Best New City & Urban Hotels
Imperial Hotel Kyoto
Kyoto
Nestled within the historic heart of Kyoto’s celebrated Gion district, Imperial Hotel Kyoto rises as a quietly transformative destination where the soul of Japan’s millennia‑old culture meets singular hospitality. More than a place to stay, this newly opened boutique sanctuary marries heritage, elegant design, and thoughtful service — inviting guests to experience Kyoto not just as a city, but as a living, breathing story.
Imperial Hotel Kyoto
Kyoto
Nestled within the historic heart of Kyoto’s celebrated Gion district, Imperial Hotel Kyoto rises as a quietly transformative destination where the soul of Japan’s millennia‑old culture meets singular hospitality. More than a place to stay, this newly opened boutique sanctuary marries heritage, elegant design, and thoughtful service — inviting guests to experience Kyoto not just as a city, but as a living, breathing story.
Fairmont Hanoi
Hanoi
In the vibrant heart of Hanoi, where history and modernity intertwine at every corner, Fairmont Hanoi stands as a bold new expression of urban luxury, a place where the spirit of the city, refined design, and world-class hospitality converge to create an unforgettable destination in Vietnam’s capital.
Fairmont Hanoi
Hanoi
In the vibrant heart of Hanoi, where history and modernity intertwine at every corner, Fairmont Hanoi stands as a bold new expression of urban luxury, a place where the spirit of the city, refined design, and world-class hospitality converge to create an unforgettable destination in Vietnam’s capital.
Six Senses Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv
In the vibrant heart of Tel Aviv, where Bauhaus façades meet contemporary skyscrapers, and bustling nightlife mingles with rich cultural heritage, Six Senses Tel Aviv rises as a beacon of sustainable luxury and timeless design. Spanning an entire city block between Rothschild, Herzel, and Lilienblum Streets, this new property unites five historically significant buildings dating back to 1909 with a modern tower that promises 140 guest rooms and 55 serviced residences, blending the soul of the past with the innovation of the present.
Six Senses Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv
In the vibrant heart of Tel Aviv, where Bauhaus façades meet contemporary skyscrapers, and bustling nightlife mingles with rich cultural heritage, Six Senses Tel Aviv rises as a beacon of sustainable luxury and timeless design. Spanning an entire city block between Rothschild, Herzel, and Lilienblum Streets, this new property unites five historically significant buildings dating back to 1909 with a modern tower that promises 140 guest rooms and 55 serviced residences, blending the soul of the past with the innovation of the present.
Six Senses Quexigal Palace
Avila (near Madrid)
Nestled within 100 hectares of rolling countryside just outside Madrid, Six Senses Quexigal Palace transports guests to a magical 16th-century royal village. Originally built in 1563 by Juan de Herrera, the architect of the Renaissance masterpiece El Escorial, El Quexigal was long celebrated as Spain’s most exquisite rural estate. Today, it reawakens as a sanctuary for families, weekend escapes, and honeymooners, preserving the soul of its storied past while offering the signature Six Senses approach to luxury, wellness, and sustainability.
Six Senses Quexigal Palace
Avila (near Madrid)
Nestled within 100 hectares of rolling countryside just outside Madrid, Six Senses Quexigal Palace transports guests to a magical 16th-century royal village. Originally built in 1563 by Juan de Herrera, the architect of the Renaissance masterpiece El Escorial, El Quexigal was long celebrated as Spain’s most exquisite rural estate. Today, it reawakens as a sanctuary for families, weekend escapes, and honeymooners, preserving the soul of its storied past while offering the signature Six Senses approach to luxury, wellness, and sustainability.
Hyatt Regency Rome Central
Rome
Rising above the storied rooftops of Rome on the legendary Esquiline Hill, Hyatt Regency Rome Central emerges as one of the city’s most anticipated openings of 2026 — a contemporary urban retreat where heritage meets creative revival, crowned by what promises to be the most ambitious experiential rooftop in the Italian capital.
Hyatt Regency Rome Central
Rome
Rising above the storied rooftops of Rome on the legendary Esquiline Hill, Hyatt Regency Rome Central emerges as one of the city’s most anticipated openings of 2026 — a contemporary urban retreat where heritage meets creative revival, crowned by what promises to be the most ambitious experiential rooftop in the Italian capital.
The Chancery Rosewood
London
Rising from a storied past as a diplomatic bastion to its present incarnation as one of London’s most talked‑about new luxury hotels, The Chancery Rosewood unfolds a compelling narrative of architecture, craftsmanship, and refined hospitality on iconic Grosvenor Square — where history and modern hospitality converge in a suite‑only sanctuary.
The Chancery Rosewood
London
Rising from a storied past as a diplomatic bastion to its present incarnation as one of London’s most talked‑about new luxury hotels, The Chancery Rosewood unfolds a compelling narrative of architecture, craftsmanship, and refined hospitality on iconic Grosvenor Square — where history and modern hospitality converge in a suite‑only sanctuary.
The Dean Berlin
Berlin
In a city where creativity pulses through every street and reinvention is a way of life, The Dean Berlin arrives as a vibrant new address — part hotel, part cultural hub — where art, music, and design collide in a distinctly contemporary vision of hospitality.
The Dean Berlin
Berlin
In a city where creativity pulses through every street and reinvention is a way of life, The Dean Berlin arrives as a vibrant new address — part hotel, part cultural hub — where art, music, and design collide in a distinctly contemporary vision of hospitality.
L’Opale Noire
Paris
Tucked away on a discreet street in the Left Bank, just moments from the Seine, L’Opale Noire reveals itself like a whispered secret — a boutique hotel where shadow, texture, and emotion intertwine to create one of the most intimate and evocative new stays in Paris.
L’Opale Noire
Paris
Tucked away on a discreet street in the Left Bank, just moments from the Seine, L’Opale Noire reveals itself like a whispered secret — a boutique hotel where shadow, texture, and emotion intertwine to create one of the most intimate and evocative new stays in Paris.
Hyde Perth
Perth
In the sun-drenched capital of Western Australia, where urban energy meets laid-back coastal spirit, Hyde Perth arrives as a vibrant new lifestyle destination — blending bohemian elegance, social energy, and contemporary comfort in the very heart of the city.
Hyde Perth
Perth
In the sun-drenched capital of Western Australia, where urban energy meets laid-back coastal spirit, Hyde Perth arrives as a vibrant new lifestyle destination — blending bohemian elegance, social energy, and contemporary comfort in the very heart of the city.
Kimpton Era Midtown New York
New York
In the electrifying heart of Midtown Manhattan, where the architectural legacy of Rockefeller Center collides with the ever‑evolving rhythm of New York City streets, Kimpton Era Midtown New York rises as a contemporary flagship for the modern traveler — a vibrant sanctuary that captures both the city’s iconic heritage and its forward‑looking spirit.
Kimpton Era Midtown New York
New York
In the electrifying heart of Midtown Manhattan, where the architectural legacy of Rockefeller Center collides with the ever‑evolving rhythm of New York City streets, Kimpton Era Midtown New York rises as a contemporary flagship for the modern traveler — a vibrant sanctuary that captures both the city’s iconic heritage and its forward‑looking spirit.
Imperial Hotel Kyoto
Kyoto
Nestled within the historic heart of Kyoto’s celebrated Gion district, Imperial Hotel Kyoto rises as a quietly transformative destination where the soul of Japan’s millennia‑old culture meets singular hospitality. More than a place to stay, this newly opened boutique sanctuary marries heritage, elegant design, and thoughtful service — inviting guests to experience Kyoto not just as a city, but as a living, breathing story.
Imperial Hotel Kyoto
Kyoto
Nestled within the historic heart of Kyoto’s celebrated Gion district, Imperial Hotel Kyoto rises as a quietly transformative destination where the soul of Japan’s millennia‑old culture meets singular hospitality. More than a place to stay, this newly opened boutique sanctuary marries heritage, elegant design, and thoughtful service — inviting guests to experience Kyoto not just as a city, but as a living, breathing story.
Fairmont Hanoi
Hanoi
In the vibrant heart of Hanoi, where history and modernity intertwine at every corner, Fairmont Hanoi stands as a bold new expression of urban luxury, a place where the spirit of the city, refined design, and world-class hospitality converge to create an unforgettable destination in Vietnam’s capital.
Fairmont Hanoi
Hanoi
In the vibrant heart of Hanoi, where history and modernity intertwine at every corner, Fairmont Hanoi stands as a bold new expression of urban luxury, a place where the spirit of the city, refined design, and world-class hospitality converge to create an unforgettable destination in Vietnam’s capital.
Six Senses Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv
In the vibrant heart of Tel Aviv, where Bauhaus façades meet contemporary skyscrapers, and bustling nightlife mingles with rich cultural heritage, Six Senses Tel Aviv rises as a beacon of sustainable luxury and timeless design. Spanning an entire city block between Rothschild, Herzel, and Lilienblum Streets, this new property unites five historically significant buildings dating back to 1909 with a modern tower that promises 140 guest rooms and 55 serviced residences, blending the soul of the past with the innovation of the present.
Six Senses Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv
In the vibrant heart of Tel Aviv, where Bauhaus façades meet contemporary skyscrapers, and bustling nightlife mingles with rich cultural heritage, Six Senses Tel Aviv rises as a beacon of sustainable luxury and timeless design. Spanning an entire city block between Rothschild, Herzel, and Lilienblum Streets, this new property unites five historically significant buildings dating back to 1909 with a modern tower that promises 140 guest rooms and 55 serviced residences, blending the soul of the past with the innovation of the present.
Six Senses Quexigal Palace
Avila (near Madrid)
Nestled within 100 hectares of rolling countryside just outside Madrid, Six Senses Quexigal Palace transports guests to a magical 16th-century royal village. Originally built in 1563 by Juan de Herrera, the architect of the Renaissance masterpiece El Escorial, El Quexigal was long celebrated as Spain’s most exquisite rural estate. Today, it reawakens as a sanctuary for families, weekend escapes, and honeymooners, preserving the soul of its storied past while offering the signature Six Senses approach to luxury, wellness, and sustainability.
Six Senses Quexigal Palace
Avila (near Madrid)
Nestled within 100 hectares of rolling countryside just outside Madrid, Six Senses Quexigal Palace transports guests to a magical 16th-century royal village. Originally built in 1563 by Juan de Herrera, the architect of the Renaissance masterpiece El Escorial, El Quexigal was long celebrated as Spain’s most exquisite rural estate. Today, it reawakens as a sanctuary for families, weekend escapes, and honeymooners, preserving the soul of its storied past while offering the signature Six Senses approach to luxury, wellness, and sustainability.
Hyatt Regency Rome Central
Rome
Rising above the storied rooftops of Rome on the legendary Esquiline Hill, Hyatt Regency Rome Central emerges as one of the city’s most anticipated openings of 2026 — a contemporary urban retreat where heritage meets creative revival, crowned by what promises to be the most ambitious experiential rooftop in the Italian capital.
Hyatt Regency Rome Central
Rome
Rising above the storied rooftops of Rome on the legendary Esquiline Hill, Hyatt Regency Rome Central emerges as one of the city’s most anticipated openings of 2026 — a contemporary urban retreat where heritage meets creative revival, crowned by what promises to be the most ambitious experiential rooftop in the Italian capital.
The Chancery Rosewood
London
Rising from a storied past as a diplomatic bastion to its present incarnation as one of London’s most talked‑about new luxury hotels, The Chancery Rosewood unfolds a compelling narrative of architecture, craftsmanship, and refined hospitality on iconic Grosvenor Square — where history and modern hospitality converge in a suite‑only sanctuary.
The Chancery Rosewood
London
Rising from a storied past as a diplomatic bastion to its present incarnation as one of London’s most talked‑about new luxury hotels, The Chancery Rosewood unfolds a compelling narrative of architecture, craftsmanship, and refined hospitality on iconic Grosvenor Square — where history and modern hospitality converge in a suite‑only sanctuary.
The Dean Berlin
Berlin
In a city where creativity pulses through every street and reinvention is a way of life, The Dean Berlin arrives as a vibrant new address — part hotel, part cultural hub — where art, music, and design collide in a distinctly contemporary vision of hospitality.
The Dean Berlin
Berlin
In a city where creativity pulses through every street and reinvention is a way of life, The Dean Berlin arrives as a vibrant new address — part hotel, part cultural hub — where art, music, and design collide in a distinctly contemporary vision of hospitality.
L’Opale Noire
Paris
Tucked away on a discreet street in the Left Bank, just moments from the Seine, L’Opale Noire reveals itself like a whispered secret — a boutique hotel where shadow, texture, and emotion intertwine to create one of the most intimate and evocative new stays in Paris.
L’Opale Noire
Paris
Tucked away on a discreet street in the Left Bank, just moments from the Seine, L’Opale Noire reveals itself like a whispered secret — a boutique hotel where shadow, texture, and emotion intertwine to create one of the most intimate and evocative new stays in Paris.
Hyde Perth
Perth
In the sun-drenched capital of Western Australia, where urban energy meets laid-back coastal spirit, Hyde Perth arrives as a vibrant new lifestyle destination — blending bohemian elegance, social energy, and contemporary comfort in the very heart of the city.
Hyde Perth
Perth
In the sun-drenched capital of Western Australia, where urban energy meets laid-back coastal spirit, Hyde Perth arrives as a vibrant new lifestyle destination — blending bohemian elegance, social energy, and contemporary comfort in the very heart of the city.
Kimpton Era Midtown New York
New York
In the electrifying heart of Midtown Manhattan, where the architectural legacy of Rockefeller Center collides with the ever‑evolving rhythm of New York City streets, Kimpton Era Midtown New York rises as a contemporary flagship for the modern traveler — a vibrant sanctuary that captures both the city’s iconic heritage and its forward‑looking spirit.
Kimpton Era Midtown New York
New York
In the electrifying heart of Midtown Manhattan, where the architectural legacy of Rockefeller Center collides with the ever‑evolving rhythm of New York City streets, Kimpton Era Midtown New York rises as a contemporary flagship for the modern traveler — a vibrant sanctuary that captures both the city’s iconic heritage and its forward‑looking spirit.
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.









