Hotel Indigo Opens in Auckland, Fairmont Mumbai, and Other Hotel News This Week

Updated: April 12, 2025, 12:19pm CDT

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Hotel Openings
Upcoming Hotels
Hotel News
Final Thoughts

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This week, some exciting new hotels opened or were announced, from a new Hotel Indigo in Auckland to a swanky Fairmont debuting in Mumbai.

There’s a lot to cover, so read on for our roundup of the most exciting hotel news you might have missed this week.

Hotel Openings

Hotel Indigo Auckland, New Zealand

Hotel Indigo Auckland has officially opened in New Zealand, marking the debut of the high-end brand in that country. The 225-room hotel is set in a 20th-century motor house that imported Cadillacs into New Zealand.

Hotel Indigo Auckland Room — A guest room at the new Hotel Indigo Auckland. Image Credit: IHG

Today, the property has been reimagined as one of Auckland’s tallest buildings. Amenities include a fitness center and 3 dining outlets, including a wine bar.

Opening Date: Now open
Typical Cash Price: From $122 per night
Typical Points Cost: From 16,000 IHG One Rewards points per night

TOOR Hotel, Canada

The 232-guest room TOOR Hotel is now open in Toronto’s Garden District. All rooms boast floor-to-ceiling windows, offering views of the city or lake. You’ll have your pick of things to do here, from dining at a French-inspired bistro to a 14th-floor event terrace to a fitness center for workouts.

TOOR Hotel Room — TOOR Hotel in Toronto joins the JdV by Hyatt brand. Image Credit: Hyatt

From now through June 30, 2025, you can score 20% off your room rate (when using the promo code 20OFF) for stays through December 30, 2025. That’s not all — you can also receive CA$100 in food and beverage credit per stay when you book for at least 2 nights.

Opening Date: Now open
Typical Cash Price: From $270 per night
Typical Points Cost: Category 4; between 12,000 and 18,000 World of Hyatt points per night (depending on dates)

Hot Tip:

TOOR Hotel is an excellent way to use one of your Hyatt Category 1-4 free night certificates. You can earn a certificate by staying at 5 different Hyatt brands (Brand Explorer), staying 30 qualifying nights in a calendar year, or having a Hyatt co-branded credit card.

Londoner Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Macao, Macao

Macao — an autonomous region on China’s south coast — has gotten its first Luxury Collection property. Londoner Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Macao, has a whopping 2,405 guest rooms and suites. Each luxury suite features Mayfair-inspired art and furnishings — as the hotel is inspired by London’s posh Mayfair district — and some even have private pools!

Londoner Grand Suite — A suite at the Londoner Grand. Image Credit: Marriott

Amenities include a spa, a fitness center, and 5 restaurants serving a variety of cuisines, including dim sum, Chinese, Cantonese, British, and international meals.

Opening Date: Now open
Typical Cash Price: From $135 per night
Typical Points Cost: From 70,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night

Bottom Line:

If you aren’t familiar with Marriott’s The Luxury Collection, it is one of the hotel chain’s most exclusive brands. These hotels usually aren’t cheap — so finding one at such an affordable cash rate is extremely rare!

Hyatt Place Ha Long Bay Bai Chay, Vietnam

Hyatt has opened its first Hyatt Place property in Vietnam with the Hyatt Place Ha Long Bay Bai Chay. The hotel offers 163 guest rooms and suites in 8 different room types, including a 650+ square foot king suite featuring 2 55-inch TVs, a separate bathtub and shower, and double balconies.

Amenities include daily breakfast, an all-day international restaurant, a market, a lobby lounge, a 24-hour fitness center, and an outdoor infinity pool with views of Ha Long Bay.

Opening Date: Now open
Typical Cash Price: From $51 per night
Typical Points Cost: Category 1; Between 3,500 and 6,500 World of Hyatt points per night (depending on dates)

Fairmont Mumbai, India

Accor’s luxury Fairmont brand has opened its second outpost in India, with the Fairmont Mumbai. This 446-room hotel features an impressive 5 dining outlets, serving Indo-French, Indian, Mediterranean, Sichuan, Cantonese, and British fare.

Fairmont Mumbai Dining — The Fairmont Mumbai has 5 dining outlets. Image Credit: Accor

Other amenities include a spa with a cryotherapy chamber and red light therapy. The all-ages hotel offers a kids pool and programming for children, while the adults can enjoy an infinity pool.

Opening Date: Now open
Typical Cash Price: From $211 per night
Typical Points Cost: Every 2,000 ALL – Accor Live Limitless points can cover 40€ (roughly $45) of your bill

Orient Express La Minerva, Italy

The 5-star Orient Express La Minerva is set in a 17th-century palace, a short distance from Rome’s Pantheon and Trevi Fountain attractions. The hotel has 93 rooms and 36 suites, and each is entirely unique.

You’ll have an option of 3 restaurants and bars to choose from, plus a spa, meeting rooms, and more. Getting around should be a breeze, as Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and Ciampino (CIA) airports are a 40-minute drive, while the Roma Termini train station is a 25-minute drive.

Opening Date: Now open
Typical Cash Price: From $1,585 per night
Typical Points Cost: Every 2,000 ALL – Accor Live Limitless points can cover 40€ (roughly $45) of your bill

Upcoming Hotels

The Chania Hotel Crete, Vignette Collection, Greece (July 2025)

IHG is expanding in Greece with the upcoming opening of The Chania Hotel Crete, Vignette Collection. The hotel will have just 39 guest rooms and will feature a rooftop restaurant and bar, a heated plunge pool, a gym, and even grocery shopping services.

Chania Hotel Crete Bar — The Chania Hotel Crete, Vignette Collection is accepting reservations starting July 17, 2025. Image Credit: IHG

Opening Date: July 17, 2025
Typical Cash Price: From $113 per night
Typical Points Cost: From 16,000 IHG One Rewards points per night

Kimpton La Mer Crete, Greece (2026)

Kimpton La Mer Crete will have 76 guestrooms, 2 restaurants, a spa, and direct beach access. Opening in 2026, the hotel will continue IHG’s growth in Crete, the largest of the Greek Islands. It will join other Crete IHG properties, such as forthcoming The Chania Hotel Crete and the ultra-luxe InterContinental Crete, which has 199 guest rooms and suites.

Grand Hyatt Miami Beach, Florida (2027)

Hyatt has no shortage of high-end hotels in Miami, and it’s planning to add another. Grand Hyatt Miami Beach, which will feature a staggering 800 guest rooms, is expected to open in late 2027. The hotel will also have 52 suites, a pool deck, a signature restaurant, and a lobby lounge and bar.

Hotel News

Masai Mara Park Fee Increase

Park fees at Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya have increased to $200 per person or $400 per couple, according to a post on the park’s website. Those rates go into effect from July 1, 2025, onward. You can pay the fee in cash, Kenyan shillings, or by credit card, depending on what entrance you use.

There are several ultra-luxe points hotels inside Masai Mara, including the JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge and the upcoming The Ritz-Carlton Masai Mara Safari Camp, so this is a significant blow as a trip here is already pricey whether you’re using cash or points.

Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta Gets Multimillion-Dollar Renovation

The high-end Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta has gotten a makeover — to the tune of $20 million. Playa Hotels & Resorts announced this week that all 244 guest rooms in the North Tower have been updated with new AC systems, smart TVs, Nespresso machines, and new decor. Other updates include a new Asian fusion restaurant and a refreshed kids club, lobby, and pickleball court.

Final Thoughts

This was a busy week in the hotel world. Accor has opened 2 new hotels in India and Italy, and they are both extremely impressive. Hyatt, Marriott, and IHG have also grown in several markets, including Vietnam, Macao, and New Zealand. Finally, it’ll be more expensive to access the Maasai Mara National Reserve this summer.

As always, we’ll be back here next week with more exciting news from around the hotel world!