February will be the shortest month, however this one was actually jam-packed with lodge information.
On the less-than-exciting aspect, Hyatt rolled out its annual lodge class adjustments. Hyatt, fortunately, nonetheless makes use of an award chart to cost nights booked with factors, however yearly, plenty of lodges transfer up or down in class. This yr, 118 lodges moved up in class whereas solely 33 shifted down.
In an identical vein, a latest TPG evaluation additionally discovered that Marriott Bonvoy factors have decreased in worth. However this system nonetheless has loads of unbelievable locations to snag an awesome redemption. You simply may need to be extra versatile or extra artful to get the very best bang to your buck.
February additionally noticed the launch of TPG’s record of probably the most thrilling lodges opening in 2025. This record, curated by our professional staff of vacationers, contains family-friendly manufacturers providing free breakfast, the very first W-branded all-inclusive resort and lodges as far-off as Australia and as near dwelling as Indianapolis.
Between all of that, here is some extra lodge information you may need missed within the final 28 days.
4 Seasons desires you to go to all of the lodges from ‘The White Lotus’ — on a personal jet
Now, 4 Seasons is inviting followers of the HBO Max hit present to affix a 20-day itinerary that may embrace flights between, and stays at, 4 Seasons Resort Koh Samui in Thailand; San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A 4 Seasons Lodge in Sicily; and 4 Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea in Hawaii. Known as the World of Wellness 2026, the journey will begin in Singapore and likewise embrace stays within the Maldives; Marrakech, Morocco; Nevis within the Caribbean; and Mexico Metropolis, alongside wellness experiences, sipping handcrafted cocktails within the sky and, in contrast to the present, rather a lot much less drama.
In the event you’re actually interested in what it is like staying on the lodges featured on “The White Lotus,” TPG already went to go to these three 4 Seasons places and put collectively a enjoyable video displaying off the lodges.
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A ‘Depraved’ takeover in Japan
If you end up defying gravity and flying over to Japan, in style Japanese lodge model Seibu Prince Accommodations & Resorts is already gearing up for the ultimate installment of the two-part film adaptation of “Depraved.” From March 1, numerous Seibu Prince properties will provide spellbindingly attractive meals, drink and keep experiences, like a “Depraved”-themed afternoon tea, Glinda- and Elphaba-inspired cocktails and, at The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho, a Luxurious Assortment Lodge, you may even ebook a room decked out in head-to-toe inexperienced, pink and Oz-worthy glam, all with Marriott Bonvoy factors.
Houston lodges get able to rodeo
Whether or not you are thinking about cowboys driving bulls, snacking on meals like a bacon bourbon caramel cheesecake on a stick or simply right down to catch concert events starting from Reba to Put up Malone, the Houston Rodeo, happening March 4 to 23, has all of it. It is a wild time — and belief me, I grew up going. It is one thing it’s important to see to consider.
This yr, the still-new Thompson Houston, the place I am making my own residence base after I head to Houston later this month, is launching a collection of rodeo-centric actions, together with a Thursday-night Nation Live performance Collection ($70; features a cocktail, mild bites and pool entry), a particular Wrangler’s Whiskey cocktail at Sol 7 and a boot pop-up from Miron Crosby from March 6 by means of 8 between midday and 6 p.m. You can too cease into the Thompson Spa for a brand new Pietro Simone facial or be part of weekly group wellness courses, like yoga, to assist stability out all of the fried goodies.
One other lodge providing a Houston rodeo package deal is the Lodge Granduca. The lodge’s Sole of Texas Rodeo Bundle, which begins from $2,500, features a three-bedroom suite, breakfast, rodeo-inspired bites and premium seating for the rodeo and live performance efficiency of the visitor’s selection.
Lodge Kohler gears up for April’s NFL draft in Inexperienced Bay, Wisconsin
Kohler could also be greatest identified for kitchen taps and bogs, however the firm additionally has some superior lodges below its belt. And Lodge Kohler, proper by the doorway to legendary Lambeau Area in Inexperienced Bay, is inviting soccer followers to return rejoice the NFL draft from April 24 to 26.
Within the south parking zone, snack on Wisconsin brats, macaroni and cheese, and Kohler’s unique recipe goodies, then seize a beer and a seat and benefit from the draft festivities. For one thing extra private, the lodge may even provide an all-inclusive VIP expertise that features a non-public space at Taverne within the Sky to catch the stay broadcasts and customizable food-and-drink menus.
Try all of Lodge Kohler’s NFL occasions and gives on-line.
There’s nonetheless time to catch nation music at The St. Regis Aspen Resort
Desert 5 Spot, of New York and Los Angeles fame, alongside The Snow Lodge at The St. Regis Aspen Resort, a pop-up from the oldsters behind Montauk, New York’s Surf Lodge, have launched a winter music collection that also have three Sunday-night exhibits left to get pleasure from. The live performance collection will see the normally caviar- and Champagne-filled Jade room was a honkey-tonklike atmosphere with stay music from Pleasure Oladokun on March 2, Lily Meola on March 9 and Drake Milligan on March 16.
Different actions occurring together with The Snow Lodge embrace dinners with stay music and an out of doors apres-ski music collection.
A brand new Kimpton simply opened in Marbella, Spain
Within the Sixties, Los Monteros set the usual for Spanish hospitality. Immediately, the storied lodge has been revived and introduced again to life because the Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella, a 195-room IHG lodge simply toes from the Mediterranean Sea. The lodge encompasses a Mediterranean-inspired pool bar, a rooftop bar with plenty of actions, a Mediterranean-style restaurant, a Maison Codage spa and even a Dolce & Gabbana seashore membership.
Charges begin round $355 or 62,000 IHG One Rewards factors per night time.
Final probability to catch Virgin Accommodations New York Metropolis’s ‘Again 2 the Video Retailer!’ expertise
Virgin Accommodations New York, a preferred lodge within the NoMad neighborhood, is kicking again Y2K model with a restaurant-and-bar expertise that harkens again to the times when on-demand meant demanding your mother to drive you to the video retailer to hire a VHS. The “Again 2 the Video Retailer!” expertise begins from $19.72 and features a 90-minute reservation and one throwback cocktail named after hits like “Males in Black” and “Titanic” (rose syrup-infused, clearly). There’s additionally a brunch possibility on the weekends with menu objects like Blockbuster Buttermilk Pancakes, the Little Rascal Gem salad and, my favourite to say, the Hakuna Matata Frittata.
Simply seize your tickets quick, as this expertise runs by means of March 8.
Oberoi launches its first new property in 7 years
For these venturing to India this yr, luxurious model Oberoi will debut its first opening in seven years — and this one is especially particular.
The Oberoi Vindhyavilas Wildlife Resort, Bandhavgarh will open in March in a area identified for its important density of tigers. The resort, with its 19 luxurious tents (suppose: non-public gardens and floating decks), is only a stone’s throw from Bandhavgarh Nationwide Park and Tiger Reserve, the place friends can take day or nighttime jungle safaris led by professional naturalists earlier than settling in for a meal at The Bush Kitchen, which gives sweeping views of a glimmering lake and the jungle past.
Charges at The Oberoi Vindhyavilas Wildlife Resort, Bandhavgarh will begin round $465 per night time.
