In the third quarter of 2023, several hotel companies: including Hyatt, Hilton and Marriott — published record development pipelines.
As these same companies are increasingly resorting to conversions for your medium and long stay brandsthe portfolio of constructions on land is increasing dominated by the growing luxury and lifestyle segment.
That means plenty of high-profile openings slated for 2024. And this year, new hotels will cater to the growing number of travelers looking for luxury, sustainable stays and adventure and experiences — meaning the amenities will go far beyond the hotel pool.
Here are the best hotel and resort projects to watch in 2024.
Signature of Hilton Atlanta
Atlanta — January 2024
Signia by Hilton Atlanta will cater to event and meeting travelers.
Courtesy of Hilton
Ouploaded this month, Signia by Hilton Atlanta was one of the most anticipated openings of the year With 976 rooms, the hotel is designed to capture travelers’ events and gatherings. key drivers of the Atlanta hotel market — Visiting the nearby Georgia Convention Center and Mercedes-Benz Arena.
A flagship for Hilton’s relatively new Signia by Hilton brand, the prototype now up and running in Atlanta will inform future openings such as an Indianapolis location opening in 2026. The hotel includes eight food and beverage outlets, a spa, rooftop pool and fitness center, more than 100,000 square feet of meeting and event space, an outdoor terrace and lawn, and a Club Signia lounge with dining offerings and drinks throughout the day.
Fairmont The Breakers, Long Beach
Long Beach, California — Spring 2024
Fairmont The Breakers’ rooftop pool overlooks the Pacific.
Courtesy of Accor
Not every hotel claims to have a jazz club, but Fairmont The Breakers does. The Accor brand project will revitalize the historic California luxury hotel The Breakerswhich opened almost 100 years ago.
In addition to its jazz club, the 185-room property will feature a two-story spa and fitness center, 12,000 square feet of event space and a rooftop pool and lounge overlooking the Pacific.
Le Méridien Fort Worth Downtown
Fort Worth, Texas — Spring 2024
Le Méridien will have a rooftop bar.
Courtesy of Le Méridien Fort Worth Downtown
Fort Worth’s third luxury hotel, according to The Dallas Morning NewsLe Méridien joins the growing list of high-end projects slated for the fast-growing Fort Worth area.
Designed with Texan and European influences in mind, the 188-room hotel will include the Bouvier Brasserie, which features a French bistro look and local ingredients, as well as a rooftop bar with views of downtown Fort Worth.
Cloudland at McLemore Resort Lookout Mountain, Curio Collection by Hilton
Rising Fawn, Georgia — Spring 2024
Cloudland’s lobby offers mountain views.
Courtesy of Hilton
Hilton’s Curio Collection ended in 2023 with a milestone of 150 open properties. Its upcoming 245-room Georgia resort will capitalize on the growing demand for experiential and wellness travel, one of the main hospitality trend for 2024.
Its mountaintop location, overlooking McLemore Cove and the Blue Ridge Mountains, will include a golf course and spa, plus more than 20,000 square feet of meeting and event space. The on-site spa and fitness center will feature a Peloton studio and instructor-led exercise classes.
populus
Denver: Summer 2024
Populus has an ecological design.
Courtesy of Urban Villages, Inc.
Billed as America’s first “carbon positive” hotel, the 265-room Populus will offset its carbon footprint through forestry and agricultural partnerships that sequester more carbon than the building will emit throughout its life cycle. Although the hotel is not yet open, it has already been responsible for the planting of over 70,000 trees through a partnership with One Tree Planted.
The sustainable hotel it also features a unique design by construction engineering firm Studio Gang that developer Urban Villages calls “skyline-defining.” Upon opening, Populus will include a restaurant, flexible event spaces, a café and a rooftop bar with views of the mountains and Denver skyline.
The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort
Longboat Key, Florida — Summer 2024
St. Regis Longboat Key is located on an island off the coast of Sarasota, Florida.
part of Marriott’s continued push for luxurythe next St. Regis Longboat Key is located on an island off the coast of Sarasota, Florida. The 18-acre setting will allow guests access to a private beach and the saltwater lagoon, where the hotel will offer a “wildlife experience” with resident Galapagos tortoises.
The property will also include the St. Regis Spa, an upscale steakhouse and seafood restaurant, private pools and cabanas, and a family-friendly winding waterway.
Santa Monica Regent Beach
Santa Monica, California — Summer 2024
Regent Santa Monica Beach is a short walk from the Santa Monica Pier.
Courtesy of IHG Hotels & Resorts
IHG Hotels & Resorts’ superior luxury brand Regent will grow this year as part of the company strategic development of its luxury and lifestyle segment. Billed as a flagship of the brand in the Americas regionRegent Santa Monica Beach will showcase a new look and feel for Regent hotels.
On the beachfront, steps from the Santa Monica Pier, the hotel will feature a “destination spa” and a restaurant concept created in collaboration with “an acclaimed celebrity chef,” according to IHG.
The Dunlin
Johns Island, South Carolina — Summer 2024
The Dunlin includes 72 cabin-style rooms.
Courtesy of Auberge Resorts Collection
one of Vogue magazine’s most anticipated hotels for 2024, The Dunlin is located on the banks of the Kiawah River, 20 miles from Charleston. Its peaceful location will include a 100-acre working farm and 72 cabin-style rooms. The resort’s 2,000 acres will offer 20 miles of nature trails, kayaking and fishing. A large outdoor event space and a spa are also planned.
The Dunlin is part of the Auberge Resorts collection, which recently opened another luxury hotel in Fort WorthTexas.
VAI Resort
Glendale, Arizona – late 2024
A VAI Resort tower will offer beachfront villas.
Courtesy of VAI Resort
The $1 billion, 60 acres VAI Resort will offer much more than a hotel. VAI will feature a $40 million stage designed to host major entertainment acts, with the goal of turning the complex into a destination in itself. And its 1,100 luxury rooms, suites and villas will be spread across four towers, one of which will offer guests private balconies overlooking the stage.
In addition, the resort’s 5-acre swimming area will include sandy beaches, a man-made party island, a DJ booth and an aerial bar 130 feet above the ground. The complex will also feature the first Mattel Adventure Park, a theme park designed by the toy maker.
Thompson Hotels
Houston; Palm Springs, California; and South Beach, Florida throughout 2024
Thompson Palm Springs will feature 20,000 square feet of retail space.
Courtesy of Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
At the end of the third quarter of 2023, Hyatt’s development pipeline reached a record size amid the company’s luxury push. Part of that push is the expansion of the luxury lifestyle brand Thompson Hotels, three of which are set to open this year in popular leisure destinations.
Thompson Palm Springs will offer 20,000 square feet of retail and restaurant spaceincluding a 3,400 square meter wine tasting room. Thompson Houston will have an entire floor dedicated to wellness offers and a helipad. I Thompson South Beach, which will feature a rooftop poolit is close to Miami’s art and entertainment destinations.
