The Hottest Hotel Openings To Have On Your Radar

The luxury lodge collection andBeyond is expanding its safari offering into the dense ecosystem of northern Laikipia. Home to an incredible array of wildlife and with an extraordinary landscape of grassland, savanna, rocky outcrops, woodland and the Ewaso Narok River, Suyian Lodge – and its 14 open-fronted suites – gives visitors intimate, close-up access to this phenomenal plain. Opening soon

A boutique new addition arriving in London, The Newman is the first hotel by British hospitality brand Kinsfolk & Co. With characterful interiors designed by Lind + Almond – inspired by the creative spirit of its location – the hotel has a Penthouse Suite (complete with a terrace, private sauna and ice plunge), a live-fire cooking brasserie, two bars and a wellness floor influenced by the Swedish Grace Movement, encompassing hot and cold cabins, a salt therapy room and a hydrotherapy pool. Opening soon

As the brand’s flagship in Spain, Fairmont La Hacienda Costa del Sol has opened as an elegant new resort in the region, with direct access to the sweeping La Alcaidesa beach. With an expansive collection of rooms, suites and villas, it also has five restaurants, a vibrant beach club, an elegant spa, and opportunities to experience the area’s many attractions – from boat trips to horse-back riding. Open now

World-renowned for its iconic train journeys, the Orient Express brand is expanding its legendary, luxury hospitality offering, bringing its style to a hotel in the heart of Rome. It has transformed the 17th-century palace La Minerva in the legendary Piazza della Minerva, steps away from the Pantheon, fusing art deco opulence with modern elegance and preserving the property’s rich historical legacy. The opening also coincides with the launch of La Dolce Vita Orient Express train, which will allow guests to embark on a captivating voyage across Italy in unrivaled style. Open now

Perched above the Florence skyline, with views spanning from the Duomo di Firenze to the rolling Tuscan hills, Collegio alla Querce celebrates the storied allure and architecture of its eminent locale. A renaissance-era villa that was once an educational institution, it features 83 guest rooms, an original chapel and theater, two restaurants, a bar (transformed from the former principal’s office) and glorious gardens where olive and oak trees reveal a beautiful outdoor pool. Open now

Within Vienna’s grand Ringstrasse, Mandarin Oriental has thoughtfully reimagined an early 1900s art nouveau building, walking distance to landmarks such as St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Imperial Palace and Vienna State Opera. Formed around a central glass-covered courtyard, there are two restaurants and a bar, a state-of-the-art spa with an elegant and large indoor swimming pool, and a picturesque outdoor garden. Opening fall 2025

Vestige is set to add a few new additions to its dream-worthy Balearic portfolio this year. Joining Menorca’s glorious Son Vell are sister hotels Son Ermità and Binidufà, two boutique 11-bedroom properties that share an 800-acre farm estate on the island. The hilltop Ermità glistens in refined white sandstone, while Binidufà is a chic, red-stone rustic finca nestled in the valley. Guests can use the facilities across the estate, which include three swimming pools, two restaurants (one plant-focused, farm-to-table and one fine-dining), two bars, a gym and treatment rooms. Meanwhile, over on Mallorca, the small and secluded Vestige Son Veri will open in a charming, peaceful village, in the wooded surrounding of the Tramuntana mountain range. Opening this summer

A thrillingly vibrant new opening from Faena, the New York outpost of the brand (which has properties in Miami and Buenos Aires) will be located within One High Line’s East Tower, by the Hudson River. Known for its high-octane, bold décor, it will have 120 guest rooms, a 17,000-square-foot spa called the Tierra Santa Healing House, a culinary concept in a 5,000-square-foot restaurant (with a rumored celebrity chef at the helm) and spaces to stage live entertainment events. Opening summer 2025

South Africa’s Nambiti Private Game Reserve is one of the few South African safari reserves where the Big Five can be experienced, as well as hundreds of lesser-known species. In this majestic setting, The Homestead is opening 12 beautifully designed lodges (six with their own rooftop gardens; six with their own infinity pools) and an elevated structure to house the dining and bar spaces. They’re built from local ironstone and have living roofs to help them blend into the landscape and reinstate wildlife habitats. Other environmental efforts include a solar farm to provide nearly all its power, breeding and preservation programs for endangered species, and tree-planting initiatives. Opening soon

On the idyllic Miyako Island in the Okinawan archipelago, Rosewood makes its Japanese debut this year with Miyakojima. The ultra-luxury resort melds into its picture-perfect locale, where turquoise waves lap miles of white-sand beaches. The 55 villas have their own private pools, landscaped gardens and dreamy ocean outlooks – and the hotel’s dining options will keep to the natural wonder of its setting, celebrating laid-back, beachfront vibes. Open now

The hoteliers behind iconic European properties Hotel Du Cap-Eden-Roc, Le Bristol Paris and Hotel La Palma, Oetker Collection make their first foray into the US this year with The Vineta Hotel, in the heart of Palm Beach. A landmark building with a delightful pale-pink, green-windowed façade, the hotel’s full renovation by designer Tino Zervudachi has restored it to its historic splendor – with fresh and bright interiors inspired by the town’s distinct island lifestyle evoking its glamorous setting. Opening soon

The ultimate urban oasis, Aman Nai Lert is Thailand’s first city-based Aman hotel, and will be set amid skyscrapers in central Bangkok – but within the lush, leafy Nai Lert Park. Across 36 storeys, 52 suites will provide guests with panoramic views from vast windows and open-air terraces. Open now

London is enjoying a few big-name openings at the moment, and one of the buzziest this year will be the UK’s first Six Senses outpost. Its west London site of The Whiteley will house 110 guest rooms and suites and 14 residences, with a lobby bar and lounge, all-day restaurant and courtyard. Naturally, the Six Senses Spa will be a talking point, in a space designed to evoke an old-fashioned London underground station – though utterly serene – with a 20-meter indoor pool beneath arched ceilings, the hotel’s Alchemy bar and a vaulted relaxation room. There will also be a new kind of social and wellness club for residents and members, encompassing lounges, co-working spaces, a restaurant and treatment rooms. Opening soon

A new Raffles hotel in the destination where the original opened its doors in 1887 is cause for great excitement. On the southern tip of Sentosa island, Raffles Sentosa Singapore is close enough to the iconic original to make for an incredible twin-trip itinerary (or a staycation for locals). The ultra-luxe 62-villa resort has an incredible panorama over Tanjong Beach and will boast a state-of-the-art wellness offering. Open now

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