Where to stay
New openings, award-winners and the stays worth traveling for.
News · Austin, Texas
1 Hotel Austin has opened in the first 16 floors of the 74-story Waterline tower — the sustainability-focused brand's first Texas property, with fire-cooked Mexican from chef Johnny Curiel and a rooftop overlooking Lady Bird Lake.
News · Paris, France
IHG's Crowne Plaza Paris Marne-la-Vallée opened September 24 — 250 rooms, a free seven-minute shuttle to Disneyland Paris, three dining venues, and a spa on 2.5 hectares of landscaped grounds.
Deep Dive · Riviera Maya
Kimpton Tres Ríos opened September 22 on Mexico's Riviera Maya — the brand's first all-inclusive resort ever, with 355 suites inside a 340-acre nature reserve, seven restaurants, five bars, and a 10,000-square-foot spa.
News · Macau
Melco's Morpheus at City of Dreams earned Three MICHELIN Keys in the 2026 global selection — the first Macau hotel ever at the top tier, joining only 155 hotels worldwide out of 2,832.
Ranking · Bangkok, Thailand
The Destination Deluxe Awards 2026 concluded September 23 in Bangkok with winners across 25 categories — Aro Ha (Wellness Retreat of the Year), The Datai Langkawi (Hotel of the Year), SHA Mexico (Longevity), ESPA at Pical (Spa of the Year).