We’ve got a roundup on the latest in resort renovations and exclusive-use villas. From Hawaii’s Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa’s art-driven transformation to Lily of the Valley’s private French Riviera villas, these destinations offer elevated experiences for your clients.
Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas
Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas has completed the first phase of a $24 million, resort-wide renovation. Now available for booking, 25 newly enhanced Villas—known as The Villas at Hilton Scottsdale Resort—offer an upscale, residential-style experience perfect for families and extended stays.
Tucked behind a private entrance with reserved parking, the villas are designed for comfort and privacy. Each features a spacious living room with a fireplace and smart TVs, a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, washer and dryer and a private patio to enjoy Arizona’s sunshine. Sleeping arrangements include a master bedroom with a king-sized bed and a second bedroom with two queen beds, both with private bathrooms, accommodating up to eight guests.
The new villas allow families and friends to stay close while maintaining individual privacy. Guests enjoy exclusive amenities like a private pool area, cozy fire pit, grab-and-go market and bar. Other premium services include pre-arrival refrigerator stocking, private chef dinners, poolside s’mores, wine and whiskey tasting and complimentary bikes.
Ideal for multi-generational travel, the Villas offer a luxurious home-away-from-home environment in Scottsdale. The resort’s multi-year renovation will continue with a second phase, adding 20 villas by fall 2025, for a total of 45 Villas. Additional upgrades to the property are also planned later this year.
For more information, visit villasscottsdale.com.
Hotel Seville NoMad, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
The former James NoMad Hotel has officially transitioned to Hotel Seville NoMad, becoming part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt. Situated in Manhattan’s NoMad district, the property is undergoing a refresh aimed at restoring the building’s early 20th-century grandeur while introducing new amenities for today’s discerning travelers.
Originally built in 1903, the meticulously preserved Beaux Arts building blends timeless architecture with contemporary design elements. The 348-room hotel now offers reimagined guestrooms featuring vintage-inspired furnishings, textured materials and artwork celebrating global travel. The interiors reflect a modern yet classic aesthetic, with a calming palette of grays and blues.
Hotel Seville NoMad also debuts Il Bar, a new residential-style lobby bar designed by Thomas Juul-Hansen. Il Bar offers creative cocktails and small bites in a stylish, inviting atmosphere. It’s an ideal gathering spot for happy hour, pre-dinner drinks or a nightcap after exploring the city.
As part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, Hotel Seville NoMad guests will also enjoy access to Hyatt’s World of Hyatt rewards program, offering points and exclusive benefits. The full property refresh is expected to further elevate the guest experience, aligning with the broader revitalization of the NoMad neighborhood.
For more information, visit hyatt.com.
Lily of the Valley New Private Villas
Lily of the Valley, in the French Riviera, is expanding its offering this summer with two ultra-private villas: Les Pins and Les Oliviers. Designed by acclaimed architect Charles Zana, the villas blend seamlessly into four acres of olive trees and stone pines, offering a serene, exclusive escape just in time for peak season.
Overlooking the Plage de Gigaro with direct beach access, Les Pins features five luxury suites, a private fitness room, a steam room and a semi-Olympic outdoor pool. Nearby, Les Oliviers offers spacious interiors, five suites with private baths and walk-in wardrobes, a state-of-the-art kitchen, and its outdoor pool.
Both villas come fully staffed with a private chef, dedicated villa manager and daily personal wellness coaching sessions. Villa guests also enjoy access to Lily of the Valley’s acclaimed Shape Club as well as the resort’s four restaurants.
For more information, visit lilyofthevalley.com.
OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa
OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa is celebrating a new chapter of cultural storytelling, unveiling a curated collection of Hawai‘i-inspired artwork as part of its $60 million revitalization.
Highlights include Polynesian-inspired ocean imagery by Mike Field, native fish designs by Sig and Kuhao Zane and historic Matson Cruise Line artwork at PIKO restaurant. Sculptural murals by the late Tom Van Sant and the treasured Alapi‘i Canoe in the lobby honor Hawai‘i’s enduring cultural legacy.
Guests can also experience the powerful “Eō mai e Keōpūolani” mural created through the Mele Murals Project, serene nature paintings by Kristie Fujiyama Kosmides, traditional papahōlua sled craftsmanship by Tom Pōhaku Stone and underwater photography by Wayne Levin. Bryan Da Silva’s “Keauhou-Kona, ‘Ahupua’a” offers a vivid look at the land’s pre-Western-contact heritage.
Beyond art, the family-friendly resort offers lei-making, cultural tours and the award-winning Feast & Fire Lū‘au, held Mondays and Thursdays.
For more information, visit outrigger.com.
Sina The Gray in Milan
Sina Hotels has unveiled plans for a major expansion of its design-forward property, Sina The Gray, in Milan. Steps from the Duomo, the 5-star boutique hotel will double its footprint after winning a bid to renovate the historic Galleria Ciro Fontana, currently occupied by the Municipality of Milan.
The expansion will add more than 21,500 square feet to the property and increase Sina The Gray’s key count from 21 to over 52 rooms and suites. Many new accommodations will offer coveted views of Milan’s iconic Galleria Vittorio Emanuele. In addition to the expanded accommodations, the hotel will introduce a new wellness spa, a state-of-the-art fitness center and a panoramic rooftop restaurant.
Opened in 2003, Sina The Gray is the brand’s second Milanese property, located just 300 feet from its sister hotel, Sina De La Ville. The upcoming expansion supports Sina Hotels’ broader strategy of investing in historic properties across Italy’s destinations, including Rome, Florence, Venice and Capri.
The phased renovation is scheduled to begin in Jan. 2026 with an expected completion in 2027.
For more information, visit sinahotels.com.
