New Year, New Hotels

Meeting planners will have no shortage of new and rebranded hotel options to consider in 2027.

Fueled by record levels of development worldwide, per a recent Lodging Econometrics trend report, this new class of properties is set to debut across major convention destinations, resort markets and emerging group-business hubs.

From the Texas Hill Country to the Arabian Gulf, this selection of upcoming openings stand out for their meeting space, as well as their guest-room inventory and group-friendly amenities.

Domestic Hotels

Hard Rock Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
Opening: Late 2027

Expected to open in the second half of 2027, Hard Rock Las Vegas Hotel & Casino will transform the site of the former Mirage into a next-generation meetings resort with more than 200,000 square feet of meeting space. The property will feature approximately 3,600 guest rooms and suites, including a new guitar-shaped hotel tower that will dramatically reshape the Las Vegas skyline while expanding the destination's capacity for large-scale events.

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JW Marriott Detroit Water Square
Opening: 2027

Connected to the Huntington Place Convention Center via skybridge, the JW Marriott Detroit Water Square will feature 601 rooms and suites overlooking the Detroit River. Several restaurants will be among the amenities, as well as a Spa by JW and an indoor lap pool. Groups will have access to more than 53,000 square feet of meeting space, including two waterfront ballrooms.

Kimpton Fredericksburg (Texas)
Opening: 2027

Kimpton Fredericksburg will anchor the Meuse, a 22-acre mixed-use development in the heart of Texas Hill Country. The 210-room lifestyle hotel will offer more than 18,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space, including meeting rooms, an event barn and rooftop gathering areas. Among the amenities will be a full-service restaurant and bar, a poolside lounge, a café, a fitness center, and a 10,000-square-foot, resort-style pool deck.

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Bally’s Chicago Casino & Resort
Opening: Early 2027

Rising along the Chicago River in the River West neighborhood, Bally’s Chicago Casino & Resort will include a 500-room hotel, a 250,000-square-foot casino, a 3,000-seat entertainment venue, and an array of restaurants, bars and retail outlets. The development also will feature approximately 50,000 square feet of dedicated convention and event space, a riverwalk extension and a 2-acre public park, creating new options for groups meeting downtown.

Rosewood Calistoga (Calif.)
Opening: 2027

On a 118-acre estate in Napa Valley, the new Rosewood will offer 96 rooms, including 31 suites, as well as private villas and residences. On-site will be the Asaya Spa, two pools and several food-and-beverage venues emphasizing the use of local ingredients. More than 20,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space will accommodate meetings and incentive gatherings.

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Cedar Park Marriott Hotel and Conference Center (Texas)
Opening: April 2027

The Cedar Park Marriott Hotel and Conference Center will anchor the mixed-use CedarView development north of Austin. The property will feature 297 guest rooms and nearly 30,000 square feet of meeting and event space, including the 10,000-square-foot Cedarview Ballroom. Five food-and-beverage outlets, a resort-style pool and proximity to major retail, sports and entertainment venues will support both group and transient business.

Refreshed & Rebranded

Hyatt Regency Tucson Convention Center (Ariz.)
Opening: Late 2027

A multimillion-dollar renovation will transform a downtown Tucson hotel into the city's first Hyatt Regency property. Adjacent to the Tucson Convention Center, the hotel will feature 291 rooms, approximately 22,000 square feet of meeting space, a ballroom, breakout rooms, an upgraded pool area and a fitness center. The project is intended to strengthen Tucson's position in the meetings market.

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Signia Hilton Naples Grande
Beach Resort (Fla.)
Opening: January 2027

Following a propertywide renovation, Naples Grande Beach Resort will reopen as Signia Hilton Naples Grande Beach Resort. The waterfront hotel will offer 474 rooms, including 50 villas, along with updated dining outlets and wellness facilities. Groups will have access to more than 88,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space.

International Hotels

Waldorf Astoria Tokyo Nihonbashi
Opening: Fall 2027

The 197-room Waldorf Astoria Tokyo Nihonbashi, opening as part of the broader Tokyo Midtown Nihonbashi mixed-use development, will be connected to approximately 47,360 square feet of dedicated conference and event space, including two exhibition and event halls of roughly 16,150 square feet each, and 12 conference rooms totaling about 15,000 square feet. The hotel itself will feature three restaurants and the brand’s signature Peacock Alley lounge and bar. Also on-site will be an indoor pool, a spa, a fitness center and 6,275 square feet of event space.

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Omni Pontoque Resort at Punta de Mita
Riviera Nayarit, Mexico | Opening: March 2027

The Omni Pontoque Resort at Punta de Mita marks the company’s return to Mexico and will be its first hotel on the Pacific side. Spanning 50 oceanfront acres in Riviera Nayarit, the resort will offer 246 rooms and villas, along with five dining venues, five pools, an 11,000-square-foot spa and private beach access. It is set to feature more than 27,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space, including a ballroom with access to an event lawn.

Wynn Al Marjan Island
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE | Opening: 2027

Wynn Al Marjan Island on the shores of Ras Al Khaimah will be Wynn Resorts’ first Middle East property. The integrated beachfront resort will feature 1,530 accommodations, 22 restaurants, bars and lounges, a theater, a luxury spa, a retail promenade and extensive recreation facilities. For groups, the property will offer nearly 83,000 square feet of event space, including a 28,300-square-foot Grand Ballroom, meeting rooms and dedicated events facilities.