New US Hotel Openings to Watch for This Fall

Image: Exterior rendering of Conrad Orlando  (Photo Credit: Hilton)
Image: Exterior rendering of Conrad Orlando (Photo Credit: Hilton)
Patrick Clarke
by Patrick Clarke
Last updated: 1:00 PM ET, Mon September 11, 2023

Hotels are always opening across the U.S. as hospitality giants such as Hilton, Marriott and Hyatt expand their footprint and charming new boutiques pop up.

This fall will see a handful of exceptional additions, including in some marquee destinations.

Here are a few of the hotel openings you'll want to know about this autumn.

Aloft Denver Downtown

The 140-room Aloft Denver Downtown has reopened following a $3 million renovation. Highlights of the new-look property include updated guest rooms and an improved lobby, food and beverage spaces, fitness center and social lounge, among other things.

The Fifth Avenue Hotel

Opening October 16 in the Big Apple, the newly restored Fifth Avenue Hotel will feature 153 rooms in NoMad, offering guests private terraces and coveted accommodations crafted by acclaimed interior designer Martin Brudnizki.

The property also features a signature restaurant from James Beard Award-winning chef Andrew Carmellini in Café Carmellini and sophisticated cocktails and elevated bar fare at the inviting Portrait Bar.

King room at Conrad Orlando

King room at Conrad Orlando. (Photo Credit: Hilton)

 

Conrad Orlando

Debuting in late fall, Conrad Orlando will feature 433 rooms, including 51 suites and 10 spacious family suites.

The hotel will also boast 40,000 square feet of indoor meeting space, a Conrad Spa with a private water garden and a handful of dining options including a signature rooftop experience.

As part of Evermore Orlando Resort convenient to Walt Disney World, guests can also look forward to a 20-acre tropical beach and a pair of Jack Nicklaus-designed golf courses, among other amenities. 

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Portland

The 35-story Ritz-Carlton Residences will open in Downtown Portland, Oregon this October, debuting 132 luxury condos and 251 hotel rooms. Rooms at the $600 million property will start from $473 a night. Meanwhile, the bottom floors will comprise office space, hotel meeting rooms and retail space.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown

Soprana Rooftop Cucina at Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown

Soprana Rooftop Cucina at Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown. (Photo Credit: Hilton)

Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown is coming to North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains this December. The new property will offer 188 suites and more than 6,000 square feet of meeting space close to tourist attractions such as the Biltmore Estate and premier hiking and mountain biking.

The hotel even features a rooftop bar and restaurant in addition to complimentary made-to-order breakfast.

WaterWalk Jacksonville

Opening this October, WaterWalk Jacksonville is an extended-stay hotel with available furnished and unfurnished units with in-unit amenities including washer and dryer, full kitchens and bathrooms.

The property's community amenities will include a pool, fitness center, fire pit area and lawn games.


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Patrick Clarke

Patrick Clarke

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A Maryland native and wanderer who has lived across the U.S. from North Carolina to SoCal, Patrick Clarke graduated from Towson University with a B.S. in journalism. He previously worked for Bleacher

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