Six Senses doubles down on Italy, Hilton’s ‘Wicked’ suite and more hotel news you missed

01.11.2024 - 14:57 / thepointsguy.com

Ready or not, November is here. And while there are plenty of reasons this particular November might not be everyone's favorite, there are still a lot of good things in store, like booking a trip to one of the incredible new hotels now open (detailed below) or snagging tickets to see the "Wicked" movie, which comes out later this month.

Halloween may be behind us, but it's worth looking back, too, on some of the jump-scare moments from October: The Four Seasons Hotel New York, owned by Beanie Baby creator Ty Warner, is finally reopening next month after a yearslong closure caused by the pandemic; Ritz-Carlton announced plans for a shiny new property in Cancun; and Hilton Honors signed up its 200 millionth member.

A bunch of exciting hotels opened in October, like the highly anticipated Regent Santa Monica Beach and the Thompson Palm Springs. In Las Vegas, a big shake-up on the Strip has Accor's Delano property reflagging as the W Las Vegas, further strengthening MGM's partnership with Marriott.

Here's what else you need to know:

"Wicked" fans have more than one reason to rejoicify in November: The highly anticipated film hits theaters Nov. 22, and the New York Hilton Midtown is celebrating by inviting fans to check into a swankified suite honoring Elphaba and Glinda. Available for stays between Nov. 21, 2024, and Jan. 5, 2025, the suite, which can accommodate up to four guests, includes morning pastries delivered by hot air balloon, a hidden bar, magical elixirs (well, themed cocktails) and so much more. To book, visit the official "Wicked, for the Stay" page on the Hilton website.

Folks looking to fulfill some sort of aristocratic fantasy — or those who just need to escape to a beautiful place with plenty of space to spread out — should consider booking a trip to the now-open Pendry Natirar in New Jersey's Somerset County. A sprawling, 33,000-square-foot Tudor-style mansion from 1912 is the centerpiece of the resort, which is set on 400 acres of protected land. There, guests can expect 66 rooms and suites, delicious food sourced from the on-property farm at Ninety Acres, revitalizing treatments at Spa Pendry, and all the other trappings of estate life: swimming pools, tennis courts, outdoor activities like hiking and horseback riding, and even a kids club.

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Marriott's Ritz-Carlton and W brands want guests to take a piece of the hotel experience with them — and they're encouraging this through smart partnerships, unique designs and cool styles.

Ritz-Carlton teamed up with hotel-inspired clothing brand Late Checkout to release a series of wearables that you can purchase with cash or with Marriott Bonvoy points, like an iconic blue zipper jacket with