From lakeside retreats and luxury city hotels to reimagined entertainment venues and international beachfront escapes
The global hospitality landscape continues to evolve with a wave of impressive debuts and revitalizations that blend thoughtful design, elevated amenities and authentic sense of place. In Chicago, Hyatt Centric Chicago O’Hare welcomes travelers with bold new interiors and locally inspired dining, while The Monarch San Antonio prepares to introduce next-level luxury in Texas’ Hemisfair District.
In Scottsdale, Hotel Valley Ho unveils a lush outdoor venue for alfresco celebrations, and The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe reopens its exclusive Lake Club for a season of lakeside leisure. Abroad, Hyatt’s AluaSoul Sunny Beach adds contemporary flair to Bulgaria’s coast, and Petco Park’s Western Metal Supply Co. Building emerges with elevated event spaces—each property reflecting a shared commitment to creativity, comfort and connection.
Hyatt Regency Chicago O’Hare
Hyatt Centric Chicago O’Hare has officially reopened following a complete revitalization managed by Maverick Hotels & Restaurants. Located just two miles from O’Hare International Airport, the 206-room hotel features a full-service restaurant with a 50-seat patio, 24-hour shuttle service, covered parking, and state-of-the-art amenities.
The redesign introduces vibrant guestrooms with colorful murals and a striking lobby art installation. With over 7,600 square feet of flexible meeting space, the property caters to conferences, weddings, and corporate gatherings. Cima Restaurant offers Mediterranean-inspired dining featuring local partners like Nichols Farm & Orchard and Slagel Farms, while guests can unwind at the Lobby Bar or grab coffee from the Bistro Market.
To mark its reopening, the hotel’s special offer includes Chicago favorites like Garrett Popcorn and Vosges Haut-Chocolat. Design collaborators include KOO Architecture and The Gettys Group.
The Monarch San Antonio
The Monarch San Antonio, a $185 million luxury hotel more than a decade in development, will debut March 3, 2026, in the city’s reimagined Hemisfair District. Owned and operated by Zachry Hospitality, the 17-story property features 200 guestrooms, including 28 suites, three chef-driven restaurants, a spa, a grand lobby bar, and more than 15,000 square feet of meeting and event space.
Drawing inspiration from the monarch butterflies that migrate through Texas, the design blends natural materials and sculptural architecture to create serene, sunlit spaces. The Monarch’s culinary offerings include Oak & Amber, a wood-fired Texas-inspired restaurant; Aleteo, a rooftop venue featuring Yucatán flavors and skyline views; and The Nectarie Café, a French-inspired retreat.
Anchored by La Mariposa, a luminous pavilion overlooking Hemisfair Park, The Monarch celebrates heritage, artistry, and renewal. Reservations are now open for mid-April stays.
Hotel Valley Ho
Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale, Arizona, has unveiled Citrus Grove, a stunning new outdoor event venue nestled between the hotel’s northeast wings. Surrounded by fragrant citrus trees, a tranquil fountain, and lush greenery, the 4,080-square-foot space offers an intimate desert oasis for gatherings of up to 160 guests for receptions or 200 for ceremonies.
Featuring twinkling bistro lights and towering palms, Citrus Grove creates a warm, sophisticated ambiance ideal for weddings, celebrations, and corporate events. “With Arizona’s sunny weather, our groups love hosting events outdoors. Citrus Grove provides an intimate setting while keeping that open-air feel,” said Ronen Aviram, vice president and general manager of Hotel Valley Ho.
The addition brings the property’s total outdoor event space to over 24,000 square feet, joining popular venues like Palm Court Lawn, OH Pool, OHasis Pool, Main Place Courtyard, and the Sky Line Rooftop atop The Tower.
Lake Club, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe reopened its exclusive Lake Club in the 2025 summer season, inviting guests to experience North Lake Tahoe’s most coveted lakeside retreat. Set along the pristine shoreline, the Lake Club blends luxury and nature, offering relaxation, recreation and personalized Ritz-Carlton service.
Guests can unwind in private lakefront lounges, enjoy gourmet dining with handcrafted cocktails or take a refreshing dip in the outdoor whirlpool. Adventure seekers can explore the lake aboard MasterCraft performance boats, enjoy wake surfing or scenic charters, or paddle at their own pace with complimentary kayaks and paddleboards.
Enhancing the summer experience, guests can reserve the Summer Blush Chalet Cabanas or the Summer Firelight Table for intimate gatherings featuring curated bites and signature cocktails. Open daily through Labor Day, the Lake Club offers the ultimate escape for sun-soaked days in the Sierra. Advance reservations are highly recommended.
AluaSoul Sunny Beach
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of AluaSoul Sunny Beach, part of Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection, in the heart of Sunny Beach, Bulgaria. The adults-only resort joins a growing portfolio of Alua properties in the region, including Secrets Sunny Beach and Dreams Sunny Beach, marking another milestone in Hyatt’s expansion of all-inclusive experiences in Europe.
Located between Flower Street and the Sunny Beach Promenade, AluaSoul Sunny Beach features 397 modern guestrooms, six restaurants and bars, and two outdoor pools. Guests can enjoy local and international dining, live entertainment, water sports and a full-service spa with sauna, steam room and massage treatments.
The resort also offers My Favorite Club, providing exclusive access, upgraded rooms and premium amenities. With views of the Black Sea and easy access to Nessebar’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, AluaSoul Sunny Beach offers a contemporary, coastal retreat for adults seeking both relaxation and discovery.
Petco Park
Petco Park has unveiled the newly renovated Western Metal Supply Co. Building, marking another milestone in the Padres’ continued investment in enhancing the fan and event experience. Following a multi-million-dollar renovation after the 2024 postseason, the project reimagines the Padres New Era Team Store, the Budweiser Loft and the iconic Western Metal Rooftop.
The upgraded Budweiser Loft combines the building’s historic charm with elevated hospitality, featuring a renovated bar, new lighting, premium furniture, games and an enhanced Foul Pole Suite. A new grand staircase now connects the Loft to the completely transformed Rooftop, which includes a 4,000-square-foot raised deck with expanded capacity, private restrooms, a shaded trellis, and two 16-by-9-foot video boards for live game action.
The Rooftop’s new illuminated feature wall and panoramic field views create a standout venue for private events and gameday gatherings, accommodating groups of up to 1,000 guests.
