These recent hotel openings and renovations are bringing style, comfort and unique local experiences to meeting professionals and travelers alike
Summer 2025 is packed with fresh energy in the hotel world, with a range of stunning openings and renovations designed to inspire and refresh. Mountain Modern Sedona invites adventurers and their furry companions to unwind in oversized rooms with Southwestern charm and wellness-focused programming that extends into the magical desert nights. Over on the East Coast, The Hotel at Arundel Preserve wraps up guest room and corridor updates that enhance its boutique vibe, just minutes from BWI Airport, with thoughtful meeting space improvements.
Meanwhile, AC Hotel Pasadena brings European sophistication and local artistic flair to the heart of Playhouse Village with spacious rooms and flexible event venues. In Canada, Nobu Hotel Toronto makes a striking debut in the Entertainment District, pairing sleek Japanese minimalism with panoramic skyline views and vibrant dining.
The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage shines after a multi-million-dollar remastering, blending modern desert elegance with inviting firepit rooms and inspiring meeting spaces. And rounding out the list, Fairmont Pacific Rim unveils its exclusive Fairmont Gold experience in Vancouver, a serene urban retreat where breathtaking views meet nature-inspired luxury and wellness amenities.
Together, these properties represent the evolving landscape of hospitality, offering warm welcomes, stylish spaces and thoughtful touches that elevate meetings and stays to memorable experiences.
Mountain Modern Sedona
Mountain Modern Sedona officially opened its doors on April 26, its second location outside of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The property boasts 89 oversized rooms, studios and suites, providing the perfect home base for the modern adventurer and their furry friends, and blending Southwestern charm with stylish functionality. Guests enjoy access to an expansive pool, a destination-inspired culinary concept and a community-focused lobby. The property caters to the growing segment of travelers in search of respite in the great outdoors, boasting a practical-meets-playful design with custom gear walls offering year-round storage for hiking boots, walking sticks, backpacks and more. Sedona is the land of spirituality and wellness that goes beyond the physical.
To lean into its destination and the kind of traveler Sedona attracts, Mountain Modern Sedona offers unique programming including crystal bowl sound baths, breathwork and meditation, chakra exploration, quantum healing, vortex talks to explore the destination’s energetic hotspots and more.
Experiencing the magic of the night is captivating travelers, and Mountain Modern Sedona offers plenty of programming to cater to this growing interest. From evening yoga in the park and stargazing to sunrise ceremonies based upon the local Native American traditions, the property provides opportunities for guests to explore the destination beyond the daylight hours.
The Hotel at the Arundel Preserve
The Hotel at the Arundel Preserve, located at 7795 Arundel Mills Blvd. in Hanover, Maryland, has recently completed renovations of all guest rooms and corridors on the property. This redesign enhances the hotel’s 2023 renovations of the lobby and meeting rooms, reaffirming its status as the premier boutique hotel experience in the heart of Maryland.
The property, built in 2011, is located 7.5 miles from Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) Airport. In 2023, the hotel renovated its lobby, meeting rooms and pre-function spaces, resulting in improved flow, additional seating arrangements and a warm, inviting atmosphere. The 12,000 sq. ft. of meeting space now features comfortable seating options in pre-function spaces, enhanced lighting and luxurious furnishings.
The renovation of the hotel’s 150 guest rooms reflects the same ambiance and style found in the lobby, meeting and pre-function areas. Each guest room now includes eco-friendly lighting, extra outlets and contemporary, residential-style finishes. The renovation also included upgrading the hotel’s fitness center, which includes all new Life Fitness equipment and finishes.
AC Hotel Pasadena
AC Hotel Pasadena, the newest addition to the globally recognized AC Hotels by Marriott brand, opened in April, introducing a refined blend of European sophistication and contemporary design to the heart of Pasadena’s vibrant Playhouse Village.
AC Hotel Pasadena draws inspiration from old-world Pasadena and its lush natural surroundings while integrating heritage with modern elegance. The design emphasizes clean lines, functional sophistication and a neutral palette, featuring open, flowing spaces, floor-to-ceiling windows and a balance of modern and natural textures to enhance comfort and style. The hotel boasts 194 thoughtfully designed rooms, including 66 double queens, 123 kings, four suites, and one exclusive penthouse suite, offering a refined yet accessible retreat for business and leisure travelers.
For business travelers and event hosts, the hotel offers over 9,500 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, including a ballroom and executive boardroom, making it an ideal destination for corporate gatherings, social events and celebrations. As the official hotel partner of Pasadena Playhouse, the hotel welcomes theatergoers year-round, enhancing their cultural experience with a stylish, convenient stay.
Honoring Pasadena’s artistic and cultural heritage, AC Hotel Pasadena features artwork from California-based artists throughout the hotel, reinforcing a connection to the region’s creative community.
Nobu Hotel Toronto
Nobu announced its Canadian debut with Nobu Hotel, Restaurant & Residences, rising 45 stories in the heart of Toronto’s vibrant Entertainment District. Opened earlier this year and founded by internationally renowned Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Academy Award winner Robert De Niro and Hollywood producer Meir Teper, Nobu Hospitality blends modern luxury and minimal Japanese tradition with the energy of a lifestyle hotel.
Nobu Hotel Toronto is situated above the historic Pilkington Glass Factory, with two dramatic residential towers housing 660 units. The hotel, located atop the west tower, offers dazzling panoramic views of Lake Ontario and the city skyline.
The 36-suite urban resort features a private hotel lounge, a wellness facility with state-of-the-art fitness equipment and the highly anticipated 15,000-square-foot, two-level Nobu restaurant. The restaurant includes a separate bar and lounge, two private dining rooms, a sushi bar and an outdoor terrace.
The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage
The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage recently completed a two-year, multi-million-dollar remastering project that blends the resort’s luxury experience with the natural beauty of its desert surroundings. The resort has been reimagined from public spaces to guest rooms, dining experiences, poolscapes and more.
The resort boasts 260 guest rooms, including 32 suites, 16 of which are vista residential suites. The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage offers the only hotel rooms overlooking the Palm Springs Valley. Newly reimagined rooms and suites are adorned with soft color palettes and contemporary geometric shapes to create the tranquil ambiance of a modern desert oasis. Enhanced guest rooms feature sleek furnishings, crisp Frette linens and subtle accents of white, tan, gray and chrome.
The resort also offers 54 rooms with firepits, including 38 fireplace terrace rooms, the epitome of California living. Plush outdoor couches and chairs set the stage for relaxation during the day and throughout the evening by firelight.
The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage offers more than 30,000 sq. ft. of meeting space for group meetings and social functions. Iconic elements such as the tortoise shell-inspired chandelier in the ballroom were preserved, while new touches were added. For example, the newly designed carpet in the meeting space replicates life-sized succulents inspired by the plants found in the Zen garden next to the resort’s concourse. The colors are light and bright, providing an inspiring space that captures the beauty of the surrounding area.
The Fairmont Pacific Rim
The Fairmont Pacific Rim, Vancouver’s definitive Five-Star hotel, revealed its highly anticipated Fairmont Gold experience following an extensive renovation led by Westbank, the hotel’s co-owner and developer, in partnership with Canadian interior design studio Nivek Remas. This new chapter in Five-Star hospitality seamlessly blends nature-inspired design with unparalleled service, offering an exclusive retreat where creativity, connection and breathtaking views redefine urban luxury.
Spanning the 20th to 22nd floors, floor-to-ceiling windows illuminate each space with natural light, creating a residential feel that complements the natural environment. The oversized marble bathrooms are a sanctuary of relaxation, featuring Japanese-style washlets, deep soaker tubs with resin bathtub trays, Dyson Supersonic hair dryers and eco-conscious amenities. Enhanced wellness offerings to promote restful sleep and relaxation include a personalized pillow menu, shower and pillow sprays, essential oil diffusers and in-room yoga mats.
At the heart of the Fairmont Gold experience on the 20th floor is the exclusive Fairmont Gold Lounge, where sophisticated design meets curated gastronomic delights and seasonal experiences. Guests can indulge in a complimentary fresh-to-order breakfast, chef’s curated canapés during cocktail hour and sommelier-selected wines and hand-crafted refreshments against a backdrop of panoramic waterfront views with a private terrace.
Fairmont Gold offers an unparalleled guest experience with bespoke amenities, including a dedicated 24/7 concierge team that curates personalized itineraries and provides anticipatory service. Guests enjoy exclusive access to handpicked offerings, from immersive local culinary and cocktail activations to wellness-focused treatments designed to foster well-being and enhance relaxation.
