The Best New Hotels 2026
JANU Dubai
Dubai
In a city where ambition meets architectural audacity, JANU Dubai emerges as a luminous new landmark — a place where contemporary design, vibrant social energy, and soulful living converge high above the pulse of Dubai’s most dynamic district.
JANU Dubai
Dubai
In a city where ambition meets architectural audacity, JANU Dubai emerges as a luminous new landmark — a place where contemporary design, vibrant social energy, and soulful living converge high above the pulse of Dubai’s most dynamic district.
Experimental Comporta
Comporta
Just over an hour south of Lisbon, where endless rice fields shimmer against windswept dunes and the Atlantic unfurls into infinite horizon, Experimental Comporta rises as a singular expression of coastal luxury — a place where calm, wilderness, and understated sophistication converge. Perched in the serene village of Carvalhal within the iconic Comporta region, this distinctive resort is entering a bold new chapter under the stewardship of Experimental Group, one of Europe’s most celebrated lifestyle hospitality brands.
Experimental Comporta
Comporta
Just over an hour south of Lisbon, where endless rice fields shimmer against windswept dunes and the Atlantic unfurls into infinite horizon, Experimental Comporta rises as a singular expression of coastal luxury — a place where calm, wilderness, and understated sophistication converge. Perched in the serene village of Carvalhal within the iconic Comporta region, this distinctive resort is entering a bold new chapter under the stewardship of Experimental Group, one of Europe’s most celebrated lifestyle hospitality brands.
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 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.
Pical Resort, Valamar Collection
Istria
Perched on a sun‑kissed peninsula where turquoise waters meet fragrant Mediterranean pines, Pical Resort, Valamar Collection unveils a new paradigm of coastal luxury on Croatia’s shimmering Adriatic shore. As the newest flagship resort of Valamar, this expansive holiday destination harmonizes refined design, world‑class facilities, and cultural richness to craft an exceptional escape for couples, families, and adventurous travelers alike.
Pical Resort, Valamar Collection
Istria
Perched on a sun‑kissed peninsula where turquoise waters meet fragrant Mediterranean pines, Pical Resort, Valamar Collection unveils a new paradigm of coastal luxury on Croatia’s shimmering Adriatic shore. As the newest flagship resort of Valamar, this expansive holiday destination harmonizes refined design, world‑class facilities, and cultural richness to craft an exceptional escape for couples, families, and adventurous travelers alike.
Le 3 par Champagne Thiénot
Reims
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.
Le 3 par Champagne Thiénot
Reims
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.
Le Saint Roch Courchevel
Courchevel
In the heart of the French Alps, where snow-covered peaks meet the timeless glamour of Courchevel, Le Saint Roch Courchevel is set to unveil a bold new chapter — reimagined as an elegant, design-led retreat where craftsmanship, memory, and contemporary luxury converge.
Le Saint Roch Courchevel
Courchevel
In the heart of the French Alps, where snow-covered peaks meet the timeless glamour of Courchevel, Le Saint Roch Courchevel is set to unveil a bold new chapter — reimagined as an elegant, design-led retreat where craftsmanship, memory, and contemporary luxury converge.
JANU Dubai
Dubai
In a city where ambition meets architectural audacity, JANU Dubai emerges as a luminous new landmark — a place where contemporary design, vibrant social energy, and soulful living converge high above the pulse of Dubai’s most dynamic district.
JANU Dubai
Dubai
In a city where ambition meets architectural audacity, JANU Dubai emerges as a luminous new landmark — a place where contemporary design, vibrant social energy, and soulful living converge high above the pulse of Dubai’s most dynamic district.
Experimental Comporta
Comporta
Just over an hour south of Lisbon, where endless rice fields shimmer against windswept dunes and the Atlantic unfurls into infinite horizon, Experimental Comporta rises as a singular expression of coastal luxury — a place where calm, wilderness, and understated sophistication converge. Perched in the serene village of Carvalhal within the iconic Comporta region, this distinctive resort is entering a bold new chapter under the stewardship of Experimental Group, one of Europe’s most celebrated lifestyle hospitality brands.
Experimental Comporta
Comporta
Just over an hour south of Lisbon, where endless rice fields shimmer against windswept dunes and the Atlantic unfurls into infinite horizon, Experimental Comporta rises as a singular expression of coastal luxury — a place where calm, wilderness, and understated sophistication converge. Perched in the serene village of Carvalhal within the iconic Comporta region, this distinctive resort is entering a bold new chapter under the stewardship of Experimental Group, one of Europe’s most celebrated lifestyle hospitality brands.
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 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.
Pical Resort, Valamar Collection
Istria
Perched on a sun‑kissed peninsula where turquoise waters meet fragrant Mediterranean pines, Pical Resort, Valamar Collection unveils a new paradigm of coastal luxury on Croatia’s shimmering Adriatic shore. As the newest flagship resort of Valamar, this expansive holiday destination harmonizes refined design, world‑class facilities, and cultural richness to craft an exceptional escape for couples, families, and adventurous travelers alike.
Pical Resort, Valamar Collection
Istria
Perched on a sun‑kissed peninsula where turquoise waters meet fragrant Mediterranean pines, Pical Resort, Valamar Collection unveils a new paradigm of coastal luxury on Croatia’s shimmering Adriatic shore. As the newest flagship resort of Valamar, this expansive holiday destination harmonizes refined design, world‑class facilities, and cultural richness to craft an exceptional escape for couples, families, and adventurous travelers alike.
Le 3 par Champagne Thiénot
Reims
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.
Le 3 par Champagne Thiénot
Reims
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.
Le Saint Roch Courchevel
Courchevel
In the heart of the French Alps, where snow-covered peaks meet the timeless glamour of Courchevel, Le Saint Roch Courchevel is set to unveil a bold new chapter — reimagined as an elegant, design-led retreat where craftsmanship, memory, and contemporary luxury converge.
Le Saint Roch Courchevel
Courchevel
In the heart of the French Alps, where snow-covered peaks meet the timeless glamour of Courchevel, Le Saint Roch Courchevel is set to unveil a bold new chapter — reimagined as an elegant, design-led retreat where craftsmanship, memory, and contemporary luxury converge.
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.









