The Best New Hotels 2026
Latyrian Hotel
Durrës - Albania
On Albania’s evolving Adriatic coastline, where Mediterranean light washes over long seaside promenades and the sea has connected civilizations for centuries, Latyrian Hotel introduces a new vision of coastal luxury in Durrës, blending architectural restraint, cultural heritage, and panoramic Adriatic living into one of the country’s most compelling new design hotels.
Latyrian Hotel
Durrës - Albania
On Albania’s evolving Adriatic coastline, where Mediterranean light washes over long seaside promenades and the sea has connected civilizations for centuries, Latyrian Hotel introduces a new vision of coastal luxury in Durrës, blending architectural restraint, cultural heritage, and panoramic Adriatic living into one of the country’s most compelling new design hotels.
Le Graal Cortina
Cortina d’Ampezzo - Italy
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.
Le Graal Cortina
Cortina d’Ampezzo - Italy
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.
Legacy Ithos Boutique Hotel
Porto Santo - Portugal
Bathed in Atlantic light and suspended between volcanic landscapes and Porto Santo’s legendary golden sands, Legacy Íthos introduces a new chapter of luxury hospitality to the Madeira archipelago, where contemporary design, slow island living, and discreet Portuguese elegance come together in one of Europe’s most untouched coastal destinations.
Legacy Ithos Boutique Hotel
Porto Santo - Portugal
Bathed in Atlantic light and suspended between volcanic landscapes and Porto Santo’s legendary golden sands, Legacy Íthos introduces a new chapter of luxury hospitality to the Madeira archipelago, where contemporary design, slow island living, and discreet Portuguese elegance come together in one of Europe’s most untouched coastal destinations.
Arato by E-GEO
Kos - Greece
Along the sun drenched coastline of Kos, where the Aegean glimmers in endless shades of blue and summer days dissolve slowly into warm Mediterranean evenings, Arato by E-GEO arrives in 2026 as a sophisticated new adults only retreat designed for travelers seeking a quieter, more contemporary vision of Greek island luxury.
Arato by E-GEO
Kos - Greece
Along the sun drenched coastline of Kos, where the Aegean glimmers in endless shades of blue and summer days dissolve slowly into warm Mediterranean evenings, Arato by E-GEO arrives in 2026 as a sophisticated new adults only retreat designed for travelers seeking a quieter, more contemporary vision of Greek island luxury.
The Book Hotel
Horta - Portugal
On the volcanic island of Faial, where the Atlantic Ocean shapes both landscape and lifestyle, The Book Hotel Horta emerges as a rare boutique hideaway opening in June 2026, transforming a historic 19th century cultural landmark into the first five star hotel on the island, a place where literature, memory, and contemporary luxury converge in the heart of the Azores.
The Book Hotel
Horta - Portugal
On the volcanic island of Faial, where the Atlantic Ocean shapes both landscape and lifestyle, The Book Hotel Horta emerges as a rare boutique hideaway opening in June 2026, transforming a historic 19th century cultural landmark into the first five star hotel on the island, a place where literature, memory, and contemporary luxury converge in the heart of the Azores.
Spatia Melides
Melides - Portugal
Hidden between pine forests, untouched dunes, and the endless horizon of the Atlantic Ocean, Spatia Melides introduces a new vision of luxury hospitality on Portugal’s Alentejo coast, unveiling in 2026 an intimate five star resort where architecture, privacy, and nature exist in perfect harmony along one of Europe’s most preserved shorelines.
Spatia Melides
Melides - Portugal
Hidden between pine forests, untouched dunes, and the endless horizon of the Atlantic Ocean, Spatia Melides introduces a new vision of luxury hospitality on Portugal’s Alentejo coast, unveiling in 2026 an intimate five star resort where architecture, privacy, and nature exist in perfect harmony along one of Europe’s most preserved shorelines.
La Maison du Bassin
Cap Ferret - France
Hidden behind pine trees and sandy alleyways in the heart of Cap Ferret’s legendary fishermen’s village, La Maison du Bassin returns in 2026 with a renewed spirit, reviving one of the Bassin d’Arcachon’s most beloved addresses through a sensitive transformation that preserves its soul while embracing a softer, more contemporary vision of coastal hospitality.
La Maison du Bassin
Cap Ferret - France
Hidden behind pine trees and sandy alleyways in the heart of Cap Ferret’s legendary fishermen’s village, La Maison du Bassin returns in 2026 with a renewed spirit, reviving one of the Bassin d’Arcachon’s most beloved addresses through a sensitive transformation that preserves its soul while embracing a softer, more contemporary vision of coastal hospitality.
Hotel Madeira
Budva - Montenegro
Just moments from the Adriatic shoreline and the vibrant streets of Budva Old Town, Hotel Madeira arrives in 2026 as a new boutique hospitality address on Montenegro’s coast, blending contemporary comfort, Mediterranean warmth, and relaxed Riviera living into an intimate urban retreat designed for modern travelers seeking both seaside energy and effortless elegance.
Hotel Madeira
Budva - Montenegro
Just moments from the Adriatic shoreline and the vibrant streets of Budva Old Town, Hotel Madeira arrives in 2026 as a new boutique hospitality address on Montenegro’s coast, blending contemporary comfort, Mediterranean warmth, and relaxed Riviera living into an intimate urban retreat designed for modern travelers seeking both seaside energy and effortless elegance.
Le Burgundy Paris
Paris - France
Just steps from Place Vendôme and Rue Saint Honoré, Le Burgundy Paris enters a new era of refined Parisian luxury, unveiling newly redesigned Junior Suites alongside the debut of the brand new Executive Suite category, both imagined by celebrated interior architect Jean Philippe Nuel as an elegant reinterpretation of the contemporary Parisian apartment.
Le Burgundy Paris
Paris - France
Just steps from Place Vendôme and Rue Saint Honoré, Le Burgundy Paris enters a new era of refined Parisian luxury, unveiling newly redesigned Junior Suites alongside the debut of the brand new Executive Suite category, both imagined by celebrated interior architect Jean Philippe Nuel as an elegant reinterpretation of the contemporary Parisian apartment.
Nobu Hotel Madrid
Madrid - Spain
A new chapter in Madrid’s luxury hospitality scene is about to unfold with the arrival of Nobu Hotel Madrid, a highly anticipated opening that merges understated Japanese elegance with the vibrant rhythm of Spain’s capital, setting a new benchmark for contemporary urban luxury in Europe.
Nobu Hotel Madrid
Madrid - Spain
A new chapter in Madrid’s luxury hospitality scene is about to unfold with the arrival of Nobu Hotel Madrid, a highly anticipated opening that merges understated Japanese elegance with the vibrant rhythm of Spain’s capital, setting a new benchmark for contemporary urban luxury in Europe.
Latyrian Hotel
Durrës - Albania
On Albania’s evolving Adriatic coastline, where Mediterranean light washes over long seaside promenades and the sea has connected civilizations for centuries, Latyrian Hotel introduces a new vision of coastal luxury in Durrës, blending architectural restraint, cultural heritage, and panoramic Adriatic living into one of the country’s most compelling new design hotels.
Latyrian Hotel
Durrës - Albania
On Albania’s evolving Adriatic coastline, where Mediterranean light washes over long seaside promenades and the sea has connected civilizations for centuries, Latyrian Hotel introduces a new vision of coastal luxury in Durrës, blending architectural restraint, cultural heritage, and panoramic Adriatic living into one of the country’s most compelling new design hotels.
Le Graal Cortina
Cortina d’Ampezzo - Italy
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.
Le Graal Cortina
Cortina d’Ampezzo - Italy
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.
Legacy Ithos Boutique Hotel
Porto Santo - Portugal
Bathed in Atlantic light and suspended between volcanic landscapes and Porto Santo’s legendary golden sands, Legacy Íthos introduces a new chapter of luxury hospitality to the Madeira archipelago, where contemporary design, slow island living, and discreet Portuguese elegance come together in one of Europe’s most untouched coastal destinations.
Legacy Ithos Boutique Hotel
Porto Santo - Portugal
Bathed in Atlantic light and suspended between volcanic landscapes and Porto Santo’s legendary golden sands, Legacy Íthos introduces a new chapter of luxury hospitality to the Madeira archipelago, where contemporary design, slow island living, and discreet Portuguese elegance come together in one of Europe’s most untouched coastal destinations.
Arato by E-GEO
Kos - Greece
Along the sun drenched coastline of Kos, where the Aegean glimmers in endless shades of blue and summer days dissolve slowly into warm Mediterranean evenings, Arato by E-GEO arrives in 2026 as a sophisticated new adults only retreat designed for travelers seeking a quieter, more contemporary vision of Greek island luxury.
Arato by E-GEO
Kos - Greece
Along the sun drenched coastline of Kos, where the Aegean glimmers in endless shades of blue and summer days dissolve slowly into warm Mediterranean evenings, Arato by E-GEO arrives in 2026 as a sophisticated new adults only retreat designed for travelers seeking a quieter, more contemporary vision of Greek island luxury.
The Book Hotel
Horta - Portugal
On the volcanic island of Faial, where the Atlantic Ocean shapes both landscape and lifestyle, The Book Hotel Horta emerges as a rare boutique hideaway opening in June 2026, transforming a historic 19th century cultural landmark into the first five star hotel on the island, a place where literature, memory, and contemporary luxury converge in the heart of the Azores.
The Book Hotel
Horta - Portugal
On the volcanic island of Faial, where the Atlantic Ocean shapes both landscape and lifestyle, The Book Hotel Horta emerges as a rare boutique hideaway opening in June 2026, transforming a historic 19th century cultural landmark into the first five star hotel on the island, a place where literature, memory, and contemporary luxury converge in the heart of the Azores.
Spatia Melides
Melides - Portugal
Hidden between pine forests, untouched dunes, and the endless horizon of the Atlantic Ocean, Spatia Melides introduces a new vision of luxury hospitality on Portugal’s Alentejo coast, unveiling in 2026 an intimate five star resort where architecture, privacy, and nature exist in perfect harmony along one of Europe’s most preserved shorelines.
Spatia Melides
Melides - Portugal
Hidden between pine forests, untouched dunes, and the endless horizon of the Atlantic Ocean, Spatia Melides introduces a new vision of luxury hospitality on Portugal’s Alentejo coast, unveiling in 2026 an intimate five star resort where architecture, privacy, and nature exist in perfect harmony along one of Europe’s most preserved shorelines.
La Maison du Bassin
Cap Ferret - France
Hidden behind pine trees and sandy alleyways in the heart of Cap Ferret’s legendary fishermen’s village, La Maison du Bassin returns in 2026 with a renewed spirit, reviving one of the Bassin d’Arcachon’s most beloved addresses through a sensitive transformation that preserves its soul while embracing a softer, more contemporary vision of coastal hospitality.
La Maison du Bassin
Cap Ferret - France
Hidden behind pine trees and sandy alleyways in the heart of Cap Ferret’s legendary fishermen’s village, La Maison du Bassin returns in 2026 with a renewed spirit, reviving one of the Bassin d’Arcachon’s most beloved addresses through a sensitive transformation that preserves its soul while embracing a softer, more contemporary vision of coastal hospitality.
Hotel Madeira
Budva - Montenegro
Just moments from the Adriatic shoreline and the vibrant streets of Budva Old Town, Hotel Madeira arrives in 2026 as a new boutique hospitality address on Montenegro’s coast, blending contemporary comfort, Mediterranean warmth, and relaxed Riviera living into an intimate urban retreat designed for modern travelers seeking both seaside energy and effortless elegance.
Hotel Madeira
Budva - Montenegro
Just moments from the Adriatic shoreline and the vibrant streets of Budva Old Town, Hotel Madeira arrives in 2026 as a new boutique hospitality address on Montenegro’s coast, blending contemporary comfort, Mediterranean warmth, and relaxed Riviera living into an intimate urban retreat designed for modern travelers seeking both seaside energy and effortless elegance.
Le Burgundy Paris
Paris - France
Just steps from Place Vendôme and Rue Saint Honoré, Le Burgundy Paris enters a new era of refined Parisian luxury, unveiling newly redesigned Junior Suites alongside the debut of the brand new Executive Suite category, both imagined by celebrated interior architect Jean Philippe Nuel as an elegant reinterpretation of the contemporary Parisian apartment.
Le Burgundy Paris
Paris - France
Just steps from Place Vendôme and Rue Saint Honoré, Le Burgundy Paris enters a new era of refined Parisian luxury, unveiling newly redesigned Junior Suites alongside the debut of the brand new Executive Suite category, both imagined by celebrated interior architect Jean Philippe Nuel as an elegant reinterpretation of the contemporary Parisian apartment.
Nobu Hotel Madrid
Madrid - Spain
A new chapter in Madrid’s luxury hospitality scene is about to unfold with the arrival of Nobu Hotel Madrid, a highly anticipated opening that merges understated Japanese elegance with the vibrant rhythm of Spain’s capital, setting a new benchmark for contemporary urban luxury in Europe.
Nobu Hotel Madrid
Madrid - Spain
A new chapter in Madrid’s luxury hospitality scene is about to unfold with the arrival of Nobu Hotel Madrid, a highly anticipated opening that merges understated Japanese elegance with the vibrant rhythm of Spain’s capital, setting a new benchmark for contemporary urban luxury in Europe.
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.









