Best New City & Urban Hotels
Discover the best new city and urban hotels, where the latest hotel openings capture the energy, creativity, and cultural pulse of the world’s most exciting destinations. From design-led boutique hotels to contemporary lifestyle addresses, these newly opened urban hotels offer immersive stays rooted in their neighbourhoods. This curated selection highlights the most inspiring new city hotels for travellers seeking modern, experience-driven urban escapes.
Le 3 par Champagne Thiénot
Reims - France
Le 3 par Champagne Thiénot - New Hotel in Reims, France
In the historic heart of Reims, where centuries-old cellars meet a new generation of experiential luxury, Le 3 par Champagne Thiénot reveals itself as a deeply immersive destination — a confidential boutique hotel designed as a gateway into the art of champagne, where heritage, innovation, and sensory storytelling converge.
In the historic heart of Reims, where centuries-old cellars meet a new generation of experiential luxury, Le 3 par Champagne Thiénot reveals itself as a deeply immersive destination — a confidential boutique hotel designed as a gateway into the art of champagne, where heritage, innovation, and sensory storytelling converge.
2026
Le 3 par Champagne Thiénot
Reims - France
2026
Le 3 par Champagne Thiénot - New Hotel in Reims, France
In the historic heart of Reims, where centuries-old cellars meet a new generation of experiential luxury, Le 3 par Champagne Thiénot reveals itself as a deeply immersive destination — a confidential boutique hotel designed as a gateway into the art of champagne, where heritage, innovation, and sensory storytelling converge.
In the historic heart of Reims, where centuries-old cellars meet a new generation of experiential luxury, Le 3 par Champagne Thiénot reveals itself as a deeply immersive destination — a confidential boutique hotel designed as a gateway into the art of champagne, where heritage, innovation, and sensory storytelling converge.
Palacio de Godoy
Caceres - Spain
Palacio de Godoy - New Hotel in Caceres, Spain
In the storied streets of Cáceres, where cobblestones whisper tales of empires and explorers, a new chapter of luxury and cultural resonance unfolds at Palacio de Godoy Cáceres, Curio Collection by Hilton, an immersive sanctuary that marries the weight of history with contemporary elegance beneath the Spanish sun.
In the storied streets of Cáceres, where cobblestones whisper tales of empires and explorers, a new chapter of luxury and cultural resonance unfolds at Palacio de Godoy Cáceres, Curio Collection by Hilton, an immersive sanctuary that marries the weight of history with contemporary elegance beneath the Spanish sun.
2025
Palacio de Godoy
Caceres - Spain
2025
Palacio de Godoy - New Hotel in Caceres, Spain
In the storied streets of Cáceres, where cobblestones whisper tales of empires and explorers, a new chapter of luxury and cultural resonance unfolds at Palacio de Godoy Cáceres, Curio Collection by Hilton, an immersive sanctuary that marries the weight of history with contemporary elegance beneath the Spanish sun.
In the storied streets of Cáceres, where cobblestones whisper tales of empires and explorers, a new chapter of luxury and cultural resonance unfolds at Palacio de Godoy Cáceres, Curio Collection by Hilton, an immersive sanctuary that marries the weight of history with contemporary elegance beneath the Spanish sun.
Hotel Salvia Paris
Paris - France
Salvia - New Hotel in Paris, France
In the historic heart of Paris’s venerable Left Bank, a place of quiet reflection and literary inspiration has emerged. Hôtel Salvia Paris offers an intimate and soulful sanctuary where the rhythm of Parisian culture mingles with thoughtful design, creating a vibrant yet serene stay just steps from the city’s most beloved landmarks.
In the historic heart of Paris’s venerable Left Bank, a place of quiet reflection and literary inspiration has emerged. Hôtel Salvia Paris offers an intimate and soulful sanctuary where the rhythm of Parisian culture mingles with thoughtful design, creating a vibrant yet serene stay just steps from the city’s most beloved landmarks.
2026
Hotel Salvia Paris
Paris - France
2026
Salvia - New Hotel in Paris, France
In the historic heart of Paris’s venerable Left Bank, a place of quiet reflection and literary inspiration has emerged. Hôtel Salvia Paris offers an intimate and soulful sanctuary where the rhythm of Parisian culture mingles with thoughtful design, creating a vibrant yet serene stay just steps from the city’s most beloved landmarks.
In the historic heart of Paris’s venerable Left Bank, a place of quiet reflection and literary inspiration has emerged. Hôtel Salvia Paris offers an intimate and soulful sanctuary where the rhythm of Parisian culture mingles with thoughtful design, creating a vibrant yet serene stay just steps from the city’s most beloved landmarks.
La Bourdonnais
Paris - France
La Bourdonnais - New Hotel in Paris, France
Just moments from the Eiffel Tower, where Paris reveals its most cinematic face, Hôtel La Bourdonnais enters a new chapter with its full reopening in April 2026 — an intimate four-star boutique hotel where the spirit of exploration meets a renewed vision of Parisian elegance.
Just moments from the Eiffel Tower, where Paris reveals its most cinematic face, Hôtel La Bourdonnais enters a new chapter with its full reopening in April 2026 — an intimate four-star boutique hotel where the spirit of exploration meets a renewed vision of Parisian elegance.
2026
La Bourdonnais
Paris - France
2026
La Bourdonnais - New Hotel in Paris, France
Just moments from the Eiffel Tower, where Paris reveals its most cinematic face, Hôtel La Bourdonnais enters a new chapter with its full reopening in April 2026 — an intimate four-star boutique hotel where the spirit of exploration meets a renewed vision of Parisian elegance.
Just moments from the Eiffel Tower, where Paris reveals its most cinematic face, Hôtel La Bourdonnais enters a new chapter with its full reopening in April 2026 — an intimate four-star boutique hotel where the spirit of exploration meets a renewed vision of Parisian elegance.
Le Bus Palladium
Paris - France
Le Bus Palladium - New Hotel in Paris, France
In the electric heart of Pigalle, where Paris once danced until dawn to the sound of rock and rebellion, a legend is rising again. Bus Palladium returns in April 2026 as a bold new luxury hotel-club — a magnetic destination where hospitality, gastronomy, and live music collide to redefine the Parisian night.
In the electric heart of Pigalle, where Paris once danced until dawn to the sound of rock and rebellion, a legend is rising again. Bus Palladium returns in April 2026 as a bold new luxury hotel-club — a magnetic destination where hospitality, gastronomy, and live music collide to redefine the Parisian night.
2026
Le Bus Palladium
Paris - France
2026
Le Bus Palladium - New Hotel in Paris, France
In the electric heart of Pigalle, where Paris once danced until dawn to the sound of rock and rebellion, a legend is rising again. Bus Palladium returns in April 2026 as a bold new luxury hotel-club — a magnetic destination where hospitality, gastronomy, and live music collide to redefine the Parisian night.
In the electric heart of Pigalle, where Paris once danced until dawn to the sound of rock and rebellion, a legend is rising again. Bus Palladium returns in April 2026 as a bold new luxury hotel-club — a magnetic destination where hospitality, gastronomy, and live music collide to redefine the Parisian night.
Île Seguin Hotel
Paris - Boulogne-Billancourt - France
Île Seguin Hotel - New Hotel in Paris, France
On the evolving banks of the Seine, just minutes from central Paris, a new chapter of urban luxury is taking shape. Set to open in November 2026, the future hotel on Île Seguin promises to redefine the idea of a city escape — a contemporary four-star retreat where art, design, and panoramic river views converge in one of Greater Paris’s most ambitious cultural destinations.
On the evolving banks of the Seine, just minutes from central Paris, a new chapter of urban luxury is taking shape. Set to open in November 2026, the future hotel on Île Seguin promises to redefine the idea of a city escape — a contemporary four-star retreat where art, design, and panoramic river views converge in one of Greater Paris’s most ambitious cultural destinations.
2026
Île Seguin Hotel
Paris - Boulogne-Billancourt - France
2026
Île Seguin Hotel - New Hotel in Paris, France
On the evolving banks of the Seine, just minutes from central Paris, a new chapter of urban luxury is taking shape. Set to open in November 2026, the future hotel on Île Seguin promises to redefine the idea of a city escape — a contemporary four-star retreat where art, design, and panoramic river views converge in one of Greater Paris’s most ambitious cultural destinations.
On the evolving banks of the Seine, just minutes from central Paris, a new chapter of urban luxury is taking shape. Set to open in November 2026, the future hotel on Île Seguin promises to redefine the idea of a city escape — a contemporary four-star retreat where art, design, and panoramic river views converge in one of Greater Paris’s most ambitious cultural destinations.
La Villa Florentine
Lyon - France
La Villa Florentine - New Hotel in Lyon, France
Perched high above Lyon, where silence replaces the city’s pulse and light stretches endlessly across terracotta rooftops, Villa Florentine reopens in April 2026 as a deeply reimagined five-star retreat — a place where Renaissance heritage, contemplative design, and modern luxury converge in one of France’s most breathtaking settings.
Perched high above Lyon, where silence replaces the city’s pulse and light stretches endlessly across terracotta rooftops, Villa Florentine reopens in April 2026 as a deeply reimagined five-star retreat — a place where Renaissance heritage, contemplative design, and modern luxury converge in one of France’s most breathtaking settings.
2026
La Villa Florentine
Lyon - France
2026
La Villa Florentine - New Hotel in Lyon, France
Perched high above Lyon, where silence replaces the city’s pulse and light stretches endlessly across terracotta rooftops, Villa Florentine reopens in April 2026 as a deeply reimagined five-star retreat — a place where Renaissance heritage, contemplative design, and modern luxury converge in one of France’s most breathtaking settings.
Perched high above Lyon, where silence replaces the city’s pulse and light stretches endlessly across terracotta rooftops, Villa Florentine reopens in April 2026 as a deeply reimagined five-star retreat — a place where Renaissance heritage, contemplative design, and modern luxury converge in one of France’s most breathtaking settings.
Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort
Monaco
Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort - New Hotel in Monaco
In Monaco, where the Mediterranean seems to dissolve into pure light, the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort is unfolding a new chapter of transformation, blending Riviera ease, contemporary boldness, and a progressive renovation that is quietly redefining what modern luxury on the Côte d’Azur looks and feels like.
In Monaco, where the Mediterranean seems to dissolve into pure light, the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort is unfolding a new chapter of transformation, blending Riviera ease, contemporary boldness, and a progressive renovation that is quietly redefining what modern luxury on the Côte d’Azur looks and feels like.
2026
Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort
Monaco
2026
Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort - New Hotel in Monaco
In Monaco, where the Mediterranean seems to dissolve into pure light, the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort is unfolding a new chapter of transformation, blending Riviera ease, contemporary boldness, and a progressive renovation that is quietly redefining what modern luxury on the Côte d’Azur looks and feels like.
In Monaco, where the Mediterranean seems to dissolve into pure light, the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort is unfolding a new chapter of transformation, blending Riviera ease, contemporary boldness, and a progressive renovation that is quietly redefining what modern luxury on the Côte d’Azur looks and feels like.
La Réserve Firenze
Florence - Italy
La Réserve Firenze - New Hotel in Florence, Italy
In Florence, where Renaissance beauty unfolds behind every stone façade, La Réserve Firenze emerges as one of the most anticipated openings of 2026, introducing a new vision of luxury defined not by scale, but by intimacy, heritage, and the rare privilege of living the city as if it were your own.
In Florence, where Renaissance beauty unfolds behind every stone façade, La Réserve Firenze emerges as one of the most anticipated openings of 2026, introducing a new vision of luxury defined not by scale, but by intimacy, heritage, and the rare privilege of living the city as if it were your own.
2026
La Réserve Firenze
Florence - Italy
2026
La Réserve Firenze - New Hotel in Florence, Italy
In Florence, where Renaissance beauty unfolds behind every stone façade, La Réserve Firenze emerges as one of the most anticipated openings of 2026, introducing a new vision of luxury defined not by scale, but by intimacy, heritage, and the rare privilege of living the city as if it were your own.
In Florence, where Renaissance beauty unfolds behind every stone façade, La Réserve Firenze emerges as one of the most anticipated openings of 2026, introducing a new vision of luxury defined not by scale, but by intimacy, heritage, and the rare privilege of living the city as if it were your own.
Hôtel Luxia
Paris - France
Hôtel Luxia - New Hotel in Paris, France
In a hushed corner of Paris’s 18th arrondissement, far from the city’s predictable rhythms, Hôtel Luxia emerges as a discreet new address where contemporary design, intimate scale, and a distinctly Parisian sensibility converge to create a refined, quietly magnetic urban escape.
In a hushed corner of Paris’s 18th arrondissement, far from the city’s predictable rhythms, Hôtel Luxia emerges as a discreet new address where contemporary design, intimate scale, and a distinctly Parisian sensibility converge to create a refined, quietly magnetic urban escape.
2026
Hôtel Luxia
Paris - France
2026
Hôtel Luxia - New Hotel in Paris, France
In a hushed corner of Paris’s 18th arrondissement, far from the city’s predictable rhythms, Hôtel Luxia emerges as a discreet new address where contemporary design, intimate scale, and a distinctly Parisian sensibility converge to create a refined, quietly magnetic urban escape.
In a hushed corner of Paris’s 18th arrondissement, far from the city’s predictable rhythms, Hôtel Luxia emerges as a discreet new address where contemporary design, intimate scale, and a distinctly Parisian sensibility converge to create a refined, quietly magnetic urban escape.
Experimental Porto
Porto - Portugal
Experimental Porto - New Hotel in Porto, Portugal
In Porto, where tiled façades glow under golden light and the Douro River shapes the city’s rhythm, a new chapter is about to unfold as Experimental prepares to transform one of the city’s most iconic hotels into a vibrant, design-led destination set to redefine hospitality in Portugal.
In Porto, where tiled façades glow under golden light and the Douro River shapes the city’s rhythm, a new chapter is about to unfold as Experimental prepares to transform one of the city’s most iconic hotels into a vibrant, design-led destination set to redefine hospitality in Portugal.
2026
Experimental Porto
Porto - Portugal
2026
Experimental Porto - New Hotel in Porto, Portugal
In Porto, where tiled façades glow under golden light and the Douro River shapes the city’s rhythm, a new chapter is about to unfold as Experimental prepares to transform one of the city’s most iconic hotels into a vibrant, design-led destination set to redefine hospitality in Portugal.
In Porto, where tiled façades glow under golden light and the Douro River shapes the city’s rhythm, a new chapter is about to unfold as Experimental prepares to transform one of the city’s most iconic hotels into a vibrant, design-led destination set to redefine hospitality in Portugal.
Aman Dubai
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Aman Dubai - New Hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
On a rare stretch of coastline in Dubai, where the Arabian Gulf dissolves into infinite blue and the skyline rises like a mirage of glass and light, Aman Dubai introduces a new vision of ultra-refined living, blending architectural serenity, coastal privacy, and the quiet precision of the Aman philosophy.
On a rare stretch of coastline in Dubai, where the Arabian Gulf dissolves into infinite blue and the skyline rises like a mirage of glass and light, Aman Dubai introduces a new vision of ultra-refined living, blending architectural serenity, coastal privacy, and the quiet precision of the Aman philosophy.
2027
Aman Dubai
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
2027
Aman Dubai - New Hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
On a rare stretch of coastline in Dubai, where the Arabian Gulf dissolves into infinite blue and the skyline rises like a mirage of glass and light, Aman Dubai introduces a new vision of ultra-refined living, blending architectural serenity, coastal privacy, and the quiet precision of the Aman philosophy.
On a rare stretch of coastline in Dubai, where the Arabian Gulf dissolves into infinite blue and the skyline rises like a mirage of glass and light, Aman Dubai introduces a new vision of ultra-refined living, blending architectural serenity, coastal privacy, and the quiet precision of the Aman philosophy.
Aman Singapore
Singapore
Aman Singapore - New Hotel in CBD, Singapore
Aman Singapore rises as a quiet promise suspended above the city’s pulse, where tropical serenity meets vertical grandeur in The Skywaters tower, redefining ultra-luxury living in Singapore’s evolving skyline and marking one of the most anticipated Aman openings of 2027.
Aman Singapore rises as a quiet promise suspended above the city’s pulse, where tropical serenity meets vertical grandeur in The Skywaters tower, redefining ultra-luxury living in Singapore’s evolving skyline and marking one of the most anticipated Aman openings of 2027.
2027
Aman Singapore
Singapore
2027
Aman Singapore - New Hotel in CBD, Singapore
Aman Singapore rises as a quiet promise suspended above the city’s pulse, where tropical serenity meets vertical grandeur in The Skywaters tower, redefining ultra-luxury living in Singapore’s evolving skyline and marking one of the most anticipated Aman openings of 2027.
Aman Singapore rises as a quiet promise suspended above the city’s pulse, where tropical serenity meets vertical grandeur in The Skywaters tower, redefining ultra-luxury living in Singapore’s evolving skyline and marking one of the most anticipated Aman openings of 2027.
Aman Beverly Hills
Los Angeles - United States
Aman Beverly Hills - New Hotel in Los Angeles, United States
Opening in 2027, Aman Beverly Hills introduces a rare vision of urban serenity on the West Coast, where lush botanical gardens, sculptural architecture, and Aman’s signature philosophy of understated luxury converge at one of Los Angeles’ most prestigious intersections.
Opening in 2027, Aman Beverly Hills introduces a rare vision of urban serenity on the West Coast, where lush botanical gardens, sculptural architecture, and Aman’s signature philosophy of understated luxury converge at one of Los Angeles’ most prestigious intersections.
2027
Aman Beverly Hills
Los Angeles - United States
2027
Aman Beverly Hills - New Hotel in Los Angeles, United States
Opening in 2027, Aman Beverly Hills introduces a rare vision of urban serenity on the West Coast, where lush botanical gardens, sculptural architecture, and Aman’s signature philosophy of understated luxury converge at one of Los Angeles’ most prestigious intersections.
Opening in 2027, Aman Beverly Hills introduces a rare vision of urban serenity on the West Coast, where lush botanical gardens, sculptural architecture, and Aman’s signature philosophy of understated luxury converge at one of Los Angeles’ most prestigious intersections.
Althoff Dom Hotel
Cologne - Germany
Althoff Dom Hotel - New Hotel in Cologne, Germany
In the shadow of one of Europe’s most awe-inspiring landmarks, the Althoff Dom Hotel returns as a reborn icon where centuries of history, architectural grandeur, and contemporary luxury converge in the heart of Cologne.
In the shadow of one of Europe’s most awe-inspiring landmarks, the Althoff Dom Hotel returns as a reborn icon where centuries of history, architectural grandeur, and contemporary luxury converge in the heart of Cologne.
2026
Althoff Dom Hotel
Cologne - Germany
2026
Althoff Dom Hotel - New Hotel in Cologne, Germany
In the shadow of one of Europe’s most awe-inspiring landmarks, the Althoff Dom Hotel returns as a reborn icon where centuries of history, architectural grandeur, and contemporary luxury converge in the heart of Cologne.
In the shadow of one of Europe’s most awe-inspiring landmarks, the Althoff Dom Hotel returns as a reborn icon where centuries of history, architectural grandeur, and contemporary luxury converge in the heart of Cologne.
The Huntington Hotel
San Francisco - United States
The Huntington Hotel - New Hotel in San Francisco, United States
Perched high above San Francisco’s storied skyline, The Huntington Hotel returns in 2026 as a masterfully restored landmark where old-world glamour meets a new era of refined, design-led urban luxury.
Perched high above San Francisco’s storied skyline, The Huntington Hotel returns in 2026 as a masterfully restored landmark where old-world glamour meets a new era of refined, design-led urban luxury.
2026
The Huntington Hotel
San Francisco - United States
2026
The Huntington Hotel - New Hotel in San Francisco, United States
Perched high above San Francisco’s storied skyline, The Huntington Hotel returns in 2026 as a masterfully restored landmark where old-world glamour meets a new era of refined, design-led urban luxury.
Perched high above San Francisco’s storied skyline, The Huntington Hotel returns in 2026 as a masterfully restored landmark where old-world glamour meets a new era of refined, design-led urban luxury.
Shompole Lodge
Kenya
Shompole Lodge - New Hotel in Great Rift Valley, Kenya
Reopening in mid-2026 under the stewardship of Great Plains Conservation, Shompole Lodge returns as a quietly radical expression of safari luxury, where raw landscapes, architectural restraint, and conservation purpose converge above one of Africa’s most dramatic geological wonders.
Reopening in mid-2026 under the stewardship of Great Plains Conservation, Shompole Lodge returns as a quietly radical expression of safari luxury, where raw landscapes, architectural restraint, and conservation purpose converge above one of Africa’s most dramatic geological wonders.
2026
Shompole Lodge
Kenya
2026
Shompole Lodge - New Hotel in Great Rift Valley, Kenya
Reopening in mid-2026 under the stewardship of Great Plains Conservation, Shompole Lodge returns as a quietly radical expression of safari luxury, where raw landscapes, architectural restraint, and conservation purpose converge above one of Africa’s most dramatic geological wonders.
Reopening in mid-2026 under the stewardship of Great Plains Conservation, Shompole Lodge returns as a quietly radical expression of safari luxury, where raw landscapes, architectural restraint, and conservation purpose converge above one of Africa’s most dramatic geological wonders.
Casa J.K. Place Roma
Rome - Italy
Casa J.K. Place Roma - New Luxury Residence in Rome, Italy
In a discreet corner of Rome, where history lingers in every stone and golden light filters through narrow streets, Casa J.K. Place Roma introduces a new way of experiencing the Eternal City — not as a guest, but as a resident, within an 18th-century palazzo reimagined for contemporary living.
In a discreet corner of Rome, where history lingers in every stone and golden light filters through narrow streets, Casa J.K. Place Roma introduces a new way of experiencing the Eternal City — not as a guest, but as a resident, within an 18th-century palazzo reimagined for contemporary living.
2026
Casa J.K. Place Roma
Rome - Italy
2026
Casa J.K. Place Roma - New Luxury Residence in Rome, Italy
In a discreet corner of Rome, where history lingers in every stone and golden light filters through narrow streets, Casa J.K. Place Roma introduces a new way of experiencing the Eternal City — not as a guest, but as a resident, within an 18th-century palazzo reimagined for contemporary living.
In a discreet corner of Rome, where history lingers in every stone and golden light filters through narrow streets, Casa J.K. Place Roma introduces a new way of experiencing the Eternal City — not as a guest, but as a resident, within an 18th-century palazzo reimagined for contemporary living.
2026
Palazzo San Gottardo
Lake Como - Italy
Palazzo San Gottardo - New Hotel in Lake Como, Italy
A timeless Italian palazzo reawakens in the heart of Como, where Palazzo San Gottardo returns as a refined lakeside address blending heritage architecture with contemporary elegance just steps from the shimmering waters of Lake Como. Where history meets modern sophistication, Palazzo San Gottardo offers an intimate immersion into the cultural and aesthetic richness of northern Italy.
A timeless Italian palazzo reawakens in the heart of Como, where Palazzo San Gottardo returns as a refined lakeside address blending heritage architecture with contemporary elegance just steps from the shimmering waters of Lake Como. Where history meets modern sophistication, Palazzo San Gottardo offers an intimate immersion into the cultural and aesthetic richness of northern Italy.
2026
Palazzo San Gottardo
Lake Como - Italy
2026
Palazzo San Gottardo - New Hotel in Lake Como, Italy
A timeless Italian palazzo reawakens in the heart of Como, where Palazzo San Gottardo returns as a refined lakeside address blending heritage architecture with contemporary elegance just steps from the shimmering waters of Lake Como. Where history meets modern sophistication, Palazzo San Gottardo offers an intimate immersion into the cultural and aesthetic richness of northern Italy.
A timeless Italian palazzo reawakens in the heart of Como, where Palazzo San Gottardo returns as a refined lakeside address blending heritage architecture with contemporary elegance just steps from the shimmering waters of Lake Como. Where history meets modern sophistication, Palazzo San Gottardo offers an intimate immersion into the cultural and aesthetic richness of northern Italy.
Le 3 par Champagne Thiénot
Reims - France
Le 3 par Champagne Thiénot - New Hotel in Reims, France
In the historic heart of Reims, where centuries-old cellars meet a new generation of experiential luxury, Le 3 par Champagne Thiénot reveals itself as a deeply immersive destination — a confidential boutique hotel designed as a gateway into the art of champagne, where heritage, innovation, and sensory storytelling converge.
In the historic heart of Reims, where centuries-old cellars meet a new generation of experiential luxury, Le 3 par Champagne Thiénot reveals itself as a deeply immersive destination — a confidential boutique hotel designed as a gateway into the art of champagne, where heritage, innovation, and sensory storytelling converge.
2026
Le 3 par Champagne Thiénot
Reims - France
2026
Le 3 par Champagne Thiénot - New Hotel in Reims, France
In the historic heart of Reims, where centuries-old cellars meet a new generation of experiential luxury, Le 3 par Champagne Thiénot reveals itself as a deeply immersive destination — a confidential boutique hotel designed as a gateway into the art of champagne, where heritage, innovation, and sensory storytelling converge.
In the historic heart of Reims, where centuries-old cellars meet a new generation of experiential luxury, Le 3 par Champagne Thiénot reveals itself as a deeply immersive destination — a confidential boutique hotel designed as a gateway into the art of champagne, where heritage, innovation, and sensory storytelling converge.
Palacio de Godoy
Caceres - Spain
Palacio de Godoy - New Hotel in Caceres, Spain
In the storied streets of Cáceres, where cobblestones whisper tales of empires and explorers, a new chapter of luxury and cultural resonance unfolds at Palacio de Godoy Cáceres, Curio Collection by Hilton, an immersive sanctuary that marries the weight of history with contemporary elegance beneath the Spanish sun.
In the storied streets of Cáceres, where cobblestones whisper tales of empires and explorers, a new chapter of luxury and cultural resonance unfolds at Palacio de Godoy Cáceres, Curio Collection by Hilton, an immersive sanctuary that marries the weight of history with contemporary elegance beneath the Spanish sun.
2025
Palacio de Godoy
Caceres - Spain
2025
Palacio de Godoy - New Hotel in Caceres, Spain
In the storied streets of Cáceres, where cobblestones whisper tales of empires and explorers, a new chapter of luxury and cultural resonance unfolds at Palacio de Godoy Cáceres, Curio Collection by Hilton, an immersive sanctuary that marries the weight of history with contemporary elegance beneath the Spanish sun.
In the storied streets of Cáceres, where cobblestones whisper tales of empires and explorers, a new chapter of luxury and cultural resonance unfolds at Palacio de Godoy Cáceres, Curio Collection by Hilton, an immersive sanctuary that marries the weight of history with contemporary elegance beneath the Spanish sun.
Hotel Salvia Paris
Paris - France
Salvia - New Hotel in Paris, France
In the historic heart of Paris’s venerable Left Bank, a place of quiet reflection and literary inspiration has emerged. Hôtel Salvia Paris offers an intimate and soulful sanctuary where the rhythm of Parisian culture mingles with thoughtful design, creating a vibrant yet serene stay just steps from the city’s most beloved landmarks.
In the historic heart of Paris’s venerable Left Bank, a place of quiet reflection and literary inspiration has emerged. Hôtel Salvia Paris offers an intimate and soulful sanctuary where the rhythm of Parisian culture mingles with thoughtful design, creating a vibrant yet serene stay just steps from the city’s most beloved landmarks.
2026
Hotel Salvia Paris
Paris - France
2026
Salvia - New Hotel in Paris, France
In the historic heart of Paris’s venerable Left Bank, a place of quiet reflection and literary inspiration has emerged. Hôtel Salvia Paris offers an intimate and soulful sanctuary where the rhythm of Parisian culture mingles with thoughtful design, creating a vibrant yet serene stay just steps from the city’s most beloved landmarks.
In the historic heart of Paris’s venerable Left Bank, a place of quiet reflection and literary inspiration has emerged. Hôtel Salvia Paris offers an intimate and soulful sanctuary where the rhythm of Parisian culture mingles with thoughtful design, creating a vibrant yet serene stay just steps from the city’s most beloved landmarks.
La Bourdonnais
Paris - France
La Bourdonnais - New Hotel in Paris, France
Just moments from the Eiffel Tower, where Paris reveals its most cinematic face, Hôtel La Bourdonnais enters a new chapter with its full reopening in April 2026 — an intimate four-star boutique hotel where the spirit of exploration meets a renewed vision of Parisian elegance.
Just moments from the Eiffel Tower, where Paris reveals its most cinematic face, Hôtel La Bourdonnais enters a new chapter with its full reopening in April 2026 — an intimate four-star boutique hotel where the spirit of exploration meets a renewed vision of Parisian elegance.
2026
La Bourdonnais
Paris - France
2026
La Bourdonnais - New Hotel in Paris, France
Just moments from the Eiffel Tower, where Paris reveals its most cinematic face, Hôtel La Bourdonnais enters a new chapter with its full reopening in April 2026 — an intimate four-star boutique hotel where the spirit of exploration meets a renewed vision of Parisian elegance.
Just moments from the Eiffel Tower, where Paris reveals its most cinematic face, Hôtel La Bourdonnais enters a new chapter with its full reopening in April 2026 — an intimate four-star boutique hotel where the spirit of exploration meets a renewed vision of Parisian elegance.
Le Bus Palladium
Paris - France
Le Bus Palladium - New Hotel in Paris, France
In the electric heart of Pigalle, where Paris once danced until dawn to the sound of rock and rebellion, a legend is rising again. Bus Palladium returns in April 2026 as a bold new luxury hotel-club — a magnetic destination where hospitality, gastronomy, and live music collide to redefine the Parisian night.
In the electric heart of Pigalle, where Paris once danced until dawn to the sound of rock and rebellion, a legend is rising again. Bus Palladium returns in April 2026 as a bold new luxury hotel-club — a magnetic destination where hospitality, gastronomy, and live music collide to redefine the Parisian night.
2026
Le Bus Palladium
Paris - France
2026
Le Bus Palladium - New Hotel in Paris, France
In the electric heart of Pigalle, where Paris once danced until dawn to the sound of rock and rebellion, a legend is rising again. Bus Palladium returns in April 2026 as a bold new luxury hotel-club — a magnetic destination where hospitality, gastronomy, and live music collide to redefine the Parisian night.
In the electric heart of Pigalle, where Paris once danced until dawn to the sound of rock and rebellion, a legend is rising again. Bus Palladium returns in April 2026 as a bold new luxury hotel-club — a magnetic destination where hospitality, gastronomy, and live music collide to redefine the Parisian night.
Île Seguin Hotel
Paris - Boulogne-Billancourt - France
Île Seguin Hotel - New Hotel in Paris, France
On the evolving banks of the Seine, just minutes from central Paris, a new chapter of urban luxury is taking shape. Set to open in November 2026, the future hotel on Île Seguin promises to redefine the idea of a city escape — a contemporary four-star retreat where art, design, and panoramic river views converge in one of Greater Paris’s most ambitious cultural destinations.
On the evolving banks of the Seine, just minutes from central Paris, a new chapter of urban luxury is taking shape. Set to open in November 2026, the future hotel on Île Seguin promises to redefine the idea of a city escape — a contemporary four-star retreat where art, design, and panoramic river views converge in one of Greater Paris’s most ambitious cultural destinations.
2026
Île Seguin Hotel
Paris - Boulogne-Billancourt - France
2026
Île Seguin Hotel - New Hotel in Paris, France
On the evolving banks of the Seine, just minutes from central Paris, a new chapter of urban luxury is taking shape. Set to open in November 2026, the future hotel on Île Seguin promises to redefine the idea of a city escape — a contemporary four-star retreat where art, design, and panoramic river views converge in one of Greater Paris’s most ambitious cultural destinations.
On the evolving banks of the Seine, just minutes from central Paris, a new chapter of urban luxury is taking shape. Set to open in November 2026, the future hotel on Île Seguin promises to redefine the idea of a city escape — a contemporary four-star retreat where art, design, and panoramic river views converge in one of Greater Paris’s most ambitious cultural destinations.
La Villa Florentine
Lyon - France
La Villa Florentine - New Hotel in Lyon, France
Perched high above Lyon, where silence replaces the city’s pulse and light stretches endlessly across terracotta rooftops, Villa Florentine reopens in April 2026 as a deeply reimagined five-star retreat — a place where Renaissance heritage, contemplative design, and modern luxury converge in one of France’s most breathtaking settings.
Perched high above Lyon, where silence replaces the city’s pulse and light stretches endlessly across terracotta rooftops, Villa Florentine reopens in April 2026 as a deeply reimagined five-star retreat — a place where Renaissance heritage, contemplative design, and modern luxury converge in one of France’s most breathtaking settings.
2026
La Villa Florentine
Lyon - France
2026
La Villa Florentine - New Hotel in Lyon, France
Perched high above Lyon, where silence replaces the city’s pulse and light stretches endlessly across terracotta rooftops, Villa Florentine reopens in April 2026 as a deeply reimagined five-star retreat — a place where Renaissance heritage, contemplative design, and modern luxury converge in one of France’s most breathtaking settings.
Perched high above Lyon, where silence replaces the city’s pulse and light stretches endlessly across terracotta rooftops, Villa Florentine reopens in April 2026 as a deeply reimagined five-star retreat — a place where Renaissance heritage, contemplative design, and modern luxury converge in one of France’s most breathtaking settings.
Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort
Monaco
Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort - New Hotel in Monaco
In Monaco, where the Mediterranean seems to dissolve into pure light, the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort is unfolding a new chapter of transformation, blending Riviera ease, contemporary boldness, and a progressive renovation that is quietly redefining what modern luxury on the Côte d’Azur looks and feels like.
In Monaco, where the Mediterranean seems to dissolve into pure light, the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort is unfolding a new chapter of transformation, blending Riviera ease, contemporary boldness, and a progressive renovation that is quietly redefining what modern luxury on the Côte d’Azur looks and feels like.
2026
Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort
Monaco
2026
Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort - New Hotel in Monaco
In Monaco, where the Mediterranean seems to dissolve into pure light, the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort is unfolding a new chapter of transformation, blending Riviera ease, contemporary boldness, and a progressive renovation that is quietly redefining what modern luxury on the Côte d’Azur looks and feels like.
In Monaco, where the Mediterranean seems to dissolve into pure light, the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort is unfolding a new chapter of transformation, blending Riviera ease, contemporary boldness, and a progressive renovation that is quietly redefining what modern luxury on the Côte d’Azur looks and feels like.
La Réserve Firenze
Florence - Italy
La Réserve Firenze - New Hotel in Florence, Italy
In Florence, where Renaissance beauty unfolds behind every stone façade, La Réserve Firenze emerges as one of the most anticipated openings of 2026, introducing a new vision of luxury defined not by scale, but by intimacy, heritage, and the rare privilege of living the city as if it were your own.
In Florence, where Renaissance beauty unfolds behind every stone façade, La Réserve Firenze emerges as one of the most anticipated openings of 2026, introducing a new vision of luxury defined not by scale, but by intimacy, heritage, and the rare privilege of living the city as if it were your own.
2026
La Réserve Firenze
Florence - Italy
2026
La Réserve Firenze - New Hotel in Florence, Italy
In Florence, where Renaissance beauty unfolds behind every stone façade, La Réserve Firenze emerges as one of the most anticipated openings of 2026, introducing a new vision of luxury defined not by scale, but by intimacy, heritage, and the rare privilege of living the city as if it were your own.
In Florence, where Renaissance beauty unfolds behind every stone façade, La Réserve Firenze emerges as one of the most anticipated openings of 2026, introducing a new vision of luxury defined not by scale, but by intimacy, heritage, and the rare privilege of living the city as if it were your own.
Hôtel Luxia
Paris - France
Hôtel Luxia - New Hotel in Paris, France
In a hushed corner of Paris’s 18th arrondissement, far from the city’s predictable rhythms, Hôtel Luxia emerges as a discreet new address where contemporary design, intimate scale, and a distinctly Parisian sensibility converge to create a refined, quietly magnetic urban escape.
In a hushed corner of Paris’s 18th arrondissement, far from the city’s predictable rhythms, Hôtel Luxia emerges as a discreet new address where contemporary design, intimate scale, and a distinctly Parisian sensibility converge to create a refined, quietly magnetic urban escape.
2026
Hôtel Luxia
Paris - France
2026
Hôtel Luxia - New Hotel in Paris, France
In a hushed corner of Paris’s 18th arrondissement, far from the city’s predictable rhythms, Hôtel Luxia emerges as a discreet new address where contemporary design, intimate scale, and a distinctly Parisian sensibility converge to create a refined, quietly magnetic urban escape.
In a hushed corner of Paris’s 18th arrondissement, far from the city’s predictable rhythms, Hôtel Luxia emerges as a discreet new address where contemporary design, intimate scale, and a distinctly Parisian sensibility converge to create a refined, quietly magnetic urban escape.
Experimental Porto
Porto - Portugal
Experimental Porto - New Hotel in Porto, Portugal
In Porto, where tiled façades glow under golden light and the Douro River shapes the city’s rhythm, a new chapter is about to unfold as Experimental prepares to transform one of the city’s most iconic hotels into a vibrant, design-led destination set to redefine hospitality in Portugal.
In Porto, where tiled façades glow under golden light and the Douro River shapes the city’s rhythm, a new chapter is about to unfold as Experimental prepares to transform one of the city’s most iconic hotels into a vibrant, design-led destination set to redefine hospitality in Portugal.
2026
Experimental Porto
Porto - Portugal
2026
Experimental Porto - New Hotel in Porto, Portugal
In Porto, where tiled façades glow under golden light and the Douro River shapes the city’s rhythm, a new chapter is about to unfold as Experimental prepares to transform one of the city’s most iconic hotels into a vibrant, design-led destination set to redefine hospitality in Portugal.
In Porto, where tiled façades glow under golden light and the Douro River shapes the city’s rhythm, a new chapter is about to unfold as Experimental prepares to transform one of the city’s most iconic hotels into a vibrant, design-led destination set to redefine hospitality in Portugal.
Aman Dubai
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Aman Dubai - New Hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
On a rare stretch of coastline in Dubai, where the Arabian Gulf dissolves into infinite blue and the skyline rises like a mirage of glass and light, Aman Dubai introduces a new vision of ultra-refined living, blending architectural serenity, coastal privacy, and the quiet precision of the Aman philosophy.
On a rare stretch of coastline in Dubai, where the Arabian Gulf dissolves into infinite blue and the skyline rises like a mirage of glass and light, Aman Dubai introduces a new vision of ultra-refined living, blending architectural serenity, coastal privacy, and the quiet precision of the Aman philosophy.
2027
Aman Dubai
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
2027
Aman Dubai - New Hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
On a rare stretch of coastline in Dubai, where the Arabian Gulf dissolves into infinite blue and the skyline rises like a mirage of glass and light, Aman Dubai introduces a new vision of ultra-refined living, blending architectural serenity, coastal privacy, and the quiet precision of the Aman philosophy.
On a rare stretch of coastline in Dubai, where the Arabian Gulf dissolves into infinite blue and the skyline rises like a mirage of glass and light, Aman Dubai introduces a new vision of ultra-refined living, blending architectural serenity, coastal privacy, and the quiet precision of the Aman philosophy.
Aman Singapore
Singapore
Aman Singapore - New Hotel in CBD, Singapore
Aman Singapore rises as a quiet promise suspended above the city’s pulse, where tropical serenity meets vertical grandeur in The Skywaters tower, redefining ultra-luxury living in Singapore’s evolving skyline and marking one of the most anticipated Aman openings of 2027.
Aman Singapore rises as a quiet promise suspended above the city’s pulse, where tropical serenity meets vertical grandeur in The Skywaters tower, redefining ultra-luxury living in Singapore’s evolving skyline and marking one of the most anticipated Aman openings of 2027.
2027
Aman Singapore
Singapore
2027
Aman Singapore - New Hotel in CBD, Singapore
Aman Singapore rises as a quiet promise suspended above the city’s pulse, where tropical serenity meets vertical grandeur in The Skywaters tower, redefining ultra-luxury living in Singapore’s evolving skyline and marking one of the most anticipated Aman openings of 2027.
Aman Singapore rises as a quiet promise suspended above the city’s pulse, where tropical serenity meets vertical grandeur in The Skywaters tower, redefining ultra-luxury living in Singapore’s evolving skyline and marking one of the most anticipated Aman openings of 2027.
Aman Beverly Hills
Los Angeles - United States
Aman Beverly Hills - New Hotel in Los Angeles, United States
Opening in 2027, Aman Beverly Hills introduces a rare vision of urban serenity on the West Coast, where lush botanical gardens, sculptural architecture, and Aman’s signature philosophy of understated luxury converge at one of Los Angeles’ most prestigious intersections.
Opening in 2027, Aman Beverly Hills introduces a rare vision of urban serenity on the West Coast, where lush botanical gardens, sculptural architecture, and Aman’s signature philosophy of understated luxury converge at one of Los Angeles’ most prestigious intersections.
2027
Aman Beverly Hills
Los Angeles - United States
2027
Aman Beverly Hills - New Hotel in Los Angeles, United States
Opening in 2027, Aman Beverly Hills introduces a rare vision of urban serenity on the West Coast, where lush botanical gardens, sculptural architecture, and Aman’s signature philosophy of understated luxury converge at one of Los Angeles’ most prestigious intersections.
Opening in 2027, Aman Beverly Hills introduces a rare vision of urban serenity on the West Coast, where lush botanical gardens, sculptural architecture, and Aman’s signature philosophy of understated luxury converge at one of Los Angeles’ most prestigious intersections.
Althoff Dom Hotel
Cologne - Germany
Althoff Dom Hotel - New Hotel in Cologne, Germany
In the shadow of one of Europe’s most awe-inspiring landmarks, the Althoff Dom Hotel returns as a reborn icon where centuries of history, architectural grandeur, and contemporary luxury converge in the heart of Cologne.
In the shadow of one of Europe’s most awe-inspiring landmarks, the Althoff Dom Hotel returns as a reborn icon where centuries of history, architectural grandeur, and contemporary luxury converge in the heart of Cologne.
2026
Althoff Dom Hotel
Cologne - Germany
2026
Althoff Dom Hotel - New Hotel in Cologne, Germany
In the shadow of one of Europe’s most awe-inspiring landmarks, the Althoff Dom Hotel returns as a reborn icon where centuries of history, architectural grandeur, and contemporary luxury converge in the heart of Cologne.
In the shadow of one of Europe’s most awe-inspiring landmarks, the Althoff Dom Hotel returns as a reborn icon where centuries of history, architectural grandeur, and contemporary luxury converge in the heart of Cologne.
The Huntington Hotel
San Francisco - United States
The Huntington Hotel - New Hotel in San Francisco, United States
Perched high above San Francisco’s storied skyline, The Huntington Hotel returns in 2026 as a masterfully restored landmark where old-world glamour meets a new era of refined, design-led urban luxury.
Perched high above San Francisco’s storied skyline, The Huntington Hotel returns in 2026 as a masterfully restored landmark where old-world glamour meets a new era of refined, design-led urban luxury.
2026
The Huntington Hotel
San Francisco - United States
2026
The Huntington Hotel - New Hotel in San Francisco, United States
Perched high above San Francisco’s storied skyline, The Huntington Hotel returns in 2026 as a masterfully restored landmark where old-world glamour meets a new era of refined, design-led urban luxury.
Perched high above San Francisco’s storied skyline, The Huntington Hotel returns in 2026 as a masterfully restored landmark where old-world glamour meets a new era of refined, design-led urban luxury.
Shompole Lodge
Kenya
Shompole Lodge - New Hotel in Great Rift Valley, Kenya
Reopening in mid-2026 under the stewardship of Great Plains Conservation, Shompole Lodge returns as a quietly radical expression of safari luxury, where raw landscapes, architectural restraint, and conservation purpose converge above one of Africa’s most dramatic geological wonders.
Reopening in mid-2026 under the stewardship of Great Plains Conservation, Shompole Lodge returns as a quietly radical expression of safari luxury, where raw landscapes, architectural restraint, and conservation purpose converge above one of Africa’s most dramatic geological wonders.
2026
Shompole Lodge
Kenya
2026
Shompole Lodge - New Hotel in Great Rift Valley, Kenya
Reopening in mid-2026 under the stewardship of Great Plains Conservation, Shompole Lodge returns as a quietly radical expression of safari luxury, where raw landscapes, architectural restraint, and conservation purpose converge above one of Africa’s most dramatic geological wonders.
Reopening in mid-2026 under the stewardship of Great Plains Conservation, Shompole Lodge returns as a quietly radical expression of safari luxury, where raw landscapes, architectural restraint, and conservation purpose converge above one of Africa’s most dramatic geological wonders.
Casa J.K. Place Roma
Rome - Italy
Casa J.K. Place Roma - New Luxury Residence in Rome, Italy
In a discreet corner of Rome, where history lingers in every stone and golden light filters through narrow streets, Casa J.K. Place Roma introduces a new way of experiencing the Eternal City — not as a guest, but as a resident, within an 18th-century palazzo reimagined for contemporary living.
In a discreet corner of Rome, where history lingers in every stone and golden light filters through narrow streets, Casa J.K. Place Roma introduces a new way of experiencing the Eternal City — not as a guest, but as a resident, within an 18th-century palazzo reimagined for contemporary living.
2026
Casa J.K. Place Roma
Rome - Italy
2026
Casa J.K. Place Roma - New Luxury Residence in Rome, Italy
In a discreet corner of Rome, where history lingers in every stone and golden light filters through narrow streets, Casa J.K. Place Roma introduces a new way of experiencing the Eternal City — not as a guest, but as a resident, within an 18th-century palazzo reimagined for contemporary living.
In a discreet corner of Rome, where history lingers in every stone and golden light filters through narrow streets, Casa J.K. Place Roma introduces a new way of experiencing the Eternal City — not as a guest, but as a resident, within an 18th-century palazzo reimagined for contemporary living.
2026
Palazzo San Gottardo
Lake Como - Italy
Palazzo San Gottardo - New Hotel in Lake Como, Italy
A timeless Italian palazzo reawakens in the heart of Como, where Palazzo San Gottardo returns as a refined lakeside address blending heritage architecture with contemporary elegance just steps from the shimmering waters of Lake Como. Where history meets modern sophistication, Palazzo San Gottardo offers an intimate immersion into the cultural and aesthetic richness of northern Italy.
A timeless Italian palazzo reawakens in the heart of Como, where Palazzo San Gottardo returns as a refined lakeside address blending heritage architecture with contemporary elegance just steps from the shimmering waters of Lake Como. Where history meets modern sophistication, Palazzo San Gottardo offers an intimate immersion into the cultural and aesthetic richness of northern Italy.
2026
Palazzo San Gottardo
Lake Como - Italy
2026
Palazzo San Gottardo - New Hotel in Lake Como, Italy
A timeless Italian palazzo reawakens in the heart of Como, where Palazzo San Gottardo returns as a refined lakeside address blending heritage architecture with contemporary elegance just steps from the shimmering waters of Lake Como. Where history meets modern sophistication, Palazzo San Gottardo offers an intimate immersion into the cultural and aesthetic richness of northern Italy.
A timeless Italian palazzo reawakens in the heart of Como, where Palazzo San Gottardo returns as a refined lakeside address blending heritage architecture with contemporary elegance just steps from the shimmering waters of Lake Como. Where history meets modern sophistication, Palazzo San Gottardo offers an intimate immersion into the cultural and aesthetic richness of northern Italy.
The Best New Luxury City & Urban Hotel Openings
Explore the most exciting new luxury city and urban hotel openings, where hospitality, design, and local culture come together to redefine the urban experience. Carefully curated by The New Stays, this selection brings together a new generation of hotels that reflect the evolving identity of cities around the world.
These newly opened city hotels are deeply connected to their surroundings, drawing inspiration from local architecture, creative scenes, and neighbourhood energy. Whether set in revitalised historic buildings or bold contemporary structures, each property offers a distinct sense of place, shaped by thoughtful design and a strong narrative.
From global capitals to emerging cultural hubs, these hotels are designed for travellers who want to engage with the city in a more meaningful way. Beyond simply a place to stay, they act as gateways to urban life—opening onto vibrant streets, creative districts, and ever-evolving cultural landscapes.
Many of these new openings feature lively social spaces, destination dining concepts, and curated experiences that connect guests with the city’s art, food, and nightlife scenes. Interiors are often expressive yet refined, balancing comfort with a strong aesthetic identity that reflects modern urban living.
Dynamic and design-forward, this new wave of city hotels moves beyond traditional hospitality to create places that feel both local and globally relevant. They are spaces where travellers can experience the rhythm of the city while enjoying a sense of retreat and considered luxury.
This curated collection brings together the best new city and urban hotels for travellers seeking inspiring, design-led stays—where culture, creativity, and location converge to shape the future of urban travel.