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The Laurus Singapore, JW Marriott Opens in Vietnam, and Other Hotel News

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Fall has started strong in the hotel industry, with several new luxury hotels and resorts opening in Singapore, Bali, Vietnam, and beyond.

Plus, we’ve got the scoop on openings planned in Colorado, Mexico City, India, and other exciting destinations.

To catch up, read on for our roundup of the most exciting hotel news you may have missed this week.

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Hotel Openings

The Laurus, a Luxury Collection Resort, Singapore

The Laurus, a Luxury Collection Resort, is an all-suite resort with 183 suites. Amenities include a specialty restaurant, 3 bars, a spa, a fully equipped fitness center, and an outdoor pool with cabanas. 

The Laurus Guest Room
A guest room at The Laurus, a Luxury Collection Resort, in Singapore. Image Credit: Marriott
  • Opening date: Now open
  • Typical cash price: From $770 per night
  • Typical points cost: From 88,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night

InterContinental Sapporo, Japan

InterContinental Sapporo has opened in Sapporo, Japan, marking the brand’s debut in the northern Japanese city. The hotel features 149 guestrooms, including 13 suites.

Intercontinental Sapporo King Room
A king room at the new InterContinental Sapporo. Image Credit: IHG

Amenities include several dining options — including an omakase-style restaurant — an indoor heated pool, a fitness center, and Club InterContinental lounge, located on the top floor.

  • Opening date: Now open
  • Typical cash price: From $292 per night
  • Typical points cost: From 65,000 IHG One Rewards points per night
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Club InterContinental offers breakfast, evening drinks, and signature perks, including private check-in and refreshments.

Moxy Dublin Docklands, Ireland

Moxy Dublin Docklands offers 183 guest rooms, all offering views of the city and Dublin Bay waterfront. Amenities include a “social hub” with co-working spaces, a library, a gym, and a bar.

Moxy Dublin Docklands Lobby
The Moxy Dublin Docklands is a swanky, affordable points option in Dublin. Image Credit: Marriott
  • Opening date: Now open
  • Typical cash price: From $145 per night
  • Typical points cost: From 28,000 Marriott Bonvoy points

Hilton Garden Inn Bali Nusa Dua, Indonesia

Hilton Garden Inn Bali Nusa Dua is perhaps one of the best hotels we’ve seen from the brand, as resorts are not typically what Hilton Garden Inn is known for. 

Hilton Garden Inn Bali Nusa Dua Main Pool
The pool at the Hilton Garden Inn Bali Nusa Dua in Indonesia. Image Credit: Hilton

The resort features 159 guest rooms and suites, alongside amenities such as a kids’ club, an all-day restaurant, a 24-hour grab-and-go retail space, a fitness center, an outdoor swimming pool, and laundry facilities.

  • Opening date: Now open
  • Typical cash price: From $81 per night
  • Typical points cost: From 26,000 Hilton Honors points per night

Sheraton Johor Bahru, Malaysia

The Sheraton Johor Bahru has opened in Malaysia, featuring 345 guest rooms and suites. Amenities include 4 dining options, including a speakeasy-style bar, a fitness center, an outdoor pool, and a kids’ pool.

Sheraton Johor Presidential Suite
The presidential suite at Sheraton Johor Bahru. Image Credit: Marriott
  • Opening date: Now open
  • Typical cash price: From $147 per night
  • Typical points cost: From 14,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night

Hilton Garden Inn Mexico City Polanco, Mexico

Hilton Garden Inn Mexico City Polanco has opened on the west side of Mexico City with 81 guest rooms. Amenities include an all-day restaurant with a rooftop terrace, a 24-hour fitness center, and meeting spaces.

Hilton Garden Inn Mexico City Polanco Bar Rendering
The bar at Hilton Garden Inn Mexico City Polanco. Image Credit: Hilton
  • Opening date: Now open
  • Typical cash price: From $156 per night
  • Typical points cost: From 40,000 Hilton Honors points per night

JW Marriott Cam Ranh Bay Resort & Spa, Vietnam

JW Marriott Cam Ranh Bay Resort & Spa has opened in Vietnam, offering 203 stunning guest rooms and private villas.

JW Marriott Cam Ranh Villa Room
A villa room at JW Marriott Cam Ranh Bay Resort & Spa. Image Credit: Marriott

Amenities include several restaurants, bars, and lounges, as well as pottery-making and painting classes, multiple swimming pools, children’s programming, and a spa.

  • Opening date: Now open
  • Typical cash price: From $198 per night
  • Typical points cost: From 39,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night

Upcoming Hotels

Park Hyatt Mexico City, Mexico (2026)

The Park Hyatt Mexico City is slated to open in the city’s posh Polanco neighborhood next year. The hotel will offer 155 guest rooms (along with 23 branded residences) with views of Chapultepec Park or the Polanco district. Amenities will include several dining options, a fitness center, a pool, and a spa.

The Landmark Kanpur, India (2026)

Hyatt announced that a new JdV by Hyatt hotel will open in India next year. The Landmark Kanpur will have 170 rooms, a spa, 4 food and beverage options, and more.

Atiara Ubud Bali, A Radisson Collection Resort, Indonesia (2027)

Atiara Ubud Bali, A Radisson Collection Resort, is scheduled to open in 2027. With 52 guest rooms, the resort will feature amenities such as wellness suites, private yoga decks, and jacuzzis. The resort will be located 90 minutes from Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS).

Four Seasons Resort Telluride, Colorado (2028)

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Telluride will become the first 5-star development in 15 years in the Colorado Rockies town. The resort is connected to both a gondola and a ski resort, giving guests ski-in and ski-out access. Amenities will include 2 dining outlets, a fitness center, a spa with a thermal lounge, a cold plunge, and 8 treatment rooms. The resort will also offer a lap pool and an outdoor hot tub.

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Hotel News

Choice Adds 50 New Quality Suites Hotels in France

Choice Hotels announced this week that it would nearly double its presence in France by adding 50 new Quality Suites hotels throughout the country. 

The 50 Quality Suites hotels will see Choice’s entry into 30 new cities in France. New hotels will be located in cities such as Marseille, Bordeaux, Rennes, Chambery, Quiberon, and Mèze. 

IHG’s voco Brand Grows in Southern Europe

IHG has signed for or opened 9 new voco hotels across Southern Europe, adding over 1,000 rooms to the brand’s portfolio. Here are some of the hotels either open or in the pipeline:

  • voco Parma & Congressi (2026): This will mark voco’s brand debut in Parma, Italy. The hotel will feature 166 guest rooms, a lounge, a bar, a restaurant, and a wellness center with a fitness area that includes an outdoor pool, a gym, and a sauna. 
  • voco The 7 – Lisbon (2026): This will become voco’s first hotel in Portugal. The hotel will have 71 guest rooms.
  • voco Rome Villa Borghese (2026): As the first voco hotel in Rome, this 154-key property will be located minutes away from Villa Borghese Park.
  • voco Valladolid City (2026): The 80-room hotel will be located in Valladolid, Spain’s city center.
  • voco Nantes (2028): This hotel will feature 127 guest rooms, as well as a restaurant and bar.

Final Thoughts

October kicked off strong, with several new luxury hotels and resorts opening, mainly in Asia. Several other exciting hotels are also in the pipeline, with new properties set to open in Mexico City, the Colorado Rockies, and Indonesia in the coming months and years.

As always, we’ll be right here next week with more exciting news from across the hotel industry.

Featured Image Credit: Marriott
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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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