Hilton’s LXR Brand Debuts in India
Hilton’s LXR brand is expanding to Bengaluru, India, with the opening of The Den Bengaluru, LXR Hotels & Resorts. LXR gives independent luxury hotels a place in the points-and-miles world, and this new property delivers with 226 rooms and suites, a rooftop Mediterranean and Indian restaurant, The Sanctuary Spa, a pool, and a game room called The Playhouse.
How to book: Rates at The Den Bengaluru start around $176 per night, or 66,000 Hilton Honors points per night.
The Most Anticipated New Hotel in Dallas Is Taking Reservations
The Knox, an Auberge Collection hotel in Dallas, is now accepting reservations starting January 29, 2026. Designed by Martin Brudnizki and located in the Knox Street district just off the Katy Trail, the property sits close to shopping, popular restaurants, and green space. Once open, it will feature bars and restaurants, a spa, and a pool.
How to book: Cash rates start around $800 per night.
The Plaza Is Closing for Four Years
If a stay at The Plaza is on your bucket list, now is the time to go. New York City’s most iconic hotel — which opened in 1907 — will close for four years starting in January for a restoration of the 18-story building’s landmark facade, according to The New York Times. Visitors heading to the city for holiday celebrations still have one final opportunity to experience the property before renovations begin.
This Rome Hotel Is Offering a Lizzie McGuire-Themed Package
Hilary Duff’s 2003 film The Lizzie McGuire Movie inspired a generation of travelers to dream about visiting Rome. Generator Rome is now tapping into that nostalgia with its “What Dreams Are Made Of” package, which includes a day exploring the city on a Vespa for two, a Lizzie McGuire-themed map of filming locations, a one-euro coin to make a wish at the Trevi Fountain, and two Lizzie McGuire-inspired cocktails to cap off the day.
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