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.
The freshly renovated and relaunched Tropicana Los Cabos will open its doors in August in San Jose del Cabo. The Mexican hacienda-inspired boutique hotel is steps away from art galleries, swimmable beaches, biking routes and the San Jose del Cabo Harbour. The 70-room property is also located within 20 minutes of Los Cabos International Airport.
Originally built in 1956 as Tropicana Inn, the hotel and restaurant were once operated by a well-known local family and served as a landmark social connection point for Josefinos and visitors alike. Now, the new Tropicana Los Cabos seeks to retain that same spirit of hospitality and community while providing contemporary amenities and serving as a meeting place for both locals and modern travellers seeking relaxation, authentic cultural connection, and a wide spectrum of outdoor adventure.
The reimagined property will feature 68 guest rooms and two suites, the Tropicana Pool Bar and two distinct dining options. Tropicana Los Cabos will feature a wellness centre offering a full menu of services including Tibetan bowl singing, guided meditation, massage services, and classes on the outdoor yoga terrace, along with a game room including a pool table and boardgames, an outdoor hot tub and heated pool, and complimentary bicycles to ride around town. Other unique guest services will include bespoke excursions and activities, such as downtown e-bike and walking tours, eco-adventure tours including boating and whale watching, Latin dance classes, and hands-on culinary workshops that will teach guests how to make ceviche, tortillas, guacamole, salsa, and craft cocktails with distilled spirits.
A new Destination by Hyatt branded resort has opened in Peru. The 124-suite Legend Paracas Resort is located between the Paracas Nature Reserve and the Pacific Ocean, offering panoramic views of the Paracas Bay and desert hills, about three hours south of Lima.
At the resort’s heart is the spa, which offers a variety of special services such as body massages, milk baths, scrubs, body wraps and whirlpools. Other amenities include a well-equipped fitness centre and a pool overlooking the ocean.
The Legend Paracas Resort is home to three on-site culinary concepts that offer different gastronomic experiences using the finest ingredients from the destination including its signature restaurant and bar, Azul, offering Peruvian and international flavours with fresh local ingredients and its casual beach-front restaurant Rey de Las Olas Bar & Lounge. The Pool Side Bar offers light bites and signature cocktails using Peruvian Pisco, local fruits and non-alcoholic cocktails with a twist incorporating local ingredients such as purple corn. Twenty-four-hour in-room dining is also available daily.
A wide variety of experiences such as kitesurfing, wakeboarding, kayaking, paddleboarding, sandboarding, buggy excursions and engaging kid-friendly activities and programs are also available.
With the opening of Dolce by Wyndham Çeşme Alaçatı, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is marking the first Dolce hotel in Türkiye.
Located on the shores of the Aegean Sea three kilometres from Çeşme’s popular resort area Alaçatı, Dolce by Wyndham Çeşme Alaçatı features 155 rooms and suites, indoor and outdoor pools, a state-of-the-art fitness centre and spa area, as well as on-site restaurants offering Mediterranean delicacies.
The all-inclusive hotel features 500 square meters of event space that can accommodate up to 300 guests, in addition to its private beach and garden which can also be used for weddings and other special events.
The opening of Koenigshof, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Munich marks The Luxury Collection brand’s debut in Germany.
The hotel features 106 guest rooms and suites, showcasing modern luxury with a sophisticated blend of spectacular interiors, curated artworks from local Bavarian artists, and state-of-the-art technology.
Koenigshof’s crowning jewel is the 250-square-metre split-level Presidential Suite on the eighth and ninth floor offering an ultimate luxury experience. As the largest hotel suite in the city, it boasts a private sauna and a pool with breathtaking city views. The pool features a counter-current system and seating surfaces with massage jets. A private spa offers high-quality spa products, a relaxation area and lounge with a Smart TV, and a curated room service menu for complete relaxation.
