The Best New Hotels 2025
Joud by the Sea Zanzibar
Zanzibar
Nestled on one of Zanzibar’s most pristine shores, Joud by the Sea Zanzibar opens as an elegant adults‑only coastal hideaway, inviting travelers to embrace the rhythm of the Indian Ocean and reconnect with the elements. With sleek design, barefoot luxury, and a philosophy rooted in simplicity and presence, this exceptional beach retreat redefines seaside hospitality on the island’s iconic Paje Beach.
Joud by the Sea Zanzibar
Zanzibar
Nestled on one of Zanzibar’s most pristine shores, Joud by the Sea Zanzibar opens as an elegant adults‑only coastal hideaway, inviting travelers to embrace the rhythm of the Indian Ocean and reconnect with the elements. With sleek design, barefoot luxury, and a philosophy rooted in simplicity and presence, this exceptional beach retreat redefines seaside hospitality on the island’s iconic Paje Beach.
The Shelborne By Proper
Miami Beach
A legendary address returns to the spotlight on Miami Beach, where The Shelborne By Proper unveils a bold new chapter of oceanfront luxury, blending Art Deco heritage with contemporary design and a distinctly laid-back, sun-soaked rhythm. Where golden light meets Atlantic horizons, The Shelborne By Proper captures the essence of Miami, vibrant, sensual, and effortlessly refined.
The Shelborne By Proper
Miami Beach
A legendary address returns to the spotlight on Miami Beach, where The Shelborne By Proper unveils a bold new chapter of oceanfront luxury, blending Art Deco heritage with contemporary design and a distinctly laid-back, sun-soaked rhythm. Where golden light meets Atlantic horizons, The Shelborne By Proper captures the essence of Miami, vibrant, sensual, and effortlessly refined.
Joud by the Sea Zanzibar
Zanzibar
Nestled on one of Zanzibar’s most pristine shores, Joud by the Sea Zanzibar opens as an elegant adults‑only coastal hideaway, inviting travelers to embrace the rhythm of the Indian Ocean and reconnect with the elements. With sleek design, barefoot luxury, and a philosophy rooted in simplicity and presence, this exceptional beach retreat redefines seaside hospitality on the island’s iconic Paje Beach.
Joud by the Sea Zanzibar
Zanzibar
Nestled on one of Zanzibar’s most pristine shores, Joud by the Sea Zanzibar opens as an elegant adults‑only coastal hideaway, inviting travelers to embrace the rhythm of the Indian Ocean and reconnect with the elements. With sleek design, barefoot luxury, and a philosophy rooted in simplicity and presence, this exceptional beach retreat redefines seaside hospitality on the island’s iconic Paje Beach.
The Shelborne By Proper
Miami Beach
A legendary address returns to the spotlight on Miami Beach, where The Shelborne By Proper unveils a bold new chapter of oceanfront luxury, blending Art Deco heritage with contemporary design and a distinctly laid-back, sun-soaked rhythm. Where golden light meets Atlantic horizons, The Shelborne By Proper captures the essence of Miami, vibrant, sensual, and effortlessly refined.
The Shelborne By Proper
Miami Beach
A legendary address returns to the spotlight on Miami Beach, where The Shelborne By Proper unveils a bold new chapter of oceanfront luxury, blending Art Deco heritage with contemporary design and a distinctly laid-back, sun-soaked rhythm. Where golden light meets Atlantic horizons, The Shelborne By Proper captures the essence of Miami, vibrant, sensual, and effortlessly refined.
The Most Exciting Luxury Hotel Openings of 2025
Explore the most exceptional new luxury hotels that opened in 2025, where design, atmosphere, and guest experience intersect to redefine modern hospitality. Carefully curated by The New Stays, this collection brings together newly opened properties that showcase creativity, attention to detail, and a commitment to refined comfort.
Across cities and natural landscapes, 2025 saw hotels that combined visionary architecture with locally inspired interiors and immersive programmes. Urban openings brought fresh energy to city streets through innovative design, social spaces, and integration with their neighbourhoods. Meanwhile, resort-style hotels in coastal, mountain, and countryside locations emphasised space, scenery, and slower, more contemplative travel experiences.
The new hotels of 2025 reflect a wide spectrum of ambition and style. From restored heritage properties and design-led boutique hotels to expansive nature-focused resorts, each opening offered something unique. Some highlighted sustainability and artisanal craftsmanship, others showcased culinary creativity, wellness innovations, or cultural programming.
What unites these hotels is a focus on thoughtful, intentional design. Every element—from architecture and interiors to dining and wellness experiences—was conceived to create a sense of place and emotional connection. Guests are invited to move at their own pace, enjoy meaningful experiences, and engage with both the property and its surroundings.
This curated selection captures the most noteworthy hotel openings of 2025—those that set new standards in design, comfort, and hospitality. Whether for planning future travels or staying informed on emerging trends, these are the hotels that defined the conversation in 2025 and continue to inspire discerning travellers.