Andaz Turks & Caicos Opens Reservations, St. Regis London Nears Debut, and Other Hotel News

A busy week in the hotel world brought a major international debut for Miraval, new opening timelines for long-awaited luxury hotels, and several fresh properties from Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and Wyndham.

From a new Hyatt resort in Turks & Caicos finally opening reservations to a long-awaited St. Regis inching closer to reality, there was plenty happening in the hotel world this week.

New Openings

Miraval Opens Its First Resort Outside the U.S.

Miraval Resorts & Spas has opened Miraval The Red Sea on Saudi Arabia’s Shura Island, marking the luxury wellness brand’s first destination outside the United States. The adults-only resort features 180 rooms, suites, and villas surrounded by lagoons, mangroves, and desert landscapes.

Guests can enjoy Miraval’s signature wellness programming, cultural experiences, outdoor activities, and a 40,000-square-foot spa. The opening is a major milestone for this Hyatt brand and adds another luxury option to Saudi Arabia’s rapidly growing Red Sea-centric tourism industry.

citizenM Debuts in Georgetown

citizenM is opening its third Washington, D.C., hotel with citizenM Washington, D.C. Georgetown, a 230-room property located near the Georgetown waterfront. The opening is significant because it marks the first citizenM hotel to operate under Marriott Bonvoy.

Guests can now earn and redeem Marriott Bonvoy points at citizenM properties, while mycitizenM+ members receive Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status. The hotel features the brand’s signature compact rooms, modern design, local artwork, and communal work and social spaces.

Nightly rates start at $96 or 29,000 Marriott Bonvoy points.

Reside Craftsman Opens in Los Angeles

Reside, a Wyndham Residence, has expanded into Los Angeles with the opening of Reside Craftsman, a 110-unit apartment-style property in Downtown LA.

Located inside a restored historic building, the property combines residential-style accommodations with hotel services, including full kitchens, in-unit laundry, and a 24-hour front desk. The opening marks Reside’s continued expansion into major urban markets.

Future Hotels

St. Regis London Nears Debut

The long-delayed St. Regis London is finally moving closer to opening, with Marriott now targeting an October 2026 debut. Originally expected to open in 2023, this is the most concrete opening timeline Marriott has provided to date. The 193-room hotel will include 66 suites, multiple dining venues, bars, a spa, and a fitness center.

Reservations are not yet available, but once the hotel opens, it will become London’s only St. Regis and mark the brand’s return to the city after years of absence.

Andaz Turks & Caicos Finally Opens Reservations

Travelers can now book stays at the highly anticipated Andaz Turks & Caicos at Grace Bay beginning in June 2027. The resort will feature 132 accommodations, including hotel rooms and residences, as well as multiple restaurants, a spa, and beachfront activities.

The Category 8 property is also bookable through World of Hyatt, with award nights starting at 55,000 points per night. For a closer look at the property, check out our coverage of the Andaz Turks & Caicos opening timeline.

Hilton’s First North Iceland Hotel Is Bookable

Hilton‘s first hotel in North Iceland is now accepting reservations for stays beginning June 26, 2026. Skald Hotel Akureyri, Curio Collection by Hilton, will feature 86 rooms in the heart of Akureyri, giving Hilton Honors members a new option beyond the Reykjavik area. While award pricing starts at 100,000 Hilton Honors points per night, the property could be a useful base for exploring northern Iceland.

Other Hotel News

Preferred Hotels & Resorts announced 2 notable African openings for 2026: ENVI Paje, a 22-villa wellness retreat in Zanzibar, and Last Word Makanyane, an 8-suite safari lodge in South Africa’s Madikwe Game Reserve.

ENVI Paje is designed around wellness and beachfront relaxation, while Last Word Makanyane offers an intimate Big Five safari experience in one of South Africa’s largest malaria-free game reserves. Both properties are part of Preferred’s broader expansion across Africa, where the brand has recently added 11 properties across 9 countries.

Final Thoughts

Between Andaz Turks & Caicos opening reservations, Miraval’s first international resort, and fresh progress on St. Regis London, this week delivered plenty of noteworthy hotel developments for travelers and points enthusiasts alike.

We’ll be back next week with more hotel news.