The Best New Hotels 2026
Jayasom Wellness Resort
Amaala
On the untouched shores of Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea, where stillness meets vast horizons, Jayasom Wellness Resort Amaala introduces a deeply intentional vision of luxury — one rooted in holistic healing, personal balance and a profound reconnection to self, nature and time.
Jayasom Wellness Resort
Amaala
On the untouched shores of Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea, where stillness meets vast horizons, Jayasom Wellness Resort Amaala introduces a deeply intentional vision of luxury — one rooted in holistic healing, personal balance and a profound reconnection to self, nature and time.
Miraval The Red Sea
Red Sea
On the untouched shores of the Red Sea, where mangroves meet coral reefs and silence stretches across endless horizons, Miraval The Red Sea introduces a new era of immersive wellbeing, redefining luxury through intention, balance and deeply personal transformation.
Miraval The Red Sea
Red Sea
On the untouched shores of the Red Sea, where mangroves meet coral reefs and silence stretches across endless horizons, Miraval The Red Sea introduces a new era of immersive wellbeing, redefining luxury through intention, balance and deeply personal transformation.
Meros, Santikos Collection
Paros
In the heart of Naoussa, Paros, where the Aegean Sea glimmers like a sapphire under endless skies, Meros, Santikos Collection stands as a refined island sanctuary that marries classic Cycladic charm with a fresh, contemporary sensibility. This boutique hotel captures the essence of Greek island living — light‑filled days, warm breezes, and an effortless elegance that elevates every stay into an experience to remember.
Meros, Santikos Collection
Paros
In the heart of Naoussa, Paros, where the Aegean Sea glimmers like a sapphire under endless skies, Meros, Santikos Collection stands as a refined island sanctuary that marries classic Cycladic charm with a fresh, contemporary sensibility. This boutique hotel captures the essence of Greek island living — light‑filled days, warm breezes, and an effortless elegance that elevates every stay into an experience to remember.
JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp
Solio Game Reserve
In the heart of Kenya’s legendary wilderness, where ancient landscapes whisper tales of the wild and the sun rises over acacia‑lined horizons, JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp reimagines the luxury safari — pairing world‑class comfort with the soul of untamed Africa in a way that invites travelers to pause, breathe, and journey deep into the extraordinary.
JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp
Solio Game Reserve
In the heart of Kenya’s legendary wilderness, where ancient landscapes whisper tales of the wild and the sun rises over acacia‑lined horizons, JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp reimagines the luxury safari — pairing world‑class comfort with the soul of untamed Africa in a way that invites travelers to pause, breathe, and journey deep into the extraordinary.
PUBLIC West Hollywood
Los Angeles
In the vibrant heart of West Hollywood, where Sunset Boulevard pulses with creativity and cultural momentum, PUBLIC West Hollywood arrives as a new expression of “luxury for all” — a cinematic fusion of cutting‑edge design, social vitality, and laid‑back Californian glamour. Conceptualized by legendary hotelier Ian Schrager, this highly anticipated opening marks a fresh chapter for the iconic Sunset Strip and promises to redefine contemporary hospitality on the West Coast.
PUBLIC West Hollywood
Los Angeles
In the vibrant heart of West Hollywood, where Sunset Boulevard pulses with creativity and cultural momentum, PUBLIC West Hollywood arrives as a new expression of “luxury for all” — a cinematic fusion of cutting‑edge design, social vitality, and laid‑back Californian glamour. Conceptualized by legendary hotelier Ian Schrager, this highly anticipated opening marks a fresh chapter for the iconic Sunset Strip and promises to redefine contemporary hospitality on the West Coast.
Rosewood Rome
Rome
In the Eternal City’s storied tapestry of art, history, and culture, Rosewood Rome emerges as a landmark — a sophisticated sanctuary where Roman grandeur meets contemporary luxury, set to redefine the capital’s hotel landscape when it opens in April 2026. Positioned on the iconic Via Veneto, the property promises a deeply immersive encounter with Rome’s spirit of dolce far niente, elegant leisure, and timeless style.
Rosewood Rome
Rome
In the Eternal City’s storied tapestry of art, history, and culture, Rosewood Rome emerges as a landmark — a sophisticated sanctuary where Roman grandeur meets contemporary luxury, set to redefine the capital’s hotel landscape when it opens in April 2026. Positioned on the iconic Via Veneto, the property promises a deeply immersive encounter with Rome’s spirit of dolce far niente, elegant leisure, and timeless style.
UMI Resort Bali
Bali
Nestled in the very soul of Uluwatu, where the ocean’s whisper meets the forest’s embrace, Umi Luxury Beach Resort emerges as one of Bali’s most anticipated new luxury resorts, set to open in May 2026. Here, the everyday fades away, replaced by cascading gardens, infinity pools, and a private forest that invites the mind, body, and soul to dissolve into absolute calm.
UMI Resort Bali
Bali
Nestled in the very soul of Uluwatu, where the ocean’s whisper meets the forest’s embrace, Umi Luxury Beach Resort emerges as one of Bali’s most anticipated new luxury resorts, set to open in May 2026. Here, the everyday fades away, replaced by cascading gardens, infinity pools, and a private forest that invites the mind, body, and soul to dissolve into absolute calm.
Uga Ghiri
Ella
Perched high above the emerald folds of Sri Lanka’s hill country, Uga Ghiri emerges as a refined sanctuary where colonial heritage, immersive nature, and contemporary luxury converge — a destination designed not simply for escape, but for deep, sensory connection to the timeless beauty of Ella.
Uga Ghiri
Ella
Perched high above the emerald folds of Sri Lanka’s hill country, Uga Ghiri emerges as a refined sanctuary where colonial heritage, immersive nature, and contemporary luxury converge — a destination designed not simply for escape, but for deep, sensory connection to the timeless beauty of Ella.
Fregate Island
Fregate Island
Set in the heart of the Seychelles, Fregate Island has long been celebrated as one of the world’s most revered ultra-exclusive escapes. Originally opened in 1999, the island is poised to reopen in late 2026 following a multi-year transformation that blends architectural refinement, sustainability, and a deep reverence for nature. Even during the extensive restoration, the island’s conservation team remained on-site, ensuring that Fregate’s unique flora and fauna continued to thrive.
Fregate Island
Fregate Island
Set in the heart of the Seychelles, Fregate Island has long been celebrated as one of the world’s most revered ultra-exclusive escapes. Originally opened in 1999, the island is poised to reopen in late 2026 following a multi-year transformation that blends architectural refinement, sustainability, and a deep reverence for nature. Even during the extensive restoration, the island’s conservation team remained on-site, ensuring that Fregate’s unique flora and fauna continued to thrive.
Na Praia
Comporta
Set between wild sand dunes, whispering pine forests, and an unspoiled stretch of beach just north of Comporta, Na Praia is poised to become one of the most quietly radical luxury hotel openings on Portugal’s Atlantic coast in 2026. Conceived not as a conventional resort but as a low-impact coastal village, the property is designed to blend seamlessly into its environment, creating a retreat that celebrates both place and presence.
Na Praia
Comporta
Set between wild sand dunes, whispering pine forests, and an unspoiled stretch of beach just north of Comporta, Na Praia is poised to become one of the most quietly radical luxury hotel openings on Portugal’s Atlantic coast in 2026. Conceived not as a conventional resort but as a low-impact coastal village, the property is designed to blend seamlessly into its environment, creating a retreat that celebrates both place and presence.
Jayasom Wellness Resort
Amaala
On the untouched shores of Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea, where stillness meets vast horizons, Jayasom Wellness Resort Amaala introduces a deeply intentional vision of luxury — one rooted in holistic healing, personal balance and a profound reconnection to self, nature and time.
Jayasom Wellness Resort
Amaala
On the untouched shores of Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea, where stillness meets vast horizons, Jayasom Wellness Resort Amaala introduces a deeply intentional vision of luxury — one rooted in holistic healing, personal balance and a profound reconnection to self, nature and time.
Miraval The Red Sea
Red Sea
On the untouched shores of the Red Sea, where mangroves meet coral reefs and silence stretches across endless horizons, Miraval The Red Sea introduces a new era of immersive wellbeing, redefining luxury through intention, balance and deeply personal transformation.
Miraval The Red Sea
Red Sea
On the untouched shores of the Red Sea, where mangroves meet coral reefs and silence stretches across endless horizons, Miraval The Red Sea introduces a new era of immersive wellbeing, redefining luxury through intention, balance and deeply personal transformation.
Meros, Santikos Collection
Paros
In the heart of Naoussa, Paros, where the Aegean Sea glimmers like a sapphire under endless skies, Meros, Santikos Collection stands as a refined island sanctuary that marries classic Cycladic charm with a fresh, contemporary sensibility. This boutique hotel captures the essence of Greek island living — light‑filled days, warm breezes, and an effortless elegance that elevates every stay into an experience to remember.
Meros, Santikos Collection
Paros
In the heart of Naoussa, Paros, where the Aegean Sea glimmers like a sapphire under endless skies, Meros, Santikos Collection stands as a refined island sanctuary that marries classic Cycladic charm with a fresh, contemporary sensibility. This boutique hotel captures the essence of Greek island living — light‑filled days, warm breezes, and an effortless elegance that elevates every stay into an experience to remember.
JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp
Solio Game Reserve
In the heart of Kenya’s legendary wilderness, where ancient landscapes whisper tales of the wild and the sun rises over acacia‑lined horizons, JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp reimagines the luxury safari — pairing world‑class comfort with the soul of untamed Africa in a way that invites travelers to pause, breathe, and journey deep into the extraordinary.
JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp
Solio Game Reserve
In the heart of Kenya’s legendary wilderness, where ancient landscapes whisper tales of the wild and the sun rises over acacia‑lined horizons, JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp reimagines the luxury safari — pairing world‑class comfort with the soul of untamed Africa in a way that invites travelers to pause, breathe, and journey deep into the extraordinary.
PUBLIC West Hollywood
Los Angeles
In the vibrant heart of West Hollywood, where Sunset Boulevard pulses with creativity and cultural momentum, PUBLIC West Hollywood arrives as a new expression of “luxury for all” — a cinematic fusion of cutting‑edge design, social vitality, and laid‑back Californian glamour. Conceptualized by legendary hotelier Ian Schrager, this highly anticipated opening marks a fresh chapter for the iconic Sunset Strip and promises to redefine contemporary hospitality on the West Coast.
PUBLIC West Hollywood
Los Angeles
In the vibrant heart of West Hollywood, where Sunset Boulevard pulses with creativity and cultural momentum, PUBLIC West Hollywood arrives as a new expression of “luxury for all” — a cinematic fusion of cutting‑edge design, social vitality, and laid‑back Californian glamour. Conceptualized by legendary hotelier Ian Schrager, this highly anticipated opening marks a fresh chapter for the iconic Sunset Strip and promises to redefine contemporary hospitality on the West Coast.
Rosewood Rome
Rome
In the Eternal City’s storied tapestry of art, history, and culture, Rosewood Rome emerges as a landmark — a sophisticated sanctuary where Roman grandeur meets contemporary luxury, set to redefine the capital’s hotel landscape when it opens in April 2026. Positioned on the iconic Via Veneto, the property promises a deeply immersive encounter with Rome’s spirit of dolce far niente, elegant leisure, and timeless style.
Rosewood Rome
Rome
In the Eternal City’s storied tapestry of art, history, and culture, Rosewood Rome emerges as a landmark — a sophisticated sanctuary where Roman grandeur meets contemporary luxury, set to redefine the capital’s hotel landscape when it opens in April 2026. Positioned on the iconic Via Veneto, the property promises a deeply immersive encounter with Rome’s spirit of dolce far niente, elegant leisure, and timeless style.
UMI Resort Bali
Bali
Nestled in the very soul of Uluwatu, where the ocean’s whisper meets the forest’s embrace, Umi Luxury Beach Resort emerges as one of Bali’s most anticipated new luxury resorts, set to open in May 2026. Here, the everyday fades away, replaced by cascading gardens, infinity pools, and a private forest that invites the mind, body, and soul to dissolve into absolute calm.
UMI Resort Bali
Bali
Nestled in the very soul of Uluwatu, where the ocean’s whisper meets the forest’s embrace, Umi Luxury Beach Resort emerges as one of Bali’s most anticipated new luxury resorts, set to open in May 2026. Here, the everyday fades away, replaced by cascading gardens, infinity pools, and a private forest that invites the mind, body, and soul to dissolve into absolute calm.
Uga Ghiri
Ella
Perched high above the emerald folds of Sri Lanka’s hill country, Uga Ghiri emerges as a refined sanctuary where colonial heritage, immersive nature, and contemporary luxury converge — a destination designed not simply for escape, but for deep, sensory connection to the timeless beauty of Ella.
Uga Ghiri
Ella
Perched high above the emerald folds of Sri Lanka’s hill country, Uga Ghiri emerges as a refined sanctuary where colonial heritage, immersive nature, and contemporary luxury converge — a destination designed not simply for escape, but for deep, sensory connection to the timeless beauty of Ella.
Fregate Island
Fregate Island
Set in the heart of the Seychelles, Fregate Island has long been celebrated as one of the world’s most revered ultra-exclusive escapes. Originally opened in 1999, the island is poised to reopen in late 2026 following a multi-year transformation that blends architectural refinement, sustainability, and a deep reverence for nature. Even during the extensive restoration, the island’s conservation team remained on-site, ensuring that Fregate’s unique flora and fauna continued to thrive.
Fregate Island
Fregate Island
Set in the heart of the Seychelles, Fregate Island has long been celebrated as one of the world’s most revered ultra-exclusive escapes. Originally opened in 1999, the island is poised to reopen in late 2026 following a multi-year transformation that blends architectural refinement, sustainability, and a deep reverence for nature. Even during the extensive restoration, the island’s conservation team remained on-site, ensuring that Fregate’s unique flora and fauna continued to thrive.
Na Praia
Comporta
Set between wild sand dunes, whispering pine forests, and an unspoiled stretch of beach just north of Comporta, Na Praia is poised to become one of the most quietly radical luxury hotel openings on Portugal’s Atlantic coast in 2026. Conceived not as a conventional resort but as a low-impact coastal village, the property is designed to blend seamlessly into its environment, creating a retreat that celebrates both place and presence.
Na Praia
Comporta
Set between wild sand dunes, whispering pine forests, and an unspoiled stretch of beach just north of Comporta, Na Praia is poised to become one of the most quietly radical luxury hotel openings on Portugal’s Atlantic coast in 2026. Conceived not as a conventional resort but as a low-impact coastal village, the property is designed to blend seamlessly into its environment, creating a retreat that celebrates both place and presence.
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.









