Uzbekistan Gets a Hyatt, Hilton’s First LXR Resort in Hawaiʻi, W Arrives in Saudi Arabia, and More Hotel News

A busy week of hotel news brought major luxury openings in Hawaiʻi, Uzbekistan, England, and Saudi Arabia, along with future projects from Regent and Six Senses. Hilton also expanded its ResortPass partnership, giving travelers and locals more ways to enjoy hotel pools, spas, and resort amenities without booking an overnight stay.

Here’s a summary of the hotel industry news you may have missed.

Hotel Openings

Ka Laʻi Waikīkī Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Hilton has completed a $100 million transformation of Ka Laʻi Waikīkī Beach, marking the first LXR Hotels & Resorts property in Hawaiʻi. The reimagined resort features 238 residential-style studios and suites, refreshed public spaces, locally inspired artwork, and 3 new dining concepts. These include the Pacific Rim-focused Kini Room, the cocktail-driven Muse Lounge, and Bloom Cafe & Restaurant, which serves breakfast overlooking Waikīkī.

Prices start at $509 or 100,000 Hilton Honors points per night.

Beldersoy Resort & Spa, Destination by Hyatt

Hyatt has opened its first Destination by Hyatt property in Uzbekistan, marking the country’s first premium mountain resort. Located in the Beldersoy mountains near Tashkent, the resort has 109 rooms and 36 private villas, all with mountain views. Guests have direct access to ski slopes, hiking, and biking trails, while the wellness facilities include indoor and outdoor pools, a mineral-enriched seawater pool, a floating pool, and an infinity pool overlooking the mountains.

Nights start at $300 or 8,000 World of Hyatt points for this Category 3 property.

Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere

Fairmont has opened its fifth property in the U.K. and Ireland following a major renovation of The Mere, a countryside resort set on a 157-acre estate outside Manchester. The property now has 116 rooms, including 23 suites, along with a 1,715-square-meter spa, a 20-meter indoor pool, and a new Gordon Ramsay restaurant.

Nights start at $265, and you can redeem ALL – Accor Live Limitless toward your stay: 1,000 points are worth €20 ($22.88).

W Riyadh – KAFD

Marriott has opened the first W hotel in Saudi Arabia in Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial District. The 210-room W Riyadh – KAFD includes 17 suites, 2 penthouse suites, and a massive W Penthouse with 2 bedrooms, a kitchenette, an office, and private fitness and spa facilities. The property also features several dining venues, an outdoor WET Deck, an AWAY Spa, and 15 meeting rooms.

Nights start at $315 or 44,000 Marriott Bonvoy points.

Liberté 33, Ascend Collection

Choice Hotels has opened Liberté 33 in Poznań, Poland, expanding its Ascend Collection portfolio in Europe. Located near the city’s Old Town, the boutique hotel occupies a restored historic villa and a contemporary annex. Amenities include a restaurant and bar, wellness facilities, a fitness center, and flexible meeting and event spaces.

Rooms start at $74 or 15,000 Choice Privileges points.

Future Hotel Announcements

Regent Chengdu (2029)

IHG will bring its ultra-luxury Regent brand to Chengdu in the third quarter of 2029. The 180-room hotel will occupy floors 39 through 48 of a 233-meter tower in the city’s Jinjiang District. Plans call for panoramic skyline and river views, signature restaurants, a spa, and Regent’s personalized Experience Agent service.

Six Senses AMAALA (2026)

Set to open later this month, Six Senses AMAALA will debut along Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast as one of the region’s most anticipated luxury resorts. The property will feature 100 suites and villas, 25 branded residences, 3 restaurants, a cooking school, and an extensive wellness complex.

The Shepherd Mayfair (2026)

The Shepherd Mayfair is scheduled to open in London on September 1, 2026. The 82-room boutique hotel occupies the site of Mayfair’s oldest known house and will include 3 dining and drinking venues: Fayre, The Lounge, and a late-night cocktail bar called Teddy’s.

Other Industry News

• Hilton expands ResortPass partnership: Hilton has extended its partnership with ResortPass for another 3 years, expanding day-pass access to resort amenities across the Americas.
• Ritz-Carlton partners with MERIT Beauty: The Ritz-Carlton has teamed up with MERIT Beauty to offer exclusive in-room amenities, Club Lounge products, and limited-edition travel sets at select North American hotels.

Final Thoughts

Luxury hotels dominated this week’s headlines, from Hyatt’s debut in Uzbekistan and Hilton’s first LXR resort in Hawaiʻi to W’s arrival in Saudi Arabia. Travelers can also look forward to several high-end openings and enjoy Hilton resorts in new ways with ResortPass.