JW Marriott inaugurated its first all-inclusive property, the Costa Elena Resort & Spa, in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, in October 2026. The resort features 415 rooms, 17 pools, and 15 dining venues. The 16,000-square-foot wellness complex includes Spa by JW and Mindfulness House. The resort offers the Griffin Club, an exclusive section with private beach access, dedicated pool, and personalized service. Room rates start at $900 or 114,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night based on double occupancy.
Ritz-Carlton Naples Renovation Details
The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón, in Southwest Florida, announced a multimillion-dollar renovation in October 2026. Updates include refreshed guestrooms and suites, a redesigned lobby, and
an upgraded Club Lounge. During the renovation, guests retain access to two championship golf courses, tennis facilities, an extensive pool complex, and three new dining concepts. Room rates begin at $600 per person or 69,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night based on double occupancy.
Marriott Hotel Expansion in Europe and Asia
Marriott signed agreements to open eight new hotels across the Netherlands, adding more than 700 rooms. Six hotels will join the Series by Marriott collection located in Amsterdam, The Hague, Maastricht, and Breda. Two additional hotels will operate in the Tribute Portfolio, including Hotel Mariënhage in Eindhoven, marking Marriott’s first entry into the city. Additionally, Marriott
plans seven hotels totaling 1,262 rooms across Bangkok, Pattaya, and Phuket, including a 288-room JW Marriott Bangkok Sathorn, introducing citizenM, Four Points Flex by Sheraton, and Series by Marriott brands to Thailand.
Other Hotel Openings from Hilton and IHG
Hilton plans to open Hotel Cala along Tampa’s Riverwalk in January 2027. The 281-room property will feature 16 suites, a resort-style pool, and two restaurants. IHG’s Ruby Lilou brand launched its first French hotel in Marseille with 237 rooms, yacht-inspired interiors, rainfall showers, and a rooftop terrace near the Old Port and La Joliette. IHG also signed the voco Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh, India, with 130 rooms planned
to open in the first quarter of 2031, including three dining venues, a pool, fitness center, and meeting facilities.
JW Marriott Ranthambore Resort & Spa Reopening
The JW Marriott Ranthambore Resort & Spa near Ranthambore National Park in India reopened on October 1, 2026, for its first full safari season. The 127-room resort features tented suites and private-pool villas. Rooms start at about $600 or 35,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night. The reopening coincides with the core zone reopening of the national park, enhancing access to guided nature walks and other wildlife activities.
Luxury Options and Loyalty Benefits for Travelers
JW Marriott Costa Elena offers travelers a luxury all-inclusive experience with numerous pools, restaurants,
and wellness facilities, including exclusive Griffin Club benefits. Guests at the Ritz-Carlton Naples retain full access to golf, tennis, pools, and dining during renovations. Marriott Bonvoy members can redeem points for stays at these new and upgraded properties, adding expanded luxury options across Costa Rica, the United States, India, Europe, and Asia.
