The Best New Hotels
Hôtel Palais de la Méditerranée
Nice
Facing the endless blue of the Baie des Anges, one of Nice’s most emblematic addresses enters a new era. Reopening in June 2026, the Hôtel Palais de la Méditerranée returns as a reimagined Riviera icon, blending its legendary Art Deco heritage with a contemporary vision of Mediterranean luxury under The Unbound Collection by Hyatt.
Hôtel Palais de la Méditerranée
Nice
Facing the endless blue of the Baie des Anges, one of Nice’s most emblematic addresses enters a new era. Reopening in June 2026, the Hôtel Palais de la Méditerranée returns as a reimagined Riviera icon, blending its legendary Art Deco heritage with a contemporary vision of Mediterranean luxury under The Unbound Collection by Hyatt.
Patina Tianjin
Hebei District - China
In one of northern China’s most architecturally unexpected districts, where European façades meet Chinese urban energy, Patina Tianjin prepares to open as a refined new sanctuary of sustainable luxury, transforming a historic neighborhood into one of the country’s most compelling lifestyle hotel destinations.
Patina Tianjin
Hebei District - China
In one of northern China’s most architecturally unexpected districts, where European façades meet Chinese urban energy, Patina Tianjin prepares to open as a refined new sanctuary of sustainable luxury, transforming a historic neighborhood into one of the country’s most compelling lifestyle hotel destinations.
The Grace, Westport Estate
Westport Estate - Ireland
Opening in spring 2026, The Grace, Westport Estate is poised to become one of Ireland’s most desirable new hotel addresses, a refined countryside sanctuary where heritage, nature, and contemporary Irish elegance come together within 430 acres of one of County Mayo’s most storied estates.
The Grace, Westport Estate
Westport Estate - Ireland
Opening in spring 2026, The Grace, Westport Estate is poised to become one of Ireland’s most desirable new hotel addresses, a refined countryside sanctuary where heritage, nature, and contemporary Irish elegance come together within 430 acres of one of County Mayo’s most storied estates.
CORI Hornbæk Hotel
Hornbæk - Denmark
On the windswept elegance of the Copenhagen Riviera, where white sand meets North Sea light and Copenhagen feels just far enough away, CORI Hornbæk Hotel emerges as a new definition of Nordic coastal luxury, opening in summer 2026 as Denmark’s first ultra-luxury wellness destination hotel.
CORI Hornbæk Hotel
Hornbæk - Denmark
On the windswept elegance of the Copenhagen Riviera, where white sand meets North Sea light and Copenhagen feels just far enough away, CORI Hornbæk Hotel emerges as a new definition of Nordic coastal luxury, opening in summer 2026 as Denmark’s first ultra-luxury wellness destination hotel.
Locke Copenhagen
Copenhagen
In Copenhagen’s rapidly evolving Postbyen district, where former postal infrastructure is being reimagined into a new cultural and architectural quarter, Locke Copenhagen emerges as a bold contemporary stay concept, blending design-led serviced living with the warmth of Nordic hospitality and the energy of a city in transformation.
Locke Copenhagen
Copenhagen
In Copenhagen’s rapidly evolving Postbyen district, where former postal infrastructure is being reimagined into a new cultural and architectural quarter, Locke Copenhagen emerges as a bold contemporary stay concept, blending design-led serviced living with the warmth of Nordic hospitality and the energy of a city in transformation.
Ottilia Heritage Copenhagen
Copenhagen
In Copenhagen’s ever-evolving Carlsberg City District, where brewing history meets contemporary creativity, Ottilia Heritage arrives as one of the city’s most distinctive luxury openings, transforming a legendary industrial landmark into an intimate world of grand suites, architectural drama, and quietly radical Scandinavian elegance.
Ottilia Heritage Copenhagen
Copenhagen
In Copenhagen’s ever-evolving Carlsberg City District, where brewing history meets contemporary creativity, Ottilia Heritage arrives as one of the city’s most distinctive luxury openings, transforming a legendary industrial landmark into an intimate world of grand suites, architectural drama, and quietly radical Scandinavian elegance.
Mondrian Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Set to debut in 2026, Mondrian Abu Dhabi promises to bring the brand’s unmistakable spirit of creativity, theatrical design, and cosmopolitan energy to the UAE capital, unveiling a striking waterfront address where contemporary Middle Eastern elegance meets the playful glamour of Mondrian living.
Mondrian Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Set to debut in 2026, Mondrian Abu Dhabi promises to bring the brand’s unmistakable spirit of creativity, theatrical design, and cosmopolitan energy to the UAE capital, unveiling a striking waterfront address where contemporary Middle Eastern elegance meets the playful glamour of Mondrian living.
Villa Haven Maldives
South Ari Atoll - Maldives
In the luminous waters of the Maldives, where turquoise lagoons melt into endless sky, Villa Haven emerges as one of the Indian Ocean’s most sophisticated new retreats, a sanctuary of understated elegance where nature, craftsmanship, and serene island living are elevated to an art form.
Villa Haven Maldives
South Ari Atoll - Maldives
In the luminous waters of the Maldives, where turquoise lagoons melt into endless sky, Villa Haven emerges as one of the Indian Ocean’s most sophisticated new retreats, a sanctuary of understated elegance where nature, craftsmanship, and serene island living are elevated to an art form.
Inkaterra Cabo Blanco
Cabo Blanco - 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.
Inkaterra Cabo Blanco
Cabo Blanco - 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.
Waldorf Astoria New York
New York - United States
After one of the most anticipated restorations in global hospitality, Waldorf Astoria New York returns to Park Avenue as a dazzling new era of Manhattan glamour unfolds, where Art Deco grandeur, modern refinement, and the timeless electricity of New York City meet once again behind its iconic bronze doors.
Waldorf Astoria New York
New York - United States
After one of the most anticipated restorations in global hospitality, Waldorf Astoria New York returns to Park Avenue as a dazzling new era of Manhattan glamour unfolds, where Art Deco grandeur, modern refinement, and the timeless electricity of New York City meet once again behind its iconic bronze doors.
Fouquet’s Mykonos
Mykonos - Greece
On the sun-drenched southern coast of Mykonos, where the Aegean meets sculpted stone and barefoot glamour, Fouquet’s Mykonos is set to redefine the island’s most exclusive shoreline as it prepares to open on 27 June 2026, marking the first Greek chapter of Groupe Barrière’s international expansion.
Fouquet’s Mykonos
Mykonos - Greece
On the sun-drenched southern coast of Mykonos, where the Aegean meets sculpted stone and barefoot glamour, Fouquet’s Mykonos is set to redefine the island’s most exclusive shoreline as it prepares to open on 27 June 2026, marking the first Greek chapter of Groupe Barrière’s international expansion.
The Fiction
Athens - Greece
In a city where antiquity and modern ambition coexist in effortless tension, The Fiction Athens arrives as a polished new address redefining the northern side of the Greek capital with business-minded sophistication, culinary energy, and the kind of discreet glamour that feels unmistakably current.
The Fiction
Athens - Greece
In a city where antiquity and modern ambition coexist in effortless tension, The Fiction Athens arrives as a polished new address redefining the northern side of the Greek capital with business-minded sophistication, culinary energy, and the kind of discreet glamour that feels unmistakably current.
Aura Maldives
Baa Atoll - Maldives
Opening in the fourth quarter of 2026, Aura Maldives is poised to introduce a new era of conscious luxury in the Maldives. Conceived by Pulse Hotels & Resorts, the forthcoming five-star island sanctuary will open within the UNESCO-protected Baa Atoll, one of the archipelago’s most ecologically important and visually spectacular regions.
Aura Maldives
Baa Atoll - Maldives
Opening in the fourth quarter of 2026, Aura Maldives is poised to introduce a new era of conscious luxury in the Maldives. Conceived by Pulse Hotels & Resorts, the forthcoming five-star island sanctuary will open within the UNESCO-protected Baa Atoll, one of the archipelago’s most ecologically important and visually spectacular regions.
Meyyafushi Resort
Lhaviyani Atoll - Maldives
Opening in 2025 in the crystal waters of the northern Maldives, Meyyafushi Maldives introduces a new-generation five-star premium all-inclusive retreat where sustainability, design, and immersive island experiences converge on a pristine natural island surrounded by world-class dive sites.
Meyyafushi Resort
Lhaviyani Atoll - Maldives
Opening in 2025 in the crystal waters of the northern Maldives, Meyyafushi Maldives introduces a new-generation five-star premium all-inclusive retreat where sustainability, design, and immersive island experiences converge on a pristine natural island surrounded by world-class dive sites.
Nammos Maldives Nedafushi
South Malé Atoll - Maldives
Opening in 2026, Nammos Maldives Nedafushi introduces a bold new expression of island luxury in the Indian Ocean, where Mykonian hospitality, contemporary Aegean design, and the natural poetry of the Maldives converge on a sculptural private island shaped like a water drop, surrounded by powder-soft white beaches and endless turquoise horizons.
Nammos Maldives Nedafushi
South Malé Atoll - Maldives
Opening in 2026, Nammos Maldives Nedafushi introduces a bold new expression of island luxury in the Indian Ocean, where Mykonian hospitality, contemporary Aegean design, and the natural poetry of the Maldives converge on a sculptural private island shaped like a water drop, surrounded by powder-soft white beaches and endless turquoise horizons.
Ananea Madivaru Maldives
Madivaru Island - Maldives
Opening in 2025 in the luminous waters of the North Ari Atoll, Ananea Madivaru Maldives unfolds as a contemporary vision of Maldivian living, where refined design, expansive lagoons, and a deep connection to nature define a new generation of island luxury.
Ananea Madivaru Maldives
Madivaru Island - Maldives
Opening in 2025 in the luminous waters of the North Ari Atoll, Ananea Madivaru Maldives unfolds as a contemporary vision of Maldivian living, where refined design, expansive lagoons, and a deep connection to nature define a new generation of island luxury.
V Villas Maldives at Mirihi
South Ari Atoll - Maldives
Set like a jewel within the shallow turquoise waters of South Ari Atoll, V Villas Maldives at Mirihi - MGallery Collection reimagines the intimate Maldivian escape through the lens of contemporary design, discreet luxury, and soulful island living, where every sunrise feels private and every horizon infinite.
V Villas Maldives at Mirihi
South Ari Atoll - Maldives
Set like a jewel within the shallow turquoise waters of South Ari Atoll, V Villas Maldives at Mirihi - MGallery Collection reimagines the intimate Maldivian escape through the lens of contemporary design, discreet luxury, and soulful island living, where every sunrise feels private and every horizon infinite.
Mondrian Maldives
Kuredhivaru Island - Maldives
Opening in 2026 on the secluded shores of Maldives, Mondrian Maldives promises to bring the brand’s signature creative energy to one of the world’s most dreamlike destinations, where avant-garde design, immersive culture, and turquoise serenity converge on a private island sanctuary.
Mondrian Maldives
Kuredhivaru Island - Maldives
Opening in 2026 on the secluded shores of Maldives, Mondrian Maldives promises to bring the brand’s signature creative energy to one of the world’s most dreamlike destinations, where avant-garde design, immersive culture, and turquoise serenity converge on a private island sanctuary.
Maxx Royal Maldives
North Malé Atoll - Maldives
Set to open in 2027 amid the turquoise brilliance of the Maldives, Maxx Royal Maldives introduces the celebrated Maxx Royal world to one of the planet’s most coveted destinations, where pristine white sands, luminous lagoons, and intuitive all-inclusive luxury create a new generation of island escape.
Maxx Royal Maldives
North Malé Atoll - Maldives
Set to open in 2027 amid the turquoise brilliance of the Maldives, Maxx Royal Maldives introduces the celebrated Maxx Royal world to one of the planet’s most coveted destinations, where pristine white sands, luminous lagoons, and intuitive all-inclusive luxury create a new generation of island escape.
Falkensteiner Resort Lake Garda
Lake Garda - Italy
On the sun-drenched shores of Lake Garda, where cypress trees frame shimmering water and mountain light shifts by the hour, Falkensteiner Resort Lake Garda emerges as a new five-star sanctuary in Salò, blending botanical beauty, contemporary comfort, and the timeless romance of Italian lakeside living.
Falkensteiner Resort Lake Garda
Lake Garda - Italy
On the sun-drenched shores of Lake Garda, where cypress trees frame shimmering water and mountain light shifts by the hour, Falkensteiner Resort Lake Garda emerges as a new five-star sanctuary in Salò, blending botanical beauty, contemporary comfort, and the timeless romance of Italian lakeside living.
Explore New Hotel Openings Worldwide
Step into a curated world of newly opened and upcoming hotels, where each address has been selected for its vision, design, and sense of place. From refined luxury resorts to intimate boutique escapes and forward-thinking wellness retreats, discover new hotels worldwide that redefine how we travel today. Browse by region, year, hotel brand, or category to find the most relevant openings and book your next stay with confidence.


















