Hotel Openings
KROMO Bangkok, Curio Collection by Hilton, Thailand
Located in the bustling Sukhumvit district of Bangkok, KROMO Bangkok, Curio Collection by Hilton, has opened its doors with 306 guest rooms and suites. This marks the debut of Curio Collection in Thailand, as part of the brand’s growing presence in Southeast Asia. The hotel features three restaurants, including a French-inspired bistro and bar, a 24-hour fitness center, and a rooftop pool. Guests will appreciate its central location near shopping and dining, as well as proximity to two Skytrain stations—Phrom Phong and Asok.
Opening date:Now open
Typical cash price:From $132 per night
Typical points cost:From 38,000 Hilton Honors points per night
ANA Holiday Inn Resort Karuizawa, Japan
ANA Holiday Inn Resort Karuizawa has opened at the base of Mount Asama in the central Honshū region. The resort offers 102 guestrooms and suites, including kids’ suites, family suites, and even a dog-friendly cottage room. It also provides an 18-hole golf course, natural hot springs, a pool, a kids’ room, a gym, and a full-service restaurant.
Opening date:Now open
Typical cash price:From $88 per night
Typical points cost:From 19,000 IHG One Rewards points per night
Fairmount Hotel, Texas
San Antonio’s historic Fairmount Hotel has officially joined Hyatt’s Unbound Collection. Built in 1906, the boutique hotel offers 37 guest rooms, along with amenities such as a rooftop bar, three dining options—including a steakhouse, a rooftop restaurant, and a fitness center.
Opening date:Now open
Typical cash price:From $220 per night
Typical points cost:Category 5; award nights cost between 17,000 and 23,000 World of Hyatt points per night (depending on dates)
The Elmore Hotel, DFW Southlake, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Texas
Marriott recently opened The Elmore Hotel, DFW Southlake, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, featuring 175 guest rooms and suites. Amenities include a restaurant, a speakeasy, 5,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, a pool, and a fitness center. The hotel is just 5 miles from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), offering easy access for travelers.
Opening date:Now open
Typical cash price:From $100 per night
Typical points cost:From 20,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night
Hyatt Regency Xi’an Chanba, China
Hyatt Regency Xi’an Chanba has opened in northeast Xi’an, the capital of China’s Shaanxi province. The hotel features 310 guest rooms and suites, many with river views. Amenities include several dining options, an all-day fitness center, and an indoor pool. It also features the Regency Club, which offers select guests complimentary breakfast, all-day refreshments, evening cocktails, and more.
Opening date:Now open
Typical cash price:From $106 per night
Typical points cost:Category 2; between 6,500 and 9,500 World of Hyatt points per night (depending on dates)
Crowne Plaza Alexandria Mirage Hotel, Egypt
Crowne Plaza Alexandria Mirage Hotel features 96 guest rooms and suites in Egypt’s coastal city. Amenities include two restaurants and several meeting spaces. Rare for a Crowne Plaza, the hotel also features a full wellness center with an outdoor pool, a fitness studio, steam and sauna rooms, and massage treatment areas.
Opening date:Now open
Typical cash price:From $72 per night
Typical points cost:Unclear; award nights unavailable
Caption by Hyatt Kabutocho Tokyo, Japan
Caption by Hyatt Kabutocho Tokyo has 195 guest rooms and suites. Instead of a traditional lobby, it features a “Talk Shop,” an all-day casual hangout space where you can order coffee or a cocktail. Other amenities include a restaurant and a fitness center.
Opening date:Now open
Typical cash price:From $270 per night
Typical points cost:Category 5; award nights cost between 17,000 and 23,000 World of Hyatt points per night (depending on dates)
Upcoming Hotels
Hotel Schloss Reinhartshausen, Vignette Collection, Germany
IHG agreed to manage Hotel Schloss Reinhartshausen in Germany. The hotel will become a Vignette Collection, making it the brand’s third in Germany, following Bristol Berlin and Alte Post in Reit im Winkl. It will have 53 guest rooms and suites, 3 restaurants and bars, 9 meeting rooms, and a wellness area.
Hampton by Hilton Manchester City Centre, United Kingdom (2026)
Hilton announced two new hotels coming to Manchester, England, next year. Hampton by Hilton Manchester City Centre will be the brand’s largest in Europe, featuring 358 rooms, a fitness center, meeting spaces, and dining facilities, as well as complimentary hot breakfast (including the famous Hampton Waffle). The hotel is scheduled to open in early 2026.
Motto by Hilton Manchester Piccadilly, United Kingdom (2027)
Motto by Hilton Manchester Piccadilly will offer 154 guest rooms. Amenities will include a restaurant, a bar, and a fitness center. It is set to open in 2027.
AC Hotels by Marriott Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (2027)
Marriott is set to make its debut in Mongolia in 2027 with the opening of AC Hotels by Marriott Ulaanbaatar. The hotel will offer 190 guest rooms and suites, including 2 restaurants, a grab-and-go station, a lounge and bar, a swimming pool, a fitness center, a spa, and the brand’s signature AC Library.
Sofitel Genoa Waterfront, Italy (2027)
Sofitel Genoa Waterfront, scheduled to open in 2027, will feature 120 guest rooms, including 20 suites. When it opens, the hotel will include a restaurant, a lobby lounge bar, a pool bar, a spa, a gym, a swimming pool, and meeting rooms.
Hotel News
Series by Marriott Brand Coming to the U.S.
Marriott will convert several FOUND Hotels in the U.S. to the Series by Marriott in Miami, Santa Monica, San Francisco, Chicago, and San Diego. These include FOUND Miami Beach, FOUND Chicago, FOUND San Francisco Nob Hill, FOUND Santa Monica, and FOUND San Diego. Series by Marriott was initially created in India to bring “strong, regionally relevant brands and hotels” into the Marriott portfolio. The hotels that will join the brand will be midscale and upscale.
Hilton Inks Deals for 3 New Hotels in Italy
Hilton will bring 3 Curio Collection hotels to Italy in the coming years, with signings for properties in Genova, Sorrento, and Milan. These include:
- Grand Hotel Savoia Genova, Curio Collection by Hilton (February 2026):This hotel will have 117 guest rooms. Amenities will include a restaurant, a lobby bar, a rooftop lounge, a spa, and a gym. Rates start at $174 or 51,000 Hilton Honors points per night.
- Majestic Palace Sorrento, Curio Collection by Hilton (2027):This hotel features a Michelin-starred restaurant and bar. All 75 guest rooms will feature private balconies, and amenities will include a swimming pool and a private garden.
- Cadorna Hotel Milan, Curio Collection by Hilton (2028):The hotel will feature 120+ guest rooms, as well as amenities such as a gym, bar, and restaurant.
Final Thoughts
The final week of September saw the opening of several exciting hotels, including a Curio Collection property in Bangkok and boutique hotels in Texas. Other projects also caught our eye, including Hilton’s plans to open new luxury hotels in Italy and a historic hotel in Germany joining IHG’s Vignette Collection.
As always, we’ll be back here next week with more news across the hotel industry.
