The Best New Hotels 2026
Orient Express Venezia
Venice
Rising from centuries of history and reimagined through the lens of modern luxury, Orient Express Venezia unveils a restored 15th-century palace where art, heritage, and the legendary spirit of Orient Express converge in the heart of Venice.
Orient Express Venezia
Venice
Rising from centuries of history and reimagined through the lens of modern luxury, Orient Express Venezia unveils a restored 15th-century palace where art, heritage, and the legendary spirit of Orient Express converge in the heart of Venice.
JANU Turks & Caicos
Providenciales
From the moment the horizon melts into brilliant aquamarine and the warm wind carries salt and sunlight across the palms, JANU Turks & Caicos unveils a new chapter of Caribbean allure — a place where barefoot elegance and soulful connection become the very air you breathe. Nestled on Providenciales’ untouched northwest coast, this is more than a resort; it is the embodiment of restorative travel and seaside serenity.
JANU Turks & Caicos
Providenciales
From the moment the horizon melts into brilliant aquamarine and the warm wind carries salt and sunlight across the palms, JANU Turks & Caicos unveils a new chapter of Caribbean allure — a place where barefoot elegance and soulful connection become the very air you breathe. Nestled on Providenciales’ untouched northwest coast, this is more than a resort; it is the embodiment of restorative travel and seaside serenity.
Rosewood Hangzhou
Hangzhou
In the poetic heart of eastern China, where ancient waterways meet a rapidly evolving skyline, Rosewood Hangzhou emerges as a refined urban retreat — a destination where culture, design, and modern luxury intertwine to create a new rhythm of sophisticated city living.
Rosewood Hangzhou
Hangzhou
In the poetic heart of eastern China, where ancient waterways meet a rapidly evolving skyline, Rosewood Hangzhou emerges as a refined urban retreat — a destination where culture, design, and modern luxury intertwine to create a new rhythm of sophisticated city living.
Ubuyu, a Banyan Tree Escape
Ruaha
In the vast, untamed heart of East Africa, where ancient baobabs rise like guardians of time and the rhythm of the wild replaces the noise of the world, Ubuyu, a Banyan Tree Escape invites you to rediscover something rare — a deeper connection to nature, to stillness, and ultimately, to yourself.
Ubuyu, a Banyan Tree Escape
Ruaha
In the vast, untamed heart of East Africa, where ancient baobabs rise like guardians of time and the rhythm of the wild replaces the noise of the world, Ubuyu, a Banyan Tree Escape invites you to rediscover something rare — a deeper connection to nature, to stillness, and ultimately, to yourself.
Four Seasons Caye Chapel
Caye Chapel
Suspended between turquoise horizons and untouched coral reefs, Four Seasons Caye Chapel unfolds like a dream — a rare private island sanctuary where barefoot elegance, ecological wonder, and refined Caribbean living come together in one of the most exclusive destinations in the Americas.
Four Seasons Caye Chapel
Caye Chapel
Suspended between turquoise horizons and untouched coral reefs, Four Seasons Caye Chapel unfolds like a dream — a rare private island sanctuary where barefoot elegance, ecological wonder, and refined Caribbean living come together in one of the most exclusive destinations in the Americas.
Lily of the Valley Courchevel
Courchevel
Perched high above the legendary slopes of Courchevel 1850, where snow muffles every sound and light reflects endlessly on white peaks, Lily of the Valley Courchevel reveals a rare kind of luxury — one rooted in privacy, design precision, and the quiet sophistication of a fully serviced mountain residence.
Lily of the Valley Courchevel
Courchevel
Perched high above the legendary slopes of Courchevel 1850, where snow muffles every sound and light reflects endlessly on white peaks, Lily of the Valley Courchevel reveals a rare kind of luxury — one rooted in privacy, design precision, and the quiet sophistication of a fully serviced mountain residence.
Enorme Eos Santorini
Santorini
Perched dramatically above the legendary caldera of Santorini, where volcanic cliffs meet the endless Aegean blue, EOS Santorini invites travelers into a new chapter of elevated island living — a place where light, space, and bespoke experiences come together in perfect harmony. Named after Eos, the Greek goddess of dawn, this intimate sanctuary celebrates renewal and beauty with every sunrise, crafting moments that feel both timeless and profoundly personal.
Enorme Eos Santorini
Santorini
Perched dramatically above the legendary caldera of Santorini, where volcanic cliffs meet the endless Aegean blue, EOS Santorini invites travelers into a new chapter of elevated island living — a place where light, space, and bespoke experiences come together in perfect harmony. Named after Eos, the Greek goddess of dawn, this intimate sanctuary celebrates renewal and beauty with every sunrise, crafting moments that feel both timeless and profoundly personal.
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.
JANU Al Marjan Island
Dubai
Stepping onto JANU Al Marjan Island is to arrive at the edge of possibility — a tapestry of white shoreline and endless sea where contemporary elegance and spirited connection shape every moment, and where the spirit of soulful travel finds a new home along the glittering Arabian Gulf.
JANU Al Marjan Island
Dubai
Stepping onto JANU Al Marjan Island is to arrive at the edge of possibility — a tapestry of white shoreline and endless sea where contemporary elegance and spirited connection shape every moment, and where the spirit of soulful travel finds a new home along the glittering Arabian Gulf.
Orient Express Venezia
Venice
Rising from centuries of history and reimagined through the lens of modern luxury, Orient Express Venezia unveils a restored 15th-century palace where art, heritage, and the legendary spirit of Orient Express converge in the heart of Venice.
Orient Express Venezia
Venice
Rising from centuries of history and reimagined through the lens of modern luxury, Orient Express Venezia unveils a restored 15th-century palace where art, heritage, and the legendary spirit of Orient Express converge in the heart of Venice.
JANU Turks & Caicos
Providenciales
From the moment the horizon melts into brilliant aquamarine and the warm wind carries salt and sunlight across the palms, JANU Turks & Caicos unveils a new chapter of Caribbean allure — a place where barefoot elegance and soulful connection become the very air you breathe. Nestled on Providenciales’ untouched northwest coast, this is more than a resort; it is the embodiment of restorative travel and seaside serenity.
JANU Turks & Caicos
Providenciales
From the moment the horizon melts into brilliant aquamarine and the warm wind carries salt and sunlight across the palms, JANU Turks & Caicos unveils a new chapter of Caribbean allure — a place where barefoot elegance and soulful connection become the very air you breathe. Nestled on Providenciales’ untouched northwest coast, this is more than a resort; it is the embodiment of restorative travel and seaside serenity.
Rosewood Hangzhou
Hangzhou
In the poetic heart of eastern China, where ancient waterways meet a rapidly evolving skyline, Rosewood Hangzhou emerges as a refined urban retreat — a destination where culture, design, and modern luxury intertwine to create a new rhythm of sophisticated city living.
Rosewood Hangzhou
Hangzhou
In the poetic heart of eastern China, where ancient waterways meet a rapidly evolving skyline, Rosewood Hangzhou emerges as a refined urban retreat — a destination where culture, design, and modern luxury intertwine to create a new rhythm of sophisticated city living.
Ubuyu, a Banyan Tree Escape
Ruaha
In the vast, untamed heart of East Africa, where ancient baobabs rise like guardians of time and the rhythm of the wild replaces the noise of the world, Ubuyu, a Banyan Tree Escape invites you to rediscover something rare — a deeper connection to nature, to stillness, and ultimately, to yourself.
Ubuyu, a Banyan Tree Escape
Ruaha
In the vast, untamed heart of East Africa, where ancient baobabs rise like guardians of time and the rhythm of the wild replaces the noise of the world, Ubuyu, a Banyan Tree Escape invites you to rediscover something rare — a deeper connection to nature, to stillness, and ultimately, to yourself.
Four Seasons Caye Chapel
Caye Chapel
Suspended between turquoise horizons and untouched coral reefs, Four Seasons Caye Chapel unfolds like a dream — a rare private island sanctuary where barefoot elegance, ecological wonder, and refined Caribbean living come together in one of the most exclusive destinations in the Americas.
Four Seasons Caye Chapel
Caye Chapel
Suspended between turquoise horizons and untouched coral reefs, Four Seasons Caye Chapel unfolds like a dream — a rare private island sanctuary where barefoot elegance, ecological wonder, and refined Caribbean living come together in one of the most exclusive destinations in the Americas.
Lily of the Valley Courchevel
Courchevel
Perched high above the legendary slopes of Courchevel 1850, where snow muffles every sound and light reflects endlessly on white peaks, Lily of the Valley Courchevel reveals a rare kind of luxury — one rooted in privacy, design precision, and the quiet sophistication of a fully serviced mountain residence.
Lily of the Valley Courchevel
Courchevel
Perched high above the legendary slopes of Courchevel 1850, where snow muffles every sound and light reflects endlessly on white peaks, Lily of the Valley Courchevel reveals a rare kind of luxury — one rooted in privacy, design precision, and the quiet sophistication of a fully serviced mountain residence.
Enorme Eos Santorini
Santorini
Perched dramatically above the legendary caldera of Santorini, where volcanic cliffs meet the endless Aegean blue, EOS Santorini invites travelers into a new chapter of elevated island living — a place where light, space, and bespoke experiences come together in perfect harmony. Named after Eos, the Greek goddess of dawn, this intimate sanctuary celebrates renewal and beauty with every sunrise, crafting moments that feel both timeless and profoundly personal.
Enorme Eos Santorini
Santorini
Perched dramatically above the legendary caldera of Santorini, where volcanic cliffs meet the endless Aegean blue, EOS Santorini invites travelers into a new chapter of elevated island living — a place where light, space, and bespoke experiences come together in perfect harmony. Named after Eos, the Greek goddess of dawn, this intimate sanctuary celebrates renewal and beauty with every sunrise, crafting moments that feel both timeless and profoundly personal.
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.
JANU Al Marjan Island
Dubai
Stepping onto JANU Al Marjan Island is to arrive at the edge of possibility — a tapestry of white shoreline and endless sea where contemporary elegance and spirited connection shape every moment, and where the spirit of soulful travel finds a new home along the glittering Arabian Gulf.
JANU Al Marjan Island
Dubai
Stepping onto JANU Al Marjan Island is to arrive at the edge of possibility — a tapestry of white shoreline and endless sea where contemporary elegance and spirited connection shape every moment, and where the spirit of soulful travel finds a new home along the glittering Arabian Gulf.
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.









