1 Hotels officially opened its newest property in Austin, Texas in late September 2026. Located within the tallest tower in Texas in the Rainey Street District, 1 Hotel Austin comprises 252 rooms and suites. The hotel features nature-inspired design elements including abundant plants, a restaurant by James Beard nominee chef Johnny Curiel, a wine bar, Bamford Wellness Spa, and a rooftop pool overlooking the Texas skyline. Cash rates start as low as $372 per night, typically trending near $600 per night.
Simultaneously, Hyatt introduced a new adults-only all-inclusive lifestyle hotel under its Hyatt Vivid brand in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana, situated near Punta Cana airport on the beach, has 467 guest rooms. The resort includes five restaurants, seven bars and lounges, a wellness cafe, and offers activities such as DJ sets, spa rituals, holistic sessions, and creative workshops. Cash rates begin around $390 per night based on double occupancy. Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana is a World of Hyatt Category C resort with award nights redeemable between 20,000 and 40,000 points.
1 Hotels operates as part of Barry Sternlicht’s revitalized Starwood hotel brand, emphasizing sustainability, wellness, and understated luxury. Hyatt describes its Vivid brand as “designed for
guests who are social explorers, conscious connectors, digital nomads and travelers seeking meaningful experiences.”
The openings offer travelers broader accommodations choices within the Austin hospitality market and nearby destinations, combining wellness-focused urban lodging with a socially oriented adults-only all-inclusive beach resort experience in Punta Cana.
