Explore these newly renovated and revamped hotels and resorts worldwide with refreshed accommodations and unique guest experiences.
Borgo dei Conti Resort in Umbria
Luxury retreat Borgo dei Conti Resort, located on a 40-acre estate in Umbria, Italy, is set to elevate its guest experience with the debut of 19 new rooms and suites, expanded spa offerings and immersive guest programming.
The adults-only property—part of The Hospitality Experience collection—is introducing La Colonica, a restored 20th-century building featuring suites with panoramic countryside views and spacious layouts. The highlight is the Grand Colonica Suite, complete with vaulted ceilings, a private lift and sweeping views overlooking olive groves.
The resort also announced an exclusive partnership with luxury Swiss brand, Nescens, making Borgo dei Conti the only spa in Italy offering Nescens-designed treatments. For example, the new Umbrian Stroll spa experience combines deep exfoliation, Cryogel wraps and olive oil massages.
Additional resort highlights include a culinary program, an outdoor infinity pool and a wellness sanctuary with saunas, a salt room, a sensory deprivation zone and a Technogym-equipped fitness center. Guests can also enjoy wine tastings, truffle hunts, garden-to-table dining and a private chef dinner under the stars.
Travel advisors, you can now promote the Early Booking Package, available for reservations made through May 31, 2025. The 3-night offer includes breakfast, spa treatments and a countryside picnic.
For more information, visit borgodeicontiresort.com.
Claremont Resort & Club’s Rebrand
Claremont Resort & Club, a 22-acre property perched in the Berkeley Hills, has announced a rebrand and a series of forthcoming enhancements as it celebrates its 110th anniversary. To commemorate the rebrand, the property has introduced the Spring Awakening Package, offering guests savings of up to 30% on stays through Dec. 31, 2025, along with a $50 daily dining credit and complimentary self-parking.
The resort features 276 accommodations, including 35 suites. Premium offerings include the Tower Bay Suite, featuring a private deck atop the property’s historic tower, and the Signature Bay View One Bedroom Suite.
The Club at the Claremont, a private members’ club, includes amenities such as eight tennis courts, four pickleball courts, three heated saltwater pools and the indoor-outdoor FIT Yard fitness center. The family-friendly space also offers a Kids’ Club and the Streamliners Swim Team for youth members.
The resort’s spa offers a range of natural healing therapies and signature treatments such as the custom 50-minute HydraFacial and Invigorating Salt & Essential Oil Scrub.
Claremont Resort & Club features three culinary outlets: Limewood Bar & Restaurant, the Lobby Lounge for cocktails and casual gatherings and East Bay Provisions for pastries and coffee. Later this year, the resort will debut Bayview Terrace, a new poolside food and beverage venue.
For more information, visit claremontresortandclub.com.
Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead Renovation
Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead has completed a multi-phase transformation. Collaborating with DLR Group and designONE studio, the renovation introduces refreshed guest accommodations, dining venues and elevated spaces for connection and relaxation.
The final phase of the refurbishment features a redesigned lobby with marble floors, curated artwork and a relocated front desk for a more intuitive flow. Anchored by a dramatic three-story waterfall, the lobby also houses a 24-hour gourmet market, spotlighting artisanal sandwiches, local favorites like Montane coffee and Arden drinks and Black-owned brands such as Boon Boona Coffee and Kyri’s Kookies.
A highlight of the renovation is The Fabled, a sophisticated new lounge inspired by storytelling. Overlooking the hotel’s serene gardens, The Fabled offers craft cocktails like The Alchemist’s Elixir and The Fabled Rising, complemented by a menu of small plates curated by Chef Bradley Jones.
On the lower level, the reimagined Cassis Restaurant serves daily breakfast and hosts private dining events, offering views of a two-story Japanese garden. The hotel also introduces Le Petit Chef at Cassis, a unique dining theater experience combining 3D animation with a five-course menu, launched in February.
For more information, visit hyatt.com.
Mandarin Oriental Flagship Hotels Refreshed
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is reaffirming its commitment to the guest experience with multi-million-dollar renovation projects for its two iconic flagship properties: Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong and Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok.
In Hong Kong, the Group will invest over $100 million in a transformative renovation of its original flagship hotel, which has stood as a city landmark since 1963. Slated for completion by late 2026, the project includes a full redesign of public spaces, refreshed accommodations and new signature suites. Culinary upgrades will see Michelin-starred chefs Daniel Boulud and Daniele Cason launch new venues, while a new Wellness Club concept will enhance holistic offerings.
Meanwhile, in Bangkok, the hotel is preparing for its 150th anniversary in 2026 with extensive updates. Following the River Wing’s 2019 restoration, the hotel’s historic Author’s and Garden Wings will be transformed by Jeffrey Wilkes to reflect lush, garden-inspired interiors. Le Normandie will welcome Anne-Sophie Pic, the world’s most awarded female chef, while Lord Jim’s and China House will see new culinary concepts from Michelin-starred chefs Alex Dilling and Fei. Renovations also extend to Baan Phraya and the hotel’s wellness and fitness areas.
For more information, visit mandarinoriental.com.
Nanuku Resort Fiji Redesign
Nanuku Resort Fiji has completed a $12 million renovation, transforming its luxury accommodations and public spaces while preserving the resort’s authentic Fijian character. Coinciding with its 10th anniversary, the redesign enhances the guest experience with refreshed interiors and expanded amenities.
The resort’s 37 suites, residences and villas—ranging from one to six bedrooms—now feature a calming design that draws inspiration from Fiji’s lush surroundings. Architectural elements, rich island tones and handcrafted Fijian woodwork create seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces.
Public spaces have also been elevated. The Kanavata Lounge now features a dramatic seashell fixture spanning the bar, while the Nuku Bar offers a toes-in-the-sand beachside setting for dining and live music.
Nanuku has introduced an adults-only dining option with the launch of Dancing Vonu (“Dancing Turtle”), offering lunch and dinner. Recreational enhancements, including a new pool table, chess set and ping pong table, complement the resort’s lineup of over 50 curated activities and experiences.
As part of its anniversary celebrations, Nanuku plans to introduce additional events and experiences later this year.
For more information, visit nanukuresort.com.
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara will unveil a new chapter in its evolution after an extensive renovation wraps up this September, in partnership with acclaimed design firm Meyer Davis. Located along the California coastline, the resort’s transformation will create an elevated guest experience with redesigned guestrooms and suites, reimagined public spaces, new culinary concepts and refreshed poolside offerings.
Guestrooms and suites will reflect a serene, sun-drenched style with soft earth tones, natural textures and elements like terracotta tiles, reclaimed wood and equestrian-inspired accents—a nod to Santa Barbara’s cultural roots. Signature accommodations include the Ritz-Carlton Suite and Channel Islands Suite.
Food and beverage venues will also receive a notable refresh. Lulio, formerly the resort’s Bistro, will debut as a Mediterranean-style indoor-outdoor destination, offering coastal cuisine in a variety of artfully designed settings. O Bar & Terrace, a vibrant space named for the Chumash word for water, will serve modern California cuisine and cocktails. A new cafe concept—name to be announced—will offer light bites, coffee and local goods.
Outdoors, the resort will feature a redesigned pool terrace with expanded cabanas and sweeping views of the Pacific.
For more information, visit ritzcarlton.com.
