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New InterContinental Opens in Vietnam, Lake Como EDITION, and Other Hotel News This Week

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New InterContinental Opens in Vietnam, Lake Como EDITION, and Other Hotel News This Week
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It was another busy week across the hotel world. Several ultra-luxury resorts have opened in the United Kingdom, Vietnam, and the Dominican Republic. Additionally, several hotels are set to open next year, and some are already available for booking.

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

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Hotel Openings

InterContinental Halong Bay Resort, Vietnam

InterContinental Halong Bay Resort has opened in Vietnam, featuring 275 guest rooms, suites, and villas. The resort is situated within a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located along one of Vietnam’s most renowned beaches.

Intercontinental Ha Long Room
A guest room at the InterContinental Halong Bay Resort. Image Credit: IHG

Amenities include 6 restaurants, a children’s activity center, a spa, and meeting spaces.

  • Opening date: Now open
  • Typical cash price: From $122 per night
  • Typical points cost: From 22,000 IHG One Rewards points per night 

Donoma Las Terrenas Beach Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection, Dominican Republic

Donoma Las Terrenas Beach Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection, located in the Dominican Republic’s Samaná Peninsula, has officially opened for guests.

Donoma Las Terrenas Beach
Marriott has opened a new Autograph Collection resort in the northern Dominican Republic region of Samaná. Image Credit: Marriott

The family-friendly resort features 94 guest rooms and villas, as well as 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, a spa, and children’s programming.

  • Opening date: Now open
  • Typical cash price: From $269 per night
  • Typical points cost: From 60,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night

Hyatt Place Cancun Airport, Mexico

Hyatt Place Cancun Airport, adjacent to Cancun International Airport (CUN), has 156 guest rooms and suites. Each includes dedicated areas to work and relax.

Hyatt Place Cancun Airport Two Queen Beds View
A guest room at Hyatt Place Cancun Airport. Image Credit: Hyatt

The hotel offers a 24-hour complimentary airport shuttle, free breakfast, a market, a lobby bar, and an outdoor swimming pool and pool deck. Attractions such as beaches, dining, and shopping are all within a short drive.

  • Opening date: Now open
  • Typical cash price: From $81 per night
  • Typical points cost: Category 2; between 6,500 and 9,500 World of Hyatt points per night (depending on dates)

Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa, Emblems Collection, United Kingdom

Accor’s Emblems Collection has debuted with its flagship hotel. Lucknam Park, Emblems Collection, located near Bath, offers 42 guest rooms and suites, as well as 9 cottages.

Luckman Park Grounds
Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa is the flagship hotel for Emblems Collection. Image Credit: Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa

Initially built in 1720, the hotel now has a Michelin-starred restaurant, a bar, a spa, a fitness center, and an equestrian center.

  • Opening date: Now open
  • Typical cash price: From $475 per night
  • Typical points cost: Every 2,000 ALL – Accor Live Limitless Reward points can cover 40€ (roughly $46) of your bill

Upcoming Hotels

Crowne Plaza Phnom Penh, Cambodia (Late 2025)

The Crowne Plaza Phnom Penh, an IHG property, is scheduled to open towards the end of the year. 

It will initially open with 137 refurbished guest rooms and suites by the end of this year. An extension is planned for a new wing with an additional 139 rooms by 2027. Amenities will include 3 restaurants and a bar, a swimming pool, and a fitness center.

The Lake Como EDITION, Italy (2026)

Marriott’s ultra-luxury EDITION brand is set to debut in the stunning Lake Como region of Italy. The Lake Como EDITION has 148 guest rooms and suites. Amenities include several restaurants and bars, one of which is helmed by a 3-Michelin-starred chef, as well as multiple pools, a private dock for guests arriving by boat, and a spa.

The Lake Como EDITION has opened for preview, with its grand opening scheduled for March 2026. Rates start at 107,500 Marriott Bonvoy points per night or $683 per night.

» Related: The Lake Como EDITION Is Now Accepting Reservations

Signia by Hilton Tainan, Taiwan (2026)

The 344-room Signia by Hilton Tainan is scheduled to open in July 2026. Amenities will include 2 restaurants, a lobby lounge, a spa, a fitness center, and a pool.

Crowne Plaza Budva, Montenegro (2026)

Crowne Plaza Budva, an IHG property, will open in Montenegro with 81 guest rooms. Not much is known about the property, but it will have a restaurant, a terrace, and flexible meeting spaces. It is expected to open in early 2026.

Mövenpick and Mövenpick Living, Nigeria (2026)

Accor will bring its Mövenpick and Mövenpick Living brands to Abuja, Nigeria, in the first quarter of 2026.

Mövenpick and Mövenpick Living will feature 138 guest rooms and 36 serviced apartments, catering to both short-term and long-term travelers. Amenities will include 4 dining outlets, a grand ballroom, meeting and conference spaces, a spa, a fitness center, and an outdoor pool.

Hotel Indigo London K West Shepherd’s Bush, United Kingdom (2026)

The former K West Hotel will reopen early next year as Hotel Indigo London K West Shepherd’s Bush.

The IHG hotel will have 231 guest rooms and suites. Amenities will include a restaurant, a bar, and a spa with an outdoor garden area.

Waldorf Astoria Scarlet Bay, Greece (2029)

Finally, we have information on Hilton’s Waldorf Astoria Scarlet Bay, scheduled to open later this decade, which will feature 121 guest rooms and suites.

The resort will feature amenities such as indoor and outdoor pools, a tennis court, a fitness center, a kids’ club, the renowned Peacock Alley, a restaurant, a beach club restaurant, a lobby lounge, and a coffee shop.

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Get Exclusive Super Bowl LX Access With Marriott Bonvoy Points

The Super Bowl is just a few months away, and Marriott is offering you a way to watch the game in style. The hotel giant is offering 5 Marriott Bonvoy Moments packages for exclusive Super Bowl LX access in San Francisco. You’ll need to bid with your Marriott Bonvoy points — and the packages aren’t cheap.

Here are the available packages:

  • Ultimate Super Bowl LX Week and 7-Night Hotel Stay 
  • Red Carpet at NFL Honors, Super Bowl LX Suite Tickets, and 5-Night Hotel Stay 
  • On-Field Rehearsal Team Introductions, Super Bowl LX Suite Tickets, and 4-Night Hotel Stay 
  • Pregame Sideline Access, Super Bowl LX Suite Tickets, and 3-Night Hotel Stay 
  • Super Bowl LX Stadium Tickets and 3-Night Hotel Stay

Ground transportation is provided to and from the events; however, keep in mind that airfare isn’t included.

Hot Tip:

If you’re running low on points and want to bid on a package, you can purchase Marriott Bonvoy points. Right now, there’s a 40% bonus! 

Another Furnished Apartment Platform Offers Discounts for Sonder Customers

We reported this week that Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy filed for bankruptcy, a day after Marriott ended its partnership with the company due to “default.” The company’s abrupt shutdown left thousands of travelers scrambling to find new hotels — often with sky-high costs.

Similar companies, like Landing, a collection of furnished apartments across the U.S., have offered discounts to Sonder customers. And now, another company is joining in. AvantStay, a short-term rental operator, will offer 20% off to any impacted guests. To be eligible, simply contact reservations@avantstay.com. 

Final Thoughts

This was another strong week in the hotel world. A new InterContinental resort has opened in Vietnam, while we have award rates for the Lake Como EDITION (which aren’t that bad). Plus, 2026 is shaping up to be another busy year — a handful of new properties across the world are expected to open.

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

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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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