New Curio Hotel Opens in Houston, Sofitel New York Renovations, and Other Hotel News This Week

Updated: November 29, 2025, 1:00pm CST

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The Thanksgiving holiday didn’t slow down the hotel news. There was a flurry of news this week, including exciting openings in Texas, Nepal, Norway, and other locations. Plus, we have news on upcoming projects in California’s Napa Valley and news on a renovation in New York.

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

Hotel Openings

Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton, Texas

Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton, has officially joined the Hilton Honors portfolio. The hotel offers 247 guest rooms and features amenities such as a rooftop pool, 2 restaurants, and the city’s only hotel med-spa.

Blossom Hotel Houston Room — A guest room at Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton. Image Credit: Hilton

Blossom Hotel Houston is located in the city’s cultural and medical districts, giving seamless access to Texas Medical Center, NRG Stadium, and the Museum District.

Opening date: Now open
Typical cash price: From $152 per night
Typical points cost: From 45,000 Hilton Honors points per night

Hot Tip:

The hotel is celebrating its opening by offering 1,000 Hilton Honors points per night from now through March 2026!

Baltic View Resort & Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals, Poland

Baltic View Resort & Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals, has opened along Poland’s Baltic coast. The resort features 60 guest rooms and suites, catering to both short-term guests and extended-stay travelers.

Baltic View Resort aerial view — Radisson’s new Baltic View Resort & Spa in Poland offers direct access to the beach. Image Credit: Radisson

Amenities include an indoor pool and sauna, a fitness center, a kids’ club, and direct beach access.

Opening date: Now open
Typical cash price: From $81 per night
Typical points cost: Radisson Rewards points award values shown at checkout; expect an average of 0.25 cents per point

Hyatt Place Butwal, Nepal

Hyatt’s third hotel in Nepal has officially opened for guests. Hyatt Place Butwal offers 109 guest rooms with separate spaces to sleep, work, and play.

Hyatt Place Butwal Suite — A guest room at Hyatt Place Butwal. Image Credit: Hyatt

For a Hyatt Place, which is one of Hyatt’s budget options, the hotel offers some high-end amenities. Amenities include an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a spa, and a kids’ play area. Additionally, the Hyatt Place Butwa offers complimentary breakfast with hot and cold items, a market, and a bar.

Opening date: Now open
Typical cash price: From $95 per night
Typical points cost: Category 1; Between 3,500 and 6,500 World of Hyatt points per night

DoubleTree by Hilton Charleston Riverview, South Carolina

Hilton Honors loyalists have a new points option in South Carolina’s Low Country. The DoubleTree by Hilton Charleston Riverview has joined the Hilton portfolio, offering 126 guest rooms.

DoubleTree by Hilton Charleston Riverview Room — DoubleTree by Hilton Charleston Riverview has opened in South Carolina. Image Credit: Hilton

Amenities include a fitness center, an outdoor pool, fire pits, pet-friendly rooms, a restaurant serving breakfast and dinner, a lobby market, and a bar.

Opening date: Now open
Typical cash price: From $114 per night
Typical points cost: From 35,000 Hilton Honors points per night

Prize by Radisson, Solheimsviken Bergen, Norway

Radisson recently opened 2 new hotels under its lifestyle brand in Norway. Located in Bergen’s city center, Prize by Radisson, Solheimsviken Bergen, features 217 guest rooms, a restaurant and bar, a rooftop terrace and several event spaces.

Prize by Radisson Roof — Prize by Radisson, Solheimsviken Bergen offers sweeping views of the city skyline. Image Credit: Radisson

Opening date: Now open
Typical cash price: From $60 per night
Typical points cost: Radisson Rewards points award values shown at checkout; expect an average of 0.25 cents per point

Prize by Radisson, Xhibition Bergen City, Norway

Prize by Radisson, Xhibition Bergen City features 55 guest rooms within Bergen’s Xhibition shopping center. The hotel is located minutes from attractions such as the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra.

Prize by Radisson Xhibition Bergen room — A guest room at Prize by Radisson, Xhibition Bergen City. Image Credit: Radisson

Opening date: Now open
Typical cash price: From $90 per night
Typical points cost: Radisson Rewards points award values shown at checkout; expect an average of 0.25 cents per point

Hotel Indigo Torquay, United Kingdom

Hotel Indigo Torquay has opened in the beach town of South Devon. The hotel features 153 guest rooms and suites. Amenities include 2 on-site restaurants, a spa, a fitness center, and pet-friendly accommodations.

Hotel Indigo Torquay room — A new beachfront hotel has opened in the United Kingdom, and it’s affordable with IHG points. Image Credit: IHG

Opening date: Now open
Typical cash price: From $95 per night
Typical points cost: From 12,000 IHG One Rewards points per night

Hampton by Hilton Cusco, Peru

Hampton by Hilton Cusco, Peru, has opened in the heart of the Peruvian Andes. The hotel features 120 rooms and is designed for guests seeking an affordable, relaxing option. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, a wellness area with a jacuzzi, a 24/7 market, and complimentary hot breakfast.

Hampton by Hilton Cusco Lobby — Hampton by Hilton has made its debut in Cusco, Peru. Image Credit: Hilton

Opening date: Now open
Typical cash price: From $130 per night
Typical points cost: From 37,000 Hilton Honors points per night

DoubleTree by Hilton Paris Boulogne, France

A new Hilton hotel in France has opened its doors. DoubleTree by Hilton Paris Boulogne features 170 rooms and suites, along with amenities such as a terrace, a bar, and a fitness area, and easy access to the Porte de Saint-Cloud Metro station, which gets you to Paris in under an hour.

DoubleTree by Hilton Paris Dining — Dining room at DoubleTree by Hilton Paris Boulogne. Image Credit: Hilton

Opening date: Now open
Typical cash price: From $116 per night
Typical points cost: From 35,000 Hilton Honors points per night

Upcoming Hotels

Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection by Hilton, California (2026)

Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection by Hilton, is gearing up for an early 2026 debut.

Expected to open for guests on February 3, 2026, the resort offers 203 guest rooms and suites. Amenities include 2 dining options serving a Napa-inspired culinary experience, a swimming pool, and a spa. Cash rates start at around $230 per night; however, award pricing isn’t available yet.

Hotel News

Sofitel New York Gets Full Renovation

The Big Apple’s famed Sofitel New York recently underwent sweeping renovations.

All of the hotel’s 398 guest rooms and 52 suites were fully redesigned with French inspiration. Rooms feature French Art Deco inspiration, drawing on 1930s-era fine arts. Additionally, the hotel has introduced a new suite collection, including a new 28th-floor penthouse suite, spanning more than 1,200 square feet. Other updates include a new bar and bistro, as well as a ballroom.

Rates start at around $975 per night.

Final Thoughts

November ended on a strong note as a slew of new hotels opened in Houston, Norway, South Carolina’s Low Country, and other exciting destinations. Additionally, one of the most high-end hotels in New York got a big renovation, enhancing its guest rooms and suites, and a new resort is scheduled to open soon in California’s wine country.

As always, we’ll be back here next week with more exciting hotel news.