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Hyatt has announced plans to significantly expand its presence in Italy with three new properties that will add 428 rooms and suites across the country over the coming years. The projects include the debut of the Hyatt Regency Rome Central and Thompson brands in Italy, as well as a new Park Hyatt resort in Sicily to further strengthen Hyatt’s footprint in one of Europe’s most important travel markets.
Currently, Hyatt operates six hotels across five brands in Italy, with properties in Milan (Park Hyatt Milan review here), Venice, Rome (The Tribune – JDV by Hyatt review here), Florence, and Sardinia (7Pines Resort Sardinia – Destination by Hyatt review here). Since 2019, the company has quadrupled its room count in the country and continues to target further growth.
The first project, Hyatt Regency Rome Central, is expected to open by the end of the third quarter of 2026 near Rome’s Termini railway station. The 238-room hotel will cater to both business and leisure travelers and will feature a rooftop pool, pool bar, and an Asian-inspired restaurant called Niroma.
Later in 2026, Hyatt plans to introduce the Thompson Hotels brand to Italy with the opening of Thompson Rome. Located in a restored historic building near the Colosseum and Roman Forum, the 69-room lifestyle hotel is expected to offer three dining venues, including a rooftop restaurant and cocktail bar.
The most luxurious of the three projects will be Park Hyatt Taormina, scheduled to open in 2028. The 121-suite resort will become only the second Park Hyatt in Italy, joining Park Hyatt Milan.
Located in Sicily, the hotel is expected to feature private terraces, views of the Ionian Sea and Mount Etna, locally inspired dining concepts, and a luxury spa. The project is widely expected to be a conversion of the existing Capo dei Greci resort, highlighting Hyatt’s growing use of conversions to expand its luxury portfolio.
The expansion comes as Italy continues to see strong tourism growth, with international visitor spending projected to reach record levels over the next decade. For Hyatt and its more than 66 million World of Hyatt® members, the additions will provide new options in some of the country’s most sought-after destinations.
Anthony’s Take: I’m excited for these additions. With the planned openings, Hyatt will continue to broaden its presence across Italy’s luxury, lifestyle, and upper-upscale hotel segments while introducing new brands to the market for the first time.
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