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1 Hotel Tokyo Opens, Eliza Jane Leaving Hyatt, New Hilton Properties, and Other Hotel News

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March got off to a strong start in the hotel industry, thanks to some exciting hotel openings and announcements. Several ultra-luxe hotels opened in Tokyo and San Antonio, while more are planned for Queenstown, New Zealand, and Dubai.

To catch up on everything you’ve missed, here’s our roundup of the most exciting hotel news this week.

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New Hotel Openings

1 Hotel Tokyo, Japan

1 Hotels has made its debut in Tokyo, opening a new location within the Akasaka Trust Tower. 1 Hotel Tokyo features 211 guest rooms and suites, 3 dining outlets, a spa, a fitness center, and a swimming pool. 

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1 Hotel Tokyo suite. Credit: Mikkel Vang

The hotel is a short distance from popular neighborhoods like Ginza, Roppongi, and Shibuya. Rates start at $680 nightly.

AutoCamp Asheville, North Carolina

Located just 15 minutes from town, AutoCamp Asheville offers 67 guest rooms and Airstream Suites, each with a private fire pit and grill. Hilton’s AutoCamp partnership is designed for glampers, and you’ll find amenities like an outdoor pool, EV charging, a restaurant, and a general store.

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An Airstream cabin at AutoCamp Asheville. Image Credit: Hilton

Rates start at $201 or 70,000 Hilton Honors points nightly.

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The Monarch San Antonio, Curio Collection by Hilton, Texas

The Monarch San Antonio, Curio Collection by Hilton — one of the most anticipated hotels in the Lone Star State — has officially opened for guests. The hotel features 200 guest rooms and suites, plus 3 restaurants, a spa, a fitness center, and a public art installation.

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A guest room at The Monarch San Antonio. Image Credit: Hilton

You can expect to pay from $390 or 109,000 Hilton Honors points nightly.

Upcoming Hotels

Six Senses The Palm, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (September 2026)

Six Senses The Palm, Dubai, is scheduled to open on September 1, 2026, and reservations are now open. The resort will have 61 suites (plus 172 privately-owned branded residences) and will be located on the West Crescent of Palm Jumeirah. 

Amenities will include a 60,000-square-foot spa and wellness facility, several restaurants and bars, direct beach access, and several swimming pools. Prices start at $680 nightly; however, IHG One Rewards pricing is unavailable. 

St. Regis Queenstown, New Zealand (2027)

The St. Regis Queenstown, the brand’s first hotel in New Zealand, will offer 145 guest rooms and suites. The hotel will feature amenities the St. Regis brand is known for, such as the Drawing Room, the St. Regis Bar, and St. Regis butler service. Other amenities will include a spa, heated pool, and fitness center.

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Hotel News

New Orleans’ Eliza Jane Leaving Hyatt for Marriott

The Category 5 Eliza Jane in New Orleans is leaving World of Hyatt on March 24, as flagged by You Are Travel. It will join Marriott Bonvoy as The Eliza Jane, Autograph Collection. Marriott will manage the property as of March 25, but it’s unclear how much it will cost with points.

Barcelona Doubles Hotel Tourist Tax

Barcelona is looking to reduce tourism and is taking drastic measures to do so. The regional parliament of Catalonia approved a tourist tax of more than $17, one of the highest in Europe. 

Depending on hotel category, guests can expect to pay between $11.58 and $17.38 per night starting in April.

Marriott’s D.C. Hotels Roll Out Cherry Blossom Festival Packages

Washington, D.C., is home to the National Cherry Blossom Festival, which takes place between March 20 and April 12, 2026. Marriott (a host sponsor of the festival) has cherry blossom-inspired offerings and culinary experiences. 

But that’s not all. The chain is offering an exclusive discount for Marriott Bonvoy members for seats at the festival parade. U.S. Marriott Bonvoy members who have opted in to emails will receive an email by March 11 with a discount code and a link to tickets.

Marriott Bonvoy members can also earn 2,500 bonus points per 2-night stay at the 40 participating hotels.

Final Thoughts

It was another busy week in the hotel industry, with luxury hotels either opening or being announced worldwide. This week also saw news of a Hyatt hotel in New Orleans reflagging as a Marriott and a higher tourist tax coming to Barcelona.

We’ll be back here next week with more news from across the hotel industry.

Featured Image Credit: Mikkel Vang
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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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