The Best New Hotels

Six Senses Galápagos Islands - New Hotel in Ecuador
Some places feel untouched by time. Others seem untouched by humanity altogether. Set on the remote volcanic shores of San Cristóbal Island, where sea lions sleep beside turquoise waters and giant tortoises roam through ancient ecosystems, Six Senses Galápagos Islands arrives in 2027 as one of the most visionary luxury openings of the decade — a deeply immersive sanctuary where sustainability, wellness and raw natural beauty exist in extraordinary harmony.

Inkaterra Cabo Blanco - New Hotel in Peru
On Peru’s wild northern coast, where ochre dunes dissolve into the deep blue Pacific, Inkaterra Cabo Blanco emerges as one of South America’s most compelling new luxury escapes, an intimate oceanfront sanctuary where stillness, cinematic landscapes, and understated elegance redefine the art of coastal travel.

Casa Simona - New Hotel in El Valle de Antón, Panama
In the lush volcanic cradle of Panama, where mist drapes over emerald peaks and nature whispers in quiet rhythms, Casa Simona reveals itself as an intimate sanctuary, blending wellness, authenticity, and understated luxury into a deeply immersive escape.

Four Seasons Cartagena - New Hotel in Colombia
In the vibrant, sun-drenched heart of Cartagena, Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Cartagena emerges as one of 2026’s most anticipated openings, blending centuries-old heritage with contemporary sophistication in a destination where culture, rhythm, and elegance collide.

Sofitel Ipanema - New Hotel in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Opening in late 2026 along one of the world’s most iconic coastlines, Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Ipanema redefines urban beachfront luxury with a refined blend of French sophistication, Brazilian vibrancy, and panoramic ocean views over the legendary landscapes of Ipanema.

Anantara Prea Ceara Resort - New Hotel in Ceara, Brazil
On the wild, wind-swept shores of northeastern Brazil, where dunes ripple endlessly into the Atlantic breeze and turquoise waters stretch toward the horizon, Anantara Preá Ceará Resort emerges as a new icon of barefoot luxury, shaped by nature, movement, and the elemental power of wind.

Hotel Emiliano - New Hotel in Praia Brava, Brazil
On the untouched coastline of Santa Catarina, where Atlantic waves meet sculpted dunes and lush Atlantic forest, Emiliano Praia Brava emerges as a future icon of Brazilian luxury, shaped by the architectural vision of Foster + Partners and the refined hospitality DNA of the Emiliano brand.