10 Hotels Opening in 2024 That Event Profs Should Know About

Part of a $1 billion redevelopment to transform Fort Lauderdale, Fla., into a "luxury destination," according to a press release, Pier Sixty-Six Resort will sit on 32 waterfront acres along the beachside city's Intracoastal Waterway. Expect a fall 2024 opening, which will bring 325 guest rooms and suites, one of the largest superyacht marinas on the Eastern Seaboard, multilevel pools, a spa, 12 dining concepts, and more than 40,000 square feet of entertainment space. This will include the rotating Pier Top Bar (pictured), a 17th-floor observation deck with 360-degree views. The name, by the way, is a nod to this site being the original fuel dock for Phillips 66 Petroleum more than 60 years ago.

Scottsdale, Ariz., also has a plethora of development in the works. The Palmeraie is a much-anticipated shopping, dining, and living destination that will span 122 acres on the border of Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. At the heart of it will be the 215-room The Ritz-Carlton Paradise Valley, The Palmeraie. With plans to debut in October 2024, the hotel will boast luxury amenities like a two-story spa and what will be "America's longest pool" according to press materials. The new-build property will sit below Camelback Mountain and offer 20,000 square feet of event space, as well as an outdoor amphitheater.

Need a new(ish) property for an incentive trip? In early 2024, All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy will debut its first-ever Marriott-branded all-inclusive resort with the reopening of Cancun’s Marriott Resort, now renamed Marriott Cancun, An All-Inclusive Resort. This legacy property in the Yucatán Peninsula now has redesigned rooms and suites, meeting spaces, and public areas, plus new restaurant concepts. Planners can also expect expansive pools and nightlife experiences. (And if you need some incentive trip planning tips, read our recent story here.)

A luxury opening not to be missed: The Emory in London. When it opens in April, this Hyde Park hotel plans to combine hospitality with an ode to interior design. The Emory will span nine floors of only suites, and each floor will showcase the aesthetic of a different world-class interior designer, including Alexandra Champalimaud, André Fu, Pierre-Yves Rochon, Rémi Tessier, and Patricia Urquiola. Also notable is its rooftop (designed by Tessier), which will be exclusive to hotel guests and offer access to Bar 33 and The Emory Cigar Merchants. The hotel will be able to host private events, but as of publication time, more specific details were still being confirmed.

This year, the Renaissance brand will open its first location in Hawaii—and the first new hotel built in Honolulu in 25 years. Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa will offer 299 guest rooms, a private club lounge, a heated saltwater swimming pool with cabanas, dining concepts, and curated interior artwork by renowned Hawaii designer and cultural practitioner Sig Zane. Another fun stat? The property's Sky Terrace and Renaissance Spa will have Oahu’s first traditional Japanese ofuro soaking tubs. The new hotel will also offer more than 8,800 square feet of meeting and event space and is fit for private events of up to 75 people. The property is also just a mile away from the Hawaii Convention Center.

When Conrad Hilton bought what is now the Waldorf Astoria New York in 1949, he referred to the hotel as “the greatest of them all.” The iconic property has undergone an extensive restoration and plans to open in late Q4 of this year. The 375-room hotel will feature some of Manhattan’s largest rooms and suites, while above the hotel will sit 375 private residences. Along with a spa and signature F&B concepts, the property will boast nearly 35,500 square feet of state-of-the-art event spaces. Renowned heritage spaces—including the Grand Ballroom (pictured), Jade Room, Astor Salon, Basildon Room, and Silver Corridor—are all being restored to elevate the original art deco detailing, while being updated for today's use.

In February, Savannah’s historic Mansion on Forsyth Park will officially transform into Hotel Bardo Savannah. The hotel will serve as the flagship property of new real estate development firm LEFT LANE, which specializes in the transformation of iconic historic properties. Hotel Bardo (named after the Tibetan word for “transition") spans two acres and will offer 149 guest rooms and suites. Expect an expansive pool and pool bar, a "wellness concept" and spa dubbed Saltgrass, and three dining concepts. Its 2,520-square-foot courtyard (pictured) is an extension of the lobby and surrounded by tiny gardens. It can play host to events, as can other spaces like the social club Club Bardo, a carriage house, an event lawn, and a 3,450-square-foot ballroom.

This new hotel in Dubai was on our list last year, but it seems its debut is still being perfected. Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, nestled on the destination's largest private beach, now plans to debut sometime in 2024, and it will boast a stunning private event space: the Pearl Suite. The venue will span 6,500 square feet and feature a 5,000-square-foot terrace. The hotel will offer 387 rooms and suites and 82 luxury residences—all featuring unobstructed views of Burj Al Arab Jumeirah and the Arabian Gulf—an 82-berth superyacht marina by D-Marin, five pools, and curated dining experiences across 10 restaurants and nine bars. The hotel will also debut a three-story spa spanning over 37,000 square feet. Also of note is the property's overall exterior design, meant to evoke the aesthetic of a futuristic superyacht.

Located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, Hotel Heron is slated to open in May 2024, offering guests chic accommodations and an opportunity to explore D.C.'s charming neighbor across the river. Originally opened in 1926 as the George Mason Hotel, the 134-room property combines the historic inn with an adjacent new building with elevated amenities like a hearth-inspired restaurant offering mid-Atlantic cuisine, a cocktail bar, and the city’s first seasonal rooftop bar. Hotel Heron will feature over 3,500 square feet of indoor meeting and event space, as well as flexible outdoor space (including the rooftop).

Another booming city to keep on your radar this year: Nashville. In early 2024, Music City will welcome Drift Nashville, the fourth property of the Drift Hotels brand, following its West Coast expansion to Santa Barbara and Palm Springs last year. This new 87-key location will be steps from Nissan Stadium in East Nashville and offer a ground-level pool with neighboring cabanas, three food and beverage concepts, and a penthouse that promises one of the best views in the city.