we all know and love.<\/p>\n<p>Here at TPG, the travel team spends the first month of the year pulling together our individual lists of the hotels we&#8217;re most excited about all over the globe. We find out which ones are still on course to open (and which ones might be a little too optimistic about their timeline) and then duke it out to create one curated list of the most exciting hotels to open in the coming months.<\/p>\n<p>Per usual, this year&#8217;s list runs the gamut: You&#8217;ll find family-friendly resorts near iconic theme parks, new properties from beloved points brands, ultraluxe island resorts that people wait a lifetime to visit \u2014 and so much more. And in terms of geography, this list contains properties as far away as Sydney and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/where-to-stay-maldives-points-and-miles\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">the Maldives<\/a> and as close to home as Houston and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/hotel\/best-hotels-in-nyc\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">New York<\/a> \u2014 or in destinations featured on our &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/travel\/best-places-to-travel-2025\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Where to Go in 2025<\/a>&#8221; list, like <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/hotel\/best-hotels-near-lucas-oil-stadium\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Indianapolis<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/hotel\/best-hyatt-hotels-vienna-austria\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Vienna<\/a>. It&#8217;s an exceptionally big year for <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/hotel\/best-caribbean-resorts\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">the Caribbean<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/hotel\/best-all-inclusive-resorts-in-mexico\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mexico<\/a>, especially when it comes to popular points brands we already love, like <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/hotel\/best-park-hyatts\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Park Hyatt<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/hotel\/best-st-regis-hotel\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">St. Regis<\/a>, W and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/hotel\/best-waldorf-astoria-hotels\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Waldorf Astoria<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For the rest of the year, this list serves as our guiding light as we send staffers to see if these hotels are really worth the hype and, more importantly, your hard-earned cash, points and miles. <em>\u2014 Tanner Saunders, senior hotels reporter<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/hotel\/best-new-hotels-opened-2024\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">These are the best new hotels that opened in 2024<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"new-hotels-opening-in-the-us\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">New hotels opening in the US<\/h2>\n<p>From Miami Beach to Indianapolis and all the way to Aspen and Washington state, these are the hotly anticipated hotels that have caught our eyes in the U.S. this year.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"andaz-miami-beach\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Andaz Miami Beach<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Andaz-Miami-Beach_ANDAZ.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Andaz-Miami-Beach_ANDAZ.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Andaz-Miami-Beach_ANDAZ.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Andaz-Miami-Beach_ANDAZ.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Andaz-Miami-Beach_ANDAZ.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Andaz-Miami-Beach_ANDAZ.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Andaz-Miami-Beach_ANDAZ.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Andaz-Miami-Beach_ANDAZ.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Andaz-Miami-Beach_ANDAZ.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Andaz Miami Beach. ANDAZ<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Miami Beach, Florida<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Expected opening:<\/strong> March<\/p>\n<p>After a comprehensive rooftop-to-lobby overhaul of its three towers, the former Confidante Miami Beach on Collins Avenue will emerge as a new gem in World of Hyatt&#8217;s portfolio. The first Andaz in Florida, Andaz Miami Beach, will open in March with two revitalized pools, fresh outdoor spaces and an expansive spa.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited:<\/b> The famed Jos\u00e9 Andr\u00e9s Group will open Bar Centro, which will feature craft cocktails, as well as Aguasal, a Mediterranean dining venue at the Andaz that will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner.<i> \u2014 Andrea M. Rotondo<\/i><\/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><i>Rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hyatt.com\/andaz\/miaob-andaz-miami-beach\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Andaz Miami Beach<\/a> start around $368 or 21,000 World of Hyatt points per night.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"auto-camp-asheville-and-auto-camp-sequoia\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">AutoCamp Asheville and AutoCamp Sequoia<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Autocamp-Asheville_AUTOCAMP.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Autocamp-Asheville_AUTOCAMP.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Autocamp-Asheville_AUTOCAMP.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Autocamp-Asheville_AUTOCAMP.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Autocamp-Asheville_AUTOCAMP.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Autocamp-Asheville_AUTOCAMP.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Autocamp-Asheville_AUTOCAMP.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Autocamp-Asheville_AUTOCAMP.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Autocamp-Asheville_AUTOCAMP.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Autocamp Asheville. AUTOCAMP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Asheville, North Carolina; Three Rivers, California<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Expected opening: <\/strong>September (Asheville); March (Sequoia)<\/p>\n<p>Nature-focused glamping brand AutoCamp is bringing its refurbished Airstream trailers and luxury cabins to two more wilderness destinations this year. AutoCamp Asheville puts guests in an ideal location for exploring the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains, while AutoCamp Sequoia sits just a 15-minute drive from the entrance to Sequoia National Park \u2014 and all the redwood trees, mountains and canyons beyond. Reservations are now available for stays starting March 15 for AutoCamp Sequoia and Sept. 1 for AutoCamp Asheville.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/hilton-autocamp-partnership\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Autocamp officially partnered with Hilton in 2024<\/a>, so Hilton Honors members can earn and redeem points on their next stay in the great outdoors. <em>\u2014 Mackenzie Roche<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/hotels\/avlavou-autocamp-asheville\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">AutoCamp Asheville<\/a> start at $278 or 70,000 Hilton Honors points per night. Rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/hotels\/vissqou-autocamp-sequoia\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">AutoCamp Sequoia<\/a> start at  $236 or 102,000 Hilton Honors points per night.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"the-cooper\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">The Cooper<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Cooper-Charleston_COOPER.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Cooper-Charleston_COOPER.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Cooper-Charleston_COOPER.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Cooper-Charleston_COOPER.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Cooper-Charleston_COOPER.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Cooper-Charleston_COOPER.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Cooper-Charleston_COOPER.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Cooper-Charleston_COOPER.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Cooper-Charleston_COOPER.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">The Cooper. THE COOPER<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Charleston, South Carolina<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Expected opening:<\/strong> Fall<\/p>\n<p>Charleston is getting its first luxury waterfront hotel just steps from the city&#8217;s famed downtown. Situated between Union Pier and Charleston Waterfront Park, The Cooper overlooks the Cooper River, for which the hotel is named. Expect loads of upscale amenities \u2014 including five on-site restaurants and a 7,000-square-foot spa  \u2014 across the 191-key hotel. Craving time on the water? The Cooper&#8217;s private marina will be home to luxury boats for guests, including a water taxi to nearby Daniel Island and a yacht for special dinners and events.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited:<\/b> We&#8217;re already thinking about taking a dreamy sunset dip in The Cooper&#8217;s rooftop infinity pool with a cocktail in hand, enjoying unobstructed views of the harbor. <em>\u2014 Kristy Tolley<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecooper.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Cooper<\/a> are not yet available.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"island-tower-at-disneys-polynesian-village-resort\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Island Tower at Disney&#8217;s Polynesian Village Resort<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Island-Tower-at-Disneys-Polynesian-Villas-Bungalows_SUMMER-HULL.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Island-Tower-at-Disneys-Polynesian-Villas-Bungalows_SUMMER-HULL.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Island-Tower-at-Disneys-Polynesian-Villas-Bungalows_SUMMER-HULL.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Island-Tower-at-Disneys-Polynesian-Villas-Bungalows_SUMMER-HULL.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Island-Tower-at-Disneys-Polynesian-Villas-Bungalows_SUMMER-HULL.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Island-Tower-at-Disneys-Polynesian-Villas-Bungalows_SUMMER-HULL.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Island-Tower-at-Disneys-Polynesian-Villas-Bungalows_SUMMER-HULL.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Island-Tower-at-Disneys-Polynesian-Villas-Bungalows_SUMMER-HULL.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Island-Tower-at-Disneys-Polynesian-Villas-Bungalows_SUMMER-HULL.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Island Tower at Disney&#8217;s Polynesian Village Resort. SUMMER HULL\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Orlando<\/h3>\n<p><b>Now open<\/b><\/p>\n<p>You can now say aloha to 268 all-new rooms at Disney World within the newly built <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/reviews\/new-island-tower-disney-polynesian-resort\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Island Tower at Disney&#8217;s Polynesian Village Resort<\/a>. Staying in this tower of rooms gives you access to brand-new room amenities and style (including the new open-air terraces, which are ideal for viewing the fireworks) while still placing you at the iconic <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/hotel\/reviews\/polynesian-village-resort-disney-world\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Polynesian Village Resort<\/a>, where you can go down the 142-foot Lava Pool waterslide, watch fireworks from the beach or visit the fun and thematic Trader Sam&#8217;s tiki bar.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/b> You can have the best of both worlds now by staying at a classic Disney World monorail resort but in fresh rooms that may cost less than you think when you book with <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/disney\/renting-disney-vacation-club-points\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">rented Disney Vacation Club points<\/a>. <i>\u2014 Summer Hull<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/disneyvacationclub.disney.go.com\/polynesian-villas-bungalows-island-tower\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Island Tower<\/a> start at $523 per night.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"embassy-suites-by-hilton-pigeon-forge-resort\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Embassy Suites by Hilton Pigeon Forge Resort<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Embassy-Suites-Pigeon-Forge_EMBASSY-SUITES.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Embassy-Suites-Pigeon-Forge_EMBASSY-SUITES.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Embassy-Suites-Pigeon-Forge_EMBASSY-SUITES.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Embassy-Suites-Pigeon-Forge_EMBASSY-SUITES.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Embassy-Suites-Pigeon-Forge_EMBASSY-SUITES.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Embassy-Suites-Pigeon-Forge_EMBASSY-SUITES.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Embassy-Suites-Pigeon-Forge_EMBASSY-SUITES.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Embassy-Suites-Pigeon-Forge_EMBASSY-SUITES.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Embassy-Suites-Pigeon-Forge_EMBASSY-SUITES.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Embassy Suites by Hilton Pigeon Forge Resort. EMBASSY SUITES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Pigeon Forge, Tennessee<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Expected opening: <\/strong>June<\/p>\n<p>The Smoky Mountains, Dolly Parton and made-to-order omelets \u2014 that&#8217;s what dreams are made of, at least in Pigeon Forge, where a new family-friendly Embassy Suites is set to open June 1. The latest iterations of Embassy Suites are elevated and sleek in design but still offer the brand&#8217;s signature elements: two-room suites, the best free breakfast in the business and nightly happy hours. And though this Embassy Suites is certainly refined, it&#8217;s just moments away from the kitsch and glitz of Pigeon Forge&#8217;s over-the-top tourist attractions and Dolly Parton&#8217;s iconic theme park, Dollywood.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/b>We haven&#8217;t stopped \u2014 and we won&#8217;t stop \u2014 raving about Embassy Suites&#8217; hot, included breakfast options, which took home the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/free-hotel-breakfast\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2024 TPG Award for Best Free Hotel Breakfast<\/a>. Touristy destinations like Pigeon Forge can get expensive, especially for large families, and Embassy Suites&#8217; wide variety of free breakfast items can help stretch those vacation dollars even further.<i> \u2014 Tanner Saunders<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Rates at <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/hotels\/tyspges-embassy-suites-pigeon-forge-resort\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><i>Embassy Suites by Hilton Pigeon Forge<\/i><\/a><i> start at $282 or 60,000 Hilton Honors points per night.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"faena-new-york\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Faena New York<\/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\/2022\/07\/Six-Senses-New-York-1.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/07\/Six-Senses-New-York-1.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/07\/Six-Senses-New-York-1.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/07\/Six-Senses-New-York-1.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/07\/Six-Senses-New-York-1.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/07\/Six-Senses-New-York-1.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/07\/Six-Senses-New-York-1.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/07\/Six-Senses-New-York-1.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/07\/Six-Senses-New-York-1.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Faena New York. IHG<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>New York City<\/h3>\n<p><b>Expected opening: <\/b>Spring<\/p>\n<p>Faena&#8217;s hotels in Miami and Buenos Aires are the epitome of cool, oozing with eclectic design that&#8217;s over the top yet totally cohesive. This spring, Faena will open on New York City&#8217;s West Side with 120 rooms and suites, a soon-to-be-announced restaurant from a celebrity chef, and the Tierra Santa Healing House, the hotel&#8217;s 17,000-square-foot spa.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/b>Faena might be hush-hush right now about the fine details of this forthcoming property, but if it&#8217;s a sliver as grandiose as its subtropical sister properties, it might just become the new hub of New York&#8217;s social, cultural and art scenes. <i>\u2014 Tanner Saunders<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Rates at <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faena.com\/new-york\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><i>Faena New York<\/i><\/a><i> are not yet available.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"graduate-by-hilton-dallas\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Graduate by Hilton Dallas<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Graduate-Dallas_GRADUATE.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Graduate-Dallas_GRADUATE.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Graduate-Dallas_GRADUATE.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Graduate-Dallas_GRADUATE.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Graduate-Dallas_GRADUATE.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Graduate-Dallas_GRADUATE.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Graduate-Dallas_GRADUATE.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Graduate-Dallas_GRADUATE.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Graduate-Dallas_GRADUATE.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Graduate by Hilton Dallas. GRADUATE HOTELS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Dallas<\/h3>\n<p><b>Expected opening: <\/b>Spring<\/p>\n<p>Hilton&#8217;s recently acquired college-themed hotel brand is making its way to the Lone Star State with the introduction of Graduate by Hilton Dallas near the campus of Southern Methodist University. The Dallas outpost will feature a mustang-themed check-in desk, cowhides galore, food and drink outlets, and an overall upscale but playful take on a Texas lifestyle hotel.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/b>Graduate hotels have always been something special, but now that the brand is <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/graduate-hotels-hilton-honors\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">officially part of the Hilton Honors family<\/a>, you can experience that something special while earning and burning points.<i> \u2014 Tanner Saunders<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Rates at <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/hotels\/dalgdgu-graduate-dallas\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><i>Graduate by Hilton Dallas<\/i><\/a><i> are currently unavailable.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"hotel-saint-augustine\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Hotel Saint Augustine<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Saint-Augustine_NICOLE-FRANZEN.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Saint-Augustine_NICOLE-FRANZEN.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Saint-Augustine_NICOLE-FRANZEN.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Saint-Augustine_NICOLE-FRANZEN.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Saint-Augustine_NICOLE-FRANZEN.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Saint-Augustine_NICOLE-FRANZEN.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Saint-Augustine_NICOLE-FRANZEN.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Saint-Augustine_NICOLE-FRANZEN.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Saint-Augustine_NICOLE-FRANZEN.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Hotel Saint Augustine. NICOLE FRANZEN\/HOTEL SAINT AUGUSTINE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Houston<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Now open<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Last year, Hyatt ramped up its lifestyle hotel game when it <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/hyatt-standard-takeover\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">acquired the boutique-forward brand Bunkhouse Hotels<\/a> as part of its acquisition of Standard International. Earlier in January, Bunkhouse opened what&#8217;s arguably the coolest hotel in Houston, Hotel Saint Augustine, a 71-room stunner in the Museum District.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/b>At the moment, Bunkhouse hotels haven&#8217;t yet been incorporated into World of Hyatt. But once they are, Hotel Saint Augustine and its stylish sibling properties will give members even more fun places to stay. <em>\u2014 Tanner Saunders<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bunkhousehotels.com\/hotel-saint-augustine\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hotel Saint Augustine<\/a> start at $424 per night.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"hotel-willa\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Hotel Willa<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Hotel-Willa_JOSH-CHO-PHOTOGRAPHY.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Hotel-Willa_JOSH-CHO-PHOTOGRAPHY.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Hotel-Willa_JOSH-CHO-PHOTOGRAPHY.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Hotel-Willa_JOSH-CHO-PHOTOGRAPHY.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Hotel-Willa_JOSH-CHO-PHOTOGRAPHY.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Hotel-Willa_JOSH-CHO-PHOTOGRAPHY.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Hotel-Willa_JOSH-CHO-PHOTOGRAPHY.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Hotel-Willa_JOSH-CHO-PHOTOGRAPHY.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Hotel-Willa_JOSH-CHO-PHOTOGRAPHY.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Hotel Willa. JOSH CHO PHOTOGRAPHY\/HOTEL WILLA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Taos, New Mexico<\/h3>\n<p><b>Expected opening: <\/b>Spring<\/p>\n<p>By early spring, the boutique hotel group Casetta should complete its transformation of a 1960s motel into Hotel Willa, a 50-key property in Taos&#8217; historic district. The local art scene will be a focal point of the hotel&#8217;s design throughout the guest rooms, and there will be a gallery with an artist-in-residency program led by the <a href=\"https:\/\/paseoproject.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Paseo Project<\/a>. Guests can also look forward to rooms with terra-cotta walls, custom millwork and Parachute linens, and a pool overlooking the scenic Couse Pasture and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited:<\/b> Local chef Johnny Ortiz-Concha collaborated with his wife, Maida Branch of Siempre Design, on the hotel&#8217;s restaurant. Named after his mother, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantjuliette.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Juliette<\/a> will serve Northern New Mexico cuisine made with seasonal produce sourced from an on-site garden and other local purveyors. \u2014 <i>Lyndsey Matthews<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotelwilla.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hotel Willa<\/a> start at $309 per night.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"inter-continental-indianapolis\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">InterContinental Indianapolis<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Intercontinental-Indianapolis_IHG.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Intercontinental-Indianapolis_IHG.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Intercontinental-Indianapolis_IHG.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Intercontinental-Indianapolis_IHG.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Intercontinental-Indianapolis_IHG.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Intercontinental-Indianapolis_IHG.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Intercontinental-Indianapolis_IHG.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Intercontinental-Indianapolis_IHG.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Intercontinental-Indianapolis_IHG.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Intercontinental Indianapolis. IHG<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Indianapolis<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Expected opening:<\/strong> February<\/p>\n<p>Opening this month, the 170-room InterContinental Indianapolis will restore charm and elegance to the 1920s-era Illinois Building, located just steps from Indiana&#8217;s Statehouse and Monument Circle. Along with the transformation of this historic building into a stylish luxury hotel, guests can expect two restaurants (including a rooftop bar that will be the highest one in the city), a state-of-the-art fitness center and a full-service concierge.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/strong>Elegant guest rooms and suites will feature spa-worthy bath amenities, Nespresso machines, curated minibars and sweeping views of the downtown skyline.<em> \u2014 Tarah Chieffi<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihg.com\/intercontinental\/hotels\/us\/en\/indianapolis\/indmk\/hoteldetail\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">InterContinental Indianapolis <\/a>start at $256 or 44,000 IHG One Rewards points per night.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"one-only-moonlight-basin\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">One&amp;Only Moonlight Basin<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_OneOnly-Moonlight-Basin_ONEONLY.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_OneOnly-Moonlight-Basin_ONEONLY.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_OneOnly-Moonlight-Basin_ONEONLY.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_OneOnly-Moonlight-Basin_ONEONLY.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_OneOnly-Moonlight-Basin_ONEONLY.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_OneOnly-Moonlight-Basin_ONEONLY.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_OneOnly-Moonlight-Basin_ONEONLY.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_OneOnly-Moonlight-Basin_ONEONLY.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_OneOnly-Moonlight-Basin_ONEONLY.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">One&amp;Only Moonlight Basin. RUPERT PEACE\/ONE&amp;ONLY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Big Sky, Montana<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Expected opening: <\/strong>Summer<\/p>\n<p>Set on a cool 8,100 acres of lush Montana landscape, One&amp;Only Moonlight Basin brings a new level of luxury to Big Sky. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oneandonlyresorts.com\/moonlight-basin\/dining\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The One&amp;Only Sky Lodge<\/a>, currently open, offers elevated (literally) all-day dining and apres options as well as a gondola transfer to Madison Base at nearby Big Sky Resort. Equal parts sleek and cozy, the decor in the hotel&#8217;s rooms, suites and private homes (all of which will open later this year) reflect the surrounding region&#8217;s natural beauty and offer panoramic views of that iconic Big Sky country.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why we&#8217;re excited:<\/strong> A heated indoor swimming pool surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows \u2014 as well as a hot tub, cold plunge, sauna and steam room \u2014 will be the ultimate way to unwind after long days spent hiking in the summer or skiing in the winter at Big Sky Resort. <em>\u2014 Ellie Nan Storck<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Rates for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oneandonlyresorts.com\/moonlight-basin\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">One&amp;Only Moonlight Basin<\/a> are not yet available.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"under-canvas-columbia-river-gorge\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Under Canvas Columbia River Gorge<\/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:66.625%\"\/><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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Under-Canvas-Columbia-River-Gorge_HYATT.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Under-Canvas-Columbia-River-Gorge_HYATT.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Under-Canvas-Columbia-River-Gorge_HYATT.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Under-Canvas-Columbia-River-Gorge_HYATT.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Under-Canvas-Columbia-River-Gorge_HYATT.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Under-Canvas-Columbia-River-Gorge_HYATT.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Under-Canvas-Columbia-River-Gorge_HYATT.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Under-Canvas-Columbia-River-Gorge_HYATT.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Under-Canvas-Columbia-River-Gorge_HYATT.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Under Canvas Colombia River Gorge. HYATT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>White Salmon, Washington<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Expected opening:<\/strong> May<\/p>\n<p>This spring, Under Canvas, which <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/under-canvas-world-of-hyatt\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">officially joined World of Hyatt last year<\/a>, will debut its first Pacific Northwest outpost. Pitching its iconic glamping tents on a 120-acre property in the White Salmon Valley, just an hour from Portland, Oregon, Under Canvas Columbia River Gorge will be located conveniently near both White Salmon, Washington, and Hood River, Oregon, giving guests access to hiking in the Cascades, kayaking on the Salmon River or slowing down to taste-test the local wines and ciders of the region. On the property, guests can enjoy morning yoga, nightly fire pits with complimentary s&#8217;mores, and local, seasonal bites.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/b>Regardless of one&#8217;s camping skill level, Under Canvas provides the ideal opportunity for anyone to experience the outdoors in a comfortable setting. What&#8217;s more, guests will be able to wake up to sweeping views of Mount Hood&#8217;s magnificent peak. <em>\u2014 Emilia Wronski<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Rates for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hyatt.com\/mr-and-mrs-smith\/en-US\/m1409-under-canvas-columbia-river-gorge\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Under Canvas Columbia River Gorge<\/a> start at $252 or 20,000 World of Hyatt points per night.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"universal-helios-grand-hotel\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Universal Helios Grand Hotel<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Helios-Grand_VISIT-ORLANDO.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Helios-Grand_VISIT-ORLANDO.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Helios-Grand_VISIT-ORLANDO.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Helios-Grand_VISIT-ORLANDO.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Helios-Grand_VISIT-ORLANDO.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Helios-Grand_VISIT-ORLANDO.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Helios-Grand_VISIT-ORLANDO.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Helios-Grand_VISIT-ORLANDO.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Helios-Grand_VISIT-ORLANDO.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Universal Helios Grand Hotel. VISIT ORLANDO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Orlando<\/h3>\n<p><b>Expected opening: <\/b>May<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/epic-universe-helios-grand-hotel\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Universal Helios Grand Hotel<\/a> will overlook Universal Orlando&#8217;s soon-to-open third park, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/travel\/universal-epic-universe\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Epic Universe<\/a>. Because of its proximity to the park, guests staying here can access a private entrance and be among the first to enter Epic Universe each morning. The design of this 500-room property in Universal&#8217;s higher-end Signature Collection will draw inspiration from Mediterranean art and architecture, with astronomical and mythological elements throughout.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited:<\/b> In a first for Universal Orlando, Universal Helios Grand Hotel will be located inside Epic Universe, offering exclusive views of the park from select guest rooms and the hotel&#8217;s rooftop lounge, Bar Helios. <em>\u2014 Tarah Chieffi<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.loewshotels.com\/helios-grand-hotel\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Universal Helios Grand Hotel<\/a> start at $494 per night.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"waldorf-astoria-new-york\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Waldorf Astoria New York<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Waldorf-Astoria-NYC_WALDORF-ASTORIA.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Waldorf-Astoria-NYC_WALDORF-ASTORIA.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Waldorf-Astoria-NYC_WALDORF-ASTORIA.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Waldorf-Astoria-NYC_WALDORF-ASTORIA.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Waldorf-Astoria-NYC_WALDORF-ASTORIA.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Waldorf-Astoria-NYC_WALDORF-ASTORIA.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Waldorf-Astoria-NYC_WALDORF-ASTORIA.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Waldorf-Astoria-NYC_WALDORF-ASTORIA.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Waldorf-Astoria-NYC_WALDORF-ASTORIA.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Waldorf Astoria New York. WALDORF ASTORIA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>New York City<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Expected opening:<\/strong> Spring<\/p>\n<p>Arguably one of the most monumental hotel reopenings in years, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/hilton-waldorf-nyc\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">the original Waldorf Astoria has been rebirthed<\/a> following an extensive multiyear renovation that, according to some reports, cost more than $1 billion (maybe even $2 billion). Previously one of the social mainstays for New Yorkers \u2014 and the rich and famous worldwide \u2014 the next iteration of the Waldorf Astoria will see its art deco glory restored by Skidmore, Owings &amp; Merrill with interiors by Pierre-Yves Rochon. The hotel will feature 375 rooms and suites, 375 private residences, a 30,000-square-foot spa, and a 43,000-square-foot ballroom.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/b>It&#8217;s hard to describe the historic significance of the Waldorf Astoria New York, not only to the city but to the hospitality industry as a whole. But this hotel will not be stuck in the past, and we can&#8217;t wait to sample cocktails created by Jeff Bell of Please Don&#8217;t Tell and dine at Lex Yard, from chef Michael Anthony. The hotel is currently taking reservations for stays starting Sept. 1.  \u2014<i> Tanner Saunders<\/i><\/p>\n<p><em>Rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/hotels\/nycwawa-waldorf-astoria-new-york\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Waldorf Astoria New York<\/a> start at around $1,786 or 150,000 Hilton Honors points per night.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"white-elephant-aspen\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">White Elephant Aspen<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_White-Elephant-Aspen_WHITE-ELEPHANT-ASPEN.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_White-Elephant-Aspen_WHITE-ELEPHANT-ASPEN.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_White-Elephant-Aspen_WHITE-ELEPHANT-ASPEN.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_White-Elephant-Aspen_WHITE-ELEPHANT-ASPEN.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_White-Elephant-Aspen_WHITE-ELEPHANT-ASPEN.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_White-Elephant-Aspen_WHITE-ELEPHANT-ASPEN.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_White-Elephant-Aspen_WHITE-ELEPHANT-ASPEN.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_White-Elephant-Aspen_WHITE-ELEPHANT-ASPEN.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_White-Elephant-Aspen_WHITE-ELEPHANT-ASPEN.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">The White Elephant Aspen. WHITE ELEPHANT ASPEN<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Aspen, Colorado<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Expected opening:<\/strong> Fall<\/p>\n<p>With its first two properties on Nantucket, Massachusetts, and in Palm Beach, Florida, it&#8217;s only fitting that the White Elephant brand is adding another impossibly chic locale to its collection: Aspen. No matter the season, the hotel&#8217;s 54 modern rooms (think: pops of rust and charcoal hues, clay-washed walls, brass accents and leather upholstery) will be an ideal sanctuary for unwinding in style after a day on the slopes, bopping about the many boutiques in downtown Aspen or exploring the surrounding great outdoors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/strong>Thanks to White Elephant&#8217;s partnership with BMW, guests will be able to use complimentary courtesy cars to get around town. In the winter, they can hop on the BMW shuttle to head to the ski slopes in style. After all, this is Aspen. <em>\u2014 Ellie Nan Storck<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiteelephantaspen.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">White Elephant Aspen<\/a> are not yet available.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"new-hotels-opening-in-the-caribbean-mexico-central-america-and-south-america\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">New hotels opening in the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and South America<\/h2>\n<p>For those seeking a toes-in-the-sand, sun-centric getaway, there are plenty of new properties to look forward to that won&#8217;t require a long-haul flight.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"dream-valle-de-guadalupe\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Dream Valle de Guadalupe<\/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\/02\/Dream-Valle-de-Guadalupe.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/Dream-Valle-de-Guadalupe.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/Dream-Valle-de-Guadalupe.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/Dream-Valle-de-Guadalupe.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/Dream-Valle-de-Guadalupe.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/Dream-Valle-de-Guadalupe.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/Dream-Valle-de-Guadalupe.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/Dream-Valle-de-Guadalupe.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/Dream-Valle-de-Guadalupe.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Dream Valle de Guadalupe. ERIKA HANTHO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Ejido El Porvenir, Mexico<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Expected opening:<\/strong> Late 2025<\/p>\n<p>Tucked away north of Ensenada, Mexico, on <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/travel\/video-valle-de-guadalupe-wine-tour\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Baja California&#8217;s Ruta del Vino wine trail<\/a>, Dream Valle de Guadalupe will be Dream Hotels&#8217; first foray into Latin America \u2014 and a big win for World of Hyatt members wanting to unwind in a heated pool with a glass of Mexican wine in hand. With just 58 rooms and villas, the resort will be quaint and refined, a relaxing oasis in one of Mexico&#8217;s most underrated areas.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited<\/b>: Valle de Guadalupe is a destination on the rise, but points hotels are practically nonexistent in the area. Once open, Dream Valle de Guadalupe will make the region accessible to travelers with a stash of World of Hyatt points they&#8217;ve been <i>dreaming<\/i> of using.<i> \u2014Tanner Saunders<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Rates for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hyatt.com\/dream-hotels\/en-US\/esedz-dream-valle-de-guadalupe\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dream Valle de Guadalupe<\/a> are not yet available.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"dreams-playa-esmeralda-and-secrets-playa-esmeralda\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Dreams Playa Esmeralda and Secrets Playa Esmeralda<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Dreams-Secrets-Esmerelda_DREAMS.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Dreams-Secrets-Esmerelda_DREAMS.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Dreams-Secrets-Esmerelda_DREAMS.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Dreams-Secrets-Esmerelda_DREAMS.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Dreams-Secrets-Esmerelda_DREAMS.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Dreams-Secrets-Esmerelda_DREAMS.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Dreams-Secrets-Esmerelda_DREAMS.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Dreams-Secrets-Esmerelda_DREAMS.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Dreams-Secrets-Esmerelda_DREAMS.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Dreams Secrets Esmeralda. DREAMS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Miches, Dominican Republic<\/h3>\n<p><b>Expected opening: <\/b>April<\/p>\n<p>Joining the Dominican Republic&#8217;s already impressive all-inclusive scene, Hyatt&#8217;s Dreams and Secrets brands are venturing northwest to set up shop on the beaches of Miches. Dreams Playa Esmeralda, a family-friendly resort, will feature nine restaurants, seven bars and lounges, special clubs for teens and kids, and a water park. Next door, the adults-only Secrets Playa Esmeralda offers a slew of restaurants, more intimate pools and hot tubs, and a collection of accommodations with outdoor spaces and swim-up rooms. Secrets guests who opt for Preferred Club rooms can enjoy both resorts unrestricted.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/b>Hyatt keeps raising the bar with its impressive collection of all-inclusive resorts \u2014 and opening both of these properties on the lesser-known beaches in the Dominican Republic means better properties without all the crowds. <i>\u2014 Tanner Saunders<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hyattinclusivecollection.com\/en\/resorts-hotels\/dreams\/dominican-republic\/playa-esmeralda\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dreams Playa Esmeralda<\/a> start at $307 or 17,000 World of Hyatt points per night, based on double occupancy. Rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hyattinclusivecollection.com\/en\/resorts-hotels\/secrets\/dominican-republic\/playa-esmeralda\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Secrets Playa Esmeralda<\/a> start at $604 or 21,000 World of Hyatt points per night, based on double occupancy.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"grand-hyatt-grand-cayman-resort-spa\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Grand Hyatt Grand Cayman Resort &amp; Spa<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Grand-Hyatt-Grand-Cayman_HYATT.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Grand-Hyatt-Grand-Cayman_HYATT.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Grand-Hyatt-Grand-Cayman_HYATT.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Grand-Hyatt-Grand-Cayman_HYATT.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Grand-Hyatt-Grand-Cayman_HYATT.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Grand-Hyatt-Grand-Cayman_HYATT.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Grand-Hyatt-Grand-Cayman_HYATT.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Grand-Hyatt-Grand-Cayman_HYATT.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Grand-Hyatt-Grand-Cayman_HYATT.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Grand Hyatt Grand Cayman. HYATT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Expected opening:<\/strong> Late 2025<\/p>\n<p>Hyatt is returning to Grand Cayman with 900 feet of pristine beachfront at the 382-room Grand Hyatt Grand Cayman, which will be very close to the famous Seven Mile Beach when it opens later in 2025. In addition to the beautiful beach, this hotel will have a club lounge, spa, multiple pools and several new restaurants.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/b>There are currently no Hyatt properties in Grand Cayman, so the chance to stay in paradise in a standard room from 21,000-29,000 World of Hyatt points per night is very enticing indeed.<i> \u2014 Summer Hull<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Cash rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hyatt.com\/grand-hyatt\/en-US\/gcmgh-grand-hyatt-grand-cayman-resort-and-spa\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Grand Hyatt Grand Cayman<\/a> are currently unavailable. Award rates start at 21,000 World of Hyatt points per night.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"nekajui-a-ritz-carlton-reserve\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Nekajui-Ritz-Carlton-Reserve_RITZ-CARLTON.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Nekajui-Ritz-Carlton-Reserve_RITZ-CARLTON.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Nekajui-Ritz-Carlton-Reserve_RITZ-CARLTON.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Nekajui-Ritz-Carlton-Reserve_RITZ-CARLTON.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Nekajui-Ritz-Carlton-Reserve_RITZ-CARLTON.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Nekajui-Ritz-Carlton-Reserve_RITZ-CARLTON.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Nekajui-Ritz-Carlton-Reserve_RITZ-CARLTON.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Nekajui-Ritz-Carlton-Reserve_RITZ-CARLTON.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Nekajui-Ritz-Carlton-Reserve_RITZ-CARLTON.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve. RITZ-CARLTON<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Guanacaste, Costa Rica<\/h3>\n<p><b>Expected opening: <\/b>March<\/p>\n<p>Ritz-Carltons are fancy enough, but the brand has an even more exclusive tier of Reserve-branded properties dotted around the globe, and the latest is <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/nekajui-ritz-carlton-reserve-costa-rica\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">slated to open March 1<\/a>. The resort, whose name means &#8220;garden&#8221; in the Indigenous Chorotegan language, will be in the tony Peninsula Papagayo development (already home to an <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/hotel\/reviews\/andaz-costa-rica-resort-peninsula-papagayo\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Andaz<\/a> and a <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/hotel\/reviews\/four-seasons-resort-costa-rica-at-peninsula-papagayo-review\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Four Seasons<\/a>) on the country&#8217;s northwestern Pacific coast and will have just 107 enormous cottages and villas. There will also be a Mediterranean-style beach club and restaurant, a Peruvian restaurant called Puna from chef Diego Mu\u00f1oz and Ambar, a unique alfresco bar venue set on platforms among the treetops overlooking the sea.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/b>Get ready for wellness regimens, body scrubs and Ayurvedic experiences galore at the state-of-the-art Nimbu Spa &amp; Wellness, where the treatment rooms have ocean views. <i>\u2014 Eric Rosen<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ritzcarlton.com\/en\/hotels\/lirrz-nekajui-a-ritz-carlton-reserve\/overview\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nekajui, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve<\/a> start at $1,710 or 143,000 <!-- -->Marriott Bonvoy points<!-- --> per night.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"park-hyatt-los-cabos-at-cabo-del-sol\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Park Hyatt Los Cabos at Cabo del Sol<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Park-Hyatt-Los-Cabos_PHLC-10.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Park-Hyatt-Los-Cabos_PHLC-10.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Park-Hyatt-Los-Cabos_PHLC-10.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Park-Hyatt-Los-Cabos_PHLC-10.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Park-Hyatt-Los-Cabos_PHLC-10.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Park-Hyatt-Los-Cabos_PHLC-10.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Park-Hyatt-Los-Cabos_PHLC-10.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Park-Hyatt-Los-Cabos_PHLC-10.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Park-Hyatt-Los-Cabos_PHLC-10.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Park Hyatt Los Cabos. HYATT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Cabo San Lucas, Mexico<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Expected opening:<\/strong> July 1<\/p>\n<p>Park Hyatt&#8217;s first <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/hotel\/best-all-inclusive-resorts-in-mexico\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">resort in Mexico<\/a> is set to be a seaside stunner, perched along the rocky coast of the exclusive Cabo del Sol development (not far from the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/four-seasons-cabo-san-lucas-review\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">new Four Seasons Cabo San Lucas<\/a>) overlooking the Sea of Cortez. Though sprawling, the hotel will have just 163 guest rooms and suites plus 19 residences, all with palatial dimensions that start at over 600 square feet, plus large outdoor patios and balconies. The restaurants will include Mediterranean and Mexican venues as well as pool and beach bars.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/b>The hotel can arrange for activities including San Jose del Cabo art walks, desert four-wheeler forays and whale shark snorkeling expeditions, as well as rounds on Cabo del Sol&#8217;s renowned golf course. \u2014<i> Eric Rosen<\/i><\/p>\n<p><em>Rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hyatt.com\/en-US\/hotel\/mexico\/park-hyatt-los-cabos-at-cabo-del-sol\/cabph\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Park Hyatt Los Cabos<\/a> start at $720 or 35,000 World of Hyatt points per night.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"rosewood-mandarina\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Rosewood Mandarina<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Rosewood-Mandarina_Rosewood.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Rosewood-Mandarina_Rosewood.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Rosewood-Mandarina_Rosewood.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Rosewood-Mandarina_Rosewood.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Rosewood-Mandarina_Rosewood.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Rosewood-Mandarina_Rosewood.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Rosewood-Mandarina_Rosewood.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Rosewood-Mandarina_Rosewood.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Rosewood-Mandarina_Rosewood.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Rosewood Mandarina. ROSEWOOD<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Nayarit, Mexico<\/h3>\n<p><b>Expected opening: <\/b>April<\/p>\n<p>North of Puerto Vallarta on Mexico&#8217;s Pacific coast, the already impressive luxury hotel scene is adding a new brand to the mix: Rosewood. Now taking reservations for stays from April on, this all-suite Rosewood takes inspiration from Huichol and Cora cultures and will serve up cliffside cocktails, Japanese gastronomic experiences, and activities like zip lining and polo \u2014 as well as plenty of spa treatments.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/b>These aren&#8217;t your standard rooms, as every single accommodation type includes a <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/hotel\/hotels-with-plunge-pools\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">plunge pool<\/a> and ample outdoor space. \u2014<i> Tanner Saunders<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rosewoodhotels.com\/en\/mandarina\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rosewood Mandarina<\/a> start at $1,225 per night.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"salterra-a-luxury-collection-resort-spa\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Salterra, a Luxury Collection Resort &amp; Spa<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Salterra_SALTERRA.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Salterra_SALTERRA.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Salterra_SALTERRA.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Salterra_SALTERRA.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Salterra_SALTERRA.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Salterra_SALTERRA.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Salterra_SALTERRA.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Salterra_SALTERRA.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Salterra_SALTERRA.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Salterra. SALTERRA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>South Caicos, Turks and Caicos<\/h3>\n<p><b>Expected opening: <\/b>March<\/p>\n<p>This spring, the island of South Caicos will welcome its first resort in the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio with the opening of Salterra, a Luxury Collection Resort &amp; Spa. Salterra boasts 100 guest rooms and suites, a half dozen food and beverage concepts, expansive pools, a kids club, and a commitment to sustainability through its just-founded South Caicos Coral Reef Consortium. The second Marriott-affiliated resort in <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/hotel\/best-all-inclusives-turks-and-caicos\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Turks and Caicos<\/a>, Salterra offers travelers new opportunity and reason to make the trek to the smaller, quieter, &#8220;hidden gem&#8221; island \u2014 one that features the same white-sand beaches and clear, turquoise water beloved by visitors who frequent the larger, busier Providenciales.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/b>American Airlines recently (Feb. 15) launched the first nonstop service from the U.S. to the island, making the voyage to the property easier. <i>\u2014 Sean Cudahy<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/en-us\/hotels\/xsclc-salterra-a-luxury-collection-resort-and-spa-turks-and-caicos\/overview\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Salterra<\/a> start at around $600 or 94,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"secrets-st-lucia-resort-spa\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Secrets St. Lucia Resort &amp; Spa<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Secrets-St-Lucia_SECRETS.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Secrets-St-Lucia_SECRETS.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Secrets-St-Lucia_SECRETS.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Secrets-St-Lucia_SECRETS.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Secrets-St-Lucia_SECRETS.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Secrets-St-Lucia_SECRETS.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Secrets-St-Lucia_SECRETS.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Secrets-St-Lucia_SECRETS.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Secrets-St-Lucia_SECRETS.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Secrets St. Lucia. SECRETS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Choc Bay, St. Lucia<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Expected opening:<\/strong> June<\/p>\n<p>If you like to travel using points, St. Lucia hasn&#8217;t always been the most accessible destination. But that&#8217;s all about to change, as the island will soon be home to the adults-only, all-inclusive Secrets St. Lucia. With 30 acres and 355 rooms, Secrets St. Lucia is likely to become a must-visit for those looking to log some island time without spending a ton of cash on lodging, restaurants and even cocktails \u2014 since that&#8217;s all included in the nightly rate.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/b>When it opens, the resort will include 24-hour room service, six bars and nine restaurants, with cuisine ranging from fresh-caught seafood at Oceana to Pan-Asian bites at Himitsu. \u2014 <i>Summer Hull<\/i><\/p>\n<p><em>Rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hyattinclusivecollection.com\/en\/resorts-hotels\/secrets\/st-lucia\/st-lucia-resort-spa\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Secrets St. Lucia<\/a> start at $637 or 25,000 World of Hyatt points per night.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"silversea-cruises-puerto-williams-hotel\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Silversea Cruises&#8217; Puerto Williams hotel<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Silver-Sea-Puerto-Williams_SILVERSEA.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Silver-Sea-Puerto-Williams_SILVERSEA.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Silver-Sea-Puerto-Williams_SILVERSEA.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Silver-Sea-Puerto-Williams_SILVERSEA.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Silver-Sea-Puerto-Williams_SILVERSEA.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Silver-Sea-Puerto-Williams_SILVERSEA.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Silver-Sea-Puerto-Williams_SILVERSEA.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Silver-Sea-Puerto-Williams_SILVERSEA.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Silver-Sea-Puerto-Williams_SILVERSEA.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">SILVERSEA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Puerto Williams, Chile<\/h3>\n<p><b>Expected opening: <\/b>Late 2025<\/p>\n<p>Silversea Cruises is building <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/silversea-cruise-hotel-antarctica\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">a 150-room luxury hotel<\/a> just south of Puerto Williams to serve as an upscale home base for guests booked with the line&#8217;s Antarctica Bridge program. This program flies passengers over the often-rocky Drake Passage to board their ship in Antarctica. The hotel, which will overlook the Beagle Channel and mountains of Patagonia, is designed to blend into its forest setting; its design will incorporate local materials and traditional art styles.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited:<\/b> Not only will this be Silversea Cruises&#8217; first hotel, but it will also become the southernmost hotel in the world when it opens its doors in late 2025. <i>\u2014 Erica Silverstein<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Rates for Silversea Cruises&#8217; Puerto Williams hotel are not yet available.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"the-st-regis-aruba-resort\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">The St. Regis Aruba Resort<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Saint-Regis-Aruba_SAINT-REGIS.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Saint-Regis-Aruba_SAINT-REGIS.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Saint-Regis-Aruba_SAINT-REGIS.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Saint-Regis-Aruba_SAINT-REGIS.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Saint-Regis-Aruba_SAINT-REGIS.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Saint-Regis-Aruba_SAINT-REGIS.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Saint-Regis-Aruba_SAINT-REGIS.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Saint-Regis-Aruba_SAINT-REGIS.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Saint-Regis-Aruba_SAINT-REGIS.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">The St. Regis Aruba Resort. ST. REGIS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Noord, Aruba<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Now open<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Butler service, canopy beds and sweeping ocean views await at The St. Regis Aruba Resort, located right off the island country&#8217;s iconic Palm Beach. With 252 rooms, including 52 suites, this tropical St. Regis property is elevating Aruba&#8217;s hotel scene to a new level of luxury, and offers multiple infinity pools to lounge by, a St. Regis Spa and, like all St. Regis properties, a destination-focused take on the bloody mary, this time one made with habanero chile and fresh papaya.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/b>Aruba&#8217;s St. Regis will push the brand forward with its first-ever casino, featuring table games and slots, and an outpost of the famed Japanese-Korean restaurant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/en-us\/dining\/restaurant-bar\/auaxr-the-st-regis-aruba-resort\/7089155-akira-back.mi\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Akira Back<\/a> from the critically acclaimed chef of the same name. <i>\u2014 Tanner Saunders<\/i><\/p>\n<p><em>Rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/en-us\/hotels\/auaxr-the-st-regis-aruba-resort\/overview\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The St. Regis Aruba Resort<\/a> start at $844 or 79,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"the-st-regis-cap-cana-resort\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">The St. Regis Cap Cana Resort<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_St-Regis-Cap-Cana_ST-REGIS.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_St-Regis-Cap-Cana_ST-REGIS.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_St-Regis-Cap-Cana_ST-REGIS.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_St-Regis-Cap-Cana_ST-REGIS.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_St-Regis-Cap-Cana_ST-REGIS.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_St-Regis-Cap-Cana_ST-REGIS.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_St-Regis-Cap-Cana_ST-REGIS.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_St-Regis-Cap-Cana_ST-REGIS.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_St-Regis-Cap-Cana_ST-REGIS.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">The St. Regis Cap Cana Resort. ST. REGIS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Punta Cana, Dominican Republic<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Expected opening:<\/strong> April<\/p>\n<p>With the April debut of The St. Regis Cap Cana Resort, the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/hotel\/best-all-inclusives-dominican-republic\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dominican Republic<\/a> continues to build its reputation as a warm-weather beach haven with more than its fair share of luxury properties that can be booked with points. The new-build houses 174 guest rooms (starting at 560 square feet) and 26 suites (starting at over 1,000 square feet). It remains to be seen how easy or difficult it will be for Marriott Bonvoy elite members to snag coveted upgrades at this resort.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/b>The St. Regis Cap Cana will wine and dine guests with nine food and drink venues. Plus, book directly with Marriott for a stay May 1 through July 24, and get 10,000 bonus points. (Be sure to book the right room rate to get the points.) <i>\u2014 Andrea M. Rotondo<\/i><\/p>\n<p><em>Rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/en-us\/hotels\/pujxr-the-st-regis-cap-cana-resort\/overview\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The St. Regis Cap Cana Resort<\/a> start at $881 or 104,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"w-punta-cana-adult-all-inclusive\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">W Punta Cana, Adult All-Inclusive<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_W-Punta-Cana_W.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_W-Punta-Cana_W.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_W-Punta-Cana_W.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_W-Punta-Cana_W.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_W-Punta-Cana_W.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_W-Punta-Cana_W.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_W-Punta-Cana_W.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_W-Punta-Cana_W.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_W-Punta-Cana_W.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">W Punta Cana, Adult All-Inclusive. W<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Punta Cana, Dominican Republic<\/h3>\n<p><b>Expected opening:<\/b> April<\/p>\n<p>W&#8217;s first all-inclusive resort is opening this spring, bringing the Marriott brand&#8217;s hip energy to the northern end of <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/hotel\/best-all-inclusives-punta-cana\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Punta Cana<\/a>. The adults-only beachfront property will have 340 guest rooms and suites with private balconies, swim-up access and plunge pools. W loyalists can expect familiar amenities like an Away Spa and a Wet Deck pool club with an oceanfront infinity pool, plus a second Chill Pool with a swim-up bar offering a seltzer fountain and wellness-focused drinks. There will be 13 food and beverage outlets, including Scena, an open-kitchen concept serving Dominican fare, an Asian noodle bar and a rooftop bar serving Peruvian Nikkei small bites and cocktails.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/b>As all-inclusive resorts continue to evolve to focus on elevated, luxury experiences, seeing how the W brand fits into this space will be exciting. <i>\u2014 Lyndsey Matthews<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/en-us\/hotels\/pujwh-w-punta-cana-adult-all-inclusive\/overview\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">W Punta Cana<\/a> start at $616 or 137,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"waldorf-astoria-costa-rica-punta-cacique\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Waldorf-Astoria-Costa-Rica_WALDORF-ASTORIA.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Waldorf-Astoria-Costa-Rica_WALDORF-ASTORIA.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Waldorf-Astoria-Costa-Rica_WALDORF-ASTORIA.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Waldorf-Astoria-Costa-Rica_WALDORF-ASTORIA.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Waldorf-Astoria-Costa-Rica_WALDORF-ASTORIA.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Waldorf-Astoria-Costa-Rica_WALDORF-ASTORIA.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Waldorf-Astoria-Costa-Rica_WALDORF-ASTORIA.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Waldorf-Astoria-Costa-Rica_WALDORF-ASTORIA.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Waldorf-Astoria-Costa-Rica_WALDORF-ASTORIA.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique. WALDORF ASTORIA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Guanacaste, Costa Rica<\/h3>\n<p><b>Expected opening: <\/b>May<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/destinations-2024-costa-rica\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Costa Rica<\/a> is having a moment, and this forthcoming hotel is part of the reason why. Situated near the tip of a picturesque peninsula along the country&#8217;s northwest Pacific coast, and nestled between a jungle-covered slope and a white-sand beach, the hotel will feel sprawling yet intimate thanks to the fact that it will have just 148 rooms and 40 suites, whose beach-chic decor makes ample use of local stone and wood. There will also be six restaurants, including La Finca for Costa Rican flavors and, of course, a location of the brand&#8217;s signature Peacock Alley, serving specialty cocktails and small bites.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/b>There will be plenty to keep guests occupied, whether it&#8217;s adrenaline-fueled mornings hiking or zip lining through the jungle, lazy afternoons lounging around the multitiered pools and on the quiet beach, or healing treatments incorporating Costa Rican botanicals at the relaxing spa. \u2014 <i>Eric Rosen<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/hotels\/lirguwa-waldorf-astoria-costa-rica-punta-cacique\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique<\/a> start at $1,527 or 120,000 Hilton Honors points per night.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"zemi-miches-all-inclusive-resort-curio-collection-by-hilton\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Zemi Miches All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Zemi-Miches-Curio-Collection_HILTON.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Zemi-Miches-Curio-Collection_HILTON.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Zemi-Miches-Curio-Collection_HILTON.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Zemi-Miches-Curio-Collection_HILTON.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Zemi-Miches-Curio-Collection_HILTON.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Zemi-Miches-Curio-Collection_HILTON.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Zemi-Miches-Curio-Collection_HILTON.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Zemi-Miches-Curio-Collection_HILTON.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Zemi-Miches-Curio-Collection_HILTON.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Zemi Miches All-Inclusive Resort. HILTON<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Miches, Dominican Republic<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Expected opening:<\/strong> June<\/p>\n<p>Zemi Miches All-Inclusive Resort will honor Dominican culture throughout the property, from the Caribbean-inspired cuisine at on-site restaurants to guest room decor and even within the activities schedule. The hotel&#8217;s overall design, including its 500 guest rooms, is inspired by the culture of the Taino people, who were indigenous to the Caribbean.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/b>The hotel&#8217;s location, tucked away on the shores of the secluded Playa Esmeralda, is ideal for travelers in search of a secluded beach with soft sand and crystal-clear water. <em>\u2014 Tarah Chieffi<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/hotels\/pujmiqq-zemi-miches-all-inclusive-resort\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Zemi Miches All-Inclusive Resort<\/a> start at $459 or 100,000 Hilton Honors points per night.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"new-hotels-opening-in-europe\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">New hotels opening in Europe<\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s a big year for the hotel scenes in both Italy and Greece, in particular, but there is plenty to look forward to across the continent of Europe. From luxurious accommodations in Mallorca, Spain, to popular points brands popping up in glamorous destinations like Lake Como, Italy, we&#8217;re ready to book our Europe trips for 2025.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"aman-rosa-alpina\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Aman Rosa Alpina<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Aman-Rosa-Alpina_AMAN.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Aman-Rosa-Alpina_AMAN.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Aman-Rosa-Alpina_AMAN.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Aman-Rosa-Alpina_AMAN.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Aman-Rosa-Alpina_AMAN.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Aman-Rosa-Alpina_AMAN.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Aman-Rosa-Alpina_AMAN.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Aman-Rosa-Alpina_AMAN.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Aman-Rosa-Alpina_AMAN.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Aman Rosa Alpina. AMAN<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>San Cassiano, Italy<\/h3>\n<p><b>Expected opening: <\/b>2025<\/p>\n<p>Few places in the world are as awe-inspiring as Italy&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/best-unesco-world-heritage-sites-to-visit\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">UNESCO-listed<\/a> Dolomites mountain range \u2014 and few hotel brands conjure up a sense of luxury and refinement quite like Aman. So our ears perked up when Aman announced it was making its mark on the magnificent mountainous region by renovating a storied ski lodge in San Cassiano just steps away from the slopes and a stone&#8217;s throw from world-class hiking.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/b>Though details about Aman&#8217;s iteration of Rosa Alpina are sparse at the moment, the original hotel was already impressive and boasted three Michelin-starred restaurants. We&#8217;ll have to wait to see how Aman injects its peerless approach to hospitality into the picturesque resort, but you can bet it&#8217;ll be grand. <i>\u2014 Tanner Saunders<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aman.com\/resorts\/aman-rosa-alpina\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Aman Rosa Alpina<\/a> are currently unavailable.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"collegio-alla-querce-auberge-resorts-collection\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Resorts Collection<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Collegio-All-Quierce_COLLEGIO-ALLA-QUIERCE.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Collegio-All-Quierce_COLLEGIO-ALLA-QUIERCE.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Collegio-All-Quierce_COLLEGIO-ALLA-QUIERCE.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Collegio-All-Quierce_COLLEGIO-ALLA-QUIERCE.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Collegio-All-Quierce_COLLEGIO-ALLA-QUIERCE.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Collegio-All-Quierce_COLLEGIO-ALLA-QUIERCE.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Collegio-All-Quierce_COLLEGIO-ALLA-QUIERCE.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Collegio-All-Quierce_COLLEGIO-ALLA-QUIERCE.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Collegio-All-Quierce_COLLEGIO-ALLA-QUIERCE.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Collegio alle Querce. STEFANO SCAT\u00c1\/COLLEGIO ALLA QUERCE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Florence, Italy<\/h3>\n<p><b>Expected opening: <\/b>March<\/p>\n<p>This spring, Florence will welcome a new hotel that, true to Auberge form, blends the old, the new and the hyperlocal. With just 83 rooms, Collegio alla Querce&#8217;s understated, neutral-toned accommodations will feature Renaissance-era art, Italian antiques and marble tubs \u2014 and some will even have personal wine cellars. But we&#8217;d venture to guess that it will be the expansive windows offering views of immaculate gardens and Florence&#8217;s iconic countryside that will make it hard to part with one&#8217;s room or suite.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited<\/b>: For those who want to fully embrace la dolce vita, look no further than the Palazzo Moderno, an enormous accommodation spanning three floors with over 6,000 square feet of interior space (including an elevator, naturally) and 1,700 square feet of terrace \u2014 featuring both a private driveway and a rooftop pool. <i>\u2014 Ellie Nan Storck<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/aubergeresorts.com\/collegioallaquerce\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Collegio alla Querce<\/a> start at around $1,020 per night.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"conrad-athens-the-ilisian\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Conrad Athens \u2014 The Ilisian<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Conrad-Athens_CONRAD.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Conrad-Athens_CONRAD.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Conrad-Athens_CONRAD.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Conrad-Athens_CONRAD.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Conrad-Athens_CONRAD.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Conrad-Athens_CONRAD.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Conrad-Athens_CONRAD.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Conrad-Athens_CONRAD.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Conrad-Athens_CONRAD.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Conrad Athens \u2014 The Ilisian. CONRAD<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Athens, Greece<\/h3>\n<p><b>Expected opening: <\/b>Late 2025<\/p>\n<p>When then-first lady Jacqueline Kennedy graced the opening of the Hilton Athens back in 1963, it changed the landscape of Greece&#8217;s luxury hotel scene. Fast forward 60 years, and Hilton is once again changing the game with <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/hilton-conrad-athens-ilisian\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">the launch of The Ilisian<\/a>, a renovation, expansion and reflagging of the original Hilton into the Conrad Athens hotel \u2014 plus both Waldorf Astoria- and Conrad-branded residences set to open near the end of 2025. In its entirety, the mixed-used complex will have 10 bars, restaurants and lounges; a membership club; plenty of wellness-focused amenities; and Athens&#8217; largest pool.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/b>Some rebranding and renovation projects strip a hotel of its original identity, but Hilton is holding on to beloved pieces of the property&#8217;s past and bringing it into the future, like refining and reframing the Galaxy Bar into a fresh gastropub concept and introducing an upscale sister restaurant called the Galaxy Supper Club. \u2014 <i>Tanner Saunders<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Rates for Conrad Athens are not yet available.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"fairmont-golden-prague\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Fairmont Golden Prague<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Fairmont-Golden-Prague_FAIRMONT.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Fairmont-Golden-Prague_FAIRMONT.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Fairmont-Golden-Prague_FAIRMONT.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Fairmont-Golden-Prague_FAIRMONT.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Fairmont-Golden-Prague_FAIRMONT.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Fairmont-Golden-Prague_FAIRMONT.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Fairmont-Golden-Prague_FAIRMONT.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Fairmont-Golden-Prague_FAIRMONT.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Fairmont-Golden-Prague_FAIRMONT.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Fairmont Golden Prague. FAIRMONT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Prague<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Expected opening:<\/strong> April<\/p>\n<p>Prague&#8217;s Brutalist gem in the city&#8217;s UNESCO-listed Old Town has been completely reimagined in a multimillion dollar renovation that sees it opening as a sustainably minded Fairmont with 320 sumptuous rooms and suites plus six dining options, a vast Fairmont Spa and the sole outdoor pool in the middle of the city. The hotel is showcasing Prague&#8217;s creative scene for guests not only through site-specific art installations and Czech handicrafts \u2014 such as blown-glass chandeliers \u2014 in its decor, but by holding regular film screenings, too.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/b>When it opens in April, the hotel will be the European flagship for Fairmont Gold, and the only hotel in Northern and Central Europe to claim the beloved private club lounge with its special perks and thorough service.<i> \u2014 Kathryn Romeyn<\/i><\/p>\n<p><em>Rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldenpraguehotel.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fairmont Golden Prague<\/a> start at around $475 per night.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"four-seasons-mykonos\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Four Seasons Mykonos<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Four-Seasons-Mykonos_FOUR-SEASONS.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Four-Seasons-Mykonos_FOUR-SEASONS.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Four-Seasons-Mykonos_FOUR-SEASONS.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Four-Seasons-Mykonos_FOUR-SEASONS.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Four-Seasons-Mykonos_FOUR-SEASONS.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Four-Seasons-Mykonos_FOUR-SEASONS.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Four-Seasons-Mykonos_FOUR-SEASONS.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Four-Seasons-Mykonos_FOUR-SEASONS.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Four-Seasons-Mykonos_FOUR-SEASONS.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Four Seasons Mykonos. FOUR SEASONS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Mykonos, Greece<\/h3>\n<p><b>Expected opening: <\/b>Summer<\/p>\n<p>Greece is always a good idea \u2014 and it&#8217;ll only get better once Four Seasons starts welcoming guests this summer to the popular island of Mykonos. The resort has a powerhouse team working on the project that stretches from beautiful beaches up gorgeous cliffs. Though the main focus at this resort should be relaxing in the sun, guests can also enjoy Rockwell Group-designed restaurants and bars, a spa, and an infinity pool.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/b>Four Seasons Mykonos is the perfect sibling resort to the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/hotel\/reviews\/four-seasons-astir-palace-hotel-athens\/?utm_content=bufferda992&amp;utm_medium=tpg-o-social&amp;utm_source=twitter.com&amp;utm_campaign=buffer\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens<\/a> on the Athens Riviera, one of <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/travel\/best-places-to-travel-2025\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TPG&#8217;s top destinations for 2025<\/a>. Visit the Parthenon, then hop on a ferry to Mykonos for a Four Seasons doubleheader. <i>\u2014 Tanner Saunders<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Rates for Four Seasons Mykonos are not yet available.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"jw-marriott-crete-resort-spa\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">JW Marriott Crete Resort &amp; Spa<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_JW-Marriott-Crete_JW-MARRIOTT.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_JW-Marriott-Crete_JW-MARRIOTT.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_JW-Marriott-Crete_JW-MARRIOTT.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_JW-Marriott-Crete_JW-MARRIOTT.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_JW-Marriott-Crete_JW-MARRIOTT.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_JW-Marriott-Crete_JW-MARRIOTT.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_JW-Marriott-Crete_JW-MARRIOTT.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_JW-Marriott-Crete_JW-MARRIOTT.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_JW-Marriott-Crete_JW-MARRIOTT.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">JW Marriott Crete Resort &amp; Spa. JW MARRIOTT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Crete, Greece<\/h3>\n<p><b>Expected opening: <\/b>August<\/p>\n<p>Authentic Cretan heritage is the name of the game at the JW Marriott Crete, the brand&#8217;s first property in Greece. From the overall design (think: soft white and tan hues mixed with olive green accents) to an open-fire seaside restaurant, this resort will be firmly rooted in \u2014 and representative of \u2014 the island it calls home.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/b>Swim-up suites with infinity pools overlooking the Aegean Sea. It&#8217;s really that simple. <i>\u2014 Tanner Saunders<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/en-us\/hotels\/chqmj-jw-marriott-crete-resort-and-spa\/overview\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">JW Marriott Crete<\/a> start at $290 per night. Marriott Bonvoy point rates are not yet available.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"kimpton-main-frankfurt\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Kimpton Main Frankfurt<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Kimpton-Frankfurt_IHG.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Kimpton-Frankfurt_IHG.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Kimpton-Frankfurt_IHG.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Kimpton-Frankfurt_IHG.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Kimpton-Frankfurt_IHG.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Kimpton-Frankfurt_IHG.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Kimpton-Frankfurt_IHG.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Kimpton-Frankfurt_IHG.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Kimpton-Frankfurt_IHG.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Kimpton Main Frankfurt. IHG<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Frankfurt<\/h3>\n<p><b>Expected opening:<\/b> Spring<\/p>\n<p>Kimpton will make its German debut this spring when this 155-room Kimpton Main Frankfurt opens in the financial district. Though it&#8217;s ideally situated for business trips, don&#8217;t expect a drab business hotel. The guest rooms and public spaces are drenched in bold primary colors and accented with pops of chrome. Kimpton loyalists can expect familiar brand amenities like complimentary social hours each night in the lobby and pet-friendly policies. There are also yoga mats in every room and loaner bikes on hand.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/b>Besides a lobby bar and all-day brasserie downstairs, the hotel will also have a rooftop bar, Lazuli.<i>\u2014 Lyndsey Matthews<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihg.com\/kimptonhotels\/hotels\/us\/en\/frankfurt\/frajg\/hoteldetail\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kimpton Main Frankfurt<\/a> start at $195 or 35,000 IHG One Rewards points per night.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"the-lake-como-edition\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">The Lake Como Edition<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_The-Lake-Como-EDITION_EDITION.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_The-Lake-Como-EDITION_EDITION.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_The-Lake-Como-EDITION_EDITION.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_The-Lake-Como-EDITION_EDITION.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_The-Lake-Como-EDITION_EDITION.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_The-Lake-Como-EDITION_EDITION.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_The-Lake-Como-EDITION_EDITION.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_The-Lake-Como-EDITION_EDITION.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_The-Lake-Como-EDITION_EDITION.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">The Lake Como Edition. EDITION<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Lombardy, Italy<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Expected opening:<\/strong> Spring<\/p>\n<p>After opening one of Rome&#8217;s buzziest hotels, Ian Schrager and Marriott are bringing the Edition brand to the glamorous shores of Lake Como. Housed in a 19th-century building, the hotel aims to bring the brand&#8217;s sleek luxury lifestyle to the lake, with a lively lobby bar, multiple dining outlets, a floating pool and 145 rooms and suites, including two bespoke penthouse suites.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited:<\/b> Most of the five-star hotels on Lake Como are heritage properties, so the destination could use an injection of youthful style \u2014 precisely what Edition does best. <em>\u2014 Laura Itzkowitz<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Rates for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.editionhotels.com\/lake-como\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Lake Como Edition<\/a> are not yet available.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"mandarin-oriental-punta-negra-mallorca\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra, Mallorca<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Mandarin-Oriental-Mallorca_MANDARIN-ORIENTAL.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Mandarin-Oriental-Mallorca_MANDARIN-ORIENTAL.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Mandarin-Oriental-Mallorca_MANDARIN-ORIENTAL.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Mandarin-Oriental-Mallorca_MANDARIN-ORIENTAL.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Mandarin-Oriental-Mallorca_MANDARIN-ORIENTAL.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Mandarin-Oriental-Mallorca_MANDARIN-ORIENTAL.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Mandarin-Oriental-Mallorca_MANDARIN-ORIENTAL.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Mandarin-Oriental-Mallorca_MANDARIN-ORIENTAL.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Mandarin-Oriental-Mallorca_MANDARIN-ORIENTAL.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra, Mallorca. MANDARIN ORIENTAL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Mallorca, Spain<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Expected opening:<\/strong> Spring<\/p>\n<p>A total reconstruction and redesign of what used to be H10 Punta Negra, Mandarin Oriental&#8217;s first outpost in the Balearic Islands will be situated atop the cliffs of the picturesque Costa d&#8217;en Blanes peninsula. With 131 guest rooms (including 44 suites and nine bungalows), multiple restaurants, nature-inspired spa programming and three outdoor pools, we have no doubt that the property will be the talk of the island come spring, when it&#8217;s expected to open.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/strong>In addition to the fact that the hotel is a Mandarin Oriental and therefore bound to become one of Mallorca&#8217;s grande dames, those clifftop sunsets over the Bay of Palma \u2014 especially if you score a water-facing plunge pool with your accommodations \u2014 will be nearly impossible to beat. <em>\u2014 Ellie Nan Storck<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Rates for Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra are not yet available.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"mandarin-oriental-vienna\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Mandarin Oriental, Vienna<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Mandarin-Oriental-Vienna_MANDARIN.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Mandarin-Oriental-Vienna_MANDARIN.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Mandarin-Oriental-Vienna_MANDARIN.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Mandarin-Oriental-Vienna_MANDARIN.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Mandarin-Oriental-Vienna_MANDARIN.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Mandarin-Oriental-Vienna_MANDARIN.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Mandarin-Oriental-Vienna_MANDARIN.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Mandarin-Oriental-Vienna_MANDARIN.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Mandarin-Oriental-Vienna_MANDARIN.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Mandarin Oriental, Vienna. MANDARIN ORIENTAL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Vienna<\/h3>\n<p><b>Expected opening: <\/b>Summer<\/p>\n<p>This summer, the Mandarin Oriental, Vienna will open with 86 rooms and 52 suites in an early 1900s art nouveau building a few blocks from St. Stephen&#8217;s Cathedral. The hotel&#8217;s interior design combines an elegantly understated blue and cream palette with gilded accents and geometric designs on the headboards, reflecting the turn-of-the-century Viennese Modernist era. The Mandarin Oriental&#8217;s signature spa features eight treatment rooms, a fitness center and an indoor pool.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/b>We can&#8217;t wait to experience the on-site dining scene: A glass-covered courtyard at the heart of the hotel will house two restaurants, a coffee lounge and a bar. <i>\u2014 Lyndsey Matthews<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mandarinoriental.com\/en\/vienna\/inner-city\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mandarin Oriental Vienna<\/a> are not yet available.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"orient-express-la-minerva\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Orient Express La Minerva<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_La-Minerva_LA-MINERVA.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_La-Minerva_LA-MINERVA.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_La-Minerva_LA-MINERVA.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_La-Minerva_LA-MINERVA.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_La-Minerva_LA-MINERVA.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_La-Minerva_LA-MINERVA.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_La-Minerva_LA-MINERVA.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_La-Minerva_LA-MINERVA.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_La-Minerva_LA-MINERVA.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Orient Express La Minerva. LA MINERVA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Rome<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Expected opening:<\/strong> Spring<\/p>\n<p>Following the forthcoming <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/accor-orient-express-train\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">La Dolce Vita train<\/a> launch this spring, Orient Express continues its takeover of Italy with its very first hotel, featuring 93 rooms and suites in Rome&#8217;s circa-1620 Piazza della Minerva palace. Renowned architect Hugo Toro has paired contemporary, sleek vibes with art deco elegance throughout the luscious hotel, where dining outlets include a rooftop Mediterranean restaurant and a hidden speakeasy. The spa features a Turkish hammam.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited:<\/b> The location, not even a block from the Pantheon, is ideal, but its history as one of the most opulent Roman hotels dating to 1811 \u2014 where many writers, artists and icons have stayed \u2014 is also captivating. <i>\u2014 Kathryn Romeyn<\/i><\/p>\n<p><em>Rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/laminerva.orient-express.com\/en\/hotel\/europe\/italy\/rome\/la-minerva\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">La Minerva<\/a> start at around $1,348 per night.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"six-senses-milan\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Six Senses Milan<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Six-Senses-Milan_SIX-SENSES.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Six-Senses-Milan_SIX-SENSES.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Six-Senses-Milan_SIX-SENSES.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Six-Senses-Milan_SIX-SENSES.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Six-Senses-Milan_SIX-SENSES.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Six-Senses-Milan_SIX-SENSES.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Six-Senses-Milan_SIX-SENSES.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Six-Senses-Milan_SIX-SENSES.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Six-Senses-Milan_SIX-SENSES.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Six Senses Milan. SIX SENSES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Milan<\/h3>\n<p><b>Expected opening: <\/b>Late 2025<\/p>\n<p>Six Senses is a gateway to wellness and sustainability wrapped in a carefully crafted (and often cheeky) sense of luxury. In Milan, Six Senses is bringing that feeling to the artist district of Brera in the form of 68 rooms and suites, a state-of-the-art spa, seasonal restaurants, and a rooftop pool and bar.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/b>Six Senses&#8217; city hotels offer a resortlike atmosphere where you can enjoy the best of a major city like Milan and then escape the crowds and retreat to a wellness oasis in the heart of the action. <em>\u2014 Tanner Saunders<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixsenses.com\/en\/new-openings\/milan\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Six Senses Milan<\/a> are not yet available.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"thompson-rome\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Thompson Rome<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Thompson-Rome_THOMPSON.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Thompson-Rome_THOMPSON.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Thompson-Rome_THOMPSON.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Thompson-Rome_THOMPSON.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Thompson-Rome_THOMPSON.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Thompson-Rome_THOMPSON.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Thompson-Rome_THOMPSON.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Thompson-Rome_THOMPSON.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Thompson-Rome_THOMPSON.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Thompson Rome. THOMPSON<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Rome<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Expected opening:<\/strong> September<\/p>\n<p>The Eternal City is on a hotel-opening spree, with big-name brands touching down left and right; the latest is Thompson, which is good news for Hyatt loyalists. Located in the former headquarters of the Communist Party near Piazza Venezia, the 69-room hotel will have a modern, masculine design inspired by the building&#8217;s own entrance hall from the late 1970s, not to mention three dining venues, including a signature restaurant and a rooftop bar.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited:<\/b> We can&#8217;t wait to sip Negronis with 360-degree views of Rome&#8217;s ancient ruins and church domes at the hotel&#8217;s rooftop bar. <em>\u2014 Laura Itzkowitz<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hyatt.com\/thompson-hotels\/romth-thompson-rome\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Thompson Rome<\/a> are not yet available.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"w-florence\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">W Florence<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_W-Florence_W.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_W-Florence_W.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_W-Florence_W.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_W-Florence_W.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_W-Florence_W.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_W-Florence_W.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_W-Florence_W.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_W-Florence_W.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_W-Florence_W.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">W Florence. W<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Florence, Italy<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Expected opening:<\/strong> June<\/p>\n<p>Over the last few years, a handful of quirky, modern-minded new hotels have diversified Florence&#8217;s hotel scene, and the arrival of the W is sure to make a big splash in that category. Centrally located a stone&#8217;s throw from Ponte Vecchio, it aims to be a social hub that draws locals as well as visitors to its ground-floor W Lounge, rooftop bar and Japanese restaurant by chef Akira Back.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited:<\/b> Sometimes you need a break from pasta and panini; we expect Back&#8217;s namesake restaurant to become one of the hottest tables in town. <em>\u2014 Laura Itzkowitz<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/en-us\/hotels\/flrwh-w-florence\/overview\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">W Florence<\/a> start at around $445 or 70,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"new-hotels-opening-in-asia\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">New hotels opening in Asia<\/h2>\n<p>From the bustling streets of Bangkok to the Maniyagarh Hills of India and Singapore&#8217;s lush Mandai Wildlife Reserve, these are the hotels we can&#8217;t wait to visit across Asia this year.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"aman-nai-lert-bangkok\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Aman Nai Lert Bangkok<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Aman-Nai-Lert-Bangkok-Thailand_AMAN.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Aman-Nai-Lert-Bangkok-Thailand_AMAN.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Aman-Nai-Lert-Bangkok-Thailand_AMAN.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Aman-Nai-Lert-Bangkok-Thailand_AMAN.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Aman-Nai-Lert-Bangkok-Thailand_AMAN.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Aman-Nai-Lert-Bangkok-Thailand_AMAN.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Aman-Nai-Lert-Bangkok-Thailand_AMAN.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Aman-Nai-Lert-Bangkok-Thailand_AMAN.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Aman-Nai-Lert-Bangkok-Thailand_AMAN.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Aman Nai Lert Bangkok. AMAN<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Bangkok<\/h3>\n<p><b>Expected opening: <\/b>April<\/p>\n<p>Tucked into Bangkok&#8217;s serene, 7-acre Nai Lert Park, Aman&#8217;s second property in Thailand boasts a uniquely verdant location that will immerse guests in this energetic metropolis while providing a luxurious respite from the nearby hustle and bustle. The Jean-Michel Gathy-designed spaces include 52 pristine suites starting at over 1,000 square feet \u2014 some of the most spacious accommodations in the city.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited:<\/b> Few brands &#8220;do spa&#8221; as expertly as Aman. We have a feeling that the on-site spa and wellness center, which clocks in at over 16,000 square feet and includes a Medical Wellness by Hertitude Clinic, will be the crown jewel of this property. <i>\u2014 Ellie Nan Storck<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aman.com\/hotels\/aman-nai-lert-bangkok\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Aman Nai Lert Bangkok<\/a> start at $1,218 per night.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"jw-marriott-kaafu-atoll-island-resort\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">JW Marriott Kaafu Atoll Island Resort<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_JW-Marriot-Maldives_MARRIOTT.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_JW-Marriot-Maldives_MARRIOTT.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_JW-Marriot-Maldives_MARRIOTT.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_JW-Marriot-Maldives_MARRIOTT.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_JW-Marriot-Maldives_MARRIOTT.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_JW-Marriot-Maldives_MARRIOTT.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_JW-Marriot-Maldives_MARRIOTT.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_JW-Marriot-Maldives_MARRIOTT.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_JW-Marriot-Maldives_MARRIOTT.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">JW Marriott Kaafu Atoll Island Resort. MARRIOTT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Kaafu Atoll, Maldives<\/h3>\n<p><b>Now open<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The second iteration of the JW Marriott brand in the Maldives, the family-friendly <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/jw-marriott-kaafu-atoll-island-resort\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">JW Marriott Kaafu Atoll Island Resort<\/a> is an approachable luxury resort just 15 minutes by seaplane from the main international airport. Each pool villa or overwater villa includes a private plunge pool, turquoise doors and floor-to-ceiling windows. The resort offers a variety of international dining experiences, clubs for kids, loads of activities and a spa.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/b>Since the resort is open and taking reservations, it&#8217;s a good chance to snag great rates using Marriott Bonvoy points, including some as low as 70,000 points per night (though mostly during the wet season). Top that with the fact you don&#8217;t need to pay for expensive seaplane transfers, and this resort might just be a pretty solid bang for your buck. <em>\u2014 Tanner Saunders<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/en-us\/hotels\/mlejm-jw-marriott-maldives-kaafu-atoll-island-resort\/overview\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">JW Marriott Kaafu Atoll Island Resort<\/a> start at $841 or 70,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"mandai-rainforest-resort-by-banyan-tree\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_The-Mandai-Rainforest-Resort-by-Banyan-Tree_BANYAN-GROUP.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_The-Mandai-Rainforest-Resort-by-Banyan-Tree_BANYAN-GROUP.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_The-Mandai-Rainforest-Resort-by-Banyan-Tree_BANYAN-GROUP.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_The-Mandai-Rainforest-Resort-by-Banyan-Tree_BANYAN-GROUP.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_The-Mandai-Rainforest-Resort-by-Banyan-Tree_BANYAN-GROUP.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_The-Mandai-Rainforest-Resort-by-Banyan-Tree_BANYAN-GROUP.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_The-Mandai-Rainforest-Resort-by-Banyan-Tree_BANYAN-GROUP.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_The-Mandai-Rainforest-Resort-by-Banyan-Tree_BANYAN-GROUP.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_The-Mandai-Rainforest-Resort-by-Banyan-Tree_BANYAN-GROUP.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree. BANYAN GROUP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Singapore<\/h3>\n<p><b>Expected opening: <\/b>April<\/p>\n<p>When you think of <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/destination\/asia\/singapore\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Singapore<\/a>, you might picture the vibrant metropolis&#8217;s slender skyscrapers and bustling restaurant scene, but come April, luxury chain <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/hotel\/reviews\/buahan-bali-banyan-tree-escape\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Banyan Tree<\/a> will be opening its 100th property in the lush Mandai Wildlife Reserve. In addition to a signature Banyan Tree Spa for those <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/hotel\/best-all-inclusive-wellness-resorts\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">seeking wellness<\/a>, the resort will be home to Forage, a restaurant serving trust-the-chef tasting menus; many of the ingredients will be grown in the hotel&#8217;s rooftop garden.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/b>The resort will have 338 rooms decorated with antique, nature-inspired lithographs. What&#8217;s more, 24 of them will be podlike tree house suites with their own private outdoor spaces overlooking the canopy. <i>\u2014 Eric Rosen<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.banyantree.com\/singapore\/mandai-rainforest-resort-by-banyan-tree\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mandai Rainforest Resort<\/a> start at around $225 per night.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"nihi-rote\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Nihi Rote<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Nihi-Rote-Sumba-Extension-of-Nihi-Sumba_JOE-KELLY-2.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Nihi-Rote-Sumba-Extension-of-Nihi-Sumba_JOE-KELLY-2.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Nihi-Rote-Sumba-Extension-of-Nihi-Sumba_JOE-KELLY-2.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Nihi-Rote-Sumba-Extension-of-Nihi-Sumba_JOE-KELLY-2.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Nihi-Rote-Sumba-Extension-of-Nihi-Sumba_JOE-KELLY-2.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Nihi-Rote-Sumba-Extension-of-Nihi-Sumba_JOE-KELLY-2.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Nihi-Rote-Sumba-Extension-of-Nihi-Sumba_JOE-KELLY-2.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Nihi-Rote-Sumba-Extension-of-Nihi-Sumba_JOE-KELLY-2.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Nihi-Rote-Sumba-Extension-of-Nihi-Sumba_JOE-KELLY-2.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Nihi Rote. JOE KELLY\/NIHI ROTE SUMBA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>West Timor, Indonesia<\/h3>\n<p><b>Expected opening: <\/b>Late 2025<\/p>\n<p>What award hasn&#8217;t <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/nihi-sumba-kodi-resort\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nihi Sumba<\/a> \u2014 the Indonesian hideaway founded by hotelier James McBride and entrepreneur Chris Burch \u2014 won, thanks to its blend of castaway cool, ends-of-the-earth panache and architecture inspired by traditional designs of the local people? In fact, it&#8217;s even an <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/hotel\/reviews\/nihiwatu-sumba-hotel-review\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">old favorite of TPG&#8217;s founder, Brian Kelly<\/a>. The resort is getting an extension of sorts, albeit on an entirely different island called Rote, which is in West Timor about a two-hour flight from either Bali or Jakarta, southeast of both Sumba and Flores. So it won&#8217;t be easy to get there, but when you do, you can expect a sumptuous stay in one of the 22 thatched pool villas, as well as unique offerings like surf lessons along world-class breaks, spa &#8220;safaris&#8221; that include jungle journeys on the path to relaxation and family-friendly activities.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/b>This isn&#8217;t just a secluded getaway for the rich and famous. The new resort will also establish a permanent vocational training facility for local residents interested in hospitality, called Nihi Rote Hospitality Academy, with the goal of supporting island communities and improving the local economy. <i>\u2014 Eric Rosen<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Rates for <a href=\"https:\/\/nihi.com\/edge-of-growth\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nihi Rote<\/a> are not yet available.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"the-oberoi-rajgarh-palace-khajuraho\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">The Oberoi Rajgarh Palace, Khajuraho<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_The-Oberoi-Rajgarh-Palace-Khajuraho_OBEROI.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_The-Oberoi-Rajgarh-Palace-Khajuraho_OBEROI.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_The-Oberoi-Rajgarh-Palace-Khajuraho_OBEROI.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_The-Oberoi-Rajgarh-Palace-Khajuraho_OBEROI.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_The-Oberoi-Rajgarh-Palace-Khajuraho_OBEROI.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_The-Oberoi-Rajgarh-Palace-Khajuraho_OBEROI.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_The-Oberoi-Rajgarh-Palace-Khajuraho_OBEROI.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_The-Oberoi-Rajgarh-Palace-Khajuraho_OBEROI.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_The-Oberoi-Rajgarh-Palace-Khajuraho_OBEROI.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">The Oberoi Rajgarh Palace, Khajuraho. OBEROI<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Madhya Pradesh, India<\/h3>\n<p><b>Expected opening:<\/b> Summer<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s not every day that intrepid travelers get to rest their heads in a 350-year-old royal dwelling \u2014 but at The Oberoi Rajgargh Palace, that&#8217;s simply par for the course. Located on 60 acres of lush hillside, perched over a rain-fed lake, guests can be sure that the views from any of the 66 rooms or on-site dining venues will be a sight to behold. For those who do manage to venture away from the palatial accommodations and manicured grounds, the UNESCO-listed temples of Khajuraho and the Panna Tiger Reserve are both a quick drive from the property.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/b>We&#8217;re not sure which to be more excited about: an on-site restaurant that offers panoramic views of the nearby tiger reserve, or an infinity pool overlooking the lake below. <em>\u2014 Ellie Nan Storck<\/em><\/p>\n<p><i>Rates for The Oberoi Rajgarh Palace are not yet available.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"park-hyatt-kuala-lumpur\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Park-Hyatt-Kuala-Lumpur_HYATT.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Park-Hyatt-Kuala-Lumpur_HYATT.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Park-Hyatt-Kuala-Lumpur_HYATT.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Park-Hyatt-Kuala-Lumpur_HYATT.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Park-Hyatt-Kuala-Lumpur_HYATT.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Park-Hyatt-Kuala-Lumpur_HYATT.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Park-Hyatt-Kuala-Lumpur_HYATT.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Park-Hyatt-Kuala-Lumpur_HYATT.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Park-Hyatt-Kuala-Lumpur_HYATT.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur. HYATT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia<\/h3>\n<p><b>Expected opening: <\/b>September<\/p>\n<p>Hyatt is soaring to new heights in Malaysia, quite literally, with the September opening of the Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur on the top floors of Merdeka 118, the second-tallest building in the world. At the hotel, guests will be able to enjoy seafood at The Dining Room on the 75th floor, relax in the spa&#8217;s Himalayan salt chamber and take in sweeping views of the Malaysian capital from one of the hotel&#8217;s 252 rooms and suites.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/b>On the 99th floor, an infinity pool stretching over 80 feet might just offer one of the best swims on the planet. <i>\u2014 Tanner Saunders<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hyatt.com\/en-US\/hotel\/malaysia\/park-hyatt-kuala-lumpur\/kulph\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur<\/a> start at about $315 or 20,000 World of Hyatt points per night.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"raffles-sentosa-singapore\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Raffles Sentosa Singapore<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Raffles-Sentosa_RAFFLES.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Raffles-Sentosa_RAFFLES.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Raffles-Sentosa_RAFFLES.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Raffles-Sentosa_RAFFLES.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Raffles-Sentosa_RAFFLES.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Raffles-Sentosa_RAFFLES.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Raffles-Sentosa_RAFFLES.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Raffles-Sentosa_RAFFLES.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Raffles-Sentosa_RAFFLES.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Raffles Sentosa Singapore. RAFFLES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Singapore<\/h3>\n<p><b>Expecting opening: <\/b>March<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/hotel\/reviews\/raffles-hotel-singapore\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">original Raffles Hotel<\/a> opened in Singapore way back in 1887, and it&#8217;s taken all this time for the city to get another outpost of its hometown brand. This one is on tourist-friendly Sentosa Island, which is home to Universal Studios Singapore and the S.E.A. Aquarium, among other attractions. The all-villa hotel will have just 62 accommodations starting at a jaw-dropping 2,260 square feet, with private pools and other show-stopping features as well as signature Raffles butler service.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/b>The five dining venues will include Italian, Cantonese and Japanese omakase restaurants, while the 13-room spa will proffer holistic treatments in a converted landmark building. \u2014 <i>Eric Rosen<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Rates for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.raffles.com\/sentosa\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Raffles Sentosa Singapore<\/a> are currently unavailable.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"regent-bali-canggu\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Regent Bali Canggu<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Regent-Bali-Canggu_REGENT.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Regent-Bali-Canggu_REGENT.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Regent-Bali-Canggu_REGENT.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Regent-Bali-Canggu_REGENT.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Regent-Bali-Canggu_REGENT.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Regent-Bali-Canggu_REGENT.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Regent-Bali-Canggu_REGENT.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Regent-Bali-Canggu_REGENT.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Regent-Bali-Canggu_REGENT.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Regent Bali Canggu. REGENT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Bali, Indonesia<\/h3>\n<p><b>Now open<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Though it soft-opened in December, the Regent brand&#8217;s reentry to Bali \u2014 150 super-spacious suites and villas right on the beach in hip Canggu \u2014 is expected to be fully realized by spring. The property will feature the world&#8217;s very first Regent spa (a retreat serving up comprehensive and dynamic wellness services), nine pools in addition to all the private ones, hand-carved teak bathtubs, a handful of distinctive eateries including the exclusive Regent Club, and a kids club.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/b>Two of the five restaurants were conceived by Irish chef Andrew Walsh \u2014 whose Singapore foodie destination, Cure, holds a Michelin star. His Spanish tapas spot and Bali take on Cure should elevate the dining diversity of not only the resort but the island as a whole. <i>\u2014 Kathryn Romeyn<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Rates at <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihg.com\/regent\/hotels\/us\/en\/bali\/dpscr\/hoteldetail\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><i>Regent Bali Canggu<\/i><\/a><i> start at $770 or 46,900 IHG points per night.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"regent-kyoto\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Regent Kyoto<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Regent-Kyoto_REGENT.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Regent-Kyoto_REGENT.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Regent-Kyoto_REGENT.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Regent-Kyoto_REGENT.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Regent-Kyoto_REGENT.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Regent-Kyoto_REGENT.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Regent-Kyoto_REGENT.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Regent-Kyoto_REGENT.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Regent-Kyoto_REGENT.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Regent Kyoto. REGENT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Kyoto, Japan<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Expected opening:<\/strong> Late 2025<\/p>\n<p>The site of Regent Hotels &amp; Resorts&#8217; first address in Japan \u2014 an 86-room escape with a calming yet opulent overtone \u2014 is a legendary Kyoto garden that was originally the work of a famed gardener, Kumakichi Kato. Multiple restaurants join a storied existing boite, as well as a spa, fitness center and easy access to nearby sites including the Kyoto Imperial Palace and Heian Shrine.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited:<\/b> The property encompasses one of the city&#8217;s best restaurants, Tsuruya, set in wooden buildings that were first residential accommodations for the Japanese imperial family and their guests, including Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana. \u2014<i> Kathryn Romeyn<\/i><\/p>\n<p><em>Rates at Regent Kyoto are not yet available.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"shangri-la-phnom-penh\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Shangri-La Phnom Penh<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Shangri-La-Phnom-Penh_SHANGRI-LA.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Shangri-La-Phnom-Penh_SHANGRI-LA.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Shangri-La-Phnom-Penh_SHANGRI-LA.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Shangri-La-Phnom-Penh_SHANGRI-LA.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Shangri-La-Phnom-Penh_SHANGRI-LA.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Shangri-La-Phnom-Penh_SHANGRI-LA.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Shangri-La-Phnom-Penh_SHANGRI-LA.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Shangri-La-Phnom-Penh_SHANGRI-LA.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Shangri-La-Phnom-Penh_SHANGRI-LA.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Shangri-La Phnom Penh. SHANGRI-LA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Phnom Penh, Cambodia<\/h3>\n<p><b>Now open<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Venerable Asian luxury hotel chain Shangri-La started the new year off strong with the Jan. 1 opening of its newest location in the Cambodian capital. Set along the Mekong River and with 303 rooms and suites, the hotel&#8217;s design pays homage to traditional Khmer architecture and arts with French art deco accents mixed in. Five bars and restaurants will begin opening in March, including an outpost of Shangri-La&#8217;s signature Cantonese restaurant, Shang Palace, plus a rooftop bar (a rarity in the city) called Altitude.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/b>In a city as busy as Phnom Penh, the spa will be an oasis of tranquility thanks to a soothing design anchored by carved marble and ribbed walnut accents and a menu of treatments incorporating high-end international brands like Kerstin Florian. \u2014<i> Eric Rosen<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shangri-la.com\/phnompenh\/shangrila\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Shanrgi-La Phnom Penh<\/a> start at $161 per night.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"waldorf-astoria-osaka\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Waldorf Astoria Osaka<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Waldorf-Astoria-Osoka_WALDORF-ASTORIA.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Waldorf-Astoria-Osoka_WALDORF-ASTORIA.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Waldorf-Astoria-Osoka_WALDORF-ASTORIA.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Waldorf-Astoria-Osoka_WALDORF-ASTORIA.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Waldorf-Astoria-Osoka_WALDORF-ASTORIA.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Waldorf-Astoria-Osoka_WALDORF-ASTORIA.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Waldorf-Astoria-Osoka_WALDORF-ASTORIA.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Waldorf-Astoria-Osoka_WALDORF-ASTORIA.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Waldorf-Astoria-Osoka_WALDORF-ASTORIA.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Waldorf Astoria Osaka. WALDORF ASTORIA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Osaka, Japan<\/h3>\n<p><b>Expected opening:<\/b> April<\/p>\n<p>Japan&#8217;s very first Waldorf Astoria will open in April in Osaka, just in time for the 2025 World Expo, which will take place in the city. The new hotel will comprise 12 floors of a 39-story tower adjacent to Osaka Station in the Grand Green Osaka mixed-use development. The hotel will have just 252 rooms and suites with contemporary Japanese decor that calls to mind the country&#8217;s mountainous hinterlands, mysterious forests and brooding coastlines thanks to blond wood furnishings and accents of green, blue and brown.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/b>Guests will be able to dine in one of three restaurants, including a truly breathtaking location of the Waldorf Astoria brand&#8217;s Peacock Alley, which will have triple-height ceilings, panoramic windows and even an outdoor patio. \u2014 <i>Eric Rosen<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/hotels\/osawawa-waldorf-astoria-osaka\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Waldorf Astoria Osaka<\/a> start at $662 or 100,000 Hilton Honors points per night.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"new-hotels-opening-in-africa-and-the-middle-east\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">New hotels opening in Africa and the Middle East<\/h2>\n<p>From intimate, luxurious safari lodges to a superyacht-inspired city resort, get ready to check in to these exciting new properties across Africa and the Middle East.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"and-beyond-suyian-lodge\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">AndBeyond Suyian Lodge<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_andBeyond-Suyian-Lodge_ANDBEYOND.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_andBeyond-Suyian-Lodge_ANDBEYOND.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_andBeyond-Suyian-Lodge_ANDBEYOND.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_andBeyond-Suyian-Lodge_ANDBEYOND.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_andBeyond-Suyian-Lodge_ANDBEYOND.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_andBeyond-Suyian-Lodge_ANDBEYOND.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_andBeyond-Suyian-Lodge_ANDBEYOND.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_andBeyond-Suyian-Lodge_ANDBEYOND.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_andBeyond-Suyian-Lodge_ANDBEYOND.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">AndBeyond Suyian Lodge. ANDBEYOND<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Laikipia, Kenya<\/h3>\n<p><b>Expected opening: <\/b>July<\/p>\n<p>While many <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/travel\/best-time-to-take-a-safari\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">safarigoers<\/a> in Kenya gravitate toward the well-known national reserves of Amboseli and Maasai Mara, the Laikipia Plateau in the country&#8217;s center provides a more sedate chance to encounter the country&#8217;s big game, including rare rhinos and Grevy&#8217;s zebras. <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/travel\/sustainable-african-safari\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Safari operator<\/a> andBeyond is bringing its distinctive brand of outdoor luxury to the region&#8217;s 44,000-acre Suyian Conservancy with an all-new camp composed of just 14 kitted-out tents, which should open in July.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/b>Aside from the animal sightings, guests can participate in cultural activities including visits with local pastoral tribes. <i>\u2014 Eric Rosen<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andbeyond.com\/our-lodges\/africa\/kenya\/laikipia\/suyian-conservancy\/andbeyond-suyian-lodge\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">andBeyond Suyian Lodge<\/a> start at around $1,500 per night, based on double occupancy.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"canopy-by-hilton-cape-town-longkloof\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Canopy-By-Hilton-Cape-Town_HILTON.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Canopy-By-Hilton-Cape-Town_HILTON.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Canopy-By-Hilton-Cape-Town_HILTON.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Canopy-By-Hilton-Cape-Town_HILTON.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Canopy-By-Hilton-Cape-Town_HILTON.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Canopy-By-Hilton-Cape-Town_HILTON.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Canopy-By-Hilton-Cape-Town_HILTON.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Canopy-By-Hilton-Cape-Town_HILTON.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Canopy-By-Hilton-Cape-Town_HILTON.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof. HILTON<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Cape Town<\/h3>\n<p><b>Now open<\/b><\/p>\n<p>There are still only a handful of truly wonderful points hotels in this beloved African destination, but now there&#8217;s one more thanks to the January opening of the Canopy by Hilton, which also marks the brand&#8217;s first property in South Africa. Situated in the trendy Longkloof district, guests will be within close proximity to many top attractions, though there&#8217;s plenty to keep them busy thanks to on-site boutiques, a fully stocked fitness center and a casual restaurant.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/b>The bright decor in the guest rooms is inspired by the unmatched floral diversity of the UNESCO-listed Cape Floristic Region. <i>\u2014 Eric Rosen<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/hotels\/cptlopy-canopy-cape-town-longkloof\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof<\/a> start at around $145 or 38,000 <!-- -->Hilton Honors points<!-- --> per night.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"caption-by-hyatt-sydney\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Caption by Hyatt Sydney<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Caption-By-Hyatt-Sydney_HYATT.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Caption-By-Hyatt-Sydney_HYATT.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Caption-By-Hyatt-Sydney_HYATT.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Caption-By-Hyatt-Sydney_HYATT.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Caption-By-Hyatt-Sydney_HYATT.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Caption-By-Hyatt-Sydney_HYATT.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Caption-By-Hyatt-Sydney_HYATT.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Caption-By-Hyatt-Sydney_HYATT.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Caption-By-Hyatt-Sydney_HYATT.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Caption by Hyatt Sydney. HYATT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Sydney<\/h3>\n<p><b>Expected opening: <\/b>Late 2025<\/p>\n<p>Marking just the fifth Caption location globally, this casual-chic hotel should be geared equally to leisure travelers on the go as well as road warriors looking for a comfortable base from which to work remotely. Decor in the 174 colorful rooms and suites will include motifs created by famous tattoo artist Samy Baby, while there will be plenty of public spaces to socialize and cowork, including an installment of Caption&#8217;s signature Talk Shop restaurant and lounge.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/b>The Haymarket district where the hotel is located is also home to Sydney&#8217;s Chinatown and within easy reach of the city&#8217;s sights and attractions, not to mention nearby neighborhoods like Surry Hills.<i> \u2014 Eric Rosen<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Rates at Caption by Hyatt Sydney are not yet available.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"the-eve-hotel-sydney\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">The Eve Hotel Sydney<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_The-EVE-Hotel-Sydney-NSW_THE-EVE.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_The-EVE-Hotel-Sydney-NSW_THE-EVE.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_The-EVE-Hotel-Sydney-NSW_THE-EVE.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_The-EVE-Hotel-Sydney-NSW_THE-EVE.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_The-EVE-Hotel-Sydney-NSW_THE-EVE.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_The-EVE-Hotel-Sydney-NSW_THE-EVE.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_The-EVE-Hotel-Sydney-NSW_THE-EVE.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_The-EVE-Hotel-Sydney-NSW_THE-EVE.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_The-EVE-Hotel-Sydney-NSW_THE-EVE.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">The Eve Hotel Sydney. THE EVE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Sydney<\/h3>\n<p><b>Expecting opening: <\/b>February<\/p>\n<p>Since it opened in 2018, the Calile Hotel has become one of Brisbane&#8217;s trendiest spots thanks to a swinging pool scene, fabulous restaurants and sleek but bright rooms. Now, the folks behind it will open their first Sydney venture, the 102-room The Eve, which debuts in the Surry Hills neighborhood this February. The hotel gives off a midcentury Palm Springs, California, vibe thanks to a sun-splashed, lounger-lined pool; chic rooms with wood paneling, stone floors and jewel-toned tiling; and a rooftop open-air Mexican restaurant, Lottie, that is sure to become the place to see and be seen.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/b>With colorful vaulted ceilings, impressive artworks and a menu that veers from caffeinated drinks during the day to handshaken cocktails at night, the lobby&#8217;s Bar Julius can easily be your go-to hang on your next visit Down Under. <i>\u2014 Eric Rosen<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/theevehotel.com.au\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Eve Hotel Sydney<\/a> start at $323 per night.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"few-far-luvhondo\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Few &amp; Far Luvhondo<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Few-Far-Luvhondo-JEMMA-WILD.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Few-Far-Luvhondo-JEMMA-WILD.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Few-Far-Luvhondo-JEMMA-WILD.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Few-Far-Luvhondo-JEMMA-WILD.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Few-Far-Luvhondo-JEMMA-WILD.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Few-Far-Luvhondo-JEMMA-WILD.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Few-Far-Luvhondo-JEMMA-WILD.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Few-Far-Luvhondo-JEMMA-WILD.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Few-Far-Luvhondo-JEMMA-WILD.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Few &amp; Far Luvhondo. JEMMA WILD\/FEW &amp; FAR<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Limpopo, South Africa<\/h3>\n<p><b>Now open<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Most <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/travel\/walking-safaris\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">safari experiences<\/a> entail long days bumping along dirt or gravel roads in search of elusive animals before siestas back in a <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/hotel\/best-glamping-spots\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">rustic but comfortable tent<\/a>. Turning that paradigm on its head, however, is this new venture in South Africa&#8217;s primordial Soutpansberg Mountains (one of the globe&#8217;s most ecologically diverse pockets), from the founders of U.S. glamping outfitters <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/hotel\/reviews\/under-canvas-glamping\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Under Canvas<\/a>. The lodge, which opened in January, will have just six suites arrayed along a cliffside and feature first-of-their-kind experiences like a solar-powered cable-car system \u2014 inspired by the nests of weaver birds \u2014 that can take guests along a nearly 5-mile game-viewing route above the treetops.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/b>It&#8217;s not just about the animals; this hotel takes dining seriously, too, and will offer a fine-dining, farm-to-table program that includes special occasions like cookout breakfast, traditional boma braii barbecues and dinners out in the bush paired with South African wines, of course. <i>\u2014 Eric Rosen<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fewandfarluvhondo.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Few &amp; Far Luvhondo<\/a> start at $1,800 per person, per night.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"gorilla-forest-lodge-an-a-k-sanctuary\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Gorilla Forest Lodge, An A&amp;K Sanctuary<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Gorilla-Forest-Lodge_GORILLA-FOREST-LODGE.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Gorilla-Forest-Lodge_GORILLA-FOREST-LODGE.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Gorilla-Forest-Lodge_GORILLA-FOREST-LODGE.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Gorilla-Forest-Lodge_GORILLA-FOREST-LODGE.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Gorilla-Forest-Lodge_GORILLA-FOREST-LODGE.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Gorilla-Forest-Lodge_GORILLA-FOREST-LODGE.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Gorilla-Forest-Lodge_GORILLA-FOREST-LODGE.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Gorilla-Forest-Lodge_GORILLA-FOREST-LODGE.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Gorilla-Forest-Lodge_GORILLA-FOREST-LODGE.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Gorilla Forest Lodge. GORILLA FOREST LODGE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Bwindi, Uganda<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Expected opening:<\/strong> May<\/p>\n<p>Come May, the only luxury lodge actually inside Uganda&#8217;s mountain-gorilla-thronged Bwindi Impenetrable Forest gates reopens with a new name and new look: 10 enlarged and transformed suites plus dining. The accommodations feature floor-to-ceiling windows and large decks for observing and connecting with nature, as well as decor that plays up the destination&#8217;s singular environment, such as ceilings of woven banana leaves and textured walls that look like clay.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/b>In keeping with A&amp;K Sanctuary&#8217;s ethos, the property practices composting, rainwater collection and repurposing materials, among other eco-friendly initiatives, while still delivering on exceptional luxury.<i> \u2014 Kathryn Romeyn<\/i><\/p>\n<p><em>Rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abercrombiekent.com\/stays\/safari-lodges\/gorilla-forest-lodge\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Gorilla Forest Lodge<\/a> start at $520 per person, per night, based on double occupancy.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"inter-continental-table-bay-cape-town\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town<\/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\/2024\/07\/VA-Waterfront_190515_013-copy.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/VA-Waterfront_190515_013-copy.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/VA-Waterfront_190515_013-copy.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/VA-Waterfront_190515_013-copy.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/VA-Waterfront_190515_013-copy.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/VA-Waterfront_190515_013-copy.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/VA-Waterfront_190515_013-copy.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/VA-Waterfront_190515_013-copy.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/07\/VA-Waterfront_190515_013-copy.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town. IHG HOTELS &amp; RESORTS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Cape Town<\/h3>\n<p><b>Expected opening:<\/b> Late 2025<\/p>\n<p>One of <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/destination\/africa\/south-africa\/cape-town\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cape Town&#8217;s<\/a> most venerable properties, the Table Bay Hotel, which was inaugurated along the Victoria &amp; Alfred Waterfront in 1997 by Nelson Mandela, is getting a new lease on life thanks to its makeover (currently underway) into <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/intercontinental-table-bay-cape-town\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">an InterContinental<\/a>. When it is completed, the hotel will house 306 rooms, including 45 new suites, an elevated pool terrace and bar, a spa, and a club floor and lounge, plus a new slate of restaurants.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/b>Although a luxurious new points hotel in a popular destination is always exciting, perhaps this hotel&#8217;s biggest selling point is its location near the V&amp;A Waterfront, which is home to dozens of high-quality restaurants, boutiques by local designers at The Watershed, and ferries to Robben Island, where Mandela and many others were imprisoned.<em> \u2014 Eric Rosen<\/em><\/p>\n<p><i>Rates for InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town are not yet available.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"jumeirah-marsa-al-arab\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Jumeirah-Marsa-Al-Arab_JUMEIRAH.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Jumeirah-Marsa-Al-Arab_JUMEIRAH.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Jumeirah-Marsa-Al-Arab_JUMEIRAH.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Jumeirah-Marsa-Al-Arab_JUMEIRAH.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Jumeirah-Marsa-Al-Arab_JUMEIRAH.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Jumeirah-Marsa-Al-Arab_JUMEIRAH.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Jumeirah-Marsa-Al-Arab_JUMEIRAH.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Jumeirah-Marsa-Al-Arab_JUMEIRAH.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Jumeirah-Marsa-Al-Arab_JUMEIRAH.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab. JUMEIRAH<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Dubai<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Expected opening:<\/strong> March<\/p>\n<p>In Dubai, the theme is usually bigger, better, bolder. And Jumeirah, the Dubai-based hotel company behind the Burj Al Arab, one of the most recognizable hotels in the world, is opening a superyacht-inspired resort in March. At 12 floors tall, the resort features 300 rooms and 86 suites, restaurants serving a wide range of cuisines, multiple pools, and a three-level spa \u2014 among plenty of other hotel wonders.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/b>There&#8217;s no shortage of incredible hotels in Dubai, but this property is almost a homecoming of sorts for Jumeirah, set to reestablish its place as the hometown hero \u2014 one that also has parking for superyachts. <i>\u2014 Tanner Saunders<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jumeirah.com\/en\/stay\/dubai\/jumeirah-marsa-al-arab\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab<\/a> start at $445 per night.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"park-hyatt-johannesburg\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Park Hyatt Johannesburg<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Park-Hyatt-Johannesburg_HYATT.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Park-Hyatt-Johannesburg_HYATT.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Park-Hyatt-Johannesburg_HYATT.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Park-Hyatt-Johannesburg_HYATT.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Park-Hyatt-Johannesburg_HYATT.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Park-Hyatt-Johannesburg_HYATT.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Park-Hyatt-Johannesburg_HYATT.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Park-Hyatt-Johannesburg_HYATT.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_Park-Hyatt-Johannesburg_HYATT.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Park Hyatt Johannesburg. HYATT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Johannesburg<\/h3>\n<p><b>Expected opening: <\/b>June<\/p>\n<p>The Park Hyatt Johannesburg actually marks the transformation of the esteemed former Winston Hotel by design firm extraordinaire Yabu Pushelberg, whose work you might recognize from the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/hotel\/reviews\/park-hyatt-new-york-hotel\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Park Hyatt New York<\/a>. This particular Park Hyatt might be the label&#8217;s most intimate, with just 31 rooms and suites, though it will also feature the Dining Room restaurant, serving sizzling steaks and fish, a cigar lounge and an outdoor terrace lounge.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/b>The hotel is in Johannesburg&#8217;s vibrant Rosebank district, where you can find plenty of excellent dining and shopping within easy (and safe) walking distance. <em>\u2014 Eric Rosen<\/em><\/p>\n<p><i>Rates at Park Hyatt Johannesburg start at $490 or 20,000 <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/ultimate-guide-world-of-hyatt\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><i>World of Hyatt points<\/i><\/a><i> per night.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"the-sundays\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">The Sundays<\/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\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_The-Sundays-Hamilton-Island-QLD_THE-SUNDAYS.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_The-Sundays-Hamilton-Island-QLD_THE-SUNDAYS.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_The-Sundays-Hamilton-Island-QLD_THE-SUNDAYS.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_The-Sundays-Hamilton-Island-QLD_THE-SUNDAYS.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_The-Sundays-Hamilton-Island-QLD_THE-SUNDAYS.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_The-Sundays-Hamilton-Island-QLD_THE-SUNDAYS.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_The-Sundays-Hamilton-Island-QLD_THE-SUNDAYS.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_The-Sundays-Hamilton-Island-QLD_THE-SUNDAYS.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/2025-Hotel-Openings_The-Sundays-Hamilton-Island-QLD_THE-SUNDAYS.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">The Sundays. SHARYN CAIRNS PHOTOGRAPHY\/THE SUNDAYS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Whitsundays, Queensland, Australia<\/h3>\n<p><b>Expected opening: <\/b>April<\/p>\n<p>Over the years, Hamilton Island has become one of the premier destinations for visiting the Great Barrier Reef thanks to its bevy of hotels and residences ranging from budget options to contemporary villas, as well as the crop of activities outfitters who have set up shop there. A new hotel will join their ranks this April when The Sundays, a 59-room boutique resort, opens along tranquil Catseye Beach, from the same folks who opened Qualia (also on &#8220;Hammo,&#8221; as the locals call it), one of Australia&#8217;s most distinctive luxury lodges.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why we&#8217;re excited: <\/b>When visitors aren&#8217;t exploring the island itself (everything is a relatively easy stroll, hike or golf cart ride away), they can spend their days on snorkel and scuba expeditions, sailing through the Whitsundays archipelago, taking advantage of complimentary water activities, and generally soaking in the Queensland sun.  <em>\u2014 Eric Rosen<\/em><\/p>\n<p><i>Rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hamiltonisland.com.au\/accommodation\/the-sundays\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Sundays<\/a> are currently unavailable.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/hotel-openings-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Year after year, more hotels open than one can possibly imagine, from sky-high stunners set in impossibly tall buildings to off-the-beaten-path boutique hotels, and from sprawling beachside all-inclusive resorts to new iterations of the points brands we all know and love. Here at TPG, the travel team spends the first month of the year pulling [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":149668,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-149667","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\/149667","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=149667"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/149667\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/149668"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=149667"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=149667"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=149667"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}