Get ready for another fresh roundup of boutique hotel openings and renovations hitting in 2025, from stylish new stays in New Orleans’ Garden District to historic-inspired luxury just steps from the White House, these properties bring unique experiences tailored for every traveler’s taste.
Green Valley Ranch Resort Undergoes Renovation
Green Valley Ranch Resort in Henderson, NV, has announced a $200 million property-wide renovation, beginning with the transformation of all 493 guestrooms and suites.
Located minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, the redesign is part of a multi-phase project set for full completion by 2026. The renovation, led by Station Casinos’ in-house team and Avenue Interior Design, focuses on modernizing the resort’s 422 guestrooms and 71 suites across the West Tower.
The updated Deluxe King and Queen rooms will feature European-inspired design, new furnishings and premium amenities such as Smart TVs, Nespresso machines and spa-style bathrooms. Suites, including Executive, Grand, Luxury Patio and the Strip Suite Penthouse, will be enhanced with upgraded entertainment systems, spa-inspired bathrooms and private patios or balconies with views of the Las Vegas skyline.
The West Tower renovation is expected to be completed by the fall, with the East Tower and South Lobby upgrades to follow. Additional enhancements include recent restaurant openings and luxury gaming rooms.
For more information, visit greenvalleyranch.com.
Spa Renovation at JW Marriott Scottsdale
JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa is investing $24 million in a comprehensive renovation of its spa, scheduled for completion in January 2026.
The reimagined Spa at Camelback Inn, spanning 32,000 square feet, will introduce updated treatment rooms, wellness circuits and outdoor hydrotherapy spaces. Design updates by EDG will modernize the spa while paying tribute to the Sonoran Desert surroundings.
New features include 20 treatment rooms, a Himalayan salt sauna, an aromatherapy steam cavern, cold therapy showers and a solarium with an 18-person hot tub. Outdoor hydrotherapy options will include a main pool, salt pool and cold plunge, along with private cabanas.
The spa will also feature enhanced wellness programming with yoga, sound baths, guided meditation and a state-of-the-art fitness center. A new dining concept, Ora Cafe, will serve nutritionist-designed menus with wellness-inspired fare.
For more information, visit marriott.com.
Limelight Hotels Expands to East Coast
Aspen One, parent company of Aspen Snowmass, The Little Nell, Limelight Hotels and Aspen Collection, has announced its first East Coast expansion for the Limelight Hotels brand. Scheduled to open in 2028, Limelight Charleston is a 50-room hotel featuring 16 private residences, located in Charleston’s historic district.
This mixed-use development will feature Limelight’s signature “living room” space designed for both guests and locals, alongside a restaurant, bar, rooftop pool, dining and a parking garage. The project is being developed in partnership with Category Company.
Limelight Charleston will mark the brand’s seventh property, joining existing locations in Aspen, Snowmass, Denver and Ketchum, as well as upcoming openings in Boulder and Mammoth, CA.
The brand is known for entering premium leisure destinations with limited hotel inventory, focusing on vibrant, walkable neighborhoods. The Charleston expansion presents an opportunity to offer clients a modern, design-forward hotel experience in one of the South’s most popular and culturally rich destinations.
For more information, visit limelighthotels.com.
New Orleans Welcomes Two Boutique Hotels
Two new boutique hotels have opened in New Orleans’ historic Garden District, expanding the area’s hospitality offerings with distinct accommodations and amenities designed for modern travelers.
The Garden District Hotel debuted in June, while The Blackbird Hotel opened in late 2024. Jeannine Jacob Interiors designed both properties. Each hotel offers proximity to local attractions, including the St. Charles Avenue streetcar, the French Quarter and the city’s arts scene.
The Garden District Hotel features 47 guestrooms with modern finishes and nods to the neighborhood’s architectural heritage. The hotel includes a heated saltwater pool with New Orleans’ only swim-up bar, a garden-inspired lobby bar and a fitness center.
Weekly wellness activities such as poolside yoga are available, and poolside cabanas are slated for completion soon. Accommodations range from standard guestrooms to the two-level District Suite, with some rooms featuring private balconies overlooking the oak-lined streets.
Located one block from its sister property, The Blackbird Hotel occupies a converted historic building and offers 13 individually designed guestrooms. Amenities include a central pool with surrounding lounge areas, a pool bar, a lobby bar and the Blackbird Cafe, serving local coffee, teas and small bites. The Premium Suite features additional space, a private balcony and in-room amenities.
For more information, visit gdhnola.com or theblackbirdnola.com.
The Squire at Grand Canyon, a Holiday Inn Resort
The Squire at Grand Canyon, a Holiday Inn Resort operated by Delaware North, has completed a series of renovations aimed at enhancing the guest experience near Arizona’s Grand Canyon South Rim. The property remains the only IHG Hotels & Resorts-branded option in the region.
Key updates include six new kid-friendly suites equipped with bunk beds and King beds, plus renovations to more than 100 guestrooms featuring new mattresses, furniture and finishes. The hotel lobby was refreshed with new flooring, furniture, lighting and a redesigned front desk area that incorporates private seating.
Dining spaces, including the Desert Lounge + Grill and Canyon Room, have also been updated with new decor, furnishings and carpeting. The hotel’s culinary program, led by Executive Chef Jerry Anthony Moynihan, now includes menu additions such as Braised Wild Boar and Banana-Blossom Paella. The Watchtower Pool + Patio now hosts weekly themed dining events like Tiki Thursday and Fiesta Friday.
To celebrate the upgrades, the hotel is offering IHG One Rewards members—new and existing—a 15 percent discount, $50 food and beverage credit and 1,000 bonus points per stay.
For more information, visit holidayinnresorts.com.
RESET Hotel Opens at Joshua Tree
The RESET Hotel has officially opened near Joshua Tree National Park. The 65-room boutique property offers guests direct access to the park’s North Entrance and is positioned as an alternative to the region’s short-term rentals and motels.
Located just two hours from Los Angeles and San Diego, the hotel combines design-focused accommodations with curated wellness amenities across a 160-acre desert landscape.
RESET’s architecture and interiors were designed by co-founder Ben Uyeda and Gry Space, with an emphasis on minimalism, raw materials and integration with the surrounding environment. Each guestroom features private patios with Solo Stove fire pits, daybeds and stargazing platforms. Select rooms include outdoor soaking tubs. The hotel avoids televisions and single-use plastics, promoting a more nature-connected stay.
Amenities include the 3,000 sq. ft. Clubhouse with co-working space, a saltwater pool with shaded cabanas and wellness programming such as saunas, cold plunges and yoga. Dining is provided by Split Rock Bistro, a poolside restaurant offering a seasonal menu developed by Chef Alvaro Castellanos. Plans include rotating art installations across the property’s expansive grounds sometime in the future.
For more information, visit stayreset.com.
The Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C.
The Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C., part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, has completed an extensive restoration of its 335 accommodations, including 69 suites and 14 signature suites.
ed by Parker-Torres Design, the project updates the landmark property while preserving its deep historical significance. The reimagined suites pay tribute to notable historical figures, particularly pioneering women who were once guests of the hotel.
Newly restored spaces include the Oval Suites, dedicated to Eleanor Roosevelt, Julia Ward Howe and Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, among others. Murals and design elements within each suite reflect the legacies of these figures. Specialty suites honor icons such as Martin Luther King Jr., Helen Hayes and Jenny Lind, while the hotel’s four presidential suites—Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, George Washington and Theodore Roosevelt—have also been thoughtfully refreshed.
Standard guestrooms have been redesigned with hardwood flooring and a neutral palette accented by soft blues. Located near the White House, the Willard continues its legacy as the “Residence of Presidents,” offering luxury accommodations with a direct connection to American history.
For more information, visit washington.intercontinental.com.
