From Vienna to Virginia, these newly unveiled properties and reimagined spaces showcase how the world’s top brands are redefining luxury, connection and creativity for today’s travelers and meeting planners
Across the globe, hospitality icons are debuting stunning renovations and new experiences that celebrate design, innovation and a renewed sense of place. In Vienna, Palais Coburg blends imperial elegance with modern refinement, while JW Marriott Reston Station brings mindful luxury to Northern Virginia with its debut property.
Out West, Marriott Sacramento Rancho Cordova’s $33 million refreshes full-service style, and Hyatt Regency Hill Country introduces standalone villas nestled in Texas tranquility. The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis reopens its grand ballroom with Murano chandeliers and bespoke artistry and Disney Meetings & Events welcomes guests back to a refreshed Grand Floridian convention space alongside imaginative team-building experiences. Together, these transformations highlight the evolving landscape of luxury hospitality—where timeless beauty meets inspired reinvention.
Palais Coburg
Vienna’s storied Palais Coburg is embracing a new era of grandeur with an inspired renovation set for completion in spring 2026. The update blends imperial splendor with modern sophistication, introducing refreshed state rooms, an expanded spa and fitness area and—for the first time—a penthouse offering 720 sq. m. of refined living space, private terraces and sweeping views of St. Stephen’s Cathedral.
Guests can still savor the palace’s signature experiences, from wine tastings in its historic cellars to exquisite dining at the two-Michelin-starred Silvio Nickol Gourmet Restaurant and the charming Clementine im Glashaus.
JW Marriott Reston Station
JW Marriott Reston Station brings refined sophistication to Northern Virginia as the brand’s first property in the Commonwealth. Located within the vibrant, art-filled Reston Station community, the 247-room hotel blends timeless luxury with mindful design. Guests enjoy floor-to-ceiling views, spa-inspired bathrooms and the debut of JW Marriott’s new Mindful Rooms—tranquil spaces featuring yoga mats, circadian lighting and personalized wellness rituals.
The hotel’s dining lineup includes The Simon, a Mid-Atlantic restaurant with French and Mediterranean flair, the elegant Schar Bar and JW Market café. With more than 40,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting and event space, including an 11,700-square-foot ballroom, JW Marriott Reston Station is poised to host the region’s most prestigious gatherings. Outside, Lorenzo Quinn’s striking Building Bridges sculpture welcomes visitors, embodying the hotel’s spirit of connection and calm within a bustling urban setting.
Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova
Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova has unveiled a $33 million transformation, redefining full-service hospitality in the city. The renovation introduces modern guest rooms with soothing gray and lavender tones, spacious desks and luxurious bathrooms with dual showerheads and walk-in tile designs. Guests can stay active in the refreshed 24/7 fitness center or gather in the open-concept lobby designed for connection and comfort.
With more than 12,000 sq. ft. of reimagined meeting and event space, including the flexible California Ballroom and a garden-inspired Outdoor Trellis, the property is ideal for everything from corporate retreats to weddings. Dining shines at the new Formaggio Restaurant & Bar, offering California-Italian favorites, while a full-service Starbucks keeps guests fueled on the go.
Hyatt Regency Hill Country
Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas introduces a refreshed identity that celebrates its expansive renovation and new luxury villa experience. Nestled on 300 scenic acres in San Antonio’s Hill Country, the resort now features standalone ranch-style villas designed for families and groups seeking space and comfort. Each 2,336-square-foot villa includes four bedrooms with en-suite baths, generous living and dining areas, a fully equipped kitchen and two private patios with a firepit, grill and lounge seating.
The Ritz-Carlton, St Louis
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis has unveiled the grand reopening of its historic ballroom, marking a stunning new chapter in the hotel’s 35-year legacy. The 12,200-square-foot venue has been reimagined by design firm BAMO and BSI Constructors, blending timeless elegance with modern artistry.
Bespoke Phillip Jeffries wallcoverings create a luminous garden motif of botanicals, butterflies and metallic textures, while hand-blown Venetian chandeliers from Murano cast a warm, romantic glow. Tailored furnishings and ambient lighting unify the ballroom and foyer, offering an exquisite backdrop for weddings, galas and corporate events. The renovation complements recent upgrades throughout the hotel, including The Cigar Club, The Lobby Lounge and The Solarium.
Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
The beloved convention center at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has reopened after a refurbishment, once again welcoming meetings, conventions and social celebrations. Looking ahead, Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort will debut a fully redesigned convention center in 2026, featuring creative elements crafted by Walt Disney Imagineering, the same visionary team behind Gran Destino Tower. Adding to the excitement, “Toy Story–Out of the Box” invites groups to connect through a new team-building experience inspired by the iconic Pixar films.
