Judging by the number of new luxury hotels that opened in 2021 (as our 2021 Luxury Hotel Openings list attests) and then in 2022 — see below — you wouldn’t have guessed that travel has been on pause. And 2023 is shaping up to be just as exciting, judging by our latest. Year after year, we have the privilege to share with you the most comprehensive list of the newest luxury hotels — but we also revisit these collections, keeping them up to date. So is the case with the 2022 Top Luxury Hotel openings. Enjoy!
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“Serenity and adventure” is the premise behind This stunning new five-star getaway in Raa Atoll, located 45 minutes from Malé by seaplane and surrounded by a beautiful house reef. Alila Kothaifaru Maldives is designed with eighty villas. Roughly half are hidden among the tropical greenery for top privacy but with direct beach access. The rest stand over water on stilts, allowing guests to descend to the sea and enjoy the turquoise waves from the extensive private decking. Like many other resorts in this class, Alila Kothifaru Maldives offers a full range of facilities: recreation and water sports centers, spa wellness, and a spectrum of dining options.
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Website: Alila Kothaifaru Maldives, Maldives. Photos © Alila Hotels & Resorts
Located at Fifth Avenue and 57th Street intersection, the 83-room hotel features two restaurants, Wine Library, an underground Jazz Bar, and a Garden Terrace overlooking Central Park. The trademark Aman Spa is spread on three floors and includes a 25-meter swimming pool. All hotel rooms have working fireplaces, and many enjoy views of the park. Finally, The hotel offers twenty-two private Aman Residences, and a single five-floor penthouse, on top of the building. Massively delayed year after year, Aman New York is still our most anticipated opening in NY.
Website: Aman New York, USA. Photos © Aman Group
“Naviva is an ambitious new resort concept that offers highly individualized service and innovative design that brings guests closer to nature than ever before.”
— Vince Parrotta, Four Seasons President, Hotel Operations.
Four Seasons in one of the most interesting luxury hotel brands out there, and to observe its evolution is to follow the hottest trends in the hospitality industry. One of these trends is tented accommodation — an idea that brings luxury travelers close to nature without forfeiting the pleasures and comforts of modern life. Such is the Four Seasons resort in Punta Mita, their first tented resort in the Americas. Opening with only fifteen luxury tents, Naviva is an adults-only nature retreat set amidst forty-eight acres of land on a forest-covered private peninsula. The tents offer the indoor-outdoor experience, with an expansive deck with a hammock and outdoor shower, an open-air living room, and a sumptuous bedroom opening onto a private plunge pool.
Website: Naviva®, A Four Seasons Resort, Punta Mita, Mexico. Photos © Four Seasons
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Rosewood Vienna is the brand’s fifth hotel in Europe. Housed in a historic 18th-century building — formerly the headquarters for Erste Group Bank AG — with the address on Petersplatz in Vienna’s Old Town. The hotel offers ninety-nine expansive rooms and suites and a range of dining and entertainment facilities. There is a rooftop bar with views of the city, a charming restaurant surrounded by a garden, and a spa. The hotel’s central location places it just steps away from the city’s most luxurious shopping and dining and its celebrated historical sites — and makes it a luxurious basecamp from which to explore Vienna, one of Europe’s most charming destinations.
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Website: Rosewood Vienna, Austria. Photos © Rosewood Hotels & Resorts
The beloved andBeyond Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge reopens after a complete transformation. The place has ten new suites, with one Family Suite as a two-room unit that can host two adults and two children. All suites have doubled in size and now feature large private decks with circular plunge pools. The decks are perfect for enjoying the views. The camp overlooks a tributary of the Grumeti River, where proximity to water draws wildlife throughout the day and night. The lodge feels brand new after this overhaul. Guests can enjoy the infinity swimming pool, devote time to a workout in the gym, or arrange a pampering session through the in-room massage service. The lodge stands in the remote parts of western Serengeti. The far-flung location means a few other lodges are in the area, ensuring an exclusive safari experience.
See what others think about andBeyond Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge on TripAdvisor. Website: andBeyond Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge. Photos © andBeyond
“Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo [is] a tropical oasis set within a captivating landscape, tranquil beaches and rocky cliffs descending into the Pacific Ocean and adjacent to a magnificent 18-hole golf course.”
— Pedro Verea Hernandez, CEO, Paralelo 19.
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts partnered with Paralelo 19, a real estate developer from Mexico City, to create a unique luxury resort as part of a massive El Tamarindo development on a private Pacific Ocean peninsula. The hotel takes advantage of the elevation up to 120 meters above sea level, ensuring breathtaking views from many spots in the hotel — including from most of the hotel’s 155 rooms. The dining and beverage venues include an ocean view bar and restaurant, a beach bar and grill, and a golf club restaurant. A full-service spa, three pools, a fitness center, and other sports facilities complete the resort’s facilities.
Website: Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo, Mexico. Photos © Four Seasons
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Raffles Doha is an opulent 132-suite luxury hotel that pairs awe-inspiring views of the Doha skyline with tailored butler service and an all-suite experience. Each suite features a balcony and bespoke amenities, a gallery wall with curated books, and a maxi bar with customized beverages. Several special themed suites boast unique features, such as a marble wine cellar, beauty salon, sauna, gym, and outdoor lounge areas. The hotel guests can enjoy multi-sensory dining curated by the world’s finest chefs and advanced beauty and wellness facilities. These include nine spa and fitness suites equipped with state-of-the-art treatment rooms, private outdoor terraces, and plunge pools.
Website: Raffles Doha, Qatar. Photos © Raffles
Accor’s first Banyan Tree resort in Saudi Arabia is located fifteen kilometers from the Kingdom’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hegra. The Al-Hijr Archaeological Site, to use Hegra’s full name, is a place of ancient ruins from the enigmatic Nabatean Kingdom. Referencing the heritage location and the desert landscape surrounding the Ashar valley, the Banyan Tree is a tented property of eighty-two tented villas (one, two, or three-bedroom), with a Spa and a selection of gourmet dining venues. Designed by AW² studio, the luxury villas are set in a neutral palette of sandstone-colored hues, blending indoor and outdoor spaces. The resort grounds feature cozy outdoor fire pits, which become perfect places to stargaze, thanks to minimal light pollution.
Website: Banyan Tree Ashar AlUla Resort, Saudi Arabia.
Photos (including the leading shot at the top of the article) © Banyan Tree Hotels
Purpose-built in one of the tallest skyscrapers in the heart of Manhattan’s NoMad neighborhood, The Ritz-Carlton brings a sleek blend of refined elegance, legendary service, and modern city luxury to NYC. The hotel’s 250 rooms and sixteen penthouse residences offer unparalleled comfort and great Manhattan views. It’s a dining destination address, too, thanks to the restaurants and bars led by a Michelin-starred chef. Book a table at Zaytinya to sample innovative mezze dishes inspired by Middle-east and Mediterranean cuisines, or go to The Bazaar for innovative, avant-garde dining. Guests looking to escape the city’s relentless haste can book a session at the hotel’s signature spa, featuring eight treatment rooms, steam rooms, and a sauna.
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Website: The Ritz-Carlton, New York, Nomad. Photos © The Ritz-Carlton
We are happy to re-visit Santorini at the first opportunity, and Noūs Santorini might provide an excellent reason to look up the flights to Greece’s most spectacular island. This gorgeous new hotel redefines the typical Santorini hospitality through a strong focus on design and art, e.g., featuring contemporary Greek artists. All suites come with private pools, and the adult-only spa offers a wellbeing space designed to provide holistic treatments. Noūs Santorini is the fourth hotel in the Yes Hotels portfolio and their first opening anywhere other than Athens.
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Website: Noūs Santorini, Santorini, Greece. Photos © YES! Hotels
“We created a very strong concept tied to the local Prague legends everyone enjoys when visiting the beautiful city.”
— Maria Brime, design principal and owner at BrimeRobbins.
The city of Hrabal, Mozart, and Mucha continue to draw crowds of travelers, and Hyatt recognized the opportunity to bring its affordable luxury brand to the capital of Czechia. Andaz Prague occupies the heritage building of the former Sugar Palace hotel, originally built in 1916. Its renovation focused on recreating the neoclassical doors and windows, authentic moldings, and other elements of the building’s original fabric, maintaining its authenticity. Rooms and suites blend the building’s heritage with modern creativity, offering comfortable luxury. There are 175 rooms; guests benefit from events space, three distinct food and beverage venues, a fitness center, and a spa. Located on Senovážné Square, Andaz is a short walk from the Old Town.
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Website: Andaz Prague, Czech Republic. Photo © Hyatt Corporation
We are always happy to find a good excuse to return to the “island of gods.” The opening from Jumeirah offers such an excuse. Situated on the southern tip of Jimbaran, the resort comprises eighty suites and twenty-five villas. They are designed to utilize greenery and water and combine contemporary comforts with cultural heritage in the refined Jumeirah style. Three dining outlets, a fitness center, and a clifftop wedding venue promise a fully realized beach vacation.
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Website: Jumeirah Bali, Bali, Indonesia. Photo © Jumeirah
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Acro Suites is an eco-friendly hotel located on the rocky cliffside of Mononaftis Bay in Crete, Greece. The hotel offers a range of rooms, suites, and villas with private infinity pools and panoramic views of the Cretan Sea. The hotel’s bamboo yoga facility offers daily yoga and meditation classes and frequent talks from yoga gurus and fitness instructors. The hotel has an on-site Bath House which offers a range of therapies, including Acro Bath House Rituals, Biologique Recherche facial treatments, and Holistic Wellness days. Dining options at the hotel include Cremnos, a restaurant serving traditional Greek cuisine with organic ingredients from local farms, and The Circle, an all-day pool bar and lounge. It’s a great destination for those seeking to practice self-love and rejuvenate with Mother Nature.
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Website: Acro Wellness Suites, Crete, Greece. Photos © Acro Suites
Set on the premises of a historic hospital constructed in 1904, Rosewood São Paulo is the Rosewood Hotels & Resorts’ debut in South America. The development is heralded by some big names in architecture and design, including the award-winning architect Jean Nouvel, designer Philippe Starck, and artist Vik Muniz. The creators were commissioned to turn the 100-year-old building in the heart of the city’s Cidade Matarazzo into a luxurious city resort. Rosewood São Paulo comprises 151 rooms and 114 suites and features two restaurants, a bar and caviar lounge, two swimming pools, an extensive spa, and a fitness center, as well as extensive gardens.
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Website: Rosewood São Paulo. Photo © Rosewood Hotels and Resorts
Dominic Seyrling from the Asian-Dutch investment group Archer Hotel Capital promised to make the Madrid EDITION into one of the most exciting 2022 luxury hotel openings in Europe — and the event certainly made an impression on us. The hotel offers 200 beautifully appointed rooms and suites. The guests can enjoy five dining outlets, bars, a rooftop terrace, an outdoor pool, a state-of-the-art fitness club, and a spa. The hotel looks onto a tranquil square, surrounded by historic buildings near the Puerta del Sol square and within walking distance to The Golden Triangle of Art.
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Website: The Madrid EDITION, Madrid, Spain. Photos © Marriott International
Like many top hotels on the island of Santorini, Magma is inspired by traditional Cycladic houses. The design uses volcanic rock and stone elements and organic shapes to create sophisticated living spaces. The hotel blends outdoor and indoor life through semi-covered spaces and walkways, while the underground spa calls to Santorini’s cave dwellings. Forty-six suites feature private pools and hot tubs and offer views of the Aegean Sea, and the hotel facilities include an event facility for up to 250 guests.
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Website: Magma Resort Santorini, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt. Photos © Hyatt
The Ned Doha, Qatar, is a new hotel on the city’s Corniche waterfront. The property occupies the former Ministry of the Interior building (designed in the 1960s), but today it stands reimagined by David Chipperfield Architects and features interiors by Soho House Design. The hotel is spread over five floors, with 90 guest rooms and 12 suites, seven restaurants, a health club and spa, a gym, and event spaces. The standout spaces include a 30m outdoor swimming pool and the ground-floor atrium with a live performance stage. A rooftop bar promises panoramic city views.
Website: The Ned Doha, Qatar. Photos © The Ned Doha
Regent Phu Quoc is situated on the Phu Quoc island, half of which is a National Park and part of the UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. The resort’s location offers easy access to beautiful private beaches and excellent diving and snorkeling sites, but the hotel is a destination in itself. Regent Phu Quoc fuses traditional Vietnamese design and modern aesthetics, and the accommodation is top-class. It’s a suite-and-villa resort, and the rooms offer floor-to-ceiling windows that diffuse the tropical sun into tranquil, relaxed spaces. The spa experience is the highlight of the stay for many guests. It’s a Vietnamese-inspired wellness facility that offers immersive, rejuvenating treatments. Then there is dining. From authentic Vietnamese and Chinese menus to Franco-Japanese dishes, the hotel celebrates world cuisines in its six food and beverage venues located in various places, such as on the rooftop or the beach.
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Website: Regent Phu Quoc, Vietnam. Photos © IHG
Set in the heart of New York City’s Financial District, the Wall Street Hotel is a chic, stylish escape that provides plenty of glamour and luxury to downtown visitors. This 180-room property was designed by Ukrainian-born Liubasha Rose of Rose Ink Workshop and featured whimsical patterns and beautiful artwork throughout. The lounge and bar area furnishings and decor include newly-upholstered vintage furniture and custom pieces. Architectural restoration of the historic building led by Stonehill Taylor, Charles & Co, and Liubasha Rose added a more uniform façade. A Michelin-star chef heads up the hotel’s restaurant La Marchande, which serves a modern version of a classic French brasserie.
Website: The Wall Street Hotel, New York, USA. Photos © The Wall Street Hotel
W is a Marriott-owned hotel chain that caters to youthful clientele with its extravagant, quirky brand. And it is expanding rapidly, with several high-profile luxury hotel openings in recent years. Now also, Portugal welcomed its first W — in Algarve. The hotel has a coveted location on the waterfront, with three beaches and a golf course nearby. W Algarve is designed with 134 rooms and eighty-three suites and has ninety-five units set aside as exclusive residences. All hotel rooms benefit from sea views, and suites also have plunge pools. The 5-star facilities include a two-level hotel pool and a sky deck to enjoy beautiful views of the Algarve coastline.
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Website: W Algarve Hotel & Residences. Photo © Marriott International
Four Seasons Hotel Fort Lauderdale offers an experience influenced by the classic yacht club lifestyle. Located in a prime beachfront address, Four Seasons offers 189 rooms, nineteen suites, and forty-one Hotel Residences. All accommodation options provide Atlantic or coastal views, and they come with unrivaled service, as expected from a Four Seasons resort. The hotel facilities include a spa, Ocean Terrace restaurant, and two infinity-edge pools. The city’s main attractions — from shops and restaurants to marinas and entertainment — are just a stone’s throw away.
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Website: Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale. Photo © Four Seasons
The Banyan Tree group is applying its vast luxury spa and hospitality experience to launch Escapes, a new brand focused on human wellbeing and immersion in nature. Perhaps inevitably, their first Escape opens on the “island of gods,” in the heart of Ubud. The resort positions itself as a luxury sanctuary for those who cherish the essential quality of healthy food, sound sleep, and heightened privacy. There are only sixteen villas here, and they blend indoor and outdoor spaces (per the “no walls, no doors” philosophy), enabling panoramic views of the misty river forests. The spa and wellness concept, The Secret Garden, is named for its hidden nature, highlights ephemeral notions such as a sense of touch, self-introspection, and emotional awareness.
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Website: Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape. Photos © Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts
The Hoxton is one of the most exciting hotel concepts that emerged in the last few years. Appealing to the cosmopolitan city dwellers, the brand launched several “open-house hotels,” all drawing inspiration from the diversity and originality of the upscale urban neighborhoods. Such is the Hoxton, Barcelona — a 240-room hotel located in the Poblenou district, a Catalan neighborhood filled with concept stores, designer shops, local markets, and an occasional craft brewery. The hotel features a ground-floor restaurant, a shaded rooftop taco bar, and a swimming pool. It offers a fresh take on city hotel living with the ‘Homey’ room category, with extra lounge space and kitchenettes.
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Website: The Hoxton, Poblenou, Barcelona, Spain. Photo © The Hoxton
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The resorts from the uber-cool brand known by its single-letter name, W, can be found in hotspots across the planet, from Singapore to Ibiza and from the Maldives to South Beach in Miami. W Costa Navarino is the chain’s debut in Greece. W hotels and resorts typically feature bold design ideas and distinctive interiors, and this new 246-key property follows suit. Many suites feature private swimming pools for the best views of the Bay of Navarino and the Ionian Sea. The hotel has five dining venues, including an eye-catching beach club, tennis courts, and a water sports hub. W Costa Navarino is part of a larger development that offers a whole spectrum of dining, shopping, and other attractions, including four golf courses.
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Website: W Costa Navarino, Peloponnese, Greece. Photos © Marriott International
The Ned is an offshoot of Soho House, the chain of exclusive private clubs and hotels, and the Ned NoMad in Manhattan is the first international opening for the brand following the original launch of the Ned in London in 2017. Taking over the former NoMad Hotel in Johnston Building, constructed in 1903, famous for its beaux-arts architecture and domed tower. The new occupant of the property opens with a range of facilities and stylish spaces, which includes an open to public restaurant and a bar, and the members-only Ned’s Club (automatically open to staying guests), featuring bars in a mezzanine and on the rooftop, and a terrace restaurant. The 167 bedrooms of the hotel are designed in a warm palette and a subtle vintage style.
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Website: The Ned NoMad, New York City, USA. Photo © The Ned
Hotel Terrestre near Puerto Escondido is a Mexican jungle retreat designed to champion sustainable living that promises to reconnect with nature. The hotel relies entirely on solar energy, and it uses innovative structural solutions to cool the interiors — instead of energy-demanding air conditioning. Fourteen interconnected villas come with individual private pools. The guest accommodation style invokes a deliberate harmony between the in- and outdoor, with slotted wooden windows and doors, direct connections between bedrooms and private garden terraces, and an earthy color palette. Hotel Terrestre features a wellness area and a standalone open-air restaurant and offers a casual beach club a short walk away.
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Website: Hotel Terrestre, Puerto Escondido, Mexico. Photos © Hotel Terrestre
One of Oslo’s most extensive renovation projects in recent years is that of the former headquarters of Oslo Lysverker, the city’s original electrical company. This landmark 1930s building houses Sommerro, a sublime art deco hotel that celebrates Norwegian design and perfectly balances form and function. The place fuses contemporary aesthetics with original elements in its two hundred thirty-one rooms and luxury suites, including fifty-six residences. The guests enjoy four restaurants, three bars, a year-round rooftop terrace (the first such in the city), a place to pop in for light bites in the summer, and sauna treatments during the colder month. The hotel also offers a sprawling wellness facility and meeting and events space. There is even a 100-seat theatre.
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Website: Sommerro, Oslo, Norway. Image © Sommerro
La Valise San Miguel is a new hotel in the UNESCO World Heritage City of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. The hotel has only six rooms, each featuring artisanal Mexican design and a feeling of history and ancestral magic. Located in the heart of the colonial city on a pedestrian-only street, La Valise San Miguel is a peaceful oasis with a courtyard, lush garden, and a plunge pool. The hotel’s interiors are decorated with eclectic taste and feature surreal wall art by Pedro Friedeberg. Each suite is named after a design inspiration, such as the temazcal-inspired Ollin Suite or the Genesis Suite, drawing upon Diego Rivera’s Anahuacalli Museum.
Website: La Valise San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Photos © La Valise
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Located in the legendary Saint-Germain-des-Prés on Seine’s left bank, Pavillon Faubourg St Germain is a refined destination for the quintessential Parisian experience. This boutique luxury hotel is home to 47 individually appointed rooms and suites, a spa, a cocktail bar, and Les Parisiens, the restaurant helmed by an award-winning chef. Three traditional buildings occupied by the hotel are infused with a contemporary flair that references the rich culture and history of the neighborhood. The interiors feature oak herringbone parquets, sliding wooden doors for en-suite bathrooms, and Parisian-style windows. Guests can find high-end dining and drinks at the hotel’s restaurant and bar, while the spa offers treatments such as Couture Facials, Shopping Breaks, and massage cabins. The Library in the center of the hotel offers cozy nooks for reading and relaxation.
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Website: Pavillon Faubourg Saint-Germain & Spa, Paris. Photos © Pavillon Faubourg St Germain
“The beauty of the location is that guests can enjoy any number of activities in the area, no matter the season.”
— Ruben Zamora, General Director, Mallorca Ç Collection.
The Mallorca Ç Collection is a newcomer in the industry, and the Vicenç de la Mar is only their second opening, following El Llorenç Parc de la Mar, launched in 2019. The new resort is envisioned to repeat the success of its predecessor, offering the same five-star service in a boutique hotel style, albeit in a beachside setting. This seafront hotel offers thirty-five beautifully appointed guest rooms (including four suites and one Penthouse suite), some with a private terrace, jacuzzi, or a swimming pool. The hotel’s focal point is the stunning swimming pool on the multi-tiered rooftop terrace, with a cocktail bar and restaurant. Vicenç de la Mar offers a range of amenities and services: two restaurants, wellness facilities with a heated 18m pool, and even a movie theater.
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Website: El Vicenç de la Mar, Mallorca, Spain. Photo © El Vicenç
“The Glorious Playground” ethos of the Gleneagles country estate might not make an obvious match to the city life, but that is just what the brand is attempting, with its first opening in the capital of Scotland. What is consistent is Gleneagles’ approach to this new venture, proposing a blend of a modern city hotel with an exclusive members’ club. Formerly home to the British Linen Company and later the Bank of Scotland, the Gleneagles Townhouse is an urban gateway with thirty-three bedrooms designed with a sense of understated luxury and quirky references to the building’s historical purpose. As such, the wellness space’s changing rooms occupy the old bank vault, with original vault doors as part of the decor, and the exclusive member’s lounge is in the bank’s former boardroom. The hotel features an all-day restaurant and two bar areas, including a rooftop space with a terrace, offering views of the city.
Website: Gleneagles Townhouse, Edinburgh, UK. Photos © Gleneagles
Susurros del Corazón, Auberge Resorts Collection, is a luxurious new hotel in Punta de Mita, Mexico. Set on a private beach overlooking the Bahía de Banderas, the resort offers 59 guest rooms and suites, plus 30 villas and homes, each featuring indoor-outdoor spaces with private terraces and large windows. The rooms, suites, and villas have open-plan layouts with floor-to-ceiling sliding doors that open to stunning ocean and garden views. Many have private terraces and plunge pools. The resort features three infinity-edge pools and offers a range of activities for guests, including surfing, salsa lessons, and horseback riding. At the onsite restaurant, Casamilpa, guests can enjoy local, seasonal vegetables paired with proteins fresh from the land and sea. The resort also has a spa and offers daily fitness classes.
Website: Susurros del Corazón, Auberge Resorts Collection. Photo © Auberge Resorts Collection
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Situated in the New Shougang High-end Industry Comprehensive Service Area (or the Shougang Park), Shangri-La took over an abandoned complex, turning it into an architectural gem through a brilliant fusion of contemporary luxury with heritage industrial structures. From the Main Building (where the common areas are located) to the Guestrooms Building, the hotel’s interconnected structures create an integrated property with an old structural framework enclosed in glass and raw concrete, revealing a skeleton of the industrial past. The interiors are filled with greenery, while the 283 rooms and suites are infused with natural light and a tranquil atmosphere. The hotel has Shangri-La’s group’s first standalone restaurant. Other facilities include a children’s playground and well-equipped meeting spaces.
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Website: Shangri-La Shougang Park, Beijing, China. Photo © Shangri-La
The vernacular of a Samian hamlet and Greek traditions influence the design of the Casa Cook Samos hotel. Surrounded by the island’s lush nature and facing the Aegean Sea, this 128-room adults-only resort integrates the concept of Greek living through nature-inspired, inclusive design and a village layout. For example, the hotel’s six swimming pools are at the center of small “neighborhoods.” Indoor and outdoor meet in shaded outside spaces, while earthy textures and natural tones from leather finishes, stone paths, and wooden partitions define the design. The rooms are luxe spaces in various sizes and amenities (the 70m2 villa is the largest). Besides the numerous swimming pools, guests benefit from a wellness center with spa suites.
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Website: Casa Cook Samos, Samos, Greece. Photos © Casa Cook
Chateau Denmark is a truly unique hotel situated on London’s iconic Denmark Street, known for its rich history in the music scene. The hotel pays tribute to the legendary artists who made the street famous — including The Rolling Stones and the Sex Pistols. Chateau Denmark has 55 rooms spread across 16 buildings. The hotel offers four distinct narratives for guests to choose from (Vintage Gothic, Timeless Grandeur, Modern Psychedelia, or Punk Now). The rockstar history decor features everything from psychedelic wallpapers and graffitied headboards to Dracula-inspired gothic bathrooms, while the rooms feature maxi bars instead of minibars.
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Website: Chateau Denmark, London, UK. Photos © Chateau Denmark
Lesante opens in Akrotiri, not far from Zakynthos Town, in an area where the island’s noble families used to build. Inspired by the layout and vernacular of a traditional Greek village with a square at the property’s heart, the Lesante Cape embraces the authenticity of its location. The conventional Zakynthian architecture with its tall arches, white stones, straw-made décor, and earthly color palette come together in a unique, five-star hotel of ten villas and fifty-five suites. Lesante Cape is situated above a secluded private beach and features a wellness center, high-end dining, and swimming pools.
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Website: Lesante Cape Resort & Villas, Zakynthos, Greece. Photo © Lesante Collection
The 25hours Hotel One Central Hotel is a hub for creatives, digital nomads, and those in the know. It features co-working spaces, a lobby filled with books, a podcast recording room, a pottery studio, and desks with typewriters and paints. Guests can lounge on beds and bean bags around the rooftop pool, swim to the edge for views of the Museum of the Future and enjoy massages and hair styling at the on-site spa. The hotel also features five restaurants and bars, including an Indian restaurant and a Bavarian bar serving pork. The hotel has 434 modern and playful rooms and suites with interiors that pay homage to Dubai’s rise from the desert.
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Website: 25hours Hotel One Central, Dubai, UAE. Photos © Accor
The story of this opening is already a little complicated. The launch of a luxury hotel in Bangkok’s tallest building — known as the “Pixel Tower” and sporting Thailand’s highest observation deck (the Mahanakhon Skywalk) — was repeatedly delayed. And now, taken over by The Standard, the 155-room hotel is the brand’s flagship property in the region. As the newest luxury destination in Bangkok’s central business district, The Standard Bangkok Mahanakhon places a strong emphasis on culinary experiences, offering multiple food and beverage options, from the Tea Room to the Standard Grill, as well as Thailand’s only Mott 32 restaurant.
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Website: The Standard, Bangkok, Thailand. Photos © The Standard Hotels
Hotel Per La occupies the Giannini Building, the former Bank of Italy home erected in 1922, which lately housed the NoMad Hotel in downtown LA. Reimagined and redesigned, the 241-room Hotel Per La retained some signature features of the previous hotel while enhancing the guest experience through excellent facilities. These include extensive event space, a ground-floor café, and a restaurant inspired by community dining. The place also features a rooftop bar & pool space with views over the city.
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Website: Hotel Per La, Los Angeles, United States. Photo © Hotel Per La
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Rancho Pescadero is a quiet, adults-only beachfront resort in Mexico’s Todos Santos. It’s a 103-key property featuring oceanfront villas with private plunge pools, fire pits, and outdoor showers. Surrounded by farmland and botanical gardens, Rancho Pescadero stands out thanks to its boho-chic decor and relaxed atmosphere — and the highlight is the extensive wellness facilities. The onsite spa includes an apothecary where guests can create blends of homegrown herbs for treatments. Additional leisure facilities include a hydrotherapy circuit and an indoor/outdoor gym. The resort also has a garden restaurant, cocktail bar, and a rooftop breakfast bar. The resort operates sustainable initiatives that include a solar farm to support its goal of having a fully independent power grid.
Website: Rancho Pescadero, Mexico. Photos © Rancho Pescadero
Santo Mauro is a luxury collection hotel located close to many cultural attractions of Madrid in the traditional aristocratic district of Chamberí. The hotel occupies a historic building that once served as the residence of the Duke of Santo Mauro. The hotel features 49 guest rooms and 10 magnificent suites, all renovated with elegant custom furniture and art pieces. Natural materials like stone, marble, and wood are used in the guestrooms; plush leather and velvet bring a modern and elegant feel. Guests can enjoy fine-dining options in the restaurant La Biblioteca and El Jardin, a garden terrace for more relaxed dining experiences, and drinks at El Bar. The wellness center offers an indoor pool and spa facilities; Santo Mauro is also well set with event spaces.
Website: Hotel Santo Mauro, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Madrid, Spain. Photos © Marriott
Cosme is a 40-suite resort in Paros that celebrates the Cycladic lifestyle, Greek hospitality, and understated luxury that elevates the experience. The hotel’s design evokes a sense of authenticity by taking inspiration from the island’s fishing villages. All suites include custom-made furniture in warm shades, with some featuring private pools and views of the sea. The resort also features a private beach and beach club. Still, the highlight is the Elios Spa, “a sanctuary for the senses,” offering locally-inspired treatments and therapies designed to stimulate and revitalize. The spa, located at the highest spot in the resort, has a dedicated rooftop space for sea views and stargazing.
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Website: Cosme, a Luxury Collection Resort, Paros, Greece. Photo © Marriott International
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This is Ace Hotels’ first opening south of the equator, launching with 264 rooms. The hotel occupies Surry Hills’ former Tyne House Brick Factory and stands out with its design that pays an honest homage to the history of the neighborhood and the warm color palette of the Australian landscape. The interiors contrast natural textures and tones, from the striking ochre on the lobby staircase to the straw walls in the rooms. The rooms offer casual, well-considered comfort and are available in several options, but even within each category, they are “all a little different.” A restaurant, bar, and cafe are available in the hotel’s communal lobby, and another restaurant and bar are on the rooftop.
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Website: Ace Hotel Sydney, Sydney, Australia. Photos © Ace Hotel
Jack’s Camp has set the highest bar for African safari luxury for over three decades. And now their tented luxury camp concept finds a new outlet in the refreshed Duke’s Camp’s primal wilderness of the northern Okavango Delta. The place offers a vintage safari aesthetic, with plush fabrics, Persian rugs, and hand-carved four-poster beds in the tents. The main mess area at Duke’s Camp is elegant and well-stocked, and meals are a lavish affair with three-course dinners and fine wine. But the star attraction here is the experience of the African bush, and expert guides are at hand to help guests discover the wildlife in the area. Guests can choose from various safari activities, such as game drives, boat rides, and hot-air balloon or helicopter flights.
Website: Duke’s Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana. Photos © Natural Selection
The eco-friendly 1 Hotel San Francisco is inspired by nature that incorporates sustainable elements in its design, following the brand’s focus on sustainability. The interiors use wood salvaged from industrial buildings, rustic stone, exposed brick, and terracotta. The hotel features 186 rooms and 14 suites, including waterfront suites with expansive views and studio suites with private outdoor terraces (the top accommodation choice is the top-floor Ferry House Suite). The hotel boasts an excellent onsite restaurant with dinner menus composed around seasonal small plates. There is also a wellness spa and fitness center. The eco-friendly approach can be spotted in creative ideas (the bar serves “zero-waste” cocktails) and activities (guests can rent an electric Audi). The group collaborated with the Pebblebrook Hotel Trust to open 1 Hotel San Francisco following the success of their first hotel in Nashville.
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Website: 1 Hotel San Francisco, CA, United States. Photos © 1 Hotels
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The Maybourne Riviera in France is located on a rugged peninsula above Roquebrune-Cap-Martin on Côte d’Azur. The coastline views here are dramatic, and the seventy-nine rooms and suites of the hotel make the most of their floor-to-ceiling windows, private balconies, and terraces. Set among gardens peppered by citrus orchards, the Maybourne Riviera features indoor and outdoor swimming pools and a spa, and guests have access to the nearby Maybourne Riviera Beach Club. The dining follows “the rhythms of the land and sea,” offering diverse menus created by world-renowned chefs. The hotel is the new addition to the small portfolio of Maybourne Hotel Group — which includes Claridge’s and The Connaught in Mayfair, The Berkeley near Knightsbridge in London, and The Maybourne Beverly Hills in Los Angeles.
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Website: The Maybourne Riviera, Côte d’Azur, France. Photo © Maybourne Hotel Group
The W Toronto hotel celebrates the city’s art scene, cultural diversity, and nonconformity legacy. Designed by global creative agency Sid Lee, the hotel’s creative vision draws from contrasts between biophilia and brutalist architecture. LED lighting and man-made city grid patterns. The signature lobby lounge on the 6th floor is dripping in jewel tones of ruby, amethyst, and topaz, but the hotel also features a communal fire pit and an outdoor terrace. The hotel has 254 guestrooms, including 30 suites (two in the Extreme Wow category). The hotel also boasts Canada’s first W Sound Suite, a recording studio experience. The hotel’s culinary offerings include three distinct food and beverage venues.
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Website: W Toronto, Canada. Photo © Marriott International
Casa Cook Mykonos is the chain’s third hotel in Greece. Located on the shores of Ornos Bay, it’s a 26-room adults-only hotel designed as the “most intimate” among all the Casa Cook hotels. Mykonos island has a fun-loving spirit, and Casa Cook Mykonos focuses on a laidback island lifestyle. The hotel’s style comes from the themes of relaxation, simple luxury, and the concept of paréa — a Greek notion of spending time with friends. Casa Cook Mykonos takes inspiration from the traditional whitewashed Cycladic houses with their organic, clean lines. The interiors capture the island’s easygoing nature through hand-woven fabrics, local art, and organic materials in bleached whites, lush greens, azure blues, and earthy browns. The hotel’s heart is the swimming pool and the outdoor restaurant emphasizing slow living.
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Website: Casa Cook Mykonos, Greece. Photos © Casa Cook
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Here comes one of the most original 2022 luxury hotel openings. The design of InterContinental Khao Yai National Park in Thailand references the area’s history of rail transportation that made it the gateway to north-east Thailand by telling a romantic story of luxury rail travel. Designed by the renowned hotel architect Bill Bensley, the hotel offers sixty-four guest rooms, most housed in a building inspired by a colonial railway station. There are also sixteen premium suites in repurposed (or “upcycled”) heritage train cars. The spa and Tea House are also located in converted train cars. The hotel features a restaurant (Somsri’s Kitchen) and a pool bar; other facilities include a Club Lounge, kids’ club, and a wedding chapel.
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Website: InterContinental Khao Yai National Park, an IHG Hotel, Thailand. Photos © IHG
The concept of luxury from African Bush Camps is linked to the quantity of space available to guests and uninterrupted access to the vast swathes of wilderness afforded by the Lower Zambezi National Park in Zambia. Positioned on a private riverfront plot, Lolebezi opens up to the views of the surrounding landscape. The lodge offers only four suites plus two family units, fully air-conditioned. The suites feature comfortable outdoor decking and private plunge pools overlooking the great river. Facilities include a dining pavilion in reclaimed railway sleepers, an infinity pool perched at the edge of the river’s inlet, and a wildlife viewing walkway raised to tree canopies. Built from locally sourced “honest materials,” the lodge offers a sustainable safari accommodation with refined luxury effortlessly woven into the experience.
Website: Lolebezi Safari Lodge, Zambia. Photos © African Bush Camps
City dwellers looking for tranquil escape need only take ninety minutes to drive from Manhattan to Wildflower Farms, an upscale resort located on a 140-acres of land bordering a quiet, meandering river. The estate is peppered by orchards, vegetable gardens, and, of course, filled with wildflowers. Sixty-five freestanding cottages, bungalows, and suites offer an elegant luxury in a contemporary cabin style with large terraces fireplaces, cozy window seats, and natural materials, including wool. The hotel also features a large spa with an indoor saltwater pool, hot tubs, and an outdoor swimming pool.
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Website: Wildflower Farms, Auberge Resorts Collection. Photo © Auberge Resorts Collection
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Mykonos continues to be one of the top Greek destinations, and now a new luxe resort adds to the highly-competitive hotel scene on the island. Cali Mykonos combines a high level of luxury and a secluded, wind-sheltered location, boasting a private beach (Kalafati Beach) and luxe facilities. The highlight is the spa with ice, salt, and steam rooms, but dining facilities are also well-worth recommending, be it the on-site high-end restaurant or a sushi bar. The massive infinity pool is perfect for lounging, but there is also a private pool at each of the forty guest villas. The hotel is well set up to arrange excursions and adventures, thanks in part to a small fleet of speed boats and yachts available to the guests.
Website: Cali Mykonos, Mykonos, Greece. Photos © Cali Mykonos
Thompson Madrid is a luxurious new hotel located in the heart of the Spanish capital. The property, housed in two historical buildings on Calle De La Montera, is within walking distance of Madrid’s city center and the trendy Malasana and Chueca neighborhoods. Designed by Madrid-based Lopez y Tena, LYTA Interior Design & Architecture Studio, the hotel features elegant furnishings, finishes, and natural textures like marble, leather, hardwood, and copper. The 175 guest rooms and 22 suites come equipped with an array of luxe amenities, and there is also a penthouse suite with dining areas, a bar, and a balcony with panoramic views of Madrid. Thompson Madrid offers three dining venues by Grupo La Ancha, including a rooftop restaurant and bar, a hidden piano bar, and an all-day bakery and bistro. The hotel also features a rooftop pool.
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Website: Thompson Madrid, a Hyatt Brand, Madrid, Spain. Photo © Hyatt
Conrad Hotels & Resorts made their debut in California with Conrad Los Angeles, designed by the legendary architect Frank Gehry. The hotel features bold, contemporary interiors designed by the interior design studio Tara Bernerd & Partners, who took inspiration from Gehry’s captivating architecture and mixed it with West Coast Modernist aesthetics. The hotel’s 305 rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows for natural light and views. Conrad Los Angeles culinary experiences are locally inspired, and its spa is rejuvenating. The private pool deck offers views of downtown and beyond. Conrad Los Angeles is well-situated among some of the city’s most prominent cultural venues.
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Website: Conrad Los Angeles, CA, United States. Photos © Hilton
From historic grand dames to quaint canal-side townhouses
The heritage building on Dam Square housing Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky has a long and illustrious history. In 1866, a Polish tailor A.W. Krasnapolsky opened a coffee house here, later expanding it into a hotel. The 155 years of history that ensued shape the hotel’s experience today. Dining is the highlight, with The White Room led by a three-star Michelin chef, the tradition-infused Grand Café Krasnapolsky, and the award-winning cocktail bar The Tailor — serving, quite literally, “tailored” cocktails. Then there is the Wintergarden, a 19th-century, glass-covered conservatory, where breakfast is served. Anantara Spa is bound to be a standout facility, with three specialized treatment rooms, a sauna, and a hammam. Krasnapolsky has 402 rooms designed in a contemporary style.
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Website: Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam. Image © Anantara Hotels
Situated on the coveted Jumeirah Beach seafront, the 31-story W Dubai adds striking glass architecture to Dubai’s iconic landmarks. The bold spirit of W is a perfect match for the city; its legendary Whatever/Whenever® service philosophy is also at home here. The hotel offers a unique brand of modern luxury focused on immersive art, visionary dining concepts, social happenings, and thoughtfully curated music. W Dubai – Mina Seyahi features 318 rooms, including 27 suites with private balconies and unobstructed views of the Arabian Gulf. The hotel also has exciting dining venues, bars and lounges, a luxury spa, and health facilities.
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Website: W Dubai – Mina Seyahi, Dubai, UAE. Photos © Marriott International
The Tampa Edition is part of the $3.5 billion Water Street Tampa development, bringing a new level of style and refinement to the city. The hotel features 172 guest rooms and 38 private residences, with bars, nightlife concepts, and public spaces building a refined experience of a true activity hub. The hotel has a fine-dining Mediterranean restaurant, a casual Italian trattoria, and a variety of other food and beverage outlets, including the rooftop restaurant and pool club, reserved for hotel guests and residents. The hotel areas unfold like in a theater play, each presenting a different mood and style to create a unique experience.
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Website: The Tampa EDITION, Florida, USA. Photo © EDITION Hotels
Theros promises the best of Greek summer living, with an excellent location by the sea and exclusive suites. The hotel features interior courtyards, a shared swimming pool, hammocks, a terrace, a rooftop garden, and an idyllic Mediterranean garden filled with olive, Eucalyptus, and palm trees. Other facilities include a wellness area, gym, and pool bar. Guests can choose from 47 suites decorated in a modern Cycladic design — or the luxurious private villa, the top accommodation choice. The hotel restaurant offers a Mediterranean menu featuring local produce and ingredients from nearby farms.
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Website: Theros All Suite Hotel, Kos, Greece. Photos © Theros All Suite Hotel
Following a thorough renovation, the iconic Belle Époque palace in Lucerne re-opened as Mandarin Oriental Palace. The elaborate renovation was entrusted to the Swiss studio Iwan Bühler Architekten and London-based interior designers Jestico+Whiles. The reimagined hotel combines contemporary design with a tribute to the building’s rich history and heritage. Located on the shores of Lake Lucerne, the hotel offers 136 guestrooms — including 48 suites — with private balconies and terraces. The hotel also has four restaurants and bars and an expansive wellness area with a sauna, steam bath, and fitness salon. Highlights include the two Panoramic Rooftop Terrace Suites and the luxurious Presidential Suite.
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Website: Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern, Switzerland. Photo © Mandarin Oriental
The celebrated Japanese-Peruvian brand brings a philosophy of a tailor-made experience for every guest and a glamorous lifestyle to a quiet cliffside spot overlooking the Aegean Sea. Nobu Hotel Santorini provides top-notch luxury in its individually designed rooms and suites — most with plunge pools, while the villas are equipped with larger swimming pools. Among the hotel facilities are a gym and a spa, offering individualized treatments — and a destination restaurant. Defined by a tranquil atmosphere, Nobu Hotel Santorini blends minimalistic chic with Cycladic influences. The hotel’s clifftop location ensures panoramic sea views with the famous, fiery sunsets.
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Website: Nobu Hotel Santorini, Santorini, Greece. Photo © Nobu Hotels
The Ritz-Carlton Amman is a new hotel located in the prestigious Fifth Circle of Jordan’s capital. The hotel offers 228 guest rooms, the most spacious in the city, including 34 suites in seven categories. The hotel’s designers and architects used Jordan’s rich culture and history as an inspiration to create bold interior architecture, inventive lighting, Art Deco details, and contemporary art. The Ritz-Carlton Amman offers a range of dining options, a spa and wellness center, pools — and the largest jacuzzi in Amman. Come and experience the luxury of The Ritz-Carlton Amman for yourself.
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Website: The Ritz-Carlton Amman, Jordan. Photos © The Ritz-Carlton
The Twenty Two is more than a hotel — it’s a luxury lifestyle destination occupying an Edwardian manor, standing on Grosvenor Square in one of London’s central spots. The hotel has 31 bedrooms and suites, an all-day restaurant, and private members’ Club. The Club at The Twenty Two features four exclusive spaces for patrons and hotel guests (The Living Room and outdoor terrace, The Dining Room, The Music Room, and The Vault). The interiors bring to life a vision of classical luxury inspired by 18th-century French style, with custom upholstered pieces, gold fringing, and beveled mirrors. The Restaurant at The Twenty Two offers British classics with a Mediterranean twist, with a diverse wine list.
Website: The Twenty Two, London, United Kingdom. Photos © The Twenty Two
Habitas San Miguel is a luxury hotel situated near the UNESCO World Heritage site of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. The hotel features 60 guest rooms spread across open fields and towering cactus trees. Each room includes a private terrace and garden, sustainable bedding, and stylish decor from local artisans. The property also includes a gourmet restaurant, beach club, and wellness center with natural swimming pools and spa services. Guests can participate in activities such as equine therapy, mountain biking, and hot-air ballooning. The hotel also offers a gathering place called La Troje for weddings and corporate events.
Website: Habitas San Miguel, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Photo © Habitas
The Anantara New York Palace Budapest Hotel is an opulent homage to the Belle Époque era, blending Italian Renaissance, Baroque, Gothic, and Art Nouveau influences. Since the building’s construction in 1894, the address has been a gathering place for Hungarian intellectuals. Today, the new hotel carries that heritage with a sophisticated marriage of old-world glamour and contemporary luxury. Centuries-old fine art and decor define the 185 rooms and suites, including the two spacious Presidential Suites. These come with custom-designed furniture, luxurious marble bathrooms, and handmade Murano glass chandeliers. The hotel offers four dining venues, including The New York Café featuring frescoed ceilings. Other facilities include event spaces with a ballroom for up to 550 guests and Anantara Spa with four treatment rooms.
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Website: Anantara New York Palace Budapest Hotel, Hungary. Photos © Anantara Hotels
The highly-anticipated St. Regis Jakarta stands in the heart of Jakarta’s central business district, known as the Golden Triangle, near foreign embassies, commercial spaces, and upscale retail. The hotel features 282 guest rooms, including 28 spacious suites, each with a private balcony. The hotel offers a range of culinary options, including The Drawing Room, an elegant all-day lounge for Afternoon Tea and Champagne sabrage, and The Bel Étage, which celebrates Indonesia’s multicultural heritage. Then there is the St. Regis Spa, which offers a range of revitalizing treatments based on a philosophy of “New Life and Fertility” with ingredients from the volcanic mountains of Java. The hotel also has an extensive Fitness Centre and more than 2,500 square meters of dedicated event spaces. The design of the hotel, created by award-winning interior designer Alexandra Champalimaud, is inspired by Indonesia’s rich musical traditions.
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Website: The St. Regis Jakarta, Indonesia. Photo © Marriott International
Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp is a true beauty. Hidden behind the medieval walls of a 12th-century monastery, it blends a sense of history with modern aesthetic sensibilities and the highest levels of service and luxury. Located within the Botanical Garden, the hotel combines heritage architecture, meticulously-crafted interiors, and high-quality furniture with a sustainability-focused ethos to create a laid-back atmosphere. The botanical garden inspires the spa, reflecting the centuries-old traditions of growing healing plants and herbs. Dining options range from an international bar and authentic Belgian bistro to a sophisticated fine-dining dining venue led by Michelin-starred chefs. This urban retreat comprises one hundred and eight luxurious rooms (including spa suites). Guests benefit from access to shopping (under the same roof) and multi-functional event spaces.
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Website: Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium. Photos © Botanic Sanctuary
The Hoxton, Shepherd’s Bush, London is a trendy new hotel with 237 guestrooms in six categories, from Cosy to Roomy, plus the Hideout category, which are chic basement pads perfect for late nights or short stays. The ground floor features the Thai-Americana restaurant with a central bar and marble countertop. The hotel also has a standalone retail store and The Apartment, a meeting and events space. The hotel’s interiors were designed by Ennismore Design Studio and pay tribute to retro transport design with train carriage shapes and retro aesthetics in the public spaces. Peachy-toned walls, copper finishes, and statement details like wavy headboards and scalloped mirrors define the rooms.
Website: The Hoxton, Shepherd’s Bush, London, UK. Photo © The Hoxton
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Vocabolo Moscatelli Boutique Hotel & Restaurant in Umbria, Italy, occupies a former monastery dating back to the 12th century. The brick and stone of the property make a gorgeous canvas upon which the hotel designers have drawn the contemporary lines of Vocabolo’s beautiful renovation. The modern facilities and the interiors full of design-focused details create a sense of a relaxing historical oasis. Not a small role plays the restaurant, offering a plant-focused menu with local ingredients. The hotel is arranged around the central piazza with a bubbling fountain, umbrella-topped tables, and a chapel. Vocabolo Moscatelli is open year-round and is a great option for guests looking for a rural retreat with historic charm and modern amenities. The hotel offers only 12 guest rooms and suites.
Website: Vocabolo Moscatelli Boutique Hotel & Restaurant. Photos © Vocabolo Moscatelli
Following the success of The Standard in London, the brand ventured into Europe’s party island with a fun and classy Ibiza hotel located on the island’s main plaza, Vara de Rey. Designed to be an “adult playground,” the hotel has a distinct 1960s vibe in its sixty-seven rooms and suites, a rooftop bar with panoramic views, and a street-level restaurant that becomes a hub of nightlife in the evenings. One of the accommodation options is Casa Privada, located one block from the hotel — a private residence with five floors, a dedicated rooftop pool, and a multi-room setup that includes two Terrace Suites with outdoor tubs. Available to rent whole or partially, it is ideal for families or groups of friends, and it offers access to the main hotel plus perks reserved for guests of the Casa.
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Website: The Standard, Ibiza, Spain. Photo © The Standard Hotels
Pnoēs Tinos is a vacation property in Greece designed by Aristides Dallas, a celebrated Greek architect. The property consists of three villas showcasing an elegant, modern interpretation of traditional Cycladic architecture. Each villa has large open spaces, and its design features lime-washed surfaces, stone walls, and minimal steel and wood details. Fireplaces, bespoke furniture, and earthy wooden decor with neutral fabrics create a sense of place. There are private pools, and the hotel also has multiple gardens (including an orchard, herb garden, tea garden, and organic vegetable garden). The surrounding area offers opportunities to explore nearby villages and pristine beaches for relaxation.
Website: Pnoēs Tinos, Greece. Photos © Pnoēs Tinos
Said to be one of the finest luxury hotels in Jakarta, Park Hyatt reflects Indonesia’s rich diversity and Jakarta’s urban lifestyle. The hotel features 220 rooms and 36 suites, with sophisticated interiors from the award-winning studio Conran+Partners. Guests can enjoy stunning views of Jakarta starting from the 25th floor and benefit from five food-and-beverage venues, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center.
Website: Park Hyatt Jakarta, Indonesia. Photos © Park Hyatt
Hotel Fasano Trancoso opens on Itapororoca Beach, in one of the most celebrated locations in southern Bahia, Brazil. The property is surrounded by more than three hundred hectares of forested areas, a third of which is a protected nature area. Forty bungalows of this luxury resort are designed in a rustic but sophisticated style inspired by the harmonious dialogue with nature. The hotel complex launches with two swimming pools, restaurants, a spa with four treatment rooms, and other facilities, including a tennis court.
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Website: Fasano Trancoso, Brazil. Image © Fasano
Kimpton Naranta Bali is an exclusive estate in Nusa Dua, nestled on a volcanic hillside in a land of cascading rice terraces, lush tropical forests, and stunning beaches. The resort offers barefoot luxury and a laidback atmosphere, with fifty private villas designed in a sophisticated Balinese style infused with a bohemian vibe. There is also one Residence, an indulgent, 375 square-meter refuge. Most villas feature private saltwater plunge pools, but all accommodations have Balinese-style outdoor bales with the Maj Valley, Mount Agung, or the Indian Ocean views. The resort focuses on wellness and rejuvenation, with the on-site spa, Samskara, offering a menu of modern healing techniques and ancient Balinese rituals. Dining options include comfort foods pics at Maya’s Pantry and a barbecue restaurant Aki & Jack’s, with a mix of Japanese and Western cuisine. The open-air Gong Bar is perfect for sunset drinks.
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Website: Kimpton Naranta Bali, Indonesia. Photo © Kimpton Hotels
A brand new addition to the SO/ portfolio is the flagship SO/Paris hotel in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, standing on the Seine riverbank between Bastille and Marais. The hotel’s interior design makes great use of leather and wood to build the sense of the elite status of the property, and the Bonnie restaurant and bar feature curved edges, luxurious textures, and bright colors that pay homage to the 1960s and 1970s. The restaurant is on the 15th and 16th floors and benefits from amazing city views. Other than the restaurant, SO/Paris features a spa and an urban well-being salon in partnership with Maison CODAGE, one of the top French brands for natural treatments. The hotel has 162 rooms and suites.
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Website: SO/ Paris Hotel, Paris, France. Photos © SO/Paris
Waldorf Astoria Cancun is a beachfront hotel located on a hundred-acre estate. It offers its guests 173 beautiful rooms and suites in different categories. The rooms come with ocean views and private balconies; some also have plunge pools. The Oceanfront Swim-Up Master Corner Suite is a ground-floor suite benefitting from great ocean views and an outdoor terrace with a private swimming pool. But the top accommodation is the Oceanfront 1 Bedroom Presidential Suite. It is equipped with a pool table two plunge pools, and its layout includes a dining area for ten, multiple balconies, and even a library that can function as a movie theatre. This luxury hotel features the signature Waldorf Astoria Spa, a gym, meeting spaces, and five restaurants and bars. The food and beverage offering includes the all-day brasserie and seafood, a fine-dining eatery, and a pool-side cocktail service.
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Website: Waldorf Astoria Cancun, Mexico. Photo © Hilton
Ace Hotel Toronto is the Group’s debut in Canada, with the address in Toronto’s historic Garment District, which transformed from a manufacturing center to an artistic hub over decades. Both identities of the area play a part in creating the style of the hotel. The architecture is solid and honest, with the red-brick facade hinting at the 50s influences. At the same time, the lobby features the Horizon Line, the abstract art installation inspired by the shimmering water of Lake Ontario. The art spans a space that is three-floor high. The interiors follow the principle of “effortless and intentional spaces” and feature an artful blend of rich, rough-hewn textures, warm materials, and sleek shapes. The hotel has 123 rooms and suites, featuring deep window frame benches following the building’s structure, Douglas fir paneling and copper accents, and custom furniture.
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Website: Ace Hotel Toronto, Toronto, Canada. Photos © Ace Hotel
Reflecting Oman’s growing popularity as a destination for business and leisure, Jumeirah launches Jumeirah Muscat Bay, a luxury resort featuring 206 spacious rooms, a world-class Talise Spa, and extensive conference and banquet facilities, in addition to bars and restaurants. The resort is located only fifteen minutes south of Muscat city center, in Bandar Jissah, a secluded cove between the Gulf of Oman and Al Hajar Mountains. This exclusive location ensures that guests enjoy the stunning coastline and watersports, including diving.
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Website: Jumeirah Muscat Bay, Muscat, Oman. Image © Jumeirah
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Fleur de Loire is located in the property formerly owned by the brother of King Louis XIII. After refurbishment, it launches as a modern 5-star hotel with eco-conscious design and practices guiding its creation. Guests can choose from among thirty-three rooms or eleven suites, and they can enjoy a gourmet restaurant led by a Michelin-starred chef Christophe Hay, a world-class spa, and other facilities, including a swimming pool.
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Website: Fleur de Loire, Loire Valley, France. Image © Fleur de Loire
The tiny archipelago of Turks and Caicos is a magnet for well-to-do travelers and is a luxury resort hotspot. A newcomer to this exclusive destination is Rock House, a hotel inspired by the allure and elegance of vacations in the Mediterranean. This island resort provides an intimate escape in several accommodation options, from Poolside studios to the sprawling four-bedroom Oceanfront standalone villas. The resort’s standout facilities include the Beach Club at Rock House, resembling destination beach clubs in Europe, and an infinity pool spanning 100 feet, the largest in Turks and Caicos. This is a sister property to Leading Hotels’ Grace Bay Club. It stands apart from many all-inclusive regional resorts as an intimate escape, defined by private shower gardens and Scandinavian custom-made furniture.
Website: Rock House, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos. Image © Rock House
The former Ace Hotel, One Hundred Shoreditch embraces a community-focused spirit and maintains a cozy feel, despite its size (258 rooms). The interiors feature wooden totems at the entrance, cozy bedrooms with marshmallow-inspired beds, and Berber carpets. There are various public facilities, including an art gallery with exhibitions curated by East End art institution Nelly Duff. The event spaces are gorgeous as well. The hotel also features a Coffee Shop serving ethically-sourced coffee alongside baked goods and house-made smoothies. There is also a lively cocktail bar, a seafood restaurant, and a rooftop bar.
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Website: One Hundred Shoreditch, London, UK. Photos © Lore Group
Once in Mykonos is a former luxury villa reimagined as a five-star island resort. It features 59 guestrooms, including Signature Suites, and two-bedroom villas with private pools and sea views. The resort combines the beauty of natural surroundings with a modern design with comfort and coziness, creating the sense of a home-from-home. Guests can enjoy a Mediterranean restaurant serving locally-sourced ingredients, a fine dining restaurant from Dubai called La Cantine du Faubourg, and various state-of-the-art facilities. Unique experiences such as private cruises around the island’s picturesque bays and hidden coves are available for exploration, as well as an extensive spa with indoor and outdoor pool, hammam, jacuzzi, and sauna for relaxation.
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Website: Once in Mykonos Luxury Resort, Mykonos, Greece. Photos © Once in Mykonos
Standing in the middle of Copenhagen, between the Round Tower and Købmagergade shopping street, 25hours Hotel Indre By is a debut hotel in Scandinavia by 25hours. The hotel occupies several buildings, including a former porcelain factory dating to the 19th century. The complex features 243 rooms designed by London-based Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, ranging from Small to Gigantic. Guests can explore hidden spots, such as the Vinyl Room and Love Library, or enjoy a quiet moment in the Secret Garden. The Assembly Hall serves snacks and drinks, and the NENI restaurant and Café Duse offer delicious dishes. There’s a fitness studio on the first floor, and for exploring the city, the hotel provides urban bikes (from Berlin-based firm Schindelhauer), both classic and e-bikes.
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Website: 25hours Hotel Indre By, Copenhagen, Denmark. Photos © Ennismore
The Fairmont Tazi Palace is a luxury hotel surrounded by acres of lush land on a coveted spot overlooking the city of Tangier. Constructed in the 1920s and restored and expanded, the hotel offers 133 rooms, suites, and penthouses. Lavish interiors and luxury facilities complement the palace’s heritage features. Guests benefit from a collection of vibrant dining venues and a spectacular wellness center, all within an idyllic setting celebrating rich Moroccan history and culture. The sprawling Fairmont Spa welcomes guests in search of reconnecting to the mind, body, and soul through the power of potent, natural elements. Fairmont Tazi Palace Tangier embodies the destination’s authentic character and connects to the native Moroccan surroundings.
Website: Fairmont Tazi Palace Tangier, Morocco. Photos © Fairmont
Developed from an older beachfront resort, the Chedi El Gouna brings the signature Chedi service and five-star luxury to the shores of the Red Sea on one of the area’s white-sand beaches. The timeless design and architecture take inspiration from a Nubian village and infuse it with Asian aesthetics. With less than ninety rooms and suites, this is a boutique resort, but its features include two spectacular palm-flanked swimming pools, an Asian fusion restaurant, and a world-class spa and wellness center. The concierge can arrange scuba diving trips and sightseeing in Egypt’s historical sites.
Website: The Chedi El Gouna, Red Sea, Egypt. Photo © GHM
Casa Polanco is a five-star luxury villa, initially constructed in the 1930s as a private residence for aristocratic families. Today it is restored and reimagined as a boutique hotel that turns heads with its well-considered design blending modern aesthetics with a classic “colonial revival” architecture. A careful four-year restoration brought many of the building’s original features to their original splendor — and the nineteen suites of the hotel blend old with new and intimate with spacious. Casa Polanco also features an honors bar and a signature restaurant. Its address in the center of the upscale neighborhood of Polanco makes it a great pad from which to explore the greater Mexico City area.
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Website: Casa Polanco, Mexico City, Mexico. Photos © Casa Polanco
The French Groupe Barrière debuts in the US with a hotel located at 456 Greenwich Street in the heart of Tribeca. Launching in an eight-story building with nearly one hundred residential-style guest rooms and suites and luxurious hotel amenities such as a spa, a state-of-the-art cinema, and elegant meeting rooms. The food and beverage options include a branch of the iconic French brasserie Fouquet’s and a private club. Blending Parisian chic with Tribeca cool, Hotel Barrière Le Fouquet’s New York brings a sophisticated style and an intimate atmosphere to one of Manhattan’s most coveted neighborhoods.
Website: Hotel Barrière Le Fouquet’s New York. Photo © Barrière Hotels
La Compañia occupies a building dating back to the 17th century, located in Casco Antiguo, one of the city’s most historic districts. The hotel has been restored and designed with heritage themes, highlighting various architecture, design, and art periods, multi-layered in luxurious, grand interiors. Originally a Jesuit mission, the building stands alongside the ruins of a 300-year-old church and offers almost ninety accommodation options, individually designed to reflect the site’s history. Guests have a selection of five restaurants and two bars to choose from for food and beverage — and this includes an excellent wine list from the 300-year-old cellar. Hotel La Compañia is Hyatt Corporation’s first hotel in Central America under the Unbound Collection brand.
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Website: Hotel La Compania, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt. Photos © Hyatt Corporation
The concept of Hoshino Resorts KAI Poroto is structured around the traditional onsen ryokan (a Japanese-style inn built on hot springs) and is inspired by the culture of the indigenous Ainu people. In the Ainu language, “Poroto” means “a large lake,” and Lake Poroto is part of the hotel experience. The hotel features a bathhouse set on the lake’s surface, inviting guests to try a traditional open-air bath. And all forty-two rooms of KAI Poroto enjoy views of the lake, surrounded by the forests of Hokkaido and with Mt. Tarumae in the distance. This tranquil country retreat offers an authentic experience with local cuisine and a traditional wellness offering.
Website: Hoshino Resorts KAI Poroto, Japan. Image © Hoshino Resorts
The popularity of the Quintana Roo area is not waning any time soon, as attested by more and more resorts popping up on Yucatan’s eastern coast. One of them is the newly-constructed Conrad Tulum, located on an expansive stretch of beach between Tulum and Akumal. It opens with 349 guest rooms and suites (all with sea views), designed in calming tones inspired by the beach. The resort has five swimming pools and an extensive spa with sixteen treatment rooms and a menu of treatments providing an escape for body and mind. As many as eleven different food and beverage options are available to guests, exploring a spectrum of flavors, from the Mediterranean to Japanese, as well as the traditions of “chiringuitos” beach bars found all around the Caribbean Sea.
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Website: Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya, Tulum, Mexico. Photo © Hilton
Passalacqua was constructed in the 18th century as one of the largest villas on Lake Como. Over the years, it hosted many prominent guests from the world of culture and politics (such as Napoleon Bonaparte or Winston Churchill). Today, Passalacqua reborn pays homage to the heritage through original architectural features, such as hidden passageways or centuries-old beams in suites in the former stables. There are only twenty-four suites at the hotel, most situated within the main residence. They include the largest suite in the Lake Como area, with a double-height music room. The hotel facilities include the lakeside swimming pool, an open-air gym, spa and yoga space, and even an open-air cinema. The property grounds feature olive groves and glasshouses with centuries-old fruit trees.
Website: Passalacqua, Lake Como, Italy. Photos © Passalacqua
The gardens and basement bar at The Cashel Palace are said to have witnessed the birth of the world-famous Guinness beer in the 1740s — and with a heritage like that, you can be sure to be in for a treat at this luxurious destination hotel. The Cashel Palace Hotel features forty-two opulent rooms and suites, expansive gardens, restaurants and tea parlors, and a world-class spa. The spa has a heated pool, outdoor seaweed baths, and a steam room and sauna. The hotel also enjoys excellent views of, and a private pathway to, the Rock of Cashel, a limestone outcrop with a cluster of remarkable medieval buildings.
Website: The Cashel Palace Hotel, Ireland. Photos © The Cashel Palace Hotel
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa at The Palm is the perfect destination for a luxury getaway. Located between the Arabian Sea and the city skyline on Palm Jumeirah island, the resort offers 325 elegantly styled rooms and suites, with some boasting views of the iconic Burj Khalifa. For a holistic wellness experience, Jiva spa features treatments inspired by traditional Indian healing techniques. Guests can indulge in various delicious culinary experiences across the resort, from fine Indian dining at Varq to coastal delicacies at The Coast beachside bistro. The resort’s two large ballrooms and multiple meeting rooms make it ideal for events. Facilities for children include Popsicle Kids Club, with a dedicated shallow water pool.
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Website: Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Dubai, UAE. Photos © IHCL
Baglioni Masseria Muzza is a countryside property with two restaurants and an infinity pool. Its extensive wellness and spa facilities feature a Finnish sauna, steam bath, ice fountain, sensory showers, four treatment rooms, and an indoor pool. The central element of the hotel is a whitewashed building dating to the 17th century, while the guest rooms feature original stone features and high vaulted ceilings. The hotel’s private estate sits between Alimini Piccolo lake and Baia dei Turchi, one of the nicest beaches in Salento, with a patch of white sand flanked by dense pine forest. The UNESCO heritage city Otranto, with a Medieval castle and cathedral, restaurants, and cafes, is only ten minutes away. The estate and surrounding area provide jogging, hiking, mountain biking, and horse riding opportunities. A Golfing Club is nearby.
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Website: Baglioni Masseria Muzza, Puglia, Italy. Photo © Baglioni Hotels
The Gran Hotel Montesol Ibiza, originally constructed as the first purpose-built hotel on the island, is reborn by the Paris-based Experimental Group to showcase the sophisticated side of Ibiza. The heritage facade hints at elegance inside, but the crisp, contemporary interiors (designed by the award-winning French designer Dorothée Meilichzon) deliver a genuine wow factor. The thirty-three high-tech rooms and suites are set in monochrome tones warmed by natural wood and touches of Art Deco. The hip restaurant and rooftop lounge, after a complete redesign, are a new destination dining in Ibiza Town. The menus offer a fusion of Spanish and Middle Eastern flavors.
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Website: Gran Hotel Montesol Ibiza, Ibiza, Spain. Photo © Experimental Group
The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort is inspired by Indian Mughal architecture with a touch of Ottoman influence. The hotel features a lobby lounge with stunning views of the sea, a spa and fitness facility, dining venues, and rooms and suites with terraces and views of the Arabian Gulf and Doha skyline. On the beachfront promenade, guests can enjoy a long swimming pool and a second infinity pool which is perfect for families. The hotel stands on a beachfront within Doha’s Katara Cultural Village district. The district includes various cultural amenities such as theaters, concert halls, exhibition galleries, mosques, restaurants, shops, and a park.
Website: The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort, Doha, Qatar. Photo © GHM
Castle Elvira has a sad genesis story: it was built in the 1880s by a wealthy couple for their daughter’s seventeenth birthday, but her tragic passing has left the place abandoned. Over a hundred years later, following a three-year rehabilitation project that kept many original design features, the property reopened its doors as a luxurious hotel, offering en-suite bedrooms, a cinema, a swimming pool, and a roof terrace. The well-curated interiors feature an eclectic collection of antique furniture alongside vibrant modern art, with the latest technology integrated into the fabric of the building. The hotel also features a bar, and a café, located in the hotel’s private gardens. Nearby, still on the grounds of the castle is its sister property, Tower Elvira. Originally a lookout tower, the place was converted into a luxury dwelling with a 40m2 swimming pool and colonnaded sun loungers.
Website: Castle Elvira, Puglia, Italy. Photos © Castle Elvira
Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection is a luxury destination in Napa Valley, standing in the shadow of the Mayacamas Mountains. The ranch has 700 acres of rolling vineyards and farmland and offers 135 airy cottages featuring outdoor terraces with fire pits. The ranch’s facilities include a Halehouse spa and three unique dining venues. Guests can take advantage of a range of thrilling adventures and immersive experiences celebrating the area’s 100-year history. The ranch is immersed in the local community spirit, and its experience captures the casual, honest luxury of culture and cultivation. In addition to the hotel stays, Stanly Ranch offers an opportunity to own a limited collection of 3–6-bedroom Vineyard Homes and furnished 2-bedroom Villas.
Website: Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection. Photos © Auberge Resorts Collection
“[…] the seminary in Corso Venezia is an architectural jewel in our urban fabric, […] set to become a major destination for any visit to Milan not least for the architectural value of the colonnade and the Renaissance perfection of its proportions.” — Michele De Lucchi, architect.
Portrait Hotels is part of a small Lungarno Collection portfolio, and the opening in the capital of fashion, Milan, marks the third hotel launched under the Portrait brand. And what opening it is: in a former Archiepiscopal Seminary (Europe’s oldest), with a beautiful baroque entrance designed in 1652 by Francesco Maria Richini — and a 3000 square-meter piazza surrounded by a double colonnaded loggia. The carefully restored building at 11 Corso Venezia has restaurants, shopping arcades, and event space. The renovated and redecorated hotel welcomes guests with a restrained luxury. The style brings out the building’s classic beauty, combining heritage architecture with modernized interiors.
Website: Portrait Milano Hotel – Lungarno Collection. Image © Lungarno Collection
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La Maison Palmier is a boutique hotel situated in the residential area of Les Deux Plateaux and is Abidjan’s first boutique hotel. The hotel is designed with a contemporary style and vintage panache and has a peaceful atmosphere. The low-slung structures in the hotel are made of terrazzo floors, warm linens, local art, and bespoke carpets in earthy reds and greens. The hotel also has a sparkling pool in the center checkered in green marble, and its restaurant and bar attract locals and residents alike. La Maison Palmier is a perfect place to explore the fascinating and underexplored coast of the Ivory Coast.
Website: La Maison Palmier, Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Photos © La Maison Palmier
Caravan by Habitas Agafay is the first property in Morocco of the global eco-hospitality group Habitas (it’s their second hotel on the African continent, after the gorgeous Habitas Namibia). Caravan by Habitas Agafay is a luxury glamping camp that embraces nomadic Bedouin culture. The place features 20 canvas tents, a gourmet restaurant, two swimming pools, a stable for horses and camels, and a yoga and wellness center. Guests can enjoy horseback riding, camel trekking, and other activities, including visits to local Berber communities. Caravan by Habitas Agafay promises a great stay for travelers seeking adventure and connection.
Website: Caravan by Habitas Agafay, Agafay Desert, Marrakesh, Morocco. Photos © Habitas
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