The sheer range of destinations leading the most anticipated new luxury hotels opening in 2026 reflects the challenge of picking only the best of the lot. Italy stands out, with important openings in Venice, Milan, Lake Como and other storied locations. In the grater Middle East, Saudi Arabia continues to expand its tourism footprint with high-profile developments along the Red Sea and in urban centres.
We continue to monitor the new openings throughout the year; as new luxury hotels opening in 2026 are confirmed and more details emerge, we update it so you can plan ahead, explore emerging destinations, and discover the hotels shaping 2026’s luxury travel landscape.
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Named for the Sanskrit words “peace” and “water,” Amanvari is Aman’s first luxury resort in Mexico. This exquisite retreat is located within the 1000-acre Costa Palmas development, on the picturesque East Cape of the Baja Peninsula. It features 20 two-level pavilions with outdoor terraces, private pools, and fantastic sea views; the leading building houses three restaurants, a library, a dedicated Aman Spa, a private beach, and a spectacular infinity pool. Amanvari shapes the experience with excellent cuisine, wellness programs led by expert instructors, activities (from snorkeling and diving to experiences with the local culture)—but most of all, by the legendary Aman service and attention to detail.
Official Website. Opening Spring 2026. Renderings © Aman Group
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A 15th-century noble residence that once hosted the Duke of Urbino is today home to the Orient Express Palazzo Donà Giovannelli. Looking over the Grand Canal in the quiet Cannaregio district, this magnificently restored palace awes guests with its marbled facade, neo-Gothic octagonal staircase, vaulted ceilings, exquisite statues, and colorful frescos.
The 45 elegantly detailed rooms and suites overlook gardens and the canals; the hotel also has hidden rooftop terraces, permitting beautiful views over Venice’s lagoon. The highlight of the stay is fine Italian dining in the hotel’s on-site restaurant. Insider’s tip: Try a Venetian spritz at the bar.
Official Website. Opening April 2026. Renderings © Orient Express
Private Bendor Island becomes a new Riviera landmark thanks to the Zannier Group. Envisioned by pastis pioneer Paul Ricard, the seven-hectare property has undergone a five-year reinvention, emerging as a refined hub for culture, wellness, and dining. The project debuts a 93-room hotel with three areas (Delos, Soukana, and Madrague), each with its own character: from 1960s Riviera glamour to family-friendly Provençal charm. The resort features eight dining venues, including the island’s signature gastronomic restaurant Le Grand Large and the lively Nonna Bazaar. Other facilities include a diving centre, beach cove, and a central 1,200 sqm wellness sanctuary featuring extensive spa, fitness, and mindfulness facilities.
Official Website. Opening Spring 2026. Renderings © Zannier Hotels
This new arrival from EDITION Hotels, located on the western shore of the celebrated Lake Como, is just a short drive from Milan. The Lake Como EDITION defines modern luxury through the historic charm of a 19th-century property and an experience designed to create a sophisticated lifestyle destination. The hotel features 145 thoughtfully designed guestrooms, including two bespoke penthouse suites; other highlights include a vibrant lobby bar, a one-of-a-kind floating pool, and dining venues showcasing breathtaking views of Lake Como and the Bellagio mountains.
Alternatively, book The Lake Como EDITION via
Marriott International | Booking.com, or check TripAdvisor.
Official Website. Opening March 2026. Photos © EDITION Hotels
“[…] Designed by renowned architect APCV ARCHITECTS Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel, the inspiration behind the property’s design aims to go beyond enhancing to implementing a spectacular landscape for guests to enjoy.” — Rosewood AMAALA
Rosewood AMAALA introduces an “ultra-luxury, regenerative escape” to Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea region, between the Hijazi mountains and the world’s fourth-largest barrier reef. The resort is part of the expansive AMAALA destination within the Prince Mohammad bin Salman Nature Reserve, and it’s focused on zero-carbon operations, zero landfill waste, and renewable energy.
AMAALA emphasizes wellness, sustainability, and environmental harmony, and its design blends thoughtful architecture with natural landscapes to create a serene, restorative environment. The resort offers diverse dining options, meditation and wellness at the Asaya Spa, and, for younger visitors, the Rosewood Explorer’s Club offers curated experiences.
Official Website. Opening 2026. Renderings © Rosewood Hotels
The original Six Senses resorts typically would stand in remote, tropical locations. Lately, the brand has broken away from that model and expanded into city resorts. One such property is Six Senses London, located in Bayswater, in the former Whiteley’s department store, recreated as a mixed-use development by the celebrated architects Foster+Partners. The hotel features 110 guest rooms and suites, plus 14 branded residences with access to the hotel facilities. It also features a spa and wellness club, ample fitness space, and an indoor swimming pool. The hotel’s lobby features a cozy bar and lounge, an all-day dining restaurant with an open kitchen, and a courtyard seating area.
Official Website. Bookings are now open for stays from April 1, 2026. Photos © Six Senses
This property is part of a unique development on a private island that includes Four Seasons Resort and Residences and Four Seasons Private Estates. It’s the first Four Seasons resort in Belize, located 30 minutes by boat from the mainland and close to the Belize Barrier Reef (a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the country’s largest marine sanctuary). The hotel’s 280-acre island houses 100 rooms and suites, 35 residences, and 50 private estates. Among other facilities are a conservation institute founded by the explorer Fabien Cousteau, an 18-hole golf course, and a private airfield and heliport. The resort offers off-island adventures, including visits to mainland Mayan ruins and excursions to the eye-popping Great Blue Hole.
Official Website. Opening 2026. Renderings (including the leading shot) © Four Seasons Hotels
Capella Kyoto is a luxurious hotel in the historic Miyagawa-chō district, renowned for the geiko and maiko performing arts. Designed by Kengo Kuma and Associates, this 92-room hotel reflects Kyoto’s heritage and featuring local craft and art. Its Japanese garden embodies the concept of ichigo-ichie (meaning “one life, one moment”); the Auriga Spa offers an authentic Japanese bathing experience with private ofuro rooms. Dining options include a main restaurant overlooking the garden, a dedicated Japanese restaurant, a patisserie, and a lobby bar. The design embraces a serene atmosphere.
Official Website. Opening Early 2026. Renderings © Capella Hotels and Resorts
The signature Italian elegance of Bulgari is a fitting match to the sweeping 50-acre stretch of the Maldives’ Raa Atoll. Designed by ACPV Architects Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel, the resort offers 54 refined retreats (beach villas with private pools or overwater villas). The top accommodation is an exclusive villa situated on its own private island.
Dining includes Il Ristorante for Niko Romito’s elevated Italian cuisine, Chinese dining at Bao Li Xuan, and the intimate Japanese omakase experience at Hōseki. A lavish Bulgari Spa adds world-class wellness to the resort experience.
Official Website. Opening 2026. Renderings © Bulgari Hotels & Resorts
Rosewood Milan stands right next to Milan’s famed Quadrilatero della Moda, steps from Via Montenapoleone. Designed as a refined urban retreat, Rosewood Milan is a 70-room hotel housed in the 19th-century Palazzo Branca and Palazzo della Banca Commerciale. Among the accommodations are 20 suites; all rooms blend historic grandeur with contemporary Milanese style. The hotel offers a serene escape in the heart of Italy’s fashion capital, thanks to a quiet courtyard garden (where guests can dine in the on-site restaurant and bar), and an Asaya wellness center featuring an indoor pool.
Official Website. Opening 2026. Photo © Rosewood Hotel Group
“With the name deriving from the Arabic word for hope and the Sanskrit word for purity, Amaala spans 1,600 square miles (4,155 square kilometers) of coastline, mountains, white-sand beaches, and coral reefs.”
— Six Senses Amaala
This year, Saudi Arabia’s developments in Amaala, on the Red Sea coast, are among the most interesting luxury destinations in the world. Six Senses resort, located within one of the most dramatic landforms along Amaala’s Triple Bay area, features 70 suites and pool suites, 30 pool villas, and 25 beachfront residences.
At the heart of the experience is a large wellness center. It focuses on a holistic approach to well-being, blending advanced therapies with traditional practices to create an immersive experience. The wellness complex features a longevity clinic, a full-service spa, and a range of personalized wellness programs tailored to individual needs. Six Senses Amaala features a range of accommodation types, including beachfront villas and residences designed with privacy and natural beauty in mind. The resort’s three family pools are woven among natural rock pools and a mangrove boardwalk. The region’s flavors and aromas can be sampled in three restaurants, a bakery, a coffee roastery, a shisha tea house, and a water bar.
Official Website. Opening Summer 2026. Renderings © Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Punta Negra is surrounded by three hectares of sea-fronting cliffs and landscaped gardens on Mallorca’s picturesque Costa d’en Blanes peninsula. Thanks to its seaside location, the resort offers exclusive access to two sea coves. Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra offers various accommodation options, including 137 rooms, suites, and bungalows with sea views, some with private panoramic pools. Guests staying here benefit from three swimming pools, a spa, a restaurant with scenic views, a lounge bar, and a chill-out cocktail bar. The resort’s architecture and design were created by HKS and Estudio Lamelawhile, with Laura Gonzalez overseeing the interior design.
Alternatively, book Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra via Mandarin Oriental.
Official Website. Opening Spring 2026. Renderings © Mandarin Oriental
The Malkai concept represents a multi-generational family’s vision to share the beauty of Oman through an immersive hospitality experience.
It’s not a single hotel, but a three-stop journey through Oman’s landscapes and heritage: from the coastal plains of Barka to the dramatic Al Hajar mountains, then to the Sharqiya Sands. Guests are accompanied by a private guide and chauffeured in a high-end Land Rover Defender, and luxury camps await them at the three locations. These feature 15 spacious, tented pavilions, kitted out for all-weather stays (year-round). The experience includes infinity pools, fine dining, and a spa.
Official Website. Opening late 2026. Renderings © The Malkai
Six Senses Milan is located in the artsy Brera district, on Via Brera. Its design draws on traditional materials and local craftsmanship; at Six Senses Milan, arabescato marble and antique brass accents mix with eco-friendly materials, textured ceilings, and mosaics. Sustainability is a core part of the property, reflected in the on-site Earth Lab, a quiet interior courtyard, and a restaurant and deli centered on seasonal food. The hotel also features a full spa with a range of modern treatments, as well as a rooftop bar and pool. It has 68 rooms, including 15 exclusive suites (two of which feature private pools).
Official Website. Opening 2026. Rendering © Six Senses
“[…] Known in Greek mythology as the birthplace of Europe, Crete’s captivating legacy has lived on through the centuries. Today, the island’s crystal-clear waters and breathtaking mountainscapes continue to enchant with their timeless beauty and allure.” — Rosewood Blue Palace
Rosewood Blue Palace marks the brand’s first property in Greece with the opening of the former Blue Palace hotel, located between the village of Plaka and the port town of Elounda. The old resort has undergone a thorough redesign by Greek architecture firm K-Studio and now features 154 rooms and suites, 85 of which have private pools. The design draws on the island’s built traditions, with interiors and dining spaces designed by Afroditi Krassa. The property features six restaurants and bars, an Asaya wellness center, several pools, and views across the Aegean Sea.
Official Website. Opening 2026. Rendering © Rosewood Hotel Group
Raffles Jeddah is a hotel and residence complex on the Jeddah Corniche, with two towers that rise above the waterfront and face the Red Sea. One tower houses 182 rooms and suites; the other 120 branded residences, all with private terraces and sea views. The property includes several restaurants and lounges, event spaces including a large ballroom, and offers 24-hour butler service. The expansive spa features thermal suites and a VIP couple’s retreat, complemented by fitness centres and pools. The hotel is about a 25-minute drive from King Abdulaziz International Airport.
Official Website. Opening early 2026. Photos © Raffles Hotels & Resorts
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Standing along the coastline of Kalo Livadi Bay, Four Seasons Resort Mykonos features 94 elegant rooms, villas, and suites. All are designed by renowned Greek architect Nicos Valsamakis with interiors by Wimberly Interiors, and all embrace the timeless Cycladic style of whitewashed walls, picturesque courtyards, and traditional pathways. The dining options at Four Seasons Mykonos include a poolside Italian venue and a modern take on a Mykonian “kafeneio” (traditionally where men would gather to socialize). The hotel has a lovely infinity pool overlooking the Aegean, a spa with multiple treatment rooms, fitness facilities, and indoor and outdoor relaxing spaces. Four Seasons Resort Mykonos complements the nearby Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens, offering an expanded gateway to Greek luxury and culture.
Official Website. Opening Summer of 2026. Renderings © Four Seasons Hotels Limited
“Soak up uninterrupted views of Venice from rooms wreathed in the past and perfected by every modern luxury. […] From the ultimate romantic escape to the family holiday of a lifetime – at Airelles Venezia, all the extraordinary magic of Venice will be yours to discover.” — Airelles Venezia
Airelles Venezia is located on Venice’s Giudecca, reachable by a brief boat ride from Piazza San Marco. The new hotel occupies the former Bauer Palladio complex. Rather than overhaul the site, the project works within the existing buildings and their history. The interiors rely on local materials and older pieces such as Murano glass and Rubelli textiles, offset by modern fittings rather than heavy-handed decoration.
There are 45 rooms and suites in total, along with three places to eat, two bars, and a spa spread across several levels, with pools and a small enclosed garden. The wider estate includes a separate villa with a Presidential Suite overlooking Piazza San Marco, as well as a three-bedroom villa with its own pool. The on-site church serves as a space for weddings and private events.
Official Website. Opening 2026. Photos © Airelles
Raffles The Red Sea occupies the northwestern edge of Shura Island, part of Saudi Arabia’s new coral island development. The setting is deliberately quiet, with the resort arranged low to the land and oriented toward the water. Accommodation includes 121 rooms, 14 suites, and 33 villas, all with private terraces facing either the lagoon or the beach. Food and drink are spread across several venues, ranging from Singaporean and Eastern Mediterranean cooking to a pan-Arab Long Bar with a shisha lounge, a waterfront patisserie, and an informal grill by the pool. The hotel also has a spa and Raffles’ round-the-clock butler service, both integrated in a low-key way rather than presented as headline features.
Official Website. Opening 2026. Renderings © Raffles Hotels & Resorts
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Palais Jamaï is reopening following a ten-year restoration of one of North Africa’s oldest grand hotels. Built in 1879 as a vizier’s palace and converted into a hotel in 1930, the property has been restored with an emphasis on retaining its original structure and decorative detail.
Now affiliated with La Mamounia in Marrakech, Palais Jamaï Fès offers 94 rooms and suites, including a Royal Suite. Dining is overseen by Groupe Alain Ducasse and spread across several restaurants and bars, one positioned above the medina. The hotel also includes traditional hammams, two pools, contemporary fitness and wellness areas, and a small collection of boutiques.
Official Website. Opening Spring 2026. Rendering © Hotel Name
This opening from the Ritz-Carlton isn’t just a “debut”; it’s a major rehabilitation project of a local landmark, the Hotel Grande Bretagne in Bellagio. The project converted the heritage shell into a full-service resort. The development preserved the large 19th-century structure, and used the site’s extensive parkland to create a privacy buffer from the adjacent town center. Unlike smaller boutique conversions in the region, this hotel delivers at scale, incorporating a large spa and event facilities into the existing architectural grid. The operational layout centers on the lakefront, utilizing a renovated private dock to handle guest arrivals and departures via water.
Official Website. Opening 2026. Rendering © Marriott International
Four Seasons Resort Red Sea is located on Shura Island and was designed by Foster + Partners. The property has 149 rooms and suites, all facing the water and the surrounding beaches. Facilities include six dining venues, meeting and event spaces, a marine discovery center, and a Kids For All Seasons club. The resort also offers a spa with a hammam, tennis courts, and three outdoor pools with cabanas. The resort has set aside two separate beaches, one for families, another for adults.
Official Website. Opening Early 2026. Renderings © Four Seasons Hotels Limited
Six Senses arrives in the UAE with a LEED-certified hotel and branded residences on Palm Jumeirah. The 61 rooms and 162 residences are designed for privacy, offering clear sightlines of the Gulf and Dubai skyline. The operation is built around sustainability, from the restaurants to the sports facilities. A massive 60,000 sq ft social and wellness club anchors the property, housing a longevity clinic, biohacking room, and squash court. A central garden with native planting connects these spaces to the beach.
Official Website. Opening 2026. Renderings © Six Senses
Alila Mayakoba replaces the former Andaz Mayakoba on Mexico’s Riviera Maya, as Alila’s first property in Latin America and the Caribbean. The resort features 182 guest rooms (64 suites of which are suites with private pools); there is also a beach club, and the spa offers hydrotherapy areas and a temazcal, a kind of sweat lodge invented by indigenous peoples in Mesoamerica. Dining centers on regional ingredients and benefits from an on-site organic garden. The hotel’s interiors draw inspiration from Mayan traditions and feature local materials for a “restrained luxury” aesthetic.
Alternatively, book Alila Mayakoba via
Hyatt, or see what others think on TripAdvisor.
Official Website. Opening February 2026. Rendering © Hyatt Corporation
Anantara Kafue River Tented Camp sits within Zambia’s sprawling Kafue National Park. The property houses 12 private tents, including a 600-square-metre Presidential Villa with plunge pools and exclusive boat access. The camp balances high-end comfort with the wild in its guest quarters and facilities, including a restaurant, bar, traditional African boma, and wellness pool. These elements serve a distinct safari experience in the park, driven by a commitment to sustainability and the local community.
Official Website. Opening April 2026. Photos © Anantara Hotels & Resorts
The Ilisian is positioning itself as Athens’ primary hub for luxury hospitality and social life. Anchored by the Conrad Athens, Waldorf Astoria Residences, and a private members’ club, the complex houses 280 rooms and suites overlooking the Acropolis, with residences occupying the upper floors. We love its semi-Olympic pool, rooftop garden, and 700m running track, but for many guests, the real highlight is the dining lineup. The hotel has as many as nine bars and restaurants, including the reinvented Galaxy Dispensary and Byzantino. Curated retail spaces round out the precinct.
Alternatively, book Conrad Athens The Ilisian via
Hilton, or see what others think on TripAdvisor.
Official Website. Opening June 2026. Renderings © Hilton
Situated on Montughi Hill, this opening converts a historic estate into a low-density urban resort. The project distinguishes itself through sheer scale: spanning 12 acres, it holds the largest private hotel grounds within the city limits. The layout mimics a hamlet rather than a standard hotel, dispersing 32 rooms across 11 historic outbuildings to ensure low guest density. Among the accommodation options is also a standalone villa with independent access and a plunge pool, targeting the privacy-focused market. The culinary program creates a farm-to-city supply line: the two restaurants, led by Michelin-starred chef Stefano Cavallini, source their ingredients from the original Borgo Pignano agricultural estate, differentiating the F&B offering from standard city sourcing.
Official Website. Opening 2026. Renderings © Borgo Pignano
This hotel launches in London following an eye-popping $122 million investment that has transformed the old Westbury Mayfair Hotel into a luxury destination with the coveted address on the corner of Bond Street and Conduit Street. Featuring 196 elegantly designed rooms and suites, St. Regis London symbolizes timeless glamour and modern luxury, largely thanks to the contributions of the designer Peter Newman-Earp and Richmond International. The designers kept the iconic Polo Bar as an integral part of the building’s heritage; its menu now lists a local twist on St. Regis’ signature cocktail, the Bloody Mary. The hotel experience encompasses everything from signature dining to a jazz bar, a fitness center, and a spa.
Official Website. Opening Spring 2026. Rendering © Marriott International
“AMAALA is creating a new category of coastal lifestyle […] designed to allow guests and residents to get back to nature, recharging their mind, body, and soul.” — John Pagano, Group CEO of Red Sea Global
The Four Seasons Resort in AMAALA is one of the most luxurious additions to Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast, offering stunning bay views and a focus on well-being and sustainability. The resort is anchored around a lush spa and organic garden, with state-of-the-art fitness facilities and diverse dining options. Two hundred twenty elegant suites and villas, each featuring a private pool, are accompanied by 26 exclusive residences and a 27-hole golf course in a spectacular oceanfront setting. A host of attractions and destination activities await adventure-seekers, too—from guided canyoning and hiking to discovering pristine wadis and beaches—and from mountain biking to horseback riding.
Official Website. Opening Early 2026. Renderings © Four Seasons Hotels Limited
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Six Senses Lisbon occupies two historic buildings: Palácio Lavra, from the 1600s, and the neighboring Palácio de Pedrosas; together they hold 114 rooms. Much of the Six Senses Lisbon design comes from what was already there. Stone walls left exposed, uneven ceilings, older woodwork. Furnishings lean Portuguese without being decorative, with muted colors and worn textiles rather than statement pieces.
The spa is an important part of the property, at close to 1,000 square meters. It functions almost as a separate facility. There are treatment rooms, yoga and fitness areas, and a program that borrows selectively from local wellness traditions. Food is served across a few small venues rather than in one main restaurant, including a casual café in the courtyard and a glasshouse-style bar.
Official Website. Opening Late 2026. Rendering © Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas
Located on the breathtaking southern Vietnamese island of Phu Quoc, Park Hyatt Phu Quoc Resort evokes the charm of a Vietnamese village, with bamboo-lined paths and terraced rice fields. The hotel highlights Vietnam’s rich traditions and artisanal craftsmanship through locally sourced materials (e.g., rattan) and custom-made lacquerware. Set against the local styles are modern art and the concept of guest accommodation with a luxurious home vibe. The hotel has excellent amenities, including two dining venues, two swimming pools, a serene lakeside spa, a fully equipped gym, and an organic farm.
Official Website. Opening Q2 2026. Renderings © Hyatt Corporation
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This all-suite property attempts to balance the heavy expectations of the Waldorf name with its Kuala Lumpur setting. Architects have integrated local heritage without being kitsch, using Kufic script and native textile patterns to ground the lobby’s famous clock. The guestrooms follow a similar logic, using Green Verde Alpi marble to break up the neutral palettes found in the 279 suites. On the roof, the Presidential Suite functions more like a private residence with its own courtyard. The dining is just as ambitious. Among the eight venues, the main restaurant relies on mashrabiya screens for atmosphere, but the real draw is the kitchen, employing chefs trained by the royal household.
Official Website. Opening 2026. Renderings © Hilton
The Langham, Custom House is located in Bang Rak on the Chao Phraya River and occupies the former 1888 Customs House alongside the adjacent post office building. The project restores the original structures and adapts them for hotel use, combining preserved architectural details with contemporary Thai interiors. The hotel will offer rooms and suites, T’ang Court’s Cantonese restaurant, a pastry shop and bar, and a Chuan Spa. Positioned in one of Bangkok’s oldest riverfront districts, it serves as a base for exploring the city’s historic side rather than a self-contained resort.
Official Website. Opening late 2026. Rendering © Langham Hotels International
“Capella Diriyah represents more than a hotel; it symbolises a bridge between the rich cultural heritage of Saudi Arabia and the renowned luxury that defines Capella Hotels and Resorts globally.”— Capella Hotels & Resorts
Capella Diriyah is a collection of 100 thoughtfully designed rooms and suites, sitting directly against the mud-brick walls of At-Turaif, using the UNESCO-listed site as its primary visual anchor. The architecture acknowledges its neighbors, adopting the traditional Najdi style of the Diriyah district (as opposed to glass-and-steel modernism).
The amenities draw on local inspiration, with the spa centering its program on a traditional hammam, while the restaurants use the historic setting to frame menus based on regional ingredients. All that said, the layout inside somewhat breaks away from tradition. For example, some suites move the focus upwards, incorporating private rooftop pools, and the opulent Royal Suite features a star-gazing sky window.
Official Website. Opening 2026. Renderings © Capella Hotels and Resorts
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Louis Vuitton opens its first hotel at 103 Champs-Élysées, taking over a Haussmannian building erected in 1898. The property has since served various commercial uses, including as a bank and corporate headquarters; today, it re-launches with a small number of guest suites, marking Louis Vuitton’s move into operating a hotel under its own name.
The hotel façade merits a separate mention. Even during the hotel construction, it has become a stunning new landmark in Paris and the embodiment of the brand’s legacy. The whole building appears to mimic Louis Vuitton’s iconic trunk; a symbol of luxury and the brand’s expertise in luxury travel.
Official Website. Opening 2026. Rendering © Louis Vuitton
Taking its name from the local baobab fruit, Ubuyu marks Banyan Group’s first move into the safari sector, planting a small footprint in Tanzania’s Ruaha National Park. The design logic is strictly low-impact: the entire property runs on solar power, and the structures are built from timber, thatch, and clay to mimic the region’s traditional Maasai dwellings.
The inventory is deliberately restricted to just six villas. The social hub is the ‘Living Room,’ a free-flowing space modelled on a Maasai enkang, while the Mganga Bar focuses on river views. Dining at Ubuyu takes a turn from the usual safari menus (focused on game meat) to a plant-forward, zero-waste kitchen. Wellness is handled by the Maji Spa on the riverbank, and the operational flow is managed by ‘Escape Hosts’ rather than traditional butlers.
Official Website. Opening 2026. Renderings © Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts
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With just 95 rooms, Four Seasons Hotel Hanoi at Hoan Kiem Lake reads more like a boutique residence than a standard big-box luxury hotel. Its address, on the edge of Hoan Kiem Lake, is one of the most attractive in the capital. Architecture firm WATG and interior studio SRSS have collaborated to keep the scale intimate, using the French Colonial surroundings as a design prompt rather than a strict template. The layout capitalizes on the waterfront position, stacking the swimming pools and rooftop bar to face the lake. The ground floor connects directly to the French Quarter, but otherwise the building serves as a buffer between guests and the Old Quarter’s traffic jams, effectively creating a quiet bubble in the city center.
Official Website. Opening 2026. Renderings © Four Seasons Hotels Limited
Fairmont’s addition to the Red Sea development sits on a coastline with dormant volcanoes and a scattered archipelago of 90 islands. It’s a destination hotel, with a comprehensive leisure hub and an adjacent 18-hole championship golf course. Their accommodation lists 193 rooms; facilities include a spa complex and facilities for teens and children. The design nudges the guest experience towards the water, most notably with a restaurant built directly over the sea (where the culinary program takes advantage of the marine setting). The location serves as a staging ground for accessing the area’s archaeological sites and underwater ecosystems.
Official Website. Opening May 2026. Renderings© Fairmont
La Réserve is known for refined resorts in France, Italy, and Switzerland, so this is a breakout from the European containment. The beach destination debut on Praslin avoids the typical resort structure, offering a limited collection of villas that mirror the discretion of its sister properties in Geneva and Ramatuelle. It is a calculated export of the Michel Reybier aesthetic—defined by a heritage of high-end design and low-volume inventory—to the Indian Ocean, amid the Praslin’s tropical landscape.
Official Website. Opening 2026. Rendering © La Réserve
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This 10-acre waterfront plot marks COMO’s first French coastal venture, repurposing a historic mansion into a 42-room hotel. Once the private hideaway of figures like Winston Churchill and Audrey Hepburn, the property sits on ten acres facing the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. The design breaks the period architecture with a heavy rotation of contemporary art. The infrastructure is designed to keep guests on the water: the grounds include a private beach and a jetty for direct arrivals. While Saint-Tropez’s nightlife is a short speedboat ride away, the hotel itself remains a quiet enclave, anchored by the COMO Shambhala wellness center.
Alternatively, book COMO Le Beauvallon via
Como Hotels and Resorts, or see what others think on TripAdvisor.
Official Website. Opening April 2026. Photos © Como Hotels and Resorts
With this newest city hotel, W Hotels brings 210 rooms and suites to the capital, and injects its high-energy brand ethos into the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). The property is designed to break the mold of the traditional business hotel, positioning itself as the social counterpoint to Riyadh’s corporate center. The layout is heavy on shared infrastructure. Seven restaurants and retail spaces turn the lobby into a public square, and the brand’s staples (the Wet Deck pool, Away Spa, and Fit gym) anchor the leisure offering. It is a calculated entry into a district that embodies the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
Official Website. Opening Mar 2026. Rendering © Marriott International
Mandarin Oriental’s fourth Italian venture takes to the hills of the Costa Smeralda, claiming a forested slope overlooking the Gulf of Pevero. The project, a collaboration with real estate heavyweight Gruppo Statuto, avoids the immediate waterfront crush; instead, the 83 rooms sit back in the trees, linked to a private beach via a 350-meter walking trail. For a more direct sand-between-toes experience, the hotel manages a separate beach club at Porto Paglia. Back up the hill, the complex includes five dining venues and a spa that moves the wellness routine indoors and outdoors, into the gardens.
Official Website. Opening mid-2026. Rendering © Mandarin Oriental
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Located in the business-heavy Akasaka district, 1 Hotel Tokyo functions as a soft counterpoint to the surrounding concrete city.
The hotel anchors the Tokyo World Gate complex, offering 211 rooms that prioritize organic textures and muted palettes over high-gloss luxury. The culinary program takes advantage of the altitude, positioning the main restaurant to overlook the Imperial Palace gardens.
Wellness is central to the hotel experience. The facility includes a fitness center, indoor pool, and hammams, all extending onto an outdoor terrace that attempts to pull a bit of nature up into the skyline.
Official Website. Opening March 2026. Photos © 1 Hotels
AMAALA Triple Bay is The Red Sea Global’s destination for exclusive luxury wellness and sports retreats, and Jayasom Wellness Resort is one of them. Curiously, the resort attempts to bridge the gap between a medical facility and a luxury hotel. Alongside 153 tastefully furnished rooms (and 24 branded private residences), the resort features 7000 square meters of wellness treatments and facilities designed around “six pillars of wellness wisdom” (holistic health, fitness, physiotherapy, nutrition, aesthetic beauty, and spa). The resort is pitched explicitly at families (a rarity in the high-end wellness sector). Still, it has an adult-only area, offering a peaceful retreat for guests seeking tranquility.
Official Website. Opening 2026. Rendering © Jayasom Wellness Resort
Taking over one of the Sunset Strip’s most recognizable footprints, this project sees the Public brand replacing the Standard. The 137-room property uses a stark, minimalist design language to cleanse the palate of the site’s previous incarnation. The lobby is designed to operate as a neighborhood thoroughfare rather than a gatekeeper, merging seamlessly with the nightlife venues. However, the center of gravity is the roof: a 16,000-square-foot plateau overlooking the Los Angeles basin that functions as an open-air clubhouse.
Official Website. Opening 2026. Rendering © Public Hotels
Amoh occupies a secluded peninsula on Rhodes, repurposing a former quarry site into a self-contained “village” where guests can access four restaurants, two bars, and a patisserie without leaving the resort. With 197 rooms and suites, this is not a boutique hotel, but the layout aims for intimacy by giving every room its own outdoor space. The design avoids the standard white-washed island tropes, favoring heavy masonry that reflects the ground beneath it. The extensive amenities also include the ‘Elispa’ wellness facility.
Alternatively, book Amoh, a Luxury Collection Resort via
Marriott International or see what others think on TripAdvisor.
Official Website. Opening April 2026. Renderings © Marriott International
Fairmont Hanoi draws on a mix of Vietnamese lacquer work, bold color, and references to the city’s colonial-era architecture. The hotel has 241 rooms, along with six restaurants and bars, including one on the roof. Facilities also include a spa, fitness center, bathhouse, and two swimming pools. The property operates as a full-service hotel within the city rather than a destination resort.
Alternatively, book Fairmont Hanoi via
FRHI Hotels & Resorts, or see what others think on TripAdvisor.
Official Website. Opening February 2026. Renderings © Accor
Park Hyatt Mexico City capitalizes on its proximity to Chapultepec Park, the capital’s largest “green lung.” The hotel offers 155 rooms and suites, designed with a focus on outdoor connection: every unit includes a private terrace. The infrastructure is substantial for an urban hotel. Park Hyatt has on-site tennis and pickleball courts, a rarity in the dense neighborhood that is the heart of Polanco. On-site highlights also include a serene spa, and the standout dining concepts spotlight Japanese dishes and vibrant South American flavors. With luxury boutiques and top-rated restaurants just steps away, this new Park Hyatt puts the best of Polanco at your doorstep. Book Club Access room for an entry to a dedicated lounge.
Official Website. Expected to open in Q3 2026. Renderings © Hyatt Corporation
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JK Place expands its Roman portfolio with Casa JK Place, a residence concept located between the Pantheon and Piazza Navona. The project converted an 18th-century palazzo into just 15 units, shifting away from the traditional hotel model to offer one- and two-bedroom apartments. The renovation preserved the structural heritage (specifically the original stucco work and coffered ceilings), but also incorporated modern wellness and fitness facilities into the historic context.
Casa JK Place could be described as a private home with hotel infrastructure: unlike a rental apartment, it has full hotel staffing, including a dedicated concierge and housekeeping. The street-level restaurant provides the social interface, openings the otherwise restricted property to the neighborhood.
Official Website. Opening May 2026. Rendering © Casa J.K. Place Roma
The Chedi Wadi Safar is located in one of Saudi Arabia’s preeminent cultural destinations, forming part of the project transforming Diriyah—the birthplace of Saudi Arabia—into a premier destination in the kingdom. The hotel embraces the Najdi architectural codes set by the development authority, utilizing locally sourced limestone and compressed clay to match the desert palette. The architecture focuses on the intersection of water and desert: the lobby features a glass facade that visually pulls the wadi landscape into the interior, anchored by a central tree. Guest accommodation includes a wing of branded residences that utilize the traditional courtyard model, orienting the living spaces inward to ensure privacy and natural cooling.
Official Website. Opening 2026. Renderings © GHM Hotels
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Baccarat is planting its flag in Downtown Dubai, directly in the shadow of the Burj Khalifa. And Studio Libeskind translated the Baccarat aesthetic into an architectural structure that resembles a giant optical prism, reflecting the skyline through its angular glass exterior.
Interiors reject minimalism in favor of the brand’s dense, tactile heritage—and for Baccarat, it works. The 145 rooms and public spaces feature heavily marble and, inevitably, crystal chandeliers. Beyond the accommodation, the footprint includes a dedicated dining promenade and ‘The Sanctuary,’ a pool deck designed to buffer the downtown noise.
Official Website. Opening 2026. Renderings © Baccarat Hotel & Residences Dubai
Rosewood has reactivated the Hotel Bauer, bringing this landmark back online following an overhaul by Alberto Torsello and BAR Studio. The designers reconfigured the 19th-century property to favor a high-end footprint: of the 110 keys, most are designated as suites. The design intent was to preserve the original facade while modernizing the core. The standout feature is the roof concept. Moving beyond the standard terrace, the hotel incorporates a dedicated Italian garden and a wooden altana—a Venetian architectural quirk—to frame its views of the city, serving as the setting for its signature restaurant.
Official Website. Opening late 2026. Photo © Rosewood Hotels
“We bring a new luxury experience that deeply honours the importance of Madinah while introducing the legendary personalized and unscripted service that only Four Seasons can offer.” — Waleed Sobhy, General Manager
Four Seasons Hotel Madinah is located steps from the historic Al-Masjid an-Nabawi—the Prophet’s Mosque. This new luxury property features 246 rooms and suites, distinctive dining options, expansive event spaces, a fitness center, and a spa.
The conceptual architecture by HKS and the interior design by LW Design Group and AvroKO reflect the deep cultural meaning of Madinah while creating a serene retreat for visitors. The hotel delivers Four Seasons’ signature personalized service and is conveniently connected to Makkah, Jeddah, and the international airport.
Official Website. Opening 2026. Renderings © Four Seasons Hotels Limited
Located directly in the Gion preservation district, this opening centers on the adaptive reuse of the Yasaka Kaikan, a registered Tangible Cultural Property originally built as a theater in 1936. The development navigates strict heritage protections, retaining the external 1930s architecture while remaking the interiors. The historic shell od the property dictates the design, utilizing the theater’s high ceilings and original framework. The guest accommodation follows the theatrical scale as well, creating spaces that exceed the typical size for the neighborhood. The material palette is strictly regional, employing local cedar and tatami to align with the surrounding preservation district.
Official Website. Opening March 2026. Renderings © Imperial Hotel
Luura positions itself as a quiet architectural sanctuary on the Paros coastline. It’s the first resort on Paros by the company; the project is led by a father-and-daughter team and operates as an adults-only property with 39 suites. Set above the strait facing Antiparos, the resort is designed by Elastic Architects, with interiors by Lambs and Lions. Architecture and interiors focus on sculptural forms and a restrained, quiet atmosphere rather than overt decoration.
Official Website. Opening April 2026. Rendering © Luura Hotels
Miraval The Red Sea is a wellness-focused resort located on Shura Island along Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast. The property is built around Miraval’s core emphasis on wellbeing, with accommodations, spa programs, and daily activities designed to encourage rest and physical balance rather than sightseeing. The resort includes 180 rooms, suites, and villas, 20 of them standalone villas. A large spa forms the center of the resort and is described as the largest of its kind in the region. Dining is organized around a main restaurant and the Life in Balance Culinary Kitchen, which follows Miraval’s established nutritional approach. Architecture by Foster + Partners responds closely to the site, using low forms and open layouts to keep buildings connected to the surrounding landscape.
Official Website. Opening March 2026. Rendering © Miraval The Red Sea
“[…] The secluded site is located between Via Piemonte and Via Sallustiana within The Gardens of Sallust, an ancient Roman archaeological site, featuring magnificent landscaping and historic charm, which offers visitors a glimpse into the grandeur of Rome’s past.” — Mandarin Oriental
Mandarin Oriental sits within Rome’s historic Gardens of Sallust, occupying a group of ten 19th-century villas set among landscaped grounds. The hotel features 108 rooms and suites (many with private gardens or terraces), along with six restaurants and bars, including a rooftop Mandarin Bar. Interiors are by Gilles & Boissier, dining concepts by DimoreStudio, and landscaping by Parc Nouveau. A full-service spa with pools and thermal facilities forms the core of the hotel.
Official Website. Opening late 2026. Rendering © Mandarin Oriental
For years, Uganda’s gorilla-tracking region has relied on simple safari camps more than sophisticated luxury. The launch of Erebero Hills, Asilia Africa’s first lodge in Uganda, marks a design-forward change. The lodge sits along a restored escarpment on the northern edge of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, with views across the forest canopy and direct access to nearby gorilla-tracking trailheads. It has eight suites, built largely from bamboo and designed by Pablo Luna Studio, with curved forms and rooflines shaped to follow the slope of the land. The interiors are built to handle the mist and chill of the forest, anchored by fireplaces and expansive decks. The gradient allows the lodge to cascade down, to a heated pool and an open-air bar.
Alternatively, book Erebero Hills via Mr & Mrs Smith .
Official Website. Opening 2026. Rendering © Asilia Africa
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The Newman is an 81-room hotel in the heart of Fitzrovia, with a brasserie, cocktail bar, and a dedicated wellness floor. Interiors by Lind+Almond draw on a modern take on Art Deco, with references to the area’s cultural past, including bohemian figure Nancy Cunard. Rooms, suites, and apartments are designed with comfort and restraint in mind, some opening onto private balconies. At the top of the building, a signature rooftop suite includes a private terrace and can be reconfigured as a four-bedroom residence. The brasserie serves modern European dishes built around seasonal British produce and benefits from generous natural light, its own street entrance, and an outdoor terrace. Below ground, a cocktail bar and two private dining rooms offer more intimate spaces for smaller gatherings.
Alternatively, book The Newman via
Tablet Hotels | Expedia or see what others think on TripAdvisor.
Official Website. Opening Early 2026. Photos © The Newman
The Oberoi, Wadi Safar sits on a 70-metre cliff above the valley and comprises 60 private villas, many with their own pools and gardens. The design draws on traditional Najdi architecture, expressed through clean lines and natural materials. Covering 150,000 square metres, the resort includes a hammam-led spa with separate indoor pools for men and women, a 65-metre infinity pool facing the valley, a gym, kids’ club, library, and ballroom. Dining is centred on a signature restaurant by Michelin-starred chef Rohit Ghai. Architecture and interiors are by Aedas and Blink Design Group, with a further 10 branded residences arranged within landscaped grounds.
Official Website. Opening second half of 2026. Rendering © Oberoi Hotels & Resorts
Occupying the former Palácio Santa Clara, this project sees Samuel Torres de Carvalho converting a landmark structure into a 170-room hotel and residential complex. The architecture navigates the strict preservation rules of Alfama, maintaining the exterior while gutting the core to accommodate The Standard’s requirements. The property includes a block of 24 long-stay apartments, a significant addition to the neighborhood’s inventory. As expected with the brand, the layout prioritizes the public areas, using the rooftop and ground-floor dining venues to turn the hotel into a social thoroughfare rather than a secluded retreat.
Official Website. Opening Q1 2026. Renderings © Hyatt Corporation
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Following a five-year closure, Frégate Island is back. Refreshed and renovated, the resort maintains its status as one of the most exclusive destinations in the Seychelles. The refurbishment has kept the footprint minimal: only 14 villas and three estates occupy the granite-heavy terrain.
The social hub is the Plantation House, which has been expanded to include a cigar lounge and a distillery, alongside a wine cellar that claims the title of the region’s largest. The resort takes the advantage of the island’s topography for guest experiences: the Sunset Bar is on the highest ridge, and there are plenty of walking trails that navigate the island’s interior.
Official Website. Re- Opening 2026. Photo © Fregate
St. Regis has taken custody of the Klotild Palace, one of the twin Neo-Baroque structures guarding the Elizabeth Bridge. The project inserts 102 rooms into the UNESCO World Heritage site, navigating the complex floor plan of the historic shell. The preservation work is most visible in the ground-floor patisserie, where the original period furnishings have been retained, and in the accommodation mix: the ‘Klotild Tower Suite’ physically occupies one of the palace’s iconic spires. The interiors act as a modern foil to the heavy stone facade, stripping back the ornamentation in the private quarters while maintaining the brand’s traditional social infrastructure, including the St. Regis Bar.
Official Website. Opening Q2 2026. Renderings © Marriott International
The cornerstone property of the huge Amaala development, and located next to the yacht club and Marine Life Institute, the 391-room Ritz-Carlton hotel is the landmark project for the region. Designed by Foster+Partners, the resort ins built as a low-slung structure modeled on the vernacular of Al Wajh, a nearby Red Sea port. The construction takes advantage of the existing sand dunes, preserving them as natural shade barriers for the ground-floor spaces. The layout is oriented toward the water, with 80 percent of the rooms facing the sea. The infrastructure is built for volume, featuring extensive event facilities for up to 1,500 guests and a leisure complex defined by a dedicated ‘rock pool’ and direct swimmable coastline.
Official Website. Opening 2026. Rendering © Marriott International
Corinthia has claimed the former seat of the Central Bank of Italy for its Roman debut. Located on Piazza del Parlamento, the 1914 Neoclassical palazzo has been stripped of its bureaucratic function and converted into a 60-suite luxury hotel. The renovation preserves the imposing scale of the bank architecture—likely defined by high ceilings and thick masonry—while softening the core around a central courtyard. The layout creates an enclosed sanctuary in the middle of the Campo Marzio district, featuring a spa and rooftop spaces that offer a vantage point over the neighboring Pantheon and Parliament buildings.
Official Website. Opening Early 2026. Renderings © Corinthia Hotels
Greek island escape
With the opening of Conrad Corfu, Hilton is making its luxury debut in the Greek market. Located on the southern coast, the resort plants 136 keys into a landscape defined by olive and eucalyptus groves. The inventory prioritizes private water features, with a significant portion of rooms and villas including individual pools. The food and beverage program is a primary anchor, headlined by a fine-dining venue from Michelin-starred chef Alexandros Tsiotinis. Beyond the table, the amenities are designed to capitalize on the climate, featuring an open-air cinema and a spa that integrates the surrounding gardens into its programming.
Official Website. Opening Q2 2026. Renderings © Hilton
“The Cape Town EDITION will offer guests a plethora of destination-led experiences and direct access to the world’s leading luxury retail brands, top-class restaurants, charter cruises and other incredible experiences.”
— David Green, CEO of V&A Waterfront
Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront adds a final piece to its hospitality grid: a purpose-built hotel operated by EDITION. Developed in partnership with Kerzner International, the hotel relies on a design collaboration between Shanghai’s Neri&Hu and local architects StudioMAS. It avoids the trend of repurposing dockside silos or warehouses, opting instead for a new concept, offering a purpose-built design rather than a heritage restoration. The hotel features 142 rooms and six residences. The layout orients the rooftop bar and pool deck towards the Atlantic, securing clear sightlines of Table Mountain and Lion’s Head.
Official Website. Opening 2026. Renderings © EDITION Hotels
Situated on the edge of Porto Cervo, this Rocco Forte Hotel converts a seafront site into a 64-room resort. The project distinguishes itself through its celebrity designers: Patricia Urquiola handles the internal architecture, while Patrizia Pozzi shapes the gardens. The footprint is tight—covering just two acres—which ensures the buildings remain close to the water. The amenities are substantial for a hotel of this size, featuring a full-service spa and three distinct dining venues. It operates as a quiet counterpoint to the high-traffic marina nearby, offering direct beach access and a focus on privacy.
Official Website. Opening 2026. Photo © Rocco Forte Hotels
Reopening in mid-2026 under the stewardship of Great Plains Conservation, Shompole Lodge returns as a member of the Réserve-Collection, promising barefoot luxury in one of Kenya’s most dramatic landscapes. Perched on the edge of the Great Rift escarpment, this boutique property will blend sustainability, privacy, and bold design, appealing to travelers seeking true escape. The return of this beloved camp signals a deepening of Kenya’s high-end conservation travel opportunities.
Official Website. Opening mid-2026. Photo © Great Plains Conservation
“Clinique La Prairie’s world-renowned facilities and health and wellness experiences […] will take our visitors on transformative personal journeys inspired by arts, wellness, and the purity of the Red Sea.”
— John Pagano, Group CEO, Red Sea Global
Holistic wellness has defined Clinique La Prairie for more than 90 years, so it is fitting that the first resort at Red Sea Global’s AMAALA is Clinique La Prairie, bringing the brand’s health-centered approach to a destination focused on wellbeing.
The resort includes 52 guest rooms and suites and 13 villas, arranged around a central Longevity Plaza that houses Clinique La Prairie’s wellness facilities. Programmes are structured around four pillars: nutrition, medical care, movement, wellbeing. Additional amenities include a beach club, workshop and training spaces, private dining areas, and a museum.
Official Website. Opening 2026. Renderings © Clinique La Prairie
Baccarat took over the shell of the former Hotel Majestic, one of Via Veneto’s most recognizable landmarks. The property has undergone a total renovation, refitting the 19th-century structure with the brand’s heavy crystal accents and polished surfaces. The hotel now has fewer rooms—87 in total—and its social spaces rely on the location for drama: the restaurant features an expansive terrace hanging over the boulevard; a separate rooftop bar offers even higher elevation. Meeting spaces and a wellness facility round out the infrastructure.
Official Website. Opening Late 2026. Photo © Baccarat Hotels
Kaia sits on Koh Phangan’s quieter northeastern coast and marks the debut of an outdoor-focused hospitality brand founded by Bound and Beyond with Cloud Collective. The resort comprises 31 ocean-facing tented suites and four two-bedroom pool villas, built using reclaimed and upcycled materials and designed for open-air living.
Sustainability informs the project’s operations, with passive cooling, solar power, on-site water filtration, and a no single-use plastics policy. Dining focuses on seasonal produce, much of it sourced from Kaia’s own organic farm, with an emphasis on fire-based cooking. Experiences centre on the surrounding landscape, including foraging walks, ceramics workshops, and low-impact wellness programmes.
Official Website. Opening Summer 2026. Renderings © KAIA
“[…] Venice has always inspired the world’s imagination. At the Danieli, we open the door to authentic cultural connections – collaborating with local craftspeople and celebrating the beauty of everyday life in the city.”
— Christian Zandonella, General Manager
Danieli, a Four Seasons Hotel, reopens in Venice following a $34 million renovation led by Pierre-Yves Rochon. The hotel spans three historic palazzos, including the 14th-century Palazzo Dandolo, and offers 197 rooms and 79 suites furnished with Venetian art, antiques, Murano glass, and Oriental rugs. Amenities include the rooftop Terrazza Danieli restaurant overlooking the lagoon and a spa. The property sits steps from Piazza San Marco.
Official Website. Opening mid 2026. Photo © Four Seasons Hotels Limited
Vestige Collection opens four new lodges in northern Namibia in 2026, marking its first move beyond Europe. The lodges are conceived as a connected circuit across the region, each anchored to a distinct landscape: wildlife-rich plains near the Grootberg range at Omantedeka; views of the Brandberg massif at Sorris Sorris; a private concession bordering Etosha at Sheya Shuushona; and the Kalahari dunes surrounding Xaudum. Grounded in community engagement, environmental context, and restrained design, the lodges allow guests to stay at a single property or travel through all four as a linked journey.
Official Website. Opening Summer 2026. Renderings © Vestige Collection
Andaz Lisbon occupies a prominent position on Praça do Comércio, at the centre of the city. The hotel draws on Lisbon’s layered history, referencing Moorish influences alongside Pombaline architecture. Guest rooms and suites are designed with an emphasis on comfort and restraint. Dining spans Luzzi, the Signature Rooftop Restaurant and Terrace Lounge, and the Andaz Lounge. Additional facilities include a fitness centre and spa.
Official Website. Opening March 2026. Renderings © Hyatt Corporation
Vacation ideas: the island of Mallorca
Gran Hotel Margalida opens in the coastal village of Banyalbufar, in a restored Mallorcan finca positioned between the sea and the Tramuntana mountains. The hotel comprises 29 ocean-facing rooms overlooking the Mediterranean, and it includes a spa and wellness area, gym, infinity pool, and a number of informal shared spaces. Dining is spread across three venues, including an oyster and seafood bar, alongside a pool bar influenced by traditional beach clubs. The hotel is shaped by its landscape and scale, with an emphasis on simplicity and quiet design rather than overt resort features. This is Annua Signature Hotels’ second property in Mallorca.
Official Website. Opening May 2026. Photo © Gran Hotel Margalida
Rocco Forte expands its small Sicilian portfolio with the conversion of Palazzo Castelluccio, in Noto. The hotel occupies Palazzo Castelluccio, a Neoclassical landmark that previously operated as a private museum—and the restoration principles still treat the property as a habitable museum. The interior design relies on the existing heritage features, specifically the elaborate trompe-l’œil ceilings and silk tapestries; it keeps the period chandeliers and Neoclassical layout intact. Outside, the courtyard garden serves as a green counterpoint to Noto’s stone-heavy architecture, filled with mature palms and bougainvillea. With only 31 rooms, the hotel allows the palazzo’s grand proportions to dictate the guest experience.
Official Website. Opening 2026. Photo © Rocco Forte Hotels
“Journey to a splendid new world through the storied doors of 94 Piccadilly, a renowned address that once welcomed royalty and the political elite.”
—Cambridge House, Auberge Resorts Collection
Auberge Resorts Collection makes its European debut at 94 Piccadilly, converting the former ‘In and Out Club’ into a 102-room hotel. The project restores the Grade I-listed Cambridge House, preserving one of Mayfair’s last remaining Georgian private palaces. The renovation keeps the Palladian facade intact while reconfiguring the interior to accommodate a modern hotel layout. The social spaces rely on the building’s original layout, using the open-air courtyard as its focal point.
Official Website. Opening Spring 2026. Rendering © Auberge Resorts Collection
The Hoxton enters the Spanish capital with an opening on Plaza de Santa Ana. Occupying a modernist structure designed by Jesús Carrasco-Muñoz y Encina, the hotel brings 192 rooms to the heart of the Literary Quarter. The renovation, led by Petra AM, preserves the historic facade while remaking the interior to fit the brand’s ‘open house’ format. The ground floor houses Il Bambini Club, a trattoria with an open kitchen, while the roof supports Cayo Coco, a cocktail bar concept exported from the brand’s Vienna property.
Official Website. Opening 2026. Rendering © Hotel Name
The Experimental Group converts a former office block on Via Ludovisi, bringing its nightlife-led hospitality to the Via Veneto district. Designer Rodolphe Parente led the overhaul of the 83-room property, stripping back the corporate shell to install a highly theatrical interior. The aesthetic utilizes high-gloss surfaces and distinct geometries rather than classical Roman tropes. The building orients inward around a glass-roofed atrium restaurant, while the basement houses the brand’s signature Experimental Cocktail Club, anchoring the hotel in Rome’s evening circuit.
Official Website. Opening Summer 2026. Photos © Experimental Rome
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The Romègas Hotel reclaims the 16th-century residence of Mathurin Romegas, a prominent naval commander for the Knights of Malta. Located on Republic Street, the 500-year-old palazzo undergoes a structural restoration by EM Architects, preserving the original hand-carved stone façade. The interiors, led by local studio Camilleri Paris Mode, reject generic modernization in favor of traditional materials: terrazzo flooring and heavy timber paneling define the common areas. The 23 rooms fit within the irregular historic footprint, many featuring the enclosed wooden balconies characteristic of Valletta. A rooftop pool deck faces Manoel Island, while chef Marvin Gauci anchors the ground-floor dining.
Official Website. Opening Spring 2026. Renderings © Romègas Hotel
Rosewood Rome occupies the former BNL headquarters on Via Veneto, spread across three early-20th-century buildings. The project retains much of the original architecture while adapting the site for hotel use. The property features 157 rooms and suites, along with three dining venues (one of them a rooftop bar overlooking the city). A Roman-style bathhouse inside the former bank vault is a standout feature; a separate spa and wellness terrace sits on the roof. Rosewood Rome features several meeting rooms and a large ballroom as well; it’s a great choice not only for overnight stays but also for events.
Official Website. Opening 2026. Photo © Rosewood Hotel Group
Kulu Ora becomes WildPlaces Africa’s seventh lodge and its second in Murchison Falls National Park. Kulu Ora is located in a restricted low-impact zone, where vehicle density is limited, differentiating the game-viewing experience from the busier sectors of the park. The lodge consists of 11 canvas suites and a family unit, all positioned to face the Nile River. Unlike smaller bush camps, Kulu Ora carries significant infrastructure: a lap pool, an elevated library, and a spa facility built directly on the riverbank. The location serves as a base for tracking Uganda’s ‘Big Seven,’ placing a specific emphasis on the area’s high lion population rather than just general game viewing.
Official Website. Opening Q2 2026. Renderings © Wildplaces Africa
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Le Relais d’Amboise is the first (and only) five-star hotel in Amboise, in the heart of France’s Loire Valley. It consolidates two adjacent riverfront structures to create a 63-room hotel. The design exploits the region’s specific geology: the spa occupies the site’s existing limestone caves, while the wine tasting rooms utilize the original underground cellars. The hotel stands out thanks to its rooftop bar, a rarity in the Loire Valley. A converted stone farm building handles events.
Le Relais d’Amboise is developed by Marugal, the boutique hotel group behind Cap Rocat and Dunas de Formentera—and, in the Loire Vallye itself—Relais de Chambord.
Official Website. Opening Summer 2026. Renderings © Le Relais d’Amboise
La Réserve enters the Florentine market with a boutique-size property of just six units in the Oltrarno district. Housed in a 15th-century palazzo on Via Santo Spirito, La Réserve Firenze operates as a serviced residence rather than a traditional hotel. It consists of one-to-three-bedroom apartments, all equipped with full kitchens to support long-stay usage. The renovation retained the building’s original ceiling frescoes, using the historic architecture to frame views of the Arno River. While the units function as private homes, the operation includes full hospitality staffing, from concierges to private chefs.
Official Website. Opening June 2026. Photo © La Réserve
Rajasthan's Lake City
A 30-acre site in the Thar Desert is the stage for the Leela’s Jaisalmer debut. Located within reach of the UNESCO-listed Fort, the 80-room hotel breaks from the heavy, ornate heritage style common to Rajasthan, opting instead for a simplified, contemporary vernacular. The accommodation is a mix of standard masonry rooms with tented villas, spread across the dunes to maximize privacy. The infrastructure is weighted toward the events market: the layout centers on a massive pillarless ballroom and open-air courtyards engineered for large-scale weddings. Leisure facilities include a spa and pool, but the primary function is that of a self-contained destination resort capable of handling high-volume social traffic.
Official Website. Opening 2026. Photo © The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts
Four Seasons completes a major restoration project in Getsemaní, fusing several historic landmarks into a single 131-room property. The site integrates the 16th-century Cloister of Saint Francis with the 1920s Beaux-Arts Club Cartagena, using the latter’s main hall as a central atrium lounge. The hotel connects these heritage structures with a new residential wing. Unlike smaller boutique conversions in the area, the hotel supports a heavy F&B program with six distinct venues, including terrace dining and a pool bar. The rooftop level serves as a social anchor, providing a swimming deck with direct views of the ancient city fortifications. The accommodations include a high proportion of suites, topped by the Royal and Presidential units.
Official Website. Opening Early 2026. Photos © Four Seasons Hotels Limited
Santa Lucía Jungle Hacienda acts as a gateway to the Central Pacific coast, positioned just outside the Carara National Park, 90 minutes from San José. The design creates a self-contained environment, adopting a ‘constructed village’ layout, centering its social infrastructure around a colonial-style plaza. The hotel’s 87-rooms lean towards the waterfront: the premium units line the banks of the Tárcoles River, featuring private terraces equipped with outdoor fireplaces. Unlike deep-jungle lodges that require bush planes, Santa Lucia Jungle Hacienda is accessible by road from San José, allowing guests to combine high-end amenities (such as a full spa and riverside pools) with nature programming, from crocodile safaris to forest trekking.
Alternatively, book Santa Lucia Jungle Hacienda via
Marriott International, or see what others think on TripAdvisor.
Official Website. Opening Jan 2026. Rendering © Marriott International
Nordelaia Sur Mer brings a ‘lo-fi luxury’ concept to the Côte d’Azur with a 33-room property in Beaulieu-sur-Mer. Set in a 1960s Brutalist structure that overlooks the town’s marina, Nordelaia rejects the typical Riviera glitz in favor of muted tones and organic shapes, creating a minimalist retreat.
The project enlisted Yakusha Studio to soften the original concrete shell using tactile, local materials and heavy planting, effectively screening the building within its nature reserve setting. The layout capitalizes on the verticality of the site: the property features the only rooftop terrace in Beaulieu, securing exclusive 360-degree views of the harbor and coastline. A tapas-focused dining deck and an outdoor pool anchor the ground-level amenities.
Official Website. Opening Early 2026. Renderings © Nordelaia
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The Standard enters the CDMX market with a new build in the Tabacalera district, located directly opposite the Monumento a la Revolución. The project involves a collaboration between Atelier Gulla and Piciotto Arquitectos, delivering a 208-room structure that also houses 27 private residences. The design breaks from the brand’s typical mid-century retro aesthetic, leaning instead into local materials like volcanic stone and exposed concrete. The layout is vertical, stacking the social venues—a rooftop pool, a signature restaurant, and a late-night diner—to maximize the skyline views. In contrast to the busy street-facing amenities, the wellness program is subterranean, featuring a Turkish hammam and hydrotherapy circuit.
Official Website. Opening Q3 2026. Rendering © Hyatt Corporation
SIX & SIX Private Islands expands its portfolio with Rah Gili, located in the North Malé Atoll, 40 minutes from Velana International Airport by a speedboat—which means that the resort is not dependent on seaplane schedules or limitations, allowing for 24-hour guest arrivals. Rah Gili is a modernist alternative to the traditional rustic Maldivian resort. The property creates a strictly contemporary environment, with 75 pool villas that prioritize indoor-outdoor flow over ornamental luxury. All villas are equipped with private pools; select overwater units feature direct-to-ocean slides. The island’s specific geography places it in a high-traffic zone for spinner dolphins, which anchors the resort’s marine excursion program.
Official Website. Opening Feb 2026. Photos © Rah Gili Maldives
The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort is distancing itself from the vertical density of the Hotel Zone, standing on the quieter Costa Mujeres strip. Designed by Sordo Madaleno, the architecture deliberately keeps a low profile; instead of a tower, the structure utilizes low-slung, curved volumes that defer to the coastline.
Rooms and suites are contemporary and pared back, and public spaces are designed to stay open to the beach and surrounding vegetation. The Costa Mujeres Resort features several dining venues, a beach club, and a spa focused on wellness. St. Regis butler service is offered throughout.
Official Website. Opening Jul 2026. Rendering © Marriott International
Tulåh in Northern Kerala is a “clinical wellness” facility rather than a standard retreat, differentiates itself through its heavy reliance on ‘hard’ science (rather than vibes). The concept is driven by advanced diagnostics, as the property is a specialized satellite to the nearby Meitra Hospital, granting guests access to a network of 200 medical specialists. The resort pairs luxury hospitality (with 65 guest suites) with medical hardware, even an on-site MRI scanning and microbiome mapping. The treatment protocol creates a data-led feedback loop: clinical test results dictate the guest’s nutritional plan. Founded by entrepreneur Faizal Kottikollon, tulåh blends farm-to-table nutrition, regenerative therapies, and personalised programmes to restore balance to body, mind, and soul—all surrounded by 30 acres of gardens and rewilded forest.
Official Website. Opening early 2026. Photos © Tulåh
Located steps from the British Museum, The Zetter Bloomsbury repurposes a row of six red-brick townhouses into a single hotel entity. The conversion preserves the residential scale of the original Grade II-listed structures, resulting in a layout defined by bay windows and original fireplaces. The 68-room hotel recruited designer James Thurstan Waterworth to handle the interiors. He explicitly referenced the neighboring British Museum, styling the spaces to resemble the private home of a collector. Thus the rooms are filled with Georgian antiques, Persian rugs, and clawfoot tubs. The ground floor eliminated the reception desk in favor of a central cocktail bar, flanked by a Drawing Room and ‘The Orangery,’ a garden-facing dining venue.
Official Website. Opening Early 2026. Photo © The Zetter
This Ritz-Carlton is a purpose-build resort of 195 guest rooms and suites, located adjacent to the UNESCO-listed At-Turaif district of Riyadh. Visually, the new resort adheres to the district’s strict architectural code, employing the traditional Najdi mud-brick style, geometric apertures, and courtyard layouts to integrate with the neighboring heritage sites. The hotel is an anchor to the district’s retail and museum neighborhood, providing luxury accommodation, multiple dining outlets and a dedicated wellness complex.
Official Website. Opening late 2026. Rendering © Marriott International
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.HERE Maldives is a hyper-low-density model in the Baa Atoll, within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, spreading just nine residences across two natural islands (branded ‘Somewhere’ and ‘Nowhere’). This unique resort operates without the typical ‘hub’ island; instead, it decentralizes the services—dining, wellness, and administration—directly into the villas, relying on ‘Roohu’ hosts, who function as single-point contacts for all logistics, removing the need for communal reception areas. The architecture, by KulörGroup, focuses on isolating the guest accommodation, creating a footprint where the guest-to-land ratio is significantly higher than other five-star competitors. Given the location in the Baa Atoll, the marine program focuses on the high-value biodiversity of the surrounding waters, specifically the Hanifaru Bay feeding grounds. The resort is located 30 minutes by air from Malé.
Official Website. Opening 2026. Photos © Here Maldives
The Oetker Collection marks its entry into the US market by acquiring the lease of the historic Chesterfield Hotel in Palm Beach. Rebranded as The Vineta, the renovation reduced the numer of rooms from 53 to 41, prioritizing larger suite footprint over capacity—and creating a residential sense of scale. Paris-based designer Tino Zervudachi leads the interior overhaul, stripping back the previous heavy decor to highlight the building’s original Mediterranean Revival architecture. The redesign extends to the former Leopard Lounge, converting the famous nightlife venue into a new evening restaurant, located two blocks north of Worth Avenue.
Official Website. Opening 2025. Renderings © Oetker Collection
Debuting in 2026, Waldorf Astoria Admiralty Arch marks the brand’s first London property. But this opening marks a rare event: the commercialization of a royal monument (commissioned by King Edward VII to honor Queen Victoria); Waldorf Astoria’s conversion of Admiralty Arch places the hotel inside the curved facade that marks the entrance to The Mall.
The location is the primary asset here, granting the hotel a dual perspective: one side faces the public crowds of Nelson’s Column, the other looks down the private ceremonial route to Buckingham Palace. The hotel offers 100 luxurious rooms and suites, along with 17,500 square feet of private residences.
Official Website. Opening Spring 2026. Rendering © Hilton
“[…] In a city of contrasts, blending vibrant nightlife and classic art, Bauhaus and skyscrapers, and heritage and innovation, Six Senses Tel Aviv spans an entire city block between the prestigious Rothschild, Herzel, and Lilienblum Streets.” — Six Senses Tel Aviv
This opening establishes an urban anchor for Six Senses in Israel, complementing its desert resort in Shaharut. Located in the financial core on Rothschild Boulevard, the property is a mixed-use development integrating 140 hotel rooms with 55 serviced apartments. The project involves a complex conservation effort, anchoring a modern glass tower onto a base of five preserved heritage structures dating back to Tel Aviv’s founding. The layout pushes the amenities vertically, placing the pool and cocktail lounge on the upper levels to clear the surrounding skyline. Six Senses Tel Aviv introduced ‘Six Senses Place,’ a membership-based wellness and social club designed to draw the local technology and business community into the hotel.
Official Website. Opening 2026. Rendering © Six Senses
Following the success of the Nihi Sumba resort in Indonesia, its creators expand into Nihi Rote on West Timor’s remote Rote Island. The project required a decade-long development timeline, largely due to the lack of local infrastructure: the developers established a vocational school on the island specifically to train the workforce prior to opening. The wait was worth it.
Located on Rote Island—West Timor’s remote southern outpost—the resort offers only a handful of thatched pool villas to create an exclusive resort in one of the southernmost islands in southeast Asia, a two-hour flight from Bali. The site serves as a base for the Bo’a surfing breaks, replicating the ‘surf-and-luxury’ formula that defined the brand’s original Sumba property.
Official Website. Opening April 2026. Photos © Hotel Name
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Author: Travel+Style. Last updated: 06/01/2026
