Grand Openings Hospitality heats up with new upscale properties for 2022.
Tropical Gems: Living room of a Rock House oceanfront two-bedroom residence (left), Cabot Saint Lucia (top right), and Banyan Cay Resort & Golf ballroom (bottom right) PHOTOS: © ROCK HOUSE, © CABOT SAINT LUCIA, © BANYAN CAY
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BY MARK CHESNUT
he pandemic may have put a temporary damper on most people’s travel plans, but it hasn’t stopped the hospitality industry from moving forward with an extensive pipeline of new hotels scheduled to open next year. From sophisticated urban high-rises to nature-oriented retreats, the hotels debuting in 2022 prove there are many ways to define upscale travel. Here are some of the hottest new openings. Florida is gearing up to welcome at least two new and noteworthy luxury hotels in 2022. The 158-room Mandarin Oriental, Boca Raton will feature two rooftop pools; a spa; fitness center; and multiple
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upscale restaurants and bars, including Mandarin Oriental’s signature MO Bar + Lounge, situated on the rooftop with an outdoor terrace. The adjacent Via Mizner Golf & City Club will provide additional leisure activity options for guests. Nearby, West Palm Beach will become home of Banyan Cay Resort & Golf, Florida’s first Destination by Hyatt hotel and the first full-service Hyatt-branded property in Palm Beach County. Set on 250 acres, the property offers golf practice facilities as well as access to a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course. Accommodation options include 150 guestrooms and 22 three-bedroom villas.
