Bits: Hilton’s new City hotel, Hyatt expands in Mallorca, Hilton for Business promo

News in brief:

Hilton to open a new hotel in The City

Hilton has given a name to the new Curio Collection property taking shape in The City – The Derby London City.

Based in a converted office block on Great Tower Street (which is what Eastcheap becomes as it heads towards Tower Hill), the hotel – named after the bowler hat – will have 237 rooms.

Dining will be in the form of an all-day dining restaurant, coffee house and bar called Rycrofte’s, inspired by Sir John Rycrofte, Sergeant of the Larder to Henry VII and Henry VIII. It will overlook St Dunstan in the East Church Garden.

The opening date is given as ‘early 2026’.

Hyatt opens a new property in Mallorca

Hyatt is continuing to grow its footprint in Mallorca with the opening of Sarena de Muro Resort Mallorca, which will sit inside the ‘Destination by Hyatt’ brand.

This is NOT a new-build resort but it has been fully refurbished before joining Hyatt.

To quote:

Situated on the doorstep of S’Albufera Natural Park, Sarena de Muro Resort Mallorca combines Mediterranean artistry with contemporary elegance, offering a relaxed retreat for nature lovers to immerse themselves in the beauty of the tranquil surroundings. The hotel is ideally located among the tranquil dunes of one of the Balearic Islands’ most beautiful beaches. Nearby, guests can also explore iconic landmarks, including the ancient Roman ruins of Pollentia and the stunning Cape Formentor.

Sarena de Muro Resort Mallorca offers 184 warm guestrooms and suites, blending hues of golden sand, crystal blue sea, and greens inspired by Mediterranean pine forests. Designed to evoke a sense of serenity, the interior design reflects the hotel’s tranquil surroundings while paying tribute to the cultural heritage of Mallorca with classic architecture and local artwork. Guests can enjoy sweeping sea views whilst making use of in-room amenities including 55-inch smart TVs.

The hotel has four restaurants and bars, each with its unique offering that blends Mediterranean charm with culinary excellence. Overseen by renowned Michelin-starred chef Andreu Genestra, who serves as the hotel’s Culinary Director, the F&B concept is deeply rooted in local traditions and seasonal flavors.

At the hotel’s Sarena Spa, personalized treatments feature natural products from the Spanish brand Arôms Natur. The spa offers a holistic menu of services for complete relaxation and rejuvenation and provides a sanctuary to slow down and reconnect. Facilities include a hydrotherapy area, thermal zone, and dedicated massage and treatment rooms.

The hotel also features two pools with stunning sea views, one of which benefits from a direct path to the beach. Surrounded by a grassy parasol area and lined with loungers and nearby Bali beds, it is the perfect place to soak up the warmth of the Mediterranean sun.

Standard reward nights are 29,000 points as a Category 6 (suites – actually 86 sq m Junior Suites – are 44,000 points) although, with deals available at the moment to fill rooms for this first summer, you may find cash a better deal. Importantly, I could only find non-sea view rooms available on points.

You can find out more on the Hyatt website here.

Hilton for Business ‘new employee’ bonus extended

The most generous hotel promotion at the moment, at least for low value stays, is Hilton’s ‘5000 bonus points per stay for Hilton for Business members’.

This HfP article explains the deal in full. Hilton for Business is free to join if you have a small business (or your employer is a member) and the bonus is capped at 15,000 bonus points, which means three stays.

You are meant to book a ‘Hilton for Business’ rate to get the bonus. However, it appears that at least some people are getting it on ANY rate, as long as they switched on ‘Hilton for Business’ rates at the time of booking. I have a stay this weekend that would fall under this category so can report back.

Anyway ….

A second part of the offer was 2,000 bonus Hilton Honors points for adding a new member to your ‘Hilton for Business’ account.

If you registered here, the account head would receive 2,000 bonus points for every co-worker who joins – no stay required – up to 10,000 points.

This deal was meant to end on 28th June. It has now been extended to 1st August, so you have another month to invite people who work in your small business to join.