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This month delivers a mix of fresh arrivals and landmark returns. London welcomes The Chancery Rosewood, a bold all-suite debut in Mayfair, while Lake Como gets its first EDITION. Stateside, two icons make their comeback: W New York – Union Square with a top-to-bottom refresh, and the Waldorf Astoria New York, restored to its Art Deco glory. Here’s where to check in next.
The Chancery Rosewood opens September 1
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The long-awaited Chancery Rosewood is one of London’s boldest reinventions. Once the US Embassy, this Grosvenor Square landmark has reemerged as an all-suite hotel where 144 suites feel more like private residences, with leafy views and marble-clad bathrooms. Eight restaurants and bars set the culinary tone: New York’s Carbone makes its European debut, Tobi Masa brings Japanese precision, and the Eagle Bar crowns the rooftop with sweeping Mayfair views. Downstairs, the Asaya Spa and 25-meter pool create space to unwind, while a 700-piece art collection anchors the hotel in London’s cultural scene. Interiors by Joseph Dirand balance scale with intimacy—walnut panels, veined marble, and tactile fabrics soften the building’s modernist bones and turn a Cold War icon into something warm, elegant, and unmistakably Mayfair.
Fora’s Rosewood Elite partner perks include daily breakfast, complimentary in-room soft drinks and snacks, an upgrade, and flexible check-in/out. Flexible rates also include complimentary airport transfers and access to the House Car.
W New York – Union Square unveils a new look
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After a complete transformation, W New York – Union Square has returned as a bold new hub. Set in a 1911 Beaux-Arts landmark on the edge of the park, the hotel blends historic bones with a fresh, modern edge. Its 256 rooms and suites (including the sprawling Penthouse I Suite) are dressed in sculptural lighting, rich textures, and city-inspired artwork, with skyline and park views front and center. Seahorse, opening this fall, revives a storied Union Square brasserie with coastal flavors and seasonal produce, while the Living Room Lounge and Rooftop Bar promise DJ sets, artist residencies, and a steady pulse of late-night energy. Add a Peloton room, Technogym fitness center, and an unbeatable location with SoHo, Flatiron, and the East Village all within walking distance, and you’ve got Union Square reimagined for the now.
Fora’s Marriott LUMINOUS partner perks include a $100 food and beverage credit, a welcome amenity, daily breakfast, upgrade and extended check-in/out whenever possible.
The Lake Como EDITION opens September 9
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Lake Como has long been about old-world villas and cinematic glamour, but the new Lake Como EDITION rewrites the script with its signature cool. Set in a reimagined 19th-century palazzo on the western shore, the hotel pairs heritage architecture with EDITION’s sleek, social edge. Interiors are all about quiet drama—Calacatta marble, bespoke walnut, and soft lake-blue tones—while the 148 rooms (including 25 suites, two penthouses, and a private villa) bring a residential calm, many with French balconies looking across the lake onto Bellagio. Michelin-starred chef Mauro Colagreco leads the dining, backed by a soaring lobby bar and poolside terrace that hum with energy. Then there’s the floating pool, private dock, and curated boat tours that put the lake right at your doorstep.
Fora’s Marriott STARS partner perks include a $100 hotel credit, welcome amenity, daily breakfast, an upgrade and extended check-in/out whenever possible.
Waldorf Astoria New York reopens its doors
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After nearly eight years under renovation, the Waldorf Astoria New York has reopened in spectacular form. “The Greatest of Them All,” as Conrad Hilton once called it, now returns with 375 oversized rooms and suites that feel more like private apartments, complete with marble-clad bathrooms, custom bars, and Art Deco detailing. Its legendary Peacock Alley once again hums with clinking glasses beneath the restored Waldorf clock and Cole Porter’s piano, where the composer wrote many of his greatest hits during his 25 years living at the hotel. New highlights include Chef Michael Anthony’s brasserie Lex Yard and Yoshoku, a kaiseki-inspired Japanese dining experience. The restoration also revives icons like the Silver Corridor and Grand Ballroom while adding a 30,000-square-foot Guerlain Spa and 190 connecting rooms for families. Even the Waldorf Salad, first created here in 1893, makes its rightful return. At 301 Park Avenue, the Waldorf is once again setting the standard for New York luxury.
Fora’s Hilton for Luxury partner perks include a $100 hotel credit, daily breakfast, and an upgrade whenever possible.