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Ritz-Carlton Reserve Opens in Costa Rica, Andaz Doha, and Other Hotel News This Week

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This was another exciting week for hotel news, as new properties opened as close as Indianapolis and as far away as Qatar.

Read on below for our roundup of the most exciting hotel news you might have missed this week.

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Hotel Openings

Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Costa Rica

The much-awaited Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, has officially opened for guests. We’ve covered this property before when it first opened for bookings. Nekajui is located along the Peninsula Papagayo, where several other luxe hotels, including an Andaz and a Four Seasons, also reside.

Nekajui rooms overlooking cliffs
Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve. Image Credit: Marriott

But Nekajui is among the best of the best. The resort is located in a 1,400-acre tropical forest atop coastal cliffs. It has 107 ocean-facing rooms and suites, as well as 3 treetop tents. You’ll find several dining options, a 27,000-square-foot spa, an infinity pool, beach access, and opportunities to interact with nature.

  • Opening Date: Now open
  • Typical Cash Price: From $2,065 per night
  • Typical Points Cost: From 137,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night

Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella, Spain

Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella has reopened in Spain following a huge renovation. Located in Marbella, just steps from the Mediterranean, this hotel has 195 guest rooms and suites with several room types.

Kimpton Los Monteros pool
The outdoor pool at the Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella in Spain. Image Credit: IHG

However, the best perks are outside your room. Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella has a rooftop with a bar, a private beach club, a restaurant, a pool bar, a spa, and more.

  • Opening Date: Now open
  • Typical Cash Price: From $280 per night
  • Typical Points Cost: From 52,000 IHG One Rewards points per night

Andaz Doha, Qatar

Doha has no shortage of luxury hotels, and another one is planting its flag in the Middle East city. The Andaz Doha offers 256 guestrooms, including 32 suites and 4 Royal suites.

Andaz Doha bedroom
The Andaz Doha. Image Credit: Hyatt

The hotel is a 20-minute drive from Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH) and close to City Center Doha Mall, the Doha Exhibition & Convention Center (DECC), Souq Waqif, and the Katara Cultural Centre. It has 3 dining outlets, a 6-treatment-room spa, an outdoor pool, the signature Andaz Lounge, and 4 studio spaces. 

  • Opening Date: Now open
  • Typical Cash Price: From $190 per night
  • Typical Points Cost: Category 3; Between 9,000 and 15,000 World of Hyatt points per night
Hot Tip:

As a Category 3 hotel, the Andaz Doha is a great option for using a Hyatt Category 1-4 free night certificate!

The St. Regis Shenzhen Bao’an, China

The 51-story St. Regis Shenzhen Bao’an has officially opened for guests in China. The hotel has 289 guest rooms and suites, floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the city or Qianhai Bay, 4 restaurants, the famed St. Regis Spa, a fitness center, an infinity pool, and more. 

St Regis Shenzhen bedroom with views
A guest room at St. Regis Shenzhen Bao’an. Image Credit: Marriott

Additionally, the hotel is located 10 miles from Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport (SZX) — which, if you’re based in the U.S., can be reached nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) with Air China.

  • Opening Date: Now open
  • Typical Cash Price: From $270 per night
  • Typical Points Cost: From 34,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night

InterContinental Indianapolis, Indiana

The new InterContinental Indianapolis is distinguished by being the first luxury hotel to open in the city in 20 years.

InterContinental Indianapolis lobby
The lobby at the InterContinental Indianapolis. Image Credit: IHG

Set in a 1920s building, it has 170 guest rooms and suites and has undergone a $120 million restoration. The hotel also has 2 restaurants, a rooftop bar, and a 24-hour fitness center.

  • Opening Date: Now open
  • Typical Cash Price: From $200 per night
  • Typical Points Cost: From 32,000 IHG One Rewards points per night

Armony Marival Resort & Spa Punta de Mita, Mexico

Accor has opened a new luxury MGallery hotel in Mexico. Armony Marival Resort & Spa Punta de Mita has 212 guest rooms and 56 suites with private balconies and terraces, offering views of the Pacific Ocean.

MGallery Mexico aerial view
Armony Marival Resort & Spa Punta de Mita. Image Credit: Accor.com

Amenities at the adults-only, all-inclusive resort include 3 restaurants, a spa with 7 treatment cabins, a gym, and an infinity pool.

  • Opening Date: Now open
  • Typical Cash Price: From $600 per night
  • Typical Points Cost: Every 2,000 Accor Live Limitless points can cover 40€ (roughly $42) of your bill

Upcoming Hotels

Aman Nai Lert Bangkok, Thailand (April 2025)

The ultra-luxe Aman brand is opening a new outpost in Bangkok on April 2, 2025. Aman Nai Lert Bangkok will include 52 suites, a 16,000-square-foot spa, dining, and more. Getting around should be easy, as the hotel is between 45 and 60 minutes from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and 45 minutes from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Prices here range between $1,500 and $1,700 nightly.

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Hotel News

Hilton Signs for 3 Hilton Garden Inn Hotels in Southeast Asia

Hilton is growing its Hilton Garden Inn brand in Southeast Asia. The hotel giant announced 3 new hotels joining the portfolio: Hilton Garden Inn Hoi’An Tra Que Village in Hoi An, Vietnam; Hilton Garden Inn Kota Kinabalu Tuaran in Sabah, Malaysia; and Hilton Garden Inn Bali Nusa Dua in Indonesia. Here’s what you should know about each property: 

  • Hilton Garden Inn Hoi’An Tra Que Village will have 250 rooms, 5 dining outlets and bars, meeting spaces, a gym, and a pool. 
  • Hilton Garden Inn Kota Kinabalu Tuaran will have 160 rooms, an all-day restaurant, a fitness center, and a pool.
  • Hilton Garden Inn Bali Nusa Dua will have 159 rooms and suites, an all-day restaurant, a fitness center, a pool and a spa.

Hilton Brisbane Leaving Hilton Honors

A note on Hilton Brisbane’s website reads: “Please note that as of midnight April 1, 2025, the hotel will cease to operate as a Hilton hotel. To make a reservation at other Hilton hotels in the region, click the link below.” A link to alternate Hilton hotels in the region is provided. At present, the only other option for Hilton Honors members is a Small Luxury Hotels of the World property, which is Ovolo The Valley.

Six Senses Announces Female Wellness Program

Six Senses is one of the world’s most luxe and exclusive hotel brands. The company recently announced a 3-, 5-, or 7-day female wellness journey aimed at supporting women during their monthly cycles. The journey includes support for female hormone cycles, fasting, blood sugar science and measurement, body composition changes, and sexual wellness.

The program is available at the following Six Senses properties:

Final Thoughts

This was another busy week across the hotel industry, ranging from a new Ritz-Carlton resort in Costa Rica to an affordable (with points) new Andaz in Doha. We’ll return next week with more news from hotels worldwide.

Featured Image Credit: Marriott
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About Victoria M. Walker

Victoria holds a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism from the Howard University School of Communications and is an award-winning journalist, travel reporter, and the founder of the “Carrying On with Victoria M. Walker” newsletter.

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