The Best New Hotels 2026
Conrad Bora Bora Nui
Bora Bora - French Polynesia
Set against the impossibly blue lagoon of Bora Bora, Conrad Bora Bora Nui reemerges in 2026 with a renewed vision of barefoot luxury, where one of the South Pacific’s most iconic resorts gracefully evolves through a thoughtful, multi-phase transformation.
Conrad Bora Bora Nui
Bora Bora - French Polynesia
Set against the impossibly blue lagoon of Bora Bora, Conrad Bora Bora Nui reemerges in 2026 with a renewed vision of barefoot luxury, where one of the South Pacific’s most iconic resorts gracefully evolves through a thoughtful, multi-phase transformation.
El Cortés Mexico City
Mexico City - Mexico
In the leafy, design-led streets of Roma Norte, El Cortés Mexico City emerges as one of the most anticipated boutique openings of 2026, where a restored 1915 mansion is reimagined as a 15-key urban sanctuary blending European refinement, Mexican heritage, and contemporary hospitality.
El Cortés Mexico City
Mexico City - Mexico
In the leafy, design-led streets of Roma Norte, El Cortés Mexico City emerges as one of the most anticipated boutique openings of 2026, where a restored 1915 mansion is reimagined as a 15-key urban sanctuary blending European refinement, Mexican heritage, and contemporary hospitality.
La Darbia in Chianti
Chianti - Italy
Set in the rolling countryside near Florence, La Darbia in Chianti extends the spirit of the original La Darbia universe into Tuscany, offering a landscape-driven retreat where architecture, nature, and slow living converge into a singular experience.
La Darbia in Chianti
Chianti - Italy
Set in the rolling countryside near Florence, La Darbia in Chianti extends the spirit of the original La Darbia universe into Tuscany, offering a landscape-driven retreat where architecture, nature, and slow living converge into a singular experience.
Conrad Athens The Ilisian
Athens - Greece
In the heart of the Greek capital, at the foot of Lycabettus Hill, Conrad Athens The Ilisian emerges as a transformative new address in Athens, redefining contemporary luxury through architecture, lifestyle, and a bold vision of urban hospitality.
Conrad Athens The Ilisian
Athens - Greece
In the heart of the Greek capital, at the foot of Lycabettus Hill, Conrad Athens The Ilisian emerges as a transformative new address in Athens, redefining contemporary luxury through architecture, lifestyle, and a bold vision of urban hospitality.
Borgo Pignano Florence
Florence - Italy
On the quiet hills north of Florence, Borgo Pignano Florence emerges as a rare sanctuary where nature, heritage, and contemporary elegance converge, offering an intimate retreat just moments away from one of the world’s most celebrated art cities.
Borgo Pignano Florence
Florence - Italy
On the quiet hills north of Florence, Borgo Pignano Florence emerges as a rare sanctuary where nature, heritage, and contemporary elegance converge, offering an intimate retreat just moments away from one of the world’s most celebrated art cities.
UNFRAMED Miami Beach
Miami Beach - United States
In the heart of Miami Beach, UNFRAMED Miami Beach, Autograph Collection emerges as one of the most striking luxury hotel openings of 2026, where European modernism, Riviera-inspired elegance, and Miami’s vibrant cultural rhythm converge into a bold new expression of contemporary hospitality.
UNFRAMED Miami Beach
Miami Beach - United States
In the heart of Miami Beach, UNFRAMED Miami Beach, Autograph Collection emerges as one of the most striking luxury hotel openings of 2026, where European modernism, Riviera-inspired elegance, and Miami’s vibrant cultural rhythm converge into a bold new expression of contemporary hospitality.
The Cooper Charleston
Charleston - United States
On the banks of the Cooper River, in the historic peninsula of Charleston, The Cooper Charleston emerges as a defining new chapter in American coastal hospitality, where Lowcountry heritage, modern resort living, and waterfront elegance converge into a singular luxury destination.
The Cooper Charleston
Charleston - United States
On the banks of the Cooper River, in the historic peninsula of Charleston, The Cooper Charleston emerges as a defining new chapter in American coastal hospitality, where Lowcountry heritage, modern resort living, and waterfront elegance converge into a singular luxury destination.
Long Lane
London - United Kingdom
Just an hour from London in the rolling landscapes of the South Downs, Long Lane emerges as one of the UK’s most anticipated new wellness-led members’ clubs, where hospitality is reimagined through the lens of health, longevity, and intentional living.
Long Lane
London - United Kingdom
Just an hour from London in the rolling landscapes of the South Downs, Long Lane emerges as one of the UK’s most anticipated new wellness-led members’ clubs, where hospitality is reimagined through the lens of health, longevity, and intentional living.
BLESS Ibiza The Site
Playa d’en Bossa - Spain
On the vibrant coastline of Playa d’en Bossa in Ibiza, BLESS Ibiza The Site emerges as one of the most anticipated luxury openings of 2026, redefining the island’s hospitality landscape through a bold fusion of design, gastronomy, art, and contemporary lifestyle energy.
BLESS Ibiza The Site
Playa d’en Bossa - Spain
On the vibrant coastline of Playa d’en Bossa in Ibiza, BLESS Ibiza The Site emerges as one of the most anticipated luxury openings of 2026, redefining the island’s hospitality landscape through a bold fusion of design, gastronomy, art, and contemporary lifestyle energy.
Besai Ibiza
San Antonio - Spain
On a peaceful hillside in San José, Besai Ibiza Boutique Hotel emerges as a refined new address in Ibiza, where slow living, contemporary design, and panoramic sunset views over San Antonio Bay redefine the quieter, more intimate side of the island.
Besai Ibiza
San Antonio - Spain
On a peaceful hillside in San José, Besai Ibiza Boutique Hotel emerges as a refined new address in Ibiza, where slow living, contemporary design, and panoramic sunset views over San Antonio Bay redefine the quieter, more intimate side of the island.
La Réserve Seychelles
Praslin - Seychelles
Set like a secret whispered across the Indian Ocean, La Réserve Seychelles unveils a new chapter of ultra-exclusive hospitality, where six exceptional villas promise an intimate immersion into one of the world’s most breathtaking natural sanctuaries.
La Réserve Seychelles
Praslin - Seychelles
Set like a secret whispered across the Indian Ocean, La Réserve Seychelles unveils a new chapter of ultra-exclusive hospitality, where six exceptional villas promise an intimate immersion into one of the world’s most breathtaking natural sanctuaries.
The Langham Venice
Venice - Italy
Floating between history and modernity, The Langham Venice emerges as one of the most anticipated luxury openings in Italy, a poetic sanctuary where Venetian heritage, contemporary design, and lagoon serenity converge into an immersive lifestyle escape.
The Langham Venice
Venice - Italy
Floating between history and modernity, The Langham Venice emerges as one of the most anticipated luxury openings in Italy, a poetic sanctuary where Venetian heritage, contemporary design, and lagoon serenity converge into an immersive lifestyle escape.
Emirates Wolgan Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Lodge
Blue Mountains - Australia
In the heart of an untouched Australian wilderness, Emirates Wolgan Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Lodge emerges as a visionary sanctuary where conservation, craftsmanship, and immersive luxury converge to redefine the very essence of escape.
Emirates Wolgan Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Lodge
Blue Mountains - Australia
In the heart of an untouched Australian wilderness, Emirates Wolgan Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Lodge emerges as a visionary sanctuary where conservation, craftsmanship, and immersive luxury converge to redefine the very essence of escape.
Kulu Ora Lodge
Murchison Falls National Park - Uganda
Deep within one of Africa’s most untouched landscapes, Kulu Ora Lodge unveils a new chapter of safari luxury, where the raw power of the Nile, the silence of vast wilderness, and the intimacy of design-driven hospitality converge into an experience that feels both rare and profoundly alive.
Kulu Ora Lodge
Murchison Falls National Park - Uganda
Deep within one of Africa’s most untouched landscapes, Kulu Ora Lodge unveils a new chapter of safari luxury, where the raw power of the Nile, the silence of vast wilderness, and the intimacy of design-driven hospitality converge into an experience that feels both rare and profoundly alive.
Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch
London - United Kingdom
At the very threshold between monarchy and metropolis, Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch reawakens as one of the world’s most extraordinary hotel openings, where guests are invited not simply to stay in London, but to inhabit its history.
Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch
London - United Kingdom
At the very threshold between monarchy and metropolis, Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch reawakens as one of the world’s most extraordinary hotel openings, where guests are invited not simply to stay in London, but to inhabit its history.
Raffles The Red Sea
Red Sea - Shura Island - Saudi Arabia
Emerging like a mirage between desert and sea, Raffles The Red Sea unveils a new frontier of ultra-luxury, where crystalline waters, cultural storytelling, and refined design converge in one of the world’s most visionary destinations.
Raffles The Red Sea
Red Sea - Shura Island - Saudi Arabia
Emerging like a mirage between desert and sea, Raffles The Red Sea unveils a new frontier of ultra-luxury, where crystalline waters, cultural storytelling, and refined design converge in one of the world’s most visionary destinations.
Raffles Jeddah
Jeddah - Saudi Arabia
Rising above the shimmering coastline of Saudi Arabia, Raffles Jeddah is set to redefine urban luxury in the Middle East, blending refined design, cultural heritage, and panoramic Red Sea views into a destination that feels both vibrant and deeply rooted in place.
Raffles Jeddah
Jeddah - Saudi Arabia
Rising above the shimmering coastline of Saudi Arabia, Raffles Jeddah is set to redefine urban luxury in the Middle East, blending refined design, cultural heritage, and panoramic Red Sea views into a destination that feels both vibrant and deeply rooted in place.
The St Regis Costa Mujeres Resort
Cancun - Mexico
Set along a tranquil stretch of coastline just north of Cancún, The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort Cancun arrives in July 2026 as a refined expression of contemporary luxury, where fluid architecture, Caribbean light, and the timeless rituals of St. Regis converge in a destination designed for stillness and escape.
The St Regis Costa Mujeres Resort
Cancun - Mexico
Set along a tranquil stretch of coastline just north of Cancún, The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort Cancun arrives in July 2026 as a refined expression of contemporary luxury, where fluid architecture, Caribbean light, and the timeless rituals of St. Regis converge in a destination designed for stillness and escape.
Lagen Island Resort El Nido
El Nido - Philippines
Re-emerging in 2026 as one of Southeast Asia’s most thoughtful luxury transformations, Lagen Island Resort, El Nido is redefined as a regenerative eco-sanctuary where limestone cliffs, forest canopies, and crystalline waters are no longer a backdrop, but the very architecture of experience.
Lagen Island Resort El Nido
El Nido - Philippines
Re-emerging in 2026 as one of Southeast Asia’s most thoughtful luxury transformations, Lagen Island Resort, El Nido is redefined as a regenerative eco-sanctuary where limestone cliffs, forest canopies, and crystalline waters are no longer a backdrop, but the very architecture of experience.
Conrad Bora Bora Nui
Bora Bora - French Polynesia
Set against the impossibly blue lagoon of Bora Bora, Conrad Bora Bora Nui reemerges in 2026 with a renewed vision of barefoot luxury, where one of the South Pacific’s most iconic resorts gracefully evolves through a thoughtful, multi-phase transformation.
Conrad Bora Bora Nui
Bora Bora - French Polynesia
Set against the impossibly blue lagoon of Bora Bora, Conrad Bora Bora Nui reemerges in 2026 with a renewed vision of barefoot luxury, where one of the South Pacific’s most iconic resorts gracefully evolves through a thoughtful, multi-phase transformation.
El Cortés Mexico City
Mexico City - Mexico
In the leafy, design-led streets of Roma Norte, El Cortés Mexico City emerges as one of the most anticipated boutique openings of 2026, where a restored 1915 mansion is reimagined as a 15-key urban sanctuary blending European refinement, Mexican heritage, and contemporary hospitality.
El Cortés Mexico City
Mexico City - Mexico
In the leafy, design-led streets of Roma Norte, El Cortés Mexico City emerges as one of the most anticipated boutique openings of 2026, where a restored 1915 mansion is reimagined as a 15-key urban sanctuary blending European refinement, Mexican heritage, and contemporary hospitality.
La Darbia in Chianti
Chianti - Italy
Set in the rolling countryside near Florence, La Darbia in Chianti extends the spirit of the original La Darbia universe into Tuscany, offering a landscape-driven retreat where architecture, nature, and slow living converge into a singular experience.
La Darbia in Chianti
Chianti - Italy
Set in the rolling countryside near Florence, La Darbia in Chianti extends the spirit of the original La Darbia universe into Tuscany, offering a landscape-driven retreat where architecture, nature, and slow living converge into a singular experience.
Conrad Athens The Ilisian
Athens - Greece
In the heart of the Greek capital, at the foot of Lycabettus Hill, Conrad Athens The Ilisian emerges as a transformative new address in Athens, redefining contemporary luxury through architecture, lifestyle, and a bold vision of urban hospitality.
Conrad Athens The Ilisian
Athens - Greece
In the heart of the Greek capital, at the foot of Lycabettus Hill, Conrad Athens The Ilisian emerges as a transformative new address in Athens, redefining contemporary luxury through architecture, lifestyle, and a bold vision of urban hospitality.
Borgo Pignano Florence
Florence - Italy
On the quiet hills north of Florence, Borgo Pignano Florence emerges as a rare sanctuary where nature, heritage, and contemporary elegance converge, offering an intimate retreat just moments away from one of the world’s most celebrated art cities.
Borgo Pignano Florence
Florence - Italy
On the quiet hills north of Florence, Borgo Pignano Florence emerges as a rare sanctuary where nature, heritage, and contemporary elegance converge, offering an intimate retreat just moments away from one of the world’s most celebrated art cities.
UNFRAMED Miami Beach
Miami Beach - United States
In the heart of Miami Beach, UNFRAMED Miami Beach, Autograph Collection emerges as one of the most striking luxury hotel openings of 2026, where European modernism, Riviera-inspired elegance, and Miami’s vibrant cultural rhythm converge into a bold new expression of contemporary hospitality.
UNFRAMED Miami Beach
Miami Beach - United States
In the heart of Miami Beach, UNFRAMED Miami Beach, Autograph Collection emerges as one of the most striking luxury hotel openings of 2026, where European modernism, Riviera-inspired elegance, and Miami’s vibrant cultural rhythm converge into a bold new expression of contemporary hospitality.
The Cooper Charleston
Charleston - United States
On the banks of the Cooper River, in the historic peninsula of Charleston, The Cooper Charleston emerges as a defining new chapter in American coastal hospitality, where Lowcountry heritage, modern resort living, and waterfront elegance converge into a singular luxury destination.
The Cooper Charleston
Charleston - United States
On the banks of the Cooper River, in the historic peninsula of Charleston, The Cooper Charleston emerges as a defining new chapter in American coastal hospitality, where Lowcountry heritage, modern resort living, and waterfront elegance converge into a singular luxury destination.
Long Lane
London - United Kingdom
Just an hour from London in the rolling landscapes of the South Downs, Long Lane emerges as one of the UK’s most anticipated new wellness-led members’ clubs, where hospitality is reimagined through the lens of health, longevity, and intentional living.
Long Lane
London - United Kingdom
Just an hour from London in the rolling landscapes of the South Downs, Long Lane emerges as one of the UK’s most anticipated new wellness-led members’ clubs, where hospitality is reimagined through the lens of health, longevity, and intentional living.
BLESS Ibiza The Site
Playa d’en Bossa - Spain
On the vibrant coastline of Playa d’en Bossa in Ibiza, BLESS Ibiza The Site emerges as one of the most anticipated luxury openings of 2026, redefining the island’s hospitality landscape through a bold fusion of design, gastronomy, art, and contemporary lifestyle energy.
BLESS Ibiza The Site
Playa d’en Bossa - Spain
On the vibrant coastline of Playa d’en Bossa in Ibiza, BLESS Ibiza The Site emerges as one of the most anticipated luxury openings of 2026, redefining the island’s hospitality landscape through a bold fusion of design, gastronomy, art, and contemporary lifestyle energy.
Besai Ibiza
San Antonio - Spain
On a peaceful hillside in San José, Besai Ibiza Boutique Hotel emerges as a refined new address in Ibiza, where slow living, contemporary design, and panoramic sunset views over San Antonio Bay redefine the quieter, more intimate side of the island.
Besai Ibiza
San Antonio - Spain
On a peaceful hillside in San José, Besai Ibiza Boutique Hotel emerges as a refined new address in Ibiza, where slow living, contemporary design, and panoramic sunset views over San Antonio Bay redefine the quieter, more intimate side of the island.
La Réserve Seychelles
Praslin - Seychelles
Set like a secret whispered across the Indian Ocean, La Réserve Seychelles unveils a new chapter of ultra-exclusive hospitality, where six exceptional villas promise an intimate immersion into one of the world’s most breathtaking natural sanctuaries.
La Réserve Seychelles
Praslin - Seychelles
Set like a secret whispered across the Indian Ocean, La Réserve Seychelles unveils a new chapter of ultra-exclusive hospitality, where six exceptional villas promise an intimate immersion into one of the world’s most breathtaking natural sanctuaries.
The Langham Venice
Venice - Italy
Floating between history and modernity, The Langham Venice emerges as one of the most anticipated luxury openings in Italy, a poetic sanctuary where Venetian heritage, contemporary design, and lagoon serenity converge into an immersive lifestyle escape.
The Langham Venice
Venice - Italy
Floating between history and modernity, The Langham Venice emerges as one of the most anticipated luxury openings in Italy, a poetic sanctuary where Venetian heritage, contemporary design, and lagoon serenity converge into an immersive lifestyle escape.
Emirates Wolgan Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Lodge
Blue Mountains - Australia
In the heart of an untouched Australian wilderness, Emirates Wolgan Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Lodge emerges as a visionary sanctuary where conservation, craftsmanship, and immersive luxury converge to redefine the very essence of escape.
Emirates Wolgan Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Lodge
Blue Mountains - Australia
In the heart of an untouched Australian wilderness, Emirates Wolgan Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Lodge emerges as a visionary sanctuary where conservation, craftsmanship, and immersive luxury converge to redefine the very essence of escape.
Kulu Ora Lodge
Murchison Falls National Park - Uganda
Deep within one of Africa’s most untouched landscapes, Kulu Ora Lodge unveils a new chapter of safari luxury, where the raw power of the Nile, the silence of vast wilderness, and the intimacy of design-driven hospitality converge into an experience that feels both rare and profoundly alive.
Kulu Ora Lodge
Murchison Falls National Park - Uganda
Deep within one of Africa’s most untouched landscapes, Kulu Ora Lodge unveils a new chapter of safari luxury, where the raw power of the Nile, the silence of vast wilderness, and the intimacy of design-driven hospitality converge into an experience that feels both rare and profoundly alive.
Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch
London - United Kingdom
At the very threshold between monarchy and metropolis, Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch reawakens as one of the world’s most extraordinary hotel openings, where guests are invited not simply to stay in London, but to inhabit its history.
Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch
London - United Kingdom
At the very threshold between monarchy and metropolis, Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch reawakens as one of the world’s most extraordinary hotel openings, where guests are invited not simply to stay in London, but to inhabit its history.
Raffles The Red Sea
Red Sea - Shura Island - Saudi Arabia
Emerging like a mirage between desert and sea, Raffles The Red Sea unveils a new frontier of ultra-luxury, where crystalline waters, cultural storytelling, and refined design converge in one of the world’s most visionary destinations.
Raffles The Red Sea
Red Sea - Shura Island - Saudi Arabia
Emerging like a mirage between desert and sea, Raffles The Red Sea unveils a new frontier of ultra-luxury, where crystalline waters, cultural storytelling, and refined design converge in one of the world’s most visionary destinations.
Raffles Jeddah
Jeddah - Saudi Arabia
Rising above the shimmering coastline of Saudi Arabia, Raffles Jeddah is set to redefine urban luxury in the Middle East, blending refined design, cultural heritage, and panoramic Red Sea views into a destination that feels both vibrant and deeply rooted in place.
Raffles Jeddah
Jeddah - Saudi Arabia
Rising above the shimmering coastline of Saudi Arabia, Raffles Jeddah is set to redefine urban luxury in the Middle East, blending refined design, cultural heritage, and panoramic Red Sea views into a destination that feels both vibrant and deeply rooted in place.
The St Regis Costa Mujeres Resort
Cancun - Mexico
Set along a tranquil stretch of coastline just north of Cancún, The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort Cancun arrives in July 2026 as a refined expression of contemporary luxury, where fluid architecture, Caribbean light, and the timeless rituals of St. Regis converge in a destination designed for stillness and escape.
The St Regis Costa Mujeres Resort
Cancun - Mexico
Set along a tranquil stretch of coastline just north of Cancún, The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort Cancun arrives in July 2026 as a refined expression of contemporary luxury, where fluid architecture, Caribbean light, and the timeless rituals of St. Regis converge in a destination designed for stillness and escape.
Lagen Island Resort El Nido
El Nido - Philippines
Re-emerging in 2026 as one of Southeast Asia’s most thoughtful luxury transformations, Lagen Island Resort, El Nido is redefined as a regenerative eco-sanctuary where limestone cliffs, forest canopies, and crystalline waters are no longer a backdrop, but the very architecture of experience.
Lagen Island Resort El Nido
El Nido - Philippines
Re-emerging in 2026 as one of Southeast Asia’s most thoughtful luxury transformations, Lagen Island Resort, El Nido is redefined as a regenerative eco-sanctuary where limestone cliffs, forest canopies, and crystalline waters are no longer a backdrop, but the very architecture of experience.
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.


















