Spring has arrived, and with it, a renewed urge to travel. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves before the peak summer months—much like autumn, something about this time of year lends itself to impromptu weekend trips, easy domestic flights and short-haul international travel. This season’s most exciting openings are giving plenty of reasons to plan getaways, too, from a renewed Miami landmark to a duo of charming hotels in Twentynine Palms outside Joshua Tree National Park. Winter’s gloom is finally behind us, and sunny days are here again—where are you heading next?
The Shelborne by Proper—Miami, Florida
Where it’s located: South Beach, Collins Avenue, beachfront—it’s an impressive location for this impressive debut, the first East Coast foray from Proper Hotels.
Why we’re excited: When The Shelborne first opened in 1940, it represented the height of Miami glamor. Now, thanks to a $100 million renovation, this South Beach landmark is entering a new era. Designed by ADC Atelier, The Shelborne by Proper blends classic Miami Art Deco with modern tropical influences and all the things that well-heeled travelers love these days. There’s a signature restaurant Pauline helmed by chef Abram Bissell, an Eleven Madison Park and The NoMad alum; a Proper Club membership so locals can enjoy access to a private beach, wellness services and cultural events; and guest rooms in that signature Proper Hotels vibrant, textured aesthetic. Speaking of rooms, there isn’t a bad one in the house—each of the 251 keys offers ocean views. In a town that can feel very overstimulating, this new hotspot feels like a breath of fresh ocean air.
Megan Rogers/Hotel Wren
Hotel Wren and Reset Hotel—Twentynine Palms, California
Where they’re located: It’s so rare that a single location has two new properties that we’re equally excited about that we decided we had to include both. Fifteen miles due east from the town of Joshua Tree, Twentynine Palms is a quintessential California desert town, but is markedly more chill than neighboring Joshua Tree and Yucca Valley. Here you’ll find the less-used North Entrance of Joshua Tree National Park, a growing arts community, and now, not one but two cool new hotels.
Why we’re excited: Aside from being in the same town and opening around the same time, Hotel Wren and Reset Hotel offer two very different experiences. At Hotel Wren, Los Angeles designer Jessica Pell conjures up a vibe-y fever dream, with twelve one-of-a-kind rooms decked out with vintage-furniture and artworks, Parachute linens, Wonder Valley bath amenities, yoga mats and meditation blankets. The 21-and-older hotel also has a saltwater pool for beating the desert heat and a hot tub for those chilly desert nights, as well as an adorable bodega Windsong that stocks provisions and artisanal gifts from local makers. For a cute, quiet weekend away in the desert, it’s just perfect. Two miles away on a 180-acre parcel abutting the National Park, Reset Hotel is the area’s first new-build hotel in over fifteen years. The sixty-five guest rooms are constructed using modular steel frames, allowing for an immersive indoor-outdoor experience, and made all the more comfortable with Flamingo Estate amenities, in-room coffee stations by Fellow, Jolie filtered shower heads and private patios with easy-to-use Solo Stove fire pits. The hotel has several communal spaces where it anticipates hosting weddings and company off-sites. Reset’s co-owner, the designer Ben Uyeda, also intends on populating the hotel’s expansive “playa” with large-scale art pieces to create an immersive art experience. Guests can explore the hotel’s land on their own, or they can take it all in from the comfort (and shade) of the sprawling pool and jacuzzi deck.
The Printing House—Nashville, Tennessee
Where it’s located: On a relatively quiet street just five blocks south of all the dining, nightlife and live music on Broadway and Printers Alley.
