The resort report: what's new in the hotel world
ANN RUPPENSTEIN
Checking out the latest hotel and resort news from fresh renovations to brand new or upcoming properties to entice your clients.
Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is now officially open, marking the brand’s 18th all-inclusive resort. The new resort features 301 rooms and suites across 50 acres enveloped by a mountain backdrop. Notably, new concepts include the Vincy Overwater Two-Story Villas with expansive spaces spanning two stories above the sea and the Beachfront Villas, which are just steps from the sand.
Nantucket’s Cottages at the Boat Basin will unveil a six-month multi-million-dollar renovation on April 11. The 29 cottages will feature fresh designs showcasing the island’s rich seafaring past. Located 30 miles off the coast of Massachusetts, Nantucket continues to retain the historic charm from its days as the world’s whaling capital in the 19th century.
For clients looking for a new way to stay in the Cayman Islands, look no further than Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman. Located on the renowned Seven Mile Beach, the hotel will feature 282 guestrooms and suites, and is slated to welcome guests as of May. Stand out features include an outdoor area with an infinity pool overlooking the ocean and the island’s first rooftop lounge, which will feature innovative cocktails and Latin-inspired fare.
Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa
Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa is now open on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. Situated near the world’s largest open-air retail area, Ala Moana Centre, and the island’s cosmopolitan coastline, the soaring 39-story complex features 187 rooms and suites and 112 residences with panoramic ocean and mountain range views. Revitalized wellness is a core value for Renaissance Honolulu, offering residents and guests personalized wellness rituals at Uhiwai Spa, home to Oahu’s first traditional Japanese ofuro. In addition, concierge service includes a daily Mercedes shuttle for easy exploration and customized pre-arrival groceries delivered via room service.
Set on 80,000-acres, Paintrock Canyon Ranch is now open in the Bighorn Mountains of northern Wyoming. On site, clients can immerse themselves in ranch life, explore the surrounding areas on horseback, fly fish, hike, and experience the great outdoors. Accommodations are designed for guests to be as close to nature as possible, but with the comforts of home. Large, safari-style tents are furnished with full-sized beds, bedside tables, dressers, and chairs. Meals are prepared by a private chef and incorporate Ranchlands’ beef, local produce, and dairy whenever possible. The season runs from May-September.
The 117-room DoubleTree by Hilton Lima San Isidro is ready to welcome guests in Peru. The hotel features a lively rooftop with great views and a swimming pool, three meeting rooms with capacity for up to 90 people, a restaurant, lobby bar, pastry shop, as well as a gym. As for culinary delights, Frina restaurant combines the best of Peruvian and international cuisine in a natural and relaxing environment.
The recently opened 976-room Signia by Hilton Atlanta marks the city’s largest ground-up hotel development project in 40 years. Built on the repurposed foundation of the Georgia Dome, the hotel features 70 suites, eight food and beverage experiences; a spa, beauty bar, rooftop pool and fitness centre; more than 100,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, including the largest hotel ballroom in Georgia; an outdoor event deck and lawn; and Club Signia. All guest rooms offer floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views.
For those keeping up with their wellness routine while on the road, guests can choose rooms with Peloton Bikes in-room, or opt for one of the 11 wellness rooms, outfitted with amenities centered on Hilton’s wellness pillars – sleep, movement, nourishment, spa and mindfulness like air purifiers, aromatherapy infusions, a SleepHub and more in-room. Guest rooms feature a variety of amenities including a walk-in rain shower, a relaxing Serta Perfect Sleeper bed, Connoisseur sateen linens, Nespresso machines, NEST amenities, steamers, umbrellas, robes and slippers, custom lighting and modern technology.
