New Hyatt Regency in Croatia, Park Hyatt Johannesburg Delayed, and Other Hotel News This Week

It was another busy week in the hotel industry. Several luxury hotels have opened in California, Croatia, and Malaysia. Plus, we have an update about the Park Hyatt Johannesburg’s opening timeline in South Africa.

There’s a lot you may have missed this week, so read on for our roundup of the most exciting hotel news.

Hotel Openings

Hyatt Regency Zadar, Croatia 

Hyatt Regency Zadar is the Hyatt Regency brand’s debut in Croatia. Situated in the heart of Croatia’s Adriatic coast, the hotel offers 133 guest rooms and suites. Amenities include several dining options and a 12,000+-square-foot spa, including indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, steam room, hammam, hot tubs, and treatment rooms.

• Opening date: Now open
• Typical cash price: From $254 per night
• Typical points cost: Category 4; between 12,000 and 18,000 World of Hyatt points per night (depending on dates)

Moxy Kuala Lumpur Chinatown, Malaysia

Moxy Kuala Lumpur Chinatown has opened in Malaysia with 320 guest rooms. The hotel has a lobby bar, an all-day restaurant, a fitness center, and an outdoor pool with views of the famed KL Tower in Kuala Lumpur. Like other Moxy hotels, guest rooms and suites here include different configurations, like bunk beds and single beds.

• Opening date: Now open
• Typical cash price: From $46 per night
• Typical points cost: Unclear (awards unavailable)

Hotel Astoria Vienna, Curio Collection by Hilton, Austria

Originally opened in 1912, the Astoria Hotel underwent significant renovations, becoming Hotel Astoria Vienna, Curio Collection by Hilton. This 125-room hotel is the first Curio Collection property in Vienna. The hotel features a restaurant and bar, meeting spaces, and more.

• Opening date: Now open
• Typical cash price: From $193 per night
• Typical points cost: From 42,000 Hilton Honors points per night

Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center, California

Marriott has opened its first Gaylord Hotels property in California with the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center in San Diego. And this hotel is massive: It has 1,600 guest rooms and suites, 12 food and beverage options, a waterpark with multiple pools, and nearly half a million square feet of meeting and event spaces.

• Opening date: Now open
• Typical cash price: From $368 per night
• Typical points cost: From 100,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night

Upcoming Hotels

Andaz One Bangkok, Thailand (December 2025)

The Shutterwhale reports that the Andaz One Bangkok is scheduled to open in December. The hotel will have 244 guest rooms and include amenities such as a restaurant, a fitness center, a pool, and a concierge. 

Hotel Dali Val d’Europe, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, France (Summer 2025)

Hilton has announced that it has signed for Hotel Dali Val d’Europe, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, located near Disneyland Paris. Scheduled to open this summer, the hotel will feature 94 guest rooms, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a steakhouse, and a bar. In addition to its proximity to Disneyland Paris, the hotel will be located near an outlet shopping center and 18 miles from Paris Charles-de-Gaulle Airport (CDG).

Hotel Indigo Torquay, United Kingdom (2025)

IHG has inked a deal for Hotel Indigo Torquay in Devon, United Kingdom. Not much is known about the hotel, but it will have 153 guest rooms and include amenities such as a spa and a gym. Hotel Indigo Torquay is expected to open in the second half of 2025.

Kimpton Fredericksburg, Texas (2027)

Another hotel chain is developing in the Texas Hill Country. IHG announced this week that it would open the Kimpton Fredericksburg in 2027. The 210-room hotel will anchor a mixed-use development and include a full-service restaurant and bar, poolside, and lounge. Other amenities include a 10,000-square-foot outdoor pool and deck, a fitness center, and a cafe.

Hotel News

Postcard Cabins

Marriott Bonvoy announced last December that it had acquired Postcard Cabins (formerly known as Getaway Outposts), and it looks like some of the properties are now bookable on Marriott’s website. As reported by The Points Guy, the following properties are available:

• Postcard Cabins Asheboro in North Carolina
• Postcard Cabins Blake Brook in New Hampshire
• Postcard Cabins Machimoodus in Connecticut
• Postcard Cabins Mount Adams in Oregon 
• Postcard Cabins Talladega Valley in Alabama

However, while you can earn points on your reservation, booking with Marriott Bonvoy points is currently unavailable. On these reservations, you’ll earn 10 points per $1 spent and 1 Elite Night Credit per night.

Park Hyatt Johannesburg Delayed — Again

If you were excited for the opening of the much-awaited Park Hyatt Johannesburg, you’ll have to wait a little longer.

Initially, the Park Hyatt Johannesburg was expected to open on April 1, but it was later rescheduled to June 1. Now, a banner on the hotel’s website reads: “Now accepting reservations for stays from August 1st, 2025 and beyond.”

The hotel, a conversion of the Winston Hotel, will have 31 guest rooms and suites. All rooms will have double sinks, an open-plan shower, Egyptian bedding, and a private lounge, and some suites will have private patios. The Park Hyatt Johannesburg will boast a pool, a spa, a fitness center, and meeting and event spaces. The hotel will also have a dining room, a cigar lounge, and a terrace.

It also appears that the hotel went up a category. When we first reported the delay, the Park Hyatt Johannesburg was a Category 5 hotel. 

Now, it is a Category 6, meaning awards range from 21,000 points per night (off peak) to 29,000 points per night (peak).

Hilton’s Tru Brand Poised For Growth in Vietnam

Hilton has big plans for its budget Tru brand in Asia. The hotel giant has announced the opening of the first 4 of 14 Tru by Hilton hotels in Vietnam. The first batch of hotels will open by the end of the year, bringing Hilton’s pipeline in Vietnam to 29. 

This is a pretty big deal, as Hilton currently has just 6 hotels open in Vietnam, which include Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Curio Collection by Hilton, and Hilton Garden Inn brands.

Still, Hilton clearly sees Vietnam as a crucial market in Asia. Hilton said Tru’s arrival in Vietnam is part of a “robust growth momentum in Southeast Asia.”

“Vietnam is emerging as one of Asia’s premier travel destinations, underpinned by rapidly growing domestic demand, and rising international arrivals,” said Alan Watts, Asia Pacific president at Hilton. “Tru by Hilton addresses a gap in the market – bringing an energetic and playful brand to 14 cities in Vietnam – and will appeal to guests seeking a vibrant and practical hotel stay.”

Final Thoughts

This was another exciting week, as new hotels opened worldwide, including California and Malaysia, and others were planned for the Texas Hill Country, France, and Thailand.

As always, we’ll be back here next week with the hotel news you may have missed!