Wyndham Grows the Dolce Family with the Introduction of Dolce Nova
Upper-Upscale Lifestyle hospitality, Inspired by Il Dolce Far Niente
Renders: Dolce Nova is inspired by il dolce far niente, Dolce Nova’s distinctive design creates destinations where guests can gather, connect, restore and retreat, embracing the art of savouring time.
LONDON, 14th September 2026 – Inspired by the Italian philosophy of il dolce far niente, or “the sweetness of doing nothing”, Wyndham introduces Dolce Nova, an upper-upscale extension of Dolce Hotels & Resorts® by Wyndham.
Dolce Nova embraces a more intentional way of travelling, encouraging guests to slow down, savour the moment and engage more deeply with the people and places around them. Its distinctive design is rooted in authenticity, discovery and a strong sense of place and caters to growing demand for experience-led hospitality among both travellers and owners.
Building on Dolce’s heritage of connection and hospitality, Dolce Nova will join the fast-growing upper-upscale lifestyle segment with a distinctly European-inspired proposition. While Dolce Hotels and Resorts remain rooted in meetings, events and resort experiences, Dolce Nova centres on connection, wellbeing and the simple luxury of time, creating spaces where guests can slow down, immerse themselves in their surroundings and enjoy meaningful moments.
Affluent travellers are increasingly redefining luxury around authenticity, personal wellbeing and meaningful fulfilment, despite ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainty. Today’s guests are seeking a deeper sense of place, more immersive connections with local culture and a greater sense of purpose in how they spend their leisure time. Dolce Nova has been created to meet the needs of this evolving traveller, while providing owners and developers with a differentiated upper-upscale proposition backed by the scale, distribution and loyalty power of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. The launch comes at a time of significant opportunity, with the global lifestyle hotel market projected to nearly double by 2034.
“Dolce delivers on a simple idea: that where people come together matters. Over time, we’ve seen travellers place greater value on something that often feels in short supply: time. Time to slow down, to be present, to reconnect with loved ones, and to experience destinations in a more meaningful way. Dolce Nova is a natural extension of the Dolce family, bringing its ethos into the upper-upscale lifestyle segment through design and experiences inspired by il dolce far niente and the simple luxury of time well spent.
As demand for meaningful, experience-led travel continues growing, Dolce Nova offers owners and developers a distinctive new opportunity, combining European-inspired design, curated social experiences and a strong sense of place with the scale, technology and commercial power of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.” – Dimitris Manikis, President EMEA, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Designed around five signature touchpoints, Dolce Nova creates a distinct experience that encourages guests to slow down, connect and savour each moment of their stay. From personalised experiences and warm hospitality to authentic local connections and sensory details that engage the senses, every element is designed to inspire presence, discovery and the simple luxury of time well spent.
- Arrive & Belong: Welcoming lounges, cafés, bars and restaurants designed to create an immediate sense of place and connection.
- Restore & Revive: Spa, wellness and fitness that encourage relaxation, balance and wellbeing.
- Rest & Retreat: Elegant guestrooms and suites that provide a calm sanctuary for rest and rejuvenation.
- Pass & Pause: Beautifully curated transitional spaces that invite guests to slow down, reflect and savour the moment.
- Connect & Create: Co-working and social spaces that bring guests and local communities together with signature events.
With multiple discussions already underway across EMEA, Dolce Nova has been specifically designed to support both conversion opportunities and new-build developments. It will benefit from Wyndham’s global scale, distribution platform, technology and Wyndham Rewards® loyalty programme, which includes more than 126 million enrolled members worldwide.
For more information, including franchising opportunities visit DolceNova.com
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About Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is one of the world’s largest hotel franchising companies with approximately 8,400 hotels across approximately 100 countries on six continents. Through its network of over 873,000 franchised and affiliated rooms appealing to the everyday traveler, Wyndham commands a leading presence in the economy and midscale segments of the lodging industry. The Company operates a portfolio of 25 hotel brands, including Super 8®, Days Inn®, Ramada®, Microtel®, La Quinta®, Baymont®, Wingate®, AmericInn®, ECHO Suites®, Registry Collection Hotels®, Trademark Collection® and Wyndham®. The Company’s award-winning Wyndham Rewards loyalty program offers over 126 million enrolled members the opportunity to redeem points at thousands of hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals globally. For more information, visit www.wyndhamhotels.com
About Dolce Nova
Dolce Nova is an upper-upscale extension of Dolce Hotels & Resorts® by Wyndham, designed for travellers seeking more intentional, experience-led stays. Inspired by the philosophy of il dolce far niente, Dolce Nova combines European-inspired design, personalised hospitality and a strong sense of place to create destinations centred on connection, wellbeing and the simple luxury of time well spent. For more information visit DolceNova.com
