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W São Paulo, St. Regis Cap Cana, and Other Hotel News You May Have Missed This Week

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W São Paulo, St. Regis Cap Cana, and Other Hotel News You May Have Missed This Week
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2025 started off with some interesting hotel news. From brand new hotels opening in popular destinations like Dubai and São Paulo to a St. Regis coming this spring to the Dominican Republic, there’s a lot you might have missed. Luckily, we’re here to catch you up. 

Here’s our round-up of the hottest hotel news this week.

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Hotel Openings

W São Paulo, Brazil

The wait for the W São Paulo is over, as the hotel has officially opened for guests. The sweeping skyscraper has 179 guest rooms, which include 16 suites, and is the first W Hotel to open in Brazil.

W Sao Paulo bedroom
The W São Paulo. Image Credit: Marriott

Amenities include the brand signature AWAY Spa and WET Deck, plus a gym,  an outdoor pool, along with 2 restaurants, 3 bars, and 3 event spaces. 

  • Opening Date: Now open
  • Typical Cash Price: From $400 per night
  • Typical Points Cost: Between 34,000 to 40,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night
Hot Tip:

You can use a 35,000-point free night certificate on lower-priced nights. Check out our guide on how to earn a Marriott Free Night Certificate!

Hyatt Centric Soalteemode Kathmandu, Nepal

Hyatt recently completed the conversion of the Hyatt Place Kathmandu to Hyatt Centric Soalteemode Kathmandu. The hotel has 153 guest rooms and now includes amenities you’d come to expect from the Hyatt Centric brand, including a lobby that doubles as a social hub, revitalized event spaces, and a lounge. Hyatt Centric Soalteemode Kathmandu also has an all-day dining restaurant and a pool bar with views of the city.

Hyatt Centric Kathmandu Pool
The pool at the Hyatt Centric Soalteemode Kathmandu. Image Credit: Hyatt

True to many Hyatt hotels in Asia, this hotel is extremely affordable with cash or points. This makes the Hyatt Centric Soalteemode Kathmandu an excellent candidate for a mattress run if you’re trying to qualify (or requalify) for status. 

  • Opening Date: Now open
  • Typical Cash Price: From $117 per night
  • Typical Points Cost: Award Category 1; award nights cost between 3,500 and 6,500 World of Hyatt points per night (depending on dates)

Mama Shelter Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Ennismore’s hip Mama Shelter brand has come to the Middle East for the first time. The brand’s first outpost in the region has now opened in Dubai, and it’s stunning.

Mama Shelter Dubai bedroom
A guest room at Mama Shelter Dubai. Image Credit: Ennismore

With 197 guest rooms and suites, plus 4 restaurants, 4 outdoor pools, a gift shop, and event spaces, this hotel will quickly cement itself as one of the hottest new hotels in Dubai’s Business Bay. 

  • Opening Date: Now open
  • Typical Cash Price: From $120 per night
  • Typical Points Cost: Every 2,000 Accor Live Limitless points can cover 40€ (roughly $41) of your bill
Bottom Line:

If you’re a member of the Ennismore Dis-loyalty, you can save 50% off at Mama Shelter Dubai (and other new hotels) within 3 months of opening!

Upcoming Hotels

Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit, Thailand (February)

Hyatt has rebranded the Novotel Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport into the Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit. The new 5-star hotel opens under the World of Hyatt flag in February. Conveniently located on Sukhumvit Road with direct access to a train station, getting to and from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) will soon be easier than ever. The hotel has 273 guest rooms and suites, all with floor-to-ceiling windows offering views of the city. 

Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit Suite Bedroom
A guest room at the Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit. Image Credit: Hyatt

Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit isn’t your typical airport hotel, as it offers a gym, a swimming pool, and the signature Regency Club Lounge. It also offers several dining outlets, including a lobby lounge and rooftop bar. 

  • Opening Date: February 2025
  • Typical Cash Price: From $190 per night
  • Typical Points Cost: Award Category 3; award nights cost between 9,000 and 15,000 World of Hyatt points per night (depending on dates)
Hot Tip:

This hotel will be a great option to use a Category 1-4 free night award! You can earn a certificate by 5 different Hyatt brands, staying 30 qualifying nights in a calendar year, or by having a Hyatt co-branded credit card.

St. Regis Cap Cana, Dominican Republic (April)

The 200-room St. Regis Cap Cana will officially open for guests in April 2025. This is part of Marriott’s larger plan to grow the St. Regis brand in the Caribbean, as it will open the St. Regis Aruba later this month. 

St Regis Cap Cana room
A rendering of a room at the St. Regis Cap Cana. Image Credit: Marriott

Some of the suites here will be swim-out options, and, as expected for the St. Regis brand, the resort will be ultra-luxe. It will have 9 dining options, private beach access, the famed St. Regis spa, several pools, and event spaces.

  • Opening Date: April 2025
  • Typical Cash Price: $900 per night
  • Typical Points Cost: 104,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night

Rosewood Amsterdam, The Netherlands (June)

The Rosewood Amsterdam is slated for a June 2025 opening. Located in the former Palace of Justice, which dates back to the 17th century, the hotel has 130+ guest rooms and suites.

Rosewood Amsterdam Suite
A suite at the Rosewood Amsterdam. Image Credit: Rosewood

Amenities include concierge service, 3 restaurants and bars, and a spa. The hotel is just 9 miles from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and under 2 miles from Amsterdam Centraal and Amsterdam Zuid stations. 

  • Opening Date: April 2025
  • Typical Cash Price: From $825 per night
  • Typical Points Cost: Unfortunately, Rosewood doesn’t have a points program

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Hotel News

Evermore Orlando Resort Is Now Part of Hilton Honors

Evermore is a resort in Orlando, popular with families traveling with large groups, thanks to its vacation homes that can offer up to 11 bedrooms. The resort can now be booked via the Hilton Honors platform which, ostensibly, means that you can earn and redeem points here.

Evermore Orlando aerial view
You can now book the Evermore Orlando Resort with Hilton Honors points. Image Credit: Evermore Orlando Resort

Award nights start at 135,000 points for a 3-night stay, which is a pretty solid deal for a resort in Orlando. We’re also seeing cash rates starting at $230 per night.

2 Iberostar Resorts Open in Miami, but You Can’t Book Them With Points

Iberostar Waves Berkeley Shore and Iberostar Waves Miami Beach have opened in Miami’s popular South Beach. 

Iberostar Waves Berkeley Shore
The Iberostar Waves Berkeley Shore. Image Credit: Iberostar

Interestingly, neither hotel will participate in the IHG One Rewards program, nor will they be all-inclusive. Back in 2023, IHG and Iberostar formed a partnership to bring dozens of all-inclusive resorts to the IHG portfolio under the Iberostar Beachfront Resorts brand. A banner on both hotels’ websites states, “This hotel is not part of the alliance with IHG Hotels & Resorts and is not eligible for IHG One Rewards benefits at this time.”

Final Thoughts

As you can tell, there is a ton of exciting news in the hotel industry worldwide. From Marriott expanding its footprint in the Caribbean and South America to Hyatt reflagging several hotels in Asia, it’s a great time to earn and redeem your points for luxury hotel stays.

We’ll be back next week with more exciting news in the hotel world!

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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