Holiday Inn comes to the Grand Canyon, Rosewood Am...

January was a tough month for many individuals throughout the US. The nation skilled excessive climate, a devastating bout of fires and, most just lately, the largest tragedy in U.S. aviation since 2001.

Whereas I feel we’re all grateful to show the web page on a painful month, there have been some fascinating developments within the lodge house all through January value wanting again on, together with a severe Marriott Bonvy devaluation, an Andaz in Mexico reflagging as an Alila and the opening of a Ritz-Carlton in Thailand’s bustling capital of Bangkok.

Listed here are a number of different lighthearted items of reports to take a look at this weekend:

An elegant new lodge opens in Houston below Hyatt’s way of life umbrella

When Hyatt acquired the lifestyle hotel brand Standard International, it added a small however beloved group of properties referred to as Bunkhouse Resorts to the combination. In January, Bunkhouse’s newest boutique lodge, Hotel Saint Augustine, opened in Houston’s Montrose Museum District, including 71 daring rooms and suites to town’s lodge stock, plus a Gulf Coast-style bistro from chef Aaron Bludorn, a shocking foyer bar, a listening room and an overarching sense of cool that few manufacturers can ship as effortlessly as Bunkhouse does.

For now, Bunkhouse properties have but to be added to the World of Hyatt ecosystem, however that ought to change quickly so you can earn and burn Hyatt factors right here.

Staying close to Common Studios Hollywood goes to be higher than ever

There are solely a handful of motels inside strolling distance of Universal Studios Hollywood, and the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City is TPG’s favorite. This full-service lodge has a strolling path to Common Studios, and choose rooms have views of the movie-themed park.

Not too long ago, the Los Angeles Metropolis Council unanimously permitted a proposal by Solar Hill Properties to increase the lodge. The plans name for a brand new 18-story tower with 395 visitor rooms, bringing the property’s complete room depend to 890. The idea artwork of the diamond-shaped constructing depicts a midcentury modern-inspired design and a rooftop pool. When accomplished, the enlargement will present a brand new possibility for theme park guests and a much-needed enhance in visitor room availability for the upcoming L.A. Olympic Video games in 2028. — Tarah Chieffi

The Rosewood Amsterdam is lastly taking reservations

To say we’re excited in regards to the Rosewood Amsterdam is an understatement. In reality, the entire TPG group is clamoring to say a spot to go to it as soon as it lastly opens this summer time. When you really feel the identical in regards to the lodge, which is ready in a historic constructing in-built 1665 and as soon as the Palace of Justice, the lodge is now taking reservations for stays beginning June 1.

When it opens, this Rosewood property will function 134 rooms and suites overlooking a UNESCO World Heritage-listed canal, three undisclosed eating places and bars, and the chance to benefit from unique actions like cruising the canals on a non-public boat embellished by Studio Piet Boon, the design group behind the lodge.

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IHG loyalists have a brand new cause to go to the Grand Canyon

Hospitality firm Delaware North just lately introduced that it has reflagged the Squire Resort on the Grand Canyon (close to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, in Grand Canyon Village, Arizona) as a Vacation Inn Resort.

It is now referred to as the Vacation Inn Resort The Squire at Grand Canyon, and IHG One Rewards members will be capable to earn and burn factors whereas on trip at one of many nation’s most unbelievable pure wonders.