The tip of January is an odd time, proper? The blur of the vacations is long gone, although the shock of the chilly positive is not going anyplace. I can not complain, although: Proper after the brand new yr, I took off on a TPG journey that supplied me the possibility to lastly verify into The Madrid Edition (which has probably the most suave lobbies on the earth), discover some stunning riads in Morocco after which spend 24 wonderful hours at La Mamounia in Marrakech.
It is a powerful job, however somebody has to do it.
Irrespective of the place on the earth I am going or what time zone I am occupying, although, the lodge trade information retains coming quick — and January was no exception. On the Marriott entrance, a safari camp in Tanzania grew to become bookable with Marriott Bonvoy points, Six Senses introduced it was heading to southern Utah and Hilton launched a new apartment-focused brand, amongst many different tales.
Here is a fast take a look at a handful of different lodge information gadgets price figuring out as we inch nearer to the hotter months.
An ‘art-forward, wine-driven’ lodge in Dallas joins Marriott Bonvoy
In my house state of Texas (shout out to my Panhandle individuals!), the favored Corridor Arts Resort, Dallas — positioned within the metropolis’s Arts District — introduced that it has joined Marriott Bonvoy and the impartial, design-forward Autograph Assortment.
Open since 2019 and recognized for its strong artwork assortment, the lodge is presently present process a interval of transformation, together with a refreshed foyer and visitor rooms. Visitors also can get pleasure from new on-property experiences, equivalent to a welcome glass of the proprietor’s namesake wine and curated postcards in rooms that assist discover the lodge’s artwork assortment.
Charges at Hall Arts Hotel, Dallas, Autograph Collection begin at $283 or 37,000 Marriott Bonvoy factors per night time.
Airbnb will provide on-demand meals from superstar cooks
Partnering with CookUnity, “a chef-led meal supply service,” Airbnb company can now order ready meals straight to their Airbnb door, all crafted by superstar cooks like Esther Choi, Cat Cora, Ludo Lefebvre, Jose Garces, Einat Admony, Aarthi Sampath, Dustin Taylor and John DeLucie. The meals could be ordered in bundles of three to 6 meals, beginning at $15 per meal, and ranges from Choi’s Korean beef quesadilla to DeLucie’s pappardelle with pork ragu.
To order, go to the “Companies” part of Airbnb and search for “Ready meals.” The service is presently solely out there within the following states: California, Utah, Idaho, Arizona, Nevada, Vermont, New York, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Delaware, Connecticut, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Ohio and Kentucky, plus Washington, D.C.
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Waldorf Astoria will open in Utah’s Deer Valley East Village
In 2028, a ski-in, ski-out Waldorf Astoria will open in Deer Valley East Village, a ski resort 40 minutes from Salt Lake Metropolis Worldwide Airport (SLC). The brand new 132-key resort, alongside 105 branded residences, can have a ski valet, a sequence of bars and eating places (together with the model’s signature Peacock Alley), a 15,000-square-foot spa and, most enjoyable to me, a “one-of-a-kind out of doors pool and scorching tub cantilevered over the ski run under,” based on a press release from Hilton.
The property will be a part of different factors resorts within the complicated, together with a Canopy by Hilton, a Grand Hyatt and a forthcoming 4 Seasons.
A preferred Seattle factors lodge swaps Hilton for Hyatt
Seattle’s Resort 1000 is saying goodbye to Hilton’s high-end LXR Lodges & Resorts model in favor of Hyatt’s impartial Unbound Assortment, as pointed out by One Mile at a Time.
Although the lodge would not but seem bookable within the World of Hyatt system, the lifestyle-meets-luxe property will likely be becoming a member of a relatively stacked sequence of Hyatt properties, together with a Thompson and a Grand Hyatt. In distinction, the transfer leaves Hilton with out a true luxurious providing on the town.
IHG will open its first Ruby lodge in Chicago
Final yr, we shared the information that IHG was rising its way of life portfolio with the acquisition of Ruby, an city lodge model touted to supply a “fashionable but relaxed allure” and “lean luxurious.” Although the model already had areas in main European cities, we now know that it’s going to launch within the U.S. with the transformation of The Inn of Chicago, a Twenties-era landmark constructing close to the Magnificent Mile.
As soon as open in 2027, the Ruby property will characteristic 412 rooms throughout the 22-story constructing, in addition to a foyer with a bar and a rooftop terrace.
The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa unveils new seaside villas
Certain, overwater bungalows are Bora Bora’s signature keep, however generally, it makes extra sense to be primarily based on land — particularly for households. Now, The Westin Bora Bora, which underwent an intensive rework and reopened in September 2024, is providing all-new seaside villas that characteristic an indoor-outdoor idea. The villas provide personal decks looking at Bora Bora’s well-known lagoon, freestanding soaking tubs, Polynesian-inspired design and, in fact, the model’s signature Westin Heavenly Mattress.
Money charges for the villas begin at $1,000 per night time. Award availability begins at 77,000 Marriott Bonvoy factors per night time.
A brand new Kimpton is welcoming company to Arizona
Tucked between Scottsdale’s Camelback and Mummy mountains, the Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas Paradise Valley has opened on 40 acres of land close to Previous City Scottsdale. The lodge presently options 224 rooms and 36 casitas (extra rooms will open later), plus six swimming pools, an all-day restaurant from chef Wes Avila, a bar and a spa.
Rooms could be discovered for as little as $194 or 32,000 IHG One Rewards factors per night time.
Six Senses London will lastly open in March
The long-awaited Six Senses London will open for stays in March following years of delays. (It was initially on our most anticipated hotel openings list back in 2024.)
The swanky wellness-forward lodge can have 109 rooms within the Bayswater neighborhood of West London, proper close to Kensington Palace and Notting Hill. We’ll attempt to be there for a assessment quickly after opening, however till then, you’ll be able to ebook opening member charges from $841 per night time.
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