The Best New Hotels 2026
Black Sand Hotel
Olfus - Iceland
Set where volcanic shores meet the restless North Atlantic, Black Sand Hotel is Iceland’s newest luxury retreat. In this place, elemental landscapes shape every moment of your stay and invites you to breathe deeply into the rhythm of the Icelandic coast.
Black Sand Hotel
Olfus - Iceland
Set where volcanic shores meet the restless North Atlantic, Black Sand Hotel is Iceland’s newest luxury retreat. In this place, elemental landscapes shape every moment of your stay and invites you to breathe deeply into the rhythm of the Icelandic coast.
InterContinental The Red Sea Resort
Shura Island - Saudi Arabia
Where sapphire waters dance with drifting mangroves and crimson sunsets melt into the horizon, InterContinental The Red Sea Resort emerges as Saudi Arabia’s newest testament to refined travel and natural wonder. Nestled on the sands of Shura Island, this barefoot luxury hideaway invites discerning wanderers to experience an elegant rhythm of serenity, culture, and sublime coastal beauty.
InterContinental The Red Sea Resort
Shura Island - Saudi Arabia
Where sapphire waters dance with drifting mangroves and crimson sunsets melt into the horizon, InterContinental The Red Sea Resort emerges as Saudi Arabia’s newest testament to refined travel and natural wonder. Nestled on the sands of Shura Island, this barefoot luxury hideaway invites discerning wanderers to experience an elegant rhythm of serenity, culture, and sublime coastal beauty.
Hannah St Hotel
Melbourne - Australia
From the moment Melbourne welcomed it, Hannah St Hotel has stood out as the city’s newest beacon of style and sophistication. Opening in 2026, this design-led address in Southbank blends contemporary elegance with Melbourne’s vibrant cultural energy, offering guests an intimate and immersive city experience.
Hannah St Hotel
Melbourne - Australia
From the moment Melbourne welcomed it, Hannah St Hotel has stood out as the city’s newest beacon of style and sophistication. Opening in 2026, this design-led address in Southbank blends contemporary elegance with Melbourne’s vibrant cultural energy, offering guests an intimate and immersive city experience.
Kimpton Ashbel New York
New York - United States
From the moment you step onto Park Avenue and catch the light glinting off its stately façade, Kimpton Ashbel New York – Park Avenue invites you into a world that feels timeless yet thrillingly fresh, a place where Manhattan’s vibrant pulse fades to an intimate rhythm of refined comfort and discovery.
Kimpton Ashbel New York
New York - United States
From the moment you step onto Park Avenue and catch the light glinting off its stately façade, Kimpton Ashbel New York – Park Avenue invites you into a world that feels timeless yet thrillingly fresh, a place where Manhattan’s vibrant pulse fades to an intimate rhythm of refined comfort and discovery.
1 Hotel Tokyo
Tokyo - Japan
A new chapter of sustainable luxury rises above Tokyo, where nature and design meet high above the city’s electric skyline, inviting travelers into a serene sanctuary where reclaimed wood, lush greenery, and panoramic views redefine the art of urban hospitality.
1 Hotel Tokyo
Tokyo - Japan
A new chapter of sustainable luxury rises above Tokyo, where nature and design meet high above the city’s electric skyline, inviting travelers into a serene sanctuary where reclaimed wood, lush greenery, and panoramic views redefine the art of urban hospitality.
Boutique Hotel Venturo
Split - Croatia
A discreet new address in Croatia’s most vibrant coastal city, Boutique Hotel Venturo invites travelers into a refined, design-forward retreat where Mediterranean light, urban energy, and understated luxury converge in effortless harmony.
Boutique Hotel Venturo
Split - Croatia
A discreet new address in Croatia’s most vibrant coastal city, Boutique Hotel Venturo invites travelers into a refined, design-forward retreat where Mediterranean light, urban energy, and understated luxury converge in effortless harmony.
Parador de Ibiza
Ibiza - Spain
Perched high above Ibiza Town within ancient stone walls, the newly unveiled Parador de Ibiza invites travelers into a sun-drenched sanctuary where centuries of history meet contemporary elegance, offering a refined escape infused with island soul.
Parador de Ibiza
Ibiza - Spain
Perched high above Ibiza Town within ancient stone walls, the newly unveiled Parador de Ibiza invites travelers into a sun-drenched sanctuary where centuries of history meet contemporary elegance, offering a refined escape infused with island soul.
The Lake Como Edition
Lake Como - Italy
From the moment you glimpse the shimmering waters of Lake Como, where sky melts into glass and mountains rise like sentinels at the horizon, The Lake Como Edition invites travelers into a visionary tapestry of heritage, modernity, and Italian joie de vivre — a lakeside sanctuary reimagined for the curious, the creative, and the culturally attuned.
The Lake Como Edition
Lake Como - Italy
From the moment you glimpse the shimmering waters of Lake Como, where sky melts into glass and mountains rise like sentinels at the horizon, The Lake Como Edition invites travelers into a visionary tapestry of heritage, modernity, and Italian joie de vivre — a lakeside sanctuary reimagined for the curious, the creative, and the culturally attuned.
Casa Gitano Tulum
Tulum
On the sun‑kissed shores of southern Tulum, where coconut palms sway above powdery white sand and the turquoise Caribbean laps gently at the coast, Casa Gitano Tulum emerges as a vibrant sanctuary that blends fashion‑inspired design with relaxed, barefoot luxury. From its glittering chandeliers to the whisper of jungle leaves, every moment here feels like a celebration of energy, elegance, and the laid‑back glamour of the Riviera Maya.
Casa Gitano Tulum
Tulum
On the sun‑kissed shores of southern Tulum, where coconut palms sway above powdery white sand and the turquoise Caribbean laps gently at the coast, Casa Gitano Tulum emerges as a vibrant sanctuary that blends fashion‑inspired design with relaxed, barefoot luxury. From its glittering chandeliers to the whisper of jungle leaves, every moment here feels like a celebration of energy, elegance, and the laid‑back glamour of the Riviera Maya.
Aethos Milan
Milan - Italy
In the spirited heart of Milan’s Navigli district, where cobbled canals glimmer under the Italian sky and creative energy hums through every aperitivo hour, Aethos Milan redefines what it means to experience luxury in a city that moves effortlessly between fashion, art, design, and la dolce vita itself. A sanctuary where thoughtfully curated interiors, contemporary cuisine, and cultural dynamism meet in perfect harmony.
Aethos Milan
Milan - Italy
In the spirited heart of Milan’s Navigli district, where cobbled canals glimmer under the Italian sky and creative energy hums through every aperitivo hour, Aethos Milan redefines what it means to experience luxury in a city that moves effortlessly between fashion, art, design, and la dolce vita itself. A sanctuary where thoughtfully curated interiors, contemporary cuisine, and cultural dynamism meet in perfect harmony.
Andaz Lisbon
Lisbon - Portugal
In the vibrant heart of Lisbon, where history unfolds across tiled façades, sunlit plazas, and the winding streets of Alfama and Chiado, Andaz Lisbon introduces a new generation of luxury lifestyle hospitality. Blending Portuguese craftsmanship, contemporary design, and local storytelling, the hotel offers an immersive urban retreat where culture, sophistication, and effortless comfort intertwine.
Andaz Lisbon
Lisbon - Portugal
In the vibrant heart of Lisbon, where history unfolds across tiled façades, sunlit plazas, and the winding streets of Alfama and Chiado, Andaz Lisbon introduces a new generation of luxury lifestyle hospitality. Blending Portuguese craftsmanship, contemporary design, and local storytelling, the hotel offers an immersive urban retreat where culture, sophistication, and effortless comfort intertwine.
Ella Rocrita Crete
Crete - Greece
On Crete’s stunning eastern shore, where the deep blue of the Mediterranean kisses rugged coastline and olive groves whisper ancient secrets, Ella Rocrita Lifestyle Beach Resort rises as a radiant new chapter in luxury travel — a place where nature‑inspired design, cultural echoes, and all‑inclusive refinement blend into an unforgettable seaside escape.
Ella Rocrita Crete
Crete - Greece
On Crete’s stunning eastern shore, where the deep blue of the Mediterranean kisses rugged coastline and olive groves whisper ancient secrets, Ella Rocrita Lifestyle Beach Resort rises as a radiant new chapter in luxury travel — a place where nature‑inspired design, cultural echoes, and all‑inclusive refinement blend into an unforgettable seaside escape.
Santa Lucia Jungle Hacienda
Carara National Park - Costa Rica
Where the emerald pulse of Costa Rica’s Central Pacific rainforest meets colonial heritage and river‑woven landscapes, Santa Lucia Jungle Hacienda emerges as an extraordinary new luxury hideaway — a design‑led escape that feels like a story unfolding between sky, greenery, and water. Opened in early 2026, this immersive retreat invites travelers to explore, unwind, and rediscover the meaning of connection in a setting where nature and culture meet in effortless harmony.
Santa Lucia Jungle Hacienda
Carara National Park - Costa Rica
Where the emerald pulse of Costa Rica’s Central Pacific rainforest meets colonial heritage and river‑woven landscapes, Santa Lucia Jungle Hacienda emerges as an extraordinary new luxury hideaway — a design‑led escape that feels like a story unfolding between sky, greenery, and water. Opened in early 2026, this immersive retreat invites travelers to explore, unwind, and rediscover the meaning of connection in a setting where nature and culture meet in effortless harmony.
Capella Kyoto
Capella Kyoto - Japan
In Kyoto’s revered Miyagawa‑cho district, where lantern‑lit alleyways and centuries‑old traditions ripple through everyday life, Capella Kyoto rises as a serene sanctuary of refined design, cultural immersion, and heritage‑led luxury, marking the brand’s first masterpiece in Japan — a place that feels both timeless and exhilaratingly new.
Capella Kyoto
Capella Kyoto - Japan
In Kyoto’s revered Miyagawa‑cho district, where lantern‑lit alleyways and centuries‑old traditions ripple through everyday life, Capella Kyoto rises as a serene sanctuary of refined design, cultural immersion, and heritage‑led luxury, marking the brand’s first masterpiece in Japan — a place that feels both timeless and exhilaratingly new.
The Newman Fitzrovia
London - United Kingdom
In the vibrant heart of Fitzrovia, where history’s cultural pulse meets the contemporary energy of London’s West End, The Newman Fitzrovia invites travellers to experience a soulful boutique hotel that feels like a “new old friend” — intimate, inspiring, and deeply connected to its storied neighbourhood. Opened on February 1, 2026, this thoughtfully conceived London debut stands out not only for its design and hospitality but for an unusually rich wellness offering that elevates the urban hotel experience.
The Newman Fitzrovia
London - United Kingdom
In the vibrant heart of Fitzrovia, where history’s cultural pulse meets the contemporary energy of London’s West End, The Newman Fitzrovia invites travellers to experience a soulful boutique hotel that feels like a “new old friend” — intimate, inspiring, and deeply connected to its storied neighbourhood. Opened on February 1, 2026, this thoughtfully conceived London debut stands out not only for its design and hospitality but for an unusually rich wellness offering that elevates the urban hotel experience.
Gran Hotel Margalida
Mallorca - Spain
Opening in June 2026 in the unspoiled village of Banyalbufar, Gran Hotel Margalida reveals an intimate sanctuary where Mallorcan heritage, dramatic landscapes, and understated luxury converge along one of the island’s most breathtaking coastlines.
Gran Hotel Margalida
Mallorca - Spain
Opening in June 2026 in the unspoiled village of Banyalbufar, Gran Hotel Margalida reveals an intimate sanctuary where Mallorcan heritage, dramatic landscapes, and understated luxury converge along one of the island’s most breathtaking coastlines.
Black Sand Hotel
Olfus - Iceland
Set where volcanic shores meet the restless North Atlantic, Black Sand Hotel is Iceland’s newest luxury retreat. In this place, elemental landscapes shape every moment of your stay and invites you to breathe deeply into the rhythm of the Icelandic coast.
Black Sand Hotel
Olfus - Iceland
Set where volcanic shores meet the restless North Atlantic, Black Sand Hotel is Iceland’s newest luxury retreat. In this place, elemental landscapes shape every moment of your stay and invites you to breathe deeply into the rhythm of the Icelandic coast.
InterContinental The Red Sea Resort
Shura Island - Saudi Arabia
Where sapphire waters dance with drifting mangroves and crimson sunsets melt into the horizon, InterContinental The Red Sea Resort emerges as Saudi Arabia’s newest testament to refined travel and natural wonder. Nestled on the sands of Shura Island, this barefoot luxury hideaway invites discerning wanderers to experience an elegant rhythm of serenity, culture, and sublime coastal beauty.
InterContinental The Red Sea Resort
Shura Island - Saudi Arabia
Where sapphire waters dance with drifting mangroves and crimson sunsets melt into the horizon, InterContinental The Red Sea Resort emerges as Saudi Arabia’s newest testament to refined travel and natural wonder. Nestled on the sands of Shura Island, this barefoot luxury hideaway invites discerning wanderers to experience an elegant rhythm of serenity, culture, and sublime coastal beauty.
Hannah St Hotel
Melbourne - Australia
From the moment Melbourne welcomed it, Hannah St Hotel has stood out as the city’s newest beacon of style and sophistication. Opening in 2026, this design-led address in Southbank blends contemporary elegance with Melbourne’s vibrant cultural energy, offering guests an intimate and immersive city experience.
Hannah St Hotel
Melbourne - Australia
From the moment Melbourne welcomed it, Hannah St Hotel has stood out as the city’s newest beacon of style and sophistication. Opening in 2026, this design-led address in Southbank blends contemporary elegance with Melbourne’s vibrant cultural energy, offering guests an intimate and immersive city experience.
Kimpton Ashbel New York
New York - United States
From the moment you step onto Park Avenue and catch the light glinting off its stately façade, Kimpton Ashbel New York – Park Avenue invites you into a world that feels timeless yet thrillingly fresh, a place where Manhattan’s vibrant pulse fades to an intimate rhythm of refined comfort and discovery.
Kimpton Ashbel New York
New York - United States
From the moment you step onto Park Avenue and catch the light glinting off its stately façade, Kimpton Ashbel New York – Park Avenue invites you into a world that feels timeless yet thrillingly fresh, a place where Manhattan’s vibrant pulse fades to an intimate rhythm of refined comfort and discovery.
1 Hotel Tokyo
Tokyo - Japan
A new chapter of sustainable luxury rises above Tokyo, where nature and design meet high above the city’s electric skyline, inviting travelers into a serene sanctuary where reclaimed wood, lush greenery, and panoramic views redefine the art of urban hospitality.
1 Hotel Tokyo
Tokyo - Japan
A new chapter of sustainable luxury rises above Tokyo, where nature and design meet high above the city’s electric skyline, inviting travelers into a serene sanctuary where reclaimed wood, lush greenery, and panoramic views redefine the art of urban hospitality.
Boutique Hotel Venturo
Split - Croatia
A discreet new address in Croatia’s most vibrant coastal city, Boutique Hotel Venturo invites travelers into a refined, design-forward retreat where Mediterranean light, urban energy, and understated luxury converge in effortless harmony.
Boutique Hotel Venturo
Split - Croatia
A discreet new address in Croatia’s most vibrant coastal city, Boutique Hotel Venturo invites travelers into a refined, design-forward retreat where Mediterranean light, urban energy, and understated luxury converge in effortless harmony.
Parador de Ibiza
Ibiza - Spain
Perched high above Ibiza Town within ancient stone walls, the newly unveiled Parador de Ibiza invites travelers into a sun-drenched sanctuary where centuries of history meet contemporary elegance, offering a refined escape infused with island soul.
Parador de Ibiza
Ibiza - Spain
Perched high above Ibiza Town within ancient stone walls, the newly unveiled Parador de Ibiza invites travelers into a sun-drenched sanctuary where centuries of history meet contemporary elegance, offering a refined escape infused with island soul.
The Lake Como Edition
Lake Como - Italy
From the moment you glimpse the shimmering waters of Lake Como, where sky melts into glass and mountains rise like sentinels at the horizon, The Lake Como Edition invites travelers into a visionary tapestry of heritage, modernity, and Italian joie de vivre — a lakeside sanctuary reimagined for the curious, the creative, and the culturally attuned.
The Lake Como Edition
Lake Como - Italy
From the moment you glimpse the shimmering waters of Lake Como, where sky melts into glass and mountains rise like sentinels at the horizon, The Lake Como Edition invites travelers into a visionary tapestry of heritage, modernity, and Italian joie de vivre — a lakeside sanctuary reimagined for the curious, the creative, and the culturally attuned.
Casa Gitano Tulum
Tulum
On the sun‑kissed shores of southern Tulum, where coconut palms sway above powdery white sand and the turquoise Caribbean laps gently at the coast, Casa Gitano Tulum emerges as a vibrant sanctuary that blends fashion‑inspired design with relaxed, barefoot luxury. From its glittering chandeliers to the whisper of jungle leaves, every moment here feels like a celebration of energy, elegance, and the laid‑back glamour of the Riviera Maya.
Casa Gitano Tulum
Tulum
On the sun‑kissed shores of southern Tulum, where coconut palms sway above powdery white sand and the turquoise Caribbean laps gently at the coast, Casa Gitano Tulum emerges as a vibrant sanctuary that blends fashion‑inspired design with relaxed, barefoot luxury. From its glittering chandeliers to the whisper of jungle leaves, every moment here feels like a celebration of energy, elegance, and the laid‑back glamour of the Riviera Maya.
Aethos Milan
Milan - Italy
In the spirited heart of Milan’s Navigli district, where cobbled canals glimmer under the Italian sky and creative energy hums through every aperitivo hour, Aethos Milan redefines what it means to experience luxury in a city that moves effortlessly between fashion, art, design, and la dolce vita itself. A sanctuary where thoughtfully curated interiors, contemporary cuisine, and cultural dynamism meet in perfect harmony.
Aethos Milan
Milan - Italy
In the spirited heart of Milan’s Navigli district, where cobbled canals glimmer under the Italian sky and creative energy hums through every aperitivo hour, Aethos Milan redefines what it means to experience luxury in a city that moves effortlessly between fashion, art, design, and la dolce vita itself. A sanctuary where thoughtfully curated interiors, contemporary cuisine, and cultural dynamism meet in perfect harmony.
Andaz Lisbon
Lisbon - Portugal
In the vibrant heart of Lisbon, where history unfolds across tiled façades, sunlit plazas, and the winding streets of Alfama and Chiado, Andaz Lisbon introduces a new generation of luxury lifestyle hospitality. Blending Portuguese craftsmanship, contemporary design, and local storytelling, the hotel offers an immersive urban retreat where culture, sophistication, and effortless comfort intertwine.
Andaz Lisbon
Lisbon - Portugal
In the vibrant heart of Lisbon, where history unfolds across tiled façades, sunlit plazas, and the winding streets of Alfama and Chiado, Andaz Lisbon introduces a new generation of luxury lifestyle hospitality. Blending Portuguese craftsmanship, contemporary design, and local storytelling, the hotel offers an immersive urban retreat where culture, sophistication, and effortless comfort intertwine.
Ella Rocrita Crete
Crete - Greece
On Crete’s stunning eastern shore, where the deep blue of the Mediterranean kisses rugged coastline and olive groves whisper ancient secrets, Ella Rocrita Lifestyle Beach Resort rises as a radiant new chapter in luxury travel — a place where nature‑inspired design, cultural echoes, and all‑inclusive refinement blend into an unforgettable seaside escape.
Ella Rocrita Crete
Crete - Greece
On Crete’s stunning eastern shore, where the deep blue of the Mediterranean kisses rugged coastline and olive groves whisper ancient secrets, Ella Rocrita Lifestyle Beach Resort rises as a radiant new chapter in luxury travel — a place where nature‑inspired design, cultural echoes, and all‑inclusive refinement blend into an unforgettable seaside escape.
Santa Lucia Jungle Hacienda
Carara National Park - Costa Rica
Where the emerald pulse of Costa Rica’s Central Pacific rainforest meets colonial heritage and river‑woven landscapes, Santa Lucia Jungle Hacienda emerges as an extraordinary new luxury hideaway — a design‑led escape that feels like a story unfolding between sky, greenery, and water. Opened in early 2026, this immersive retreat invites travelers to explore, unwind, and rediscover the meaning of connection in a setting where nature and culture meet in effortless harmony.
Santa Lucia Jungle Hacienda
Carara National Park - Costa Rica
Where the emerald pulse of Costa Rica’s Central Pacific rainforest meets colonial heritage and river‑woven landscapes, Santa Lucia Jungle Hacienda emerges as an extraordinary new luxury hideaway — a design‑led escape that feels like a story unfolding between sky, greenery, and water. Opened in early 2026, this immersive retreat invites travelers to explore, unwind, and rediscover the meaning of connection in a setting where nature and culture meet in effortless harmony.
Capella Kyoto
Capella Kyoto - Japan
In Kyoto’s revered Miyagawa‑cho district, where lantern‑lit alleyways and centuries‑old traditions ripple through everyday life, Capella Kyoto rises as a serene sanctuary of refined design, cultural immersion, and heritage‑led luxury, marking the brand’s first masterpiece in Japan — a place that feels both timeless and exhilaratingly new.
Capella Kyoto
Capella Kyoto - Japan
In Kyoto’s revered Miyagawa‑cho district, where lantern‑lit alleyways and centuries‑old traditions ripple through everyday life, Capella Kyoto rises as a serene sanctuary of refined design, cultural immersion, and heritage‑led luxury, marking the brand’s first masterpiece in Japan — a place that feels both timeless and exhilaratingly new.
The Newman Fitzrovia
London - United Kingdom
In the vibrant heart of Fitzrovia, where history’s cultural pulse meets the contemporary energy of London’s West End, The Newman Fitzrovia invites travellers to experience a soulful boutique hotel that feels like a “new old friend” — intimate, inspiring, and deeply connected to its storied neighbourhood. Opened on February 1, 2026, this thoughtfully conceived London debut stands out not only for its design and hospitality but for an unusually rich wellness offering that elevates the urban hotel experience.
The Newman Fitzrovia
London - United Kingdom
In the vibrant heart of Fitzrovia, where history’s cultural pulse meets the contemporary energy of London’s West End, The Newman Fitzrovia invites travellers to experience a soulful boutique hotel that feels like a “new old friend” — intimate, inspiring, and deeply connected to its storied neighbourhood. Opened on February 1, 2026, this thoughtfully conceived London debut stands out not only for its design and hospitality but for an unusually rich wellness offering that elevates the urban hotel experience.
Gran Hotel Margalida
Mallorca - Spain
Opening in June 2026 in the unspoiled village of Banyalbufar, Gran Hotel Margalida reveals an intimate sanctuary where Mallorcan heritage, dramatic landscapes, and understated luxury converge along one of the island’s most breathtaking coastlines.
Gran Hotel Margalida
Mallorca - Spain
Opening in June 2026 in the unspoiled village of Banyalbufar, Gran Hotel Margalida reveals an intimate sanctuary where Mallorcan heritage, dramatic landscapes, and understated luxury converge along one of the island’s most breathtaking coastlines.
The Most Anticipated Luxury Hotel Openings of 2026
Explore the most remarkable new luxury hotel openings of 2026, where design, innovation, and thoughtful hospitality converge. Carefully curated by The New Stays, this collection brings together newly opened properties redefining modern travel across continents, from intimate retreats in nature to ambitious urban flagships.
Each hotel represents a fresh approach to hospitality. Interiors are carefully considered, combining natural materials, light, and space to create environments that feel alive yet welcoming. Wellness, sustainability, and cultural storytelling are seamlessly woven into the experience, while dining celebrates local flavours with creativity and refinement.
Across cities and remote destinations alike, 2026 marks a year of evolution in the global hotel landscape. Heritage properties are being reimagined for a new generation of travellers, while emerging brands introduce bold concepts with a focus on authenticity, design, and mindful experiences. Boutique hotels breathe new life into classic destinations, and luxury groups explore unexpected locations with imaginative offerings.
What unites the most compelling new hotels of 2026 is a focus on quality, depth, and emotional connection. Architecture is purposeful, wellness is integrated, and luxury is defined by privacy, comfort, and immersive experiences rather than extravagance. Guests are invited to move at their own pace, connect with place, and experience hospitality that feels both contemporary and personal.
From serene countryside sanctuaries to vibrant city addresses, these new hotels reflect the evolution of travel—where experiences matter as much as amenities, and every detail is designed to inspire, restore, and delight. This curated selection showcases the openings set to define the year ahead, offering travellers both a guide to what’s new and inspiration for journeys to come.
















