It’s summer, which means people are heading to the beach, to their favorite city destinations, and to every type of hotel down the road and in between.
As always, we are constantly striving to provide you with the latest hotel news, including the latest news about lawsuits involving Marriott and “junk fees,” Launch of Marriott its 32nd brand and top destinations Hilton Honors members will be traveling this summer.
Amidst those big stories, some hotel news is highlighted for sharing in this monthly newsletter so you can feel well informed and informed about what’s going on. in the hotel space. From newly opened hotels to one-of-a-kind suites, here are some of the coolest hotel updates you might have missed in June.
Move over Barbie – Ken takes over Malibu DreamHouse
Airbnb is famous for its once-in-a-lifetime pop-up stays — and now Barbie’s Malibu Dream Home is back. This time, it’s been completely revamped with Ken acting as host.
To celebrate the release of the new movie “Barbie” on July 21, two lucky guests will have the opportunity to spend the night at a pink mattress. It will come complete with Ken’s wardrobe, a disco ballroom, a swimming pool with waterslides, and even pink and yellow roller skates and surfboards.
Pre-order opportunities take place on July 17 at 10 a.m. PDT at home dedicated website.
Dolly Parton is opening a new hotel — and reservations are now open
At TPG we are big fans of Dollywood, no matter where we visit theme parks or spend the night on Dolly’s Retired Tour Bus. While the park and its DreamMore resort are truly perfect, all is about to get better: HeartSong Lodge & Resort, a brand new property, is opening in the Smoky Mountains.
Scheduled to open to guests on November 23, the new resort will feature 302 rooms, including rooms with bunk beds and fun themes. The hotel will also offer a full-service restaurant, indoor and outdoor pools, priority admission and free shuttle service to Dolly’s parks, and a Dollywood TimeSaver card to skip the queues. .
You can book now — and you know we’ll be there when the room opens to share the experience. If it’s half as good as DreamMore and Dollywood, then you know it’ll be perfect. Until then, check what Dolly herself recently spoke to TPG about the future of “Tennessee Mountain Home”..”
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JW Marriott is heading for a safari in Tanzania
Marriott Bonvoy loyalists who’ve always dreamed of a points-based safari, better save some dates in 2026. That’s when the brand new JW Marriott is set to open in National Park Tanzania’s Serengeti. Details about the camp are sketchy at the moment (and no renders are available yet), but we do know it will have 30 private suites, including two presidential suites, all with pools. private.
This isn’t JW Marriott’s first foray into hunter-gatherers. Marriott recently opened the JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge in Kenya, where you can book bonus nights starting at 77,500 points.
Related: How to choose a sustainable African safari
This NYC Pride-themed hotel set will last until September
Pride month may be over, but visitors to New York City can still experience the art gallery turned into suites at the Innside by Melia New York Nomad.
In collaboration with the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art — a space dedicated to LGBTQI+ artists — artists Tura Oliveira turned a suite into an out-of-this-world sci-fi themed suite centered around a “strange future”. Oliveira painted murals, dyed textiles and curated books, furniture and other interesting objects to bring the space to life. (Not to mention, suites have a large deck with stunning views of the Uptown skyline.)
Rates for the suites – available through September 23 – start at $399 a night and come with admission to the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art.
A new design hotel has finally opened in Rome
There’s no place like Rome, the Eternal City – and few cities have such a booming hotel scene.
The city just held an opening ceremony Hotel Bulgari Rome. The hotel, in Campo Marzio near Tiber, has 114 rooms and suites in an updated and restored 1940s building. The hotel, part of the Marriott, features a Bulgari Spa, an indoor swimming pool, Italy’s first Bulgari candy store, a rooftop bar with spectacular city views, and the brand’s signature restaurant, Il Ristorante — Niko Romito.
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