February often is the shortest month, however this one was definitely jam-packed with lodge information.
On the less-than-exciting facet, Hyatt rolled out its annual lodge class adjustments. Hyatt, fortunately, nonetheless makes use of an award chart to cost nights booked with factors, however yearly, various inns transfer up or down in class. This yr, 118 inns moved up in class whereas solely 33 shifted down.
In an identical vein, a current TPG evaluation additionally discovered that Marriott Bonvoy factors have decreased in worth. However this system nonetheless has loads of unbelievable locations to snag an ideal redemption. You simply may need to be extra versatile or extra artful to get one of the best bang on your buck.
February additionally noticed the launch of TPG’s listing of essentially the most thrilling inns opening in 2025. This listing, curated by our knowledgeable staff of vacationers, consists of family-friendly manufacturers providing free breakfast, the very first W-branded all-inclusive resort and inns as far-off as Australia and as near residence as Indianapolis.
Between all of that, this is some extra lodge information you may need missed within the final 28 days.
4 Seasons needs you to go to all of the inns from ‘The White Lotus’ — on a personal jet
4 Seasons has been a significant a part of “The White Lotus” for the reason that sequence started. The luxe Canadian lodge model has additionally been wowing vacationers with its 4 Seasons personal jet itineraries which have individuals flying between luxurious inns in far-flung locations all year long. (Consider it like a season of the present however all of the visitors fly collectively between resorts world wide.)
Now, 4 Seasons is inviting followers of the HBO Max hit present to affix a 20-day itinerary that may embody flights between, and stays at, 4 Seasons Resort Koh Samui in Thailand; San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A 4 Seasons Resort in Sicily; and 4 Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea in Hawaii. Known as the World of Wellness 2026, the journey will begin in Singapore and in addition embody stays in the Maldives; Marrakech, Morocco; Nevis within the Caribbean; and Mexico Metropolis, alongside wellness experiences, sipping handcrafted cocktails within the sky and, not like the present, so much much less drama.
In the event you’re actually interested in what it is like staying on the inns featured on “The White Lotus,” TPG already went to go to these three 4 Seasons places and put collectively a enjoyable video displaying off the inns.
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A ‘Depraved’ takeover in Japan
If you end up defying gravity and flying over to Japan, common Japanese lodge model Seibu Prince Motels & Resorts is already gearing up for the ultimate installment of the two-part film adaptation of “Depraved.” From March 1, numerous Seibu Prince properties will supply spellbindingly beautiful meals, drink and keep experiences, like a “Depraved”-themed afternoon tea, Glinda- and Elphaba-inspired cocktails and, at The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho, a Luxurious Assortment Resort, you may even guide a room decked out in head-to-toe inexperienced, pink and Oz-worthy glam, all with Marriott Bonvoy factors.
Houston inns get able to rodeo
Whether or not you are excited by cowboys driving bulls, snacking on meals like a bacon bourbon caramel cheesecake on a stick or simply right down to catch concert events starting from Reba to Publish Malone, the Houston Rodeo, happening March 4 to 23, has all of it. It is a wild time — and belief me, I grew up going. It is one thing you must see to consider.
This yr, the still-new Thompson Houston, the place I am making my own residence base after I head to Houston later this month, is launching a sequence of rodeo-centric actions, together with a Thursday-night Nation Live performance Collection ($70; features a cocktail, mild bites and pool entry), a particular Wrangler’s Whiskey cocktail at Sol 7 and a boot pop-up from Miron Crosby from March 6 by 8 between midday and 6 p.m. It’s also possible to cease into the Thompson Spa for a brand new Pietro Simone facial or be part of weekly group wellness courses, like yoga, to assist stability out all of the fried goodies.
One other lodge providing a Houston rodeo bundle is the Resort Granduca. The lodge’s Sole of Texas Rodeo Package deal, which begins from $2,500, features a three-bedroom suite, breakfast, rodeo-inspired bites and premium seating for the rodeo and live performance efficiency of the visitor’s selection.
Lodge Kohler gears up for April’s NFL draft in Inexperienced Bay, Wisconsin
Kohler could also be finest recognized for kitchen taps and bogs, however the firm additionally has some superior inns underneath its belt. And Lodge Kohler, proper by the doorway to legendary Lambeau Discipline in Inexperienced Bay, is inviting soccer followers to come back rejoice the NFL draft from April 24 to 26.
Within the south car parking zone, snack on Wisconsin brats, macaroni and cheese, and Kohler’s authentic recipe goodies, then seize a beer and a seat and benefit from the draft festivities. For one thing extra private, the lodge may even supply an all-inclusive VIP expertise that features a personal space at Taverne within the Sky to catch the stay broadcasts and customizable food-and-drink menus.
Take a look at all of Lodge Kohler’s NFL occasions and provides on-line.
There’s nonetheless time to catch nation music at The St. Regis Aspen Resort
Desert 5 Spot, of New York and Los Angeles fame, alongside The Snow Lodge at The St. Regis Aspen Resort, a pop-up from the parents behind Montauk, New York’s Surf Lodge, have launched a winter music sequence that also have three Sunday-night reveals left to get pleasure from. The live performance sequence will see the often caviar- and Champagne-filled Jade room become a honkey-tonklike setting with stay music from Pleasure Oladokun on March 2, Lily Meola on March 9 and Drake Milligan on March 16.
Different actions occurring along with The Snow Lodge embody dinners with stay music and an out of doors apres-ski music sequence.
A brand new Kimpton simply opened in Marbella, Spain
Within the Sixties, Los Monteros set the usual for Spanish hospitality. Right this moment, the storied lodge has been revived and introduced again to life because the Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella, a 195-room IHG lodge simply toes from the Mediterranean Sea. The lodge includes a Mediterranean-inspired pool bar, a rooftop bar with numerous actions, a Mediterranean-style restaurant, a Maison Codage spa and even a Dolce & Gabbana seashore membership.
Charges begin round $355 or 62,000 IHG One Rewards factors per evening.
Final probability to catch Virgin Motels New York Metropolis’s ‘Again 2 the Video Retailer!’ expertise
Virgin Motels New York, a well-liked lodge within the NoMad neighborhood, is kicking again Y2K fashion with a restaurant-and-bar expertise that harkens again to the times when on-demand meant demanding your mother to drive you to the video retailer to lease a VHS. The “Again 2 the Video Retailer!” expertise begins from $19.72 and features a 90-minute reservation and one throwback cocktail named after hits like “Males in Black” and “Titanic” (rose syrup-infused, clearly). There’s additionally a brunch choice on the weekends with menu objects like Blockbuster Buttermilk Pancakes, the Little Rascal Gem salad and, my favourite to say, the Hakuna Matata Frittata.
Simply seize your tickets quick, as this expertise runs by March 8.
Oberoi launches its first new property in 7 years
For these venturing to India this yr, luxurious model Oberoi will debut its first opening in seven years — and this one is especially particular.
The Oberoi Vindhyavilas Wildlife Resort, Bandhavgarh will open in March in a area recognized for its important density of tigers. The resort, with its 19 luxurious tents (suppose: personal gardens and floating decks), is only a stone’s throw from Bandhavgarh Nationwide Park and Tiger Reserve, the place visitors can take day or nighttime jungle safaris led by knowledgeable naturalists earlier than settling in for a meal at The Bush Kitchen, which provides sweeping views of a glimmering lake and the jungle past.
Charges at The Oberoi Vindhyavilas Wildlife Resort, Bandhavgarh will begin round $465 per evening.