From lifestyle extended-stay properties to oceanfront resorts, 2026 brings a wave of renovations, new openings, and enhanced amenities that redefine hospitality across the U.S. and beyond
This year, hotels and resorts are blending innovation with celebration, unveiling new openings and renovations that enhance guest experiences.
Apiary Hotel debuted in South Denver with residential-style suites and flexible gathering spaces. Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica completed a $16 million transformation, including rooftop meeting space and a new restaurant. Grand Hyatt Kauai added luxury cabanas, while Hyatt Regency Coconut Point marks 25 years with a refreshed spa. Globally, Ennismore expanded its lifestyle portfolio, emphasizing design-driven, socially connected spaces.
Apiary Hotel
Apiary Hotel has opened earlier this month at Belleview Station as South Denver’s first lifestyle extended-stay hotel within the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio. The 175-suite property combined residential-style accommodations with flexible spaces designed for gathering and connection.
A key feature of the hotel was its focus on meetings and events, anchored by the 900-square-foot Nectar Room. Designed for small conferences, receptions and private celebrations, the space offered multiple layout options to support everything from executive meetings to cocktail-style events. Additional public areas throughout the hotel provided natural settings for informal networking and social interaction.
Situated in Denver Tech Center’s walkable Belleview Station district, Apiary offers easy access to light rail, entertainment and outdoor recreation.
Ennismore
Ennismore marked a major milestone in 2026, unveiling a global lineup of openings as it surpassed 200 hotels worldwide, more than doubling its portfolio in four years. The lifestyle hospitality group expanded across the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia-Pacific, with new hotels, resorts and dining destinations reinforcing its design-led, socially driven approach.
In the Americas, Delano Miami Beach reopened with 171 guest rooms and suites, enhanced by event-ready public spaces and multiple dining and bar concepts curated by Paris Society. Mexico City welcomed the market debut of Hyde Reforma and Mama Shelter Roma Norte, both offering flexible meeting rooms and social spaces for business and private events. Across other regions, Ennismore introduced new properties in London, Lake Como, Cape Town, Paros, Mumbai, Perth and Bali, while Rixos expanded with large-scale resorts designed for group gatherings, celebrations, and entertainment-driven experiences.
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa introduced new cabana breakout options in early 2026, expanding its poolside offerings for groups at the 605-room oceanfront resort overlooking Keoneloa Bay. The addition included large, bungalow-style wood cabanas designed for small gatherings, presentations, and relaxed receptions outside traditional meeting spaces.
The new Na Aliʻi Grand Hale Cabanas provided a private, villa-style setting on the resort’s 1.5-acre saltwater lagoon, accommodating up to 10 guests with beach access, shaded seating, a 55-inch television and customizable privacy features. Additional Deluxe Cabanas at both the adults-only and activity pools accommodated four to six guests and included dedicated poolside service.
These cabana experiences complemented the resort’s extensive meetings portfolio, which featured more than 34,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor event space, including the Grand Ballroom, Kauai Ballroom and multiple oceanfront gardens. On-site audiovisual support and a full-service business center further supported group and conference needs.
Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica
Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica has completed a $16 million renovation redefining coastal California hospitality. The redesign updates all 315 guest rooms with contemporary décor, plush bedding and private balconies offering ocean, mountain, city or pool views. Seven exclusive Sunset Suites feature oceanview balconies with whirlpool tubs.
The property introduces 15,000 sq. ft. of versatile meeting and event space, including the 4,526-square-foot rooftop Delfina Ballroom and Sandbox, a 500-square-foot game-room-style venue designed for team building and networking. Coastal Harvest Bar & Kitchen opens as an all-day dining destination serving California-inspired cuisine with locally sourced ingredients, while the lounge offers handcrafted cocktails and a vibrant social scene for guests and the Santa Monica community.
Centrally located on Pico Boulevard, the hotel provides walkable access to Santa Monica Pier, beaches, shopping, dining and Silicon Beach. Amenities include a heated saltwater pool, fitness center and complimentary beach cruiser bicycles. The property blends modern design, coastal energy and thoughtful hospitality for leisure and corporate travelers alike.
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa is marking its 25th anniversary in 2026. Since opening in September 2001, the resort has offered guests a range of experiences, from a private island and water park to locally inspired cuisine and world-class accommodations.
To commemorate this milestone, the resort is completing the final stage of its full property transformation with the upcoming renovation of the Stillwater Spa. Scheduled for mid-2026, the refreshed spa will feature expanded treatment spaces, updated design and luxurious new amenities, complementing recent upgrades to guest rooms, dining venues and meeting spaces.
