It is summer time, which implies persons are headed to the seashore, to their favourite metropolis locations and to each sort of lodge on the way in which and in between.
Like all the time, we’re consistently attempting to give you probably the most up-to-date lodge information, together with the newest on the lawsuit relating to Marriott and “junk charges,” Marriott launching its thirty second model and the highest locations Hilton Honors members are touring to this summer time.
In between these large tales, some lodge information will get bookmarked to share on this month-to-month information roundup so you may really feel knowledgeable and educated about what’s occurring within the lodge area. From new lodge openings to one-of-a-kind suites, listed below are a few of the most enjoyable lodge updates you may need missed in June.
Transfer over Barbie — Ken’s taking on the Malibu DreamHouse
Airbnb is well-known for its over-the-top, once-in-a-lifetime pop-up stays — and now Barbie’s Malibu DreamHouse is again. This time, it has been completely revamped with Ken taking part in the function of host.
To have fun the July 21 premiere of the brand new “Barbie” film, two fortunate visitors will get the possibility to spend the night time within the pink pad. It’s going to be full with Ken’s wardrobe, a dance flooring with a disco ball, a pool with a waterslide, and even yellow-and-pink rollerskates and surfboards.
The possibility to guide occurs July 17 at 10 a.m. PDT on the home’s devoted web site.
Dolly Parton’s opening a brand new lodge — and reservations are actually open
Right here at TPG, we’re large followers of Dollywood, whether or not we’re visiting the theme parks or spending the night time on Dolly’s retired tour bus. Whereas the park and its DreamMore resort are virtually excellent, it is all about to get higher: HeartSong Lodge & Resort, an all-new place to remain, will open within the Smoky Mountains.
Set to open to visitors Nov. 23, the brand new resort will characteristic 302 rooms, together with rooms with bunk beds and enjoyable themes. The property may also provide a full-service restaurant, indoor and out of doors swimming pools, precedence entry and free transportation to Dolly’s parks, and Dollywood TimeSaver passes to skip the strains.
You’ll be able to reserve a room now — and you recognize we’ll be there when it opens to share the expertise. If it is half nearly as good as DreamMore and Dollywood, you recognize it will be excellent. Till then, take a look at what Dolly herself not too long ago shared with TPG about the way forward for her “Tennessee Mountain House.”
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JW Marriott’s heading on a Tanzanian safari
Marriott Bonvoy loyalists who’ve been dreaming of a points-based safari higher avoid wasting dates in 2026. That is when an all-new JW Marriott is about to open in Tanzania’s Serengeti Nationwide Park. Proper now, the main points of the camp are mild (and there aren’t any renderings but), however we all know that it’s going to characteristic 30 personal suites, together with two presidential suites, all with personal swimming pools.
This is not JW Marriott’s first foray into safari lodges. Marriott not too long ago opened the JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge in Kenya, the place you may guide award nights beginning at 77,500 factors.
Associated: How to decide on a sustainable African safari
This NYC Satisfaction-themed lodge suite is sticking round till September
Satisfaction month might have come to an finish, however vacationers to New York Metropolis can nonetheless expertise a suite-turned-art gallery on the Innside by Melia New York Nomad.
In collaboration with the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Artwork — an area devoted to LGBTQI+ artists — artist Tura Oliveira reworked a set into an out-of-this-world, science fiction-themed suite centered round “queer futurity.” Oliveira painted murals, dyed textiles and curated books, furnishings and different attention-grabbing objects to deliver the area to life. (To not point out, the suite has an enormous deck with lovely views of the Uptown skyline.)
Charges for the suite — which is out there by way of Sept. 23 — begin at $399 per night time and include tickets to the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Artwork.
A brand new designer lodge is lastly open in Rome
There is no place like Rome, the Everlasting Metropolis — and few cities have such a booming lodge scene.
Town not too long ago celebrated the opening of Bulgari Resort Roma. The lodge, in Campo Marzio close to the Tiber, has 114 rooms and suites in a Forties constructing that has been up to date and restored. The lodge, a part of Marriott, has a Bulgari Spa, an indoor swimming pool, Italy’s first Bulgari sweets store, a rooftop terrace bar with breathtaking views of town and the model’s signature restaurant, Il Ristorante — Niko Romito.
