The 25 Best New Hotels to Book Right Now

Siari Riviera Nayarit, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

Stay here for: An upgrade to your classic tropical vacation

Nestled between the mountains and the Pacific Ocean on Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit is Ritz-Carlton’s newest Reserve resort, Siari. Opened in November 2025, it spans untamed jungle, volcanic cliffs and miles of sand, with amenities for all ages and vacation styles, including a championship golf course and two ocean-view pools with private cabanas.

Siari’s four dining venues are equally wide-ranging. Standouts include Zula by David Castro Hussong—an outdoor restaurant with Pacific views and a stacked seafood menu to match—and Naao, which serves Asian-Mexican fusion. The 86 airy rooms and suites are built into the cliffside and encourage indoor-outdoor living, with terraces that are almost as expansive as the bedrooms. Guests also enjoy butler service no matter which room category they book.

One of the best ways to connect with the Indigenous Huichol culture that inspires the resort? Book a treatment at the sprawling Há Yeka Wellness Center, which offers treatments like a massage that heals with ambient wave vibrations, and a spiritual cleansing ceremony in the surrounding mangroves. Or simply take time to experience one of the hotel’s biggest brags: access to 4 miles of pristine oceanfront, including the largest and most swimmable stretch of golden-sand beach in the area. —Maliah West

One&Only Moonlight Basin
Big Sky, Montana
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Stay here for: Easy access to nature without any talk of tents

Opened in November 2025, One&Only Moonlight Basin is the first U.S. property from luxury hotel group One&Only. It’s also the cherry on top of a massive 10-year development project at neighboring Big Sky ski resort. Set across 240 acres within the Rocky Mountains, the alpine resort prioritizes wilderness and luxury in equal measure. While guests can spot moose, elk, bears and foxes around the property, the design-forward accommodations—73 guest rooms and suites, and 19 freestanding cabins—come with fireplaces, soaking tubs, private outdoor space and access to a personal host. There’s also a private heated gondola, which whisks guests from the resort to Big Sky’s Madison Base area in just five minutes.

After a long day on the slopes (or exploring nearby Yellowstone National Park, if you’re visiting during the summer), retreat to the 17,000-square-foot wellness center, which features everything from an indoor-outdoor lap pool and oxygen bar to a tennis court and yoga deck. Then, head to one of three restaurants on-site, offering seasonal American fare, Montana ranch cuisine and Japanese-Korean fusion. For a nightcap, hit the Moonshack, a cigar and whiskey cabin that’s hidden in the woods and accessible by ATV, before enjoying a guided stargazing session at the observatory, which is equipped with a research-grade telescope. —Natalie Beauregard

Pocketbook Hudson
Hudson, New York

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Stay here for: A wellness escape with an undeniably upstate New York feel

You’ll find this new hotel just two hours outside of New York City, in the quintessentially upstate town of Hudson. Its name, and bones, come from its former life as a bag and pocketbook factory, which closed in the 1970s. In November 2025, after sitting vacant for several decades, the building reopened as Pocketbook Hudson.

As you move through the hotel, design details reveal its history: original timber beams here, brick walls there and factory fire doors repurposed in public spaces. In the 46 rooms, lofted ceilings, limewashed walls, paneled windows and platform beds continue the industrial feel.

While the popular restaurants, bars and antiques shops of Warren Street, Hudson’s main drag, are just a short walk away, there’s more than enough happening here to keep you on the premises. Treat yourself to an Argentinean-inspired, open-fire dinner at Ambos restaurant; enjoy an underground DJ set in the hotel’s event space, Ether; or peruse rows of locally crafted furniture, designer clothing and vintage magazines across the three retail concepts. And definitely make time for the hotel’s bathhouse, set in a former fiber storage warehouse and featuring heated and chilled thermal pools and a steam room. You can also visit the space for an extensive lineup of breathwork, yoga and fitness classes or a spa treatment that’s part massage, part meditation to round out your weekend away from the city. —Maliah West

Park Hyatt Tokyo
Tokyo
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Stay here for: Nostalgia and newness in equal measure

Combine a cherished Tokyo hotel and a Parisian design firm, wait patiently for 19 months and voilà: you have the soulfully reimagined Park Hyatt Tokyo. The circa-1994 original reopened in December 2025 in its iconic Shinjuku Park Tower, concurrently a throwback and a model for the future of luxury hospitality. All the alluring little touches are in place—designer robes, high-end hair dryers, custom yukatas (casual kimonos), cult skincare—matched by peerless service and a prime location. Mount Fuji sparkles from high-floor, west-facing rooms, and peaceful Yoyogi Park is just 20 minutes away on foot. 

It would be a shame to miss a dip in the 47th floor’s dramatic, 65-foot swimming pool, which sits under a glass-paneled atrium, or a steamy soak and some sauna time in the majorly upgraded Club on the Park spa’s hydrotherapy circuit. And it might be a crime not to indulge in the seductive collection of dining and drinking establishments, each of which stands on its own—yes, even in Tokyo. Breakfast at Girandole by Alain Ducasse is an elegant affair, comprising a parade of beautiful small dishes or a pre-reserved Japanese set, while New York Grill’s legendary live jazz, martinis and steaks promise a lively evening. For something quieter, try the exquisite kaiseki courses at Kozue. —Kathryn Romeyn

JW Marriott Hotel Tashkent
Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Stay here for: A familiar but luxurious base in a less-visited corner of the world

When it opened in December 2025, this JW Marriott outpost was an immediate standout in the small but growing luxury hospitality scene in Uzbekistan’s capital. The property, located in Tashkent’s business district and connected to the Tashkent City Mall, marks the arrival of Marriott’s first high-end hotel in a city otherwise known for its open-air markets, Soviet-era metro stations and traditional cuisine.

Your journey on property begins like most on the Silk Road, with a welcome tea experience, including the customary three-pour cleansing ritual. Inside the nearly 300 rooms and suites, you’ll find patterned rugs, wood-paneled walls, bright blue accents, floor-to-ceiling city or garden views, and marble bathrooms with freestanding tubs.

After a long travel day, head straight to the rooftop pool for unrivaled views of the skyline (and a drink from the open-air Oro Pool Bar). There’s also a spa with an indoor pool, sauna and traditional hammam if you’re seeking a jet-lag cure. When hunger strikes, visit ELYO Restaurant & Terrace, the hotel’s eastern Mediterranean spot, which serves baba ghanoush with warm pita, lamb chops, grilled Halloumi salad and fresh sea bass. The upper-level terrace here is also the perfect place to catch a golden-hour sunset. —Maliah West

.Here
Baa Atoll, Maldives

Stay here for: Castaway vibes, but with full access to beach resort amenities

When it debuted in late 2025, .Here made a splash as the smallest ultra-luxe resort in the Maldives. The property reimagines the overwater bungalow as a residential-style villa with a private kitchen, meaning guests here feel like they’re renting a beach house (albeit a very fancy, very secluded one) rather than booking a hotel. 

Located within the protected Baa Atoll, the resort is split across two tiny islands poetically named Somewhere, with seven multi-bedroom residences, and Nowhere, a two-residence islet available for full buyouts. The architecture and interiors draw inspiration from traditional Maldivian dhoni boats, pairing carved wood, elegant marble and natural hues with sweeping indoor-outdoor layouts and monumental infinity pools. Given the sandbar-like nature of Somewhere and Nowhere, the residences also span nearly the entire width of the islands, providing both an overwater experience and direct beach access in a single structure.

It’s easy to do nothing but splash around in your pool or swim in the lagoon, but if you want to plan other activities, your dedicated roohu, or personal butler, can coordinate everything from in-villa wellness therapies to diving excursions. For a “night out,” head to SAFAR, the atmospheric overwater restaurant whose customizable menu draws on global flavors. And if you’re looking to get off the island, guests have full access to sister resort Finolhu, which offers lively restaurants, family programming and beach clubs just a few minutes away by speedboat. —Stefanie Waldek

Soori Penang
Penang, Malaysia

Stay here for: A moment of peace in the middle of George Town’s busiest district

Soori Penang only opened in January, but it’s already fully settled into the fabric of the historic Armenian Street district in Malaysia’s George Town, thanks in large part to its past life as a collection of shophouses. The second hotel from the boutique Soori brand—known for blending modern design with cultural preservation—it features sleek wood paneling, rattan furniture and stone sculptures that speak to the property’s heritage without sacrificing luxury. Each of the 13 suites has a tranquil reflecting pool, plus there are massive skylights that flood the hotel with natural light.

Your stay here starts in a serene courtyard that creates an immediate buffer from the lively streets outside, and the sense of calm continues throughout the hotel—in the private tearoom, the small but well-appointed gym and the spa that practically kicks off your shoes for you. Days begin with a robust breakfast spread of kaya toast, noodle soups and other Malaysian comfort foods, while evenings are best spent winding down with a cocktail in the hotel’s intimate lounge and bar, where it’s hard to believe one of Penang’s busiest areas is just beyond the walls. —Nicolai McCrary

Chesa Marchetta
Sils Maria, Switzerland

Stay here for: Great art and cuisine, plus the great outdoors

Chesa Marchetta, which opened in January in Switzerland’s bucolic Engadin Valley, comes courtesy of the husband-and-wife duo behind a globally renowned art gallery. So naturally, the 13-room boutique hotel—parts of which date back to the 16th century—is filled with gorgeous design pieces and artworks, all reflecting the region’s history and geography. Think: traditional lace curtains made by a Benedictine nun, blankets from a nearby weaving collective and murals inspired by the surrounding valley.

That commitment to the property’s setting extends to the renovation itself, which carefully restored the façade’s geometric sgraffito pattern, common to homes in the area. The hotel’s location, close to the Swiss-Italian border, is also reflected in the on-site restaurant. Ingredients are local and seasonal, and mountain traditions influence everything from the cured salami from an Italian-speaking part of Graubünden, to a gnocchi dish with zucchini flowers and aged goat’s ricotta, passed down from the chef’s grandmother.

Once you’ve explored the hotel, take a 10-minute drive to the Furtschellas area, where you can access the Corvatsch ski resort. And if you’re visiting in the spring or summer, look for the Engadin’s wild alpine roses that adorn nearby biking and hiking trails. Back at the hotel, retreat to the cozy lounge bar in two converted barns for an Alpine Juniper, with mezcal, tequila and local botanicals. —Tim Chester

Alila Mayakoba
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
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Stay here for: A getaway that’s still very much of its place

When it opened in February 2026, this Hyatt property became the newest of four resorts within the Riviera Maya’s sprawling beachfront estate, Mayakoba. The Caribbean’s first Alila celebrates Maya tradition and Mexican culture at almost every touchpoint, from the hand massage (with Melipona honey and Yucatán clay) at check-in, to the pottery and woven accents in each of the resort’s rooms. There are even “Alila Moments,” a selection of culturally rooted experiences (think: a purifying water blessing led by a Mayan healer).

Guests can choose between the high-energy, more family-friendly beach side of the resort, or the quieter, adult-focused side. Accommodations themselves range from studios to a three-bedroom presidential suite; some have outdoor showers and balcony soaking tubs that make them hard to leave, but what’s beyond the sliding doors is worth the effort.

Spa Alila offers therapies inspired by Maya cosmology, plus a hot-cold hydrotherapy circuit that’s complimentary even if you haven’t booked a treatment. When it’s time to eat, head to the beachfront Ninguno Taquería; Na Cocina Local, which serves an all-day Mexican menu; or Alisio Beach Club, where the chicken piri piri is a must. Served at the dinner-only Casa Amate and throughout the resort, Alila’s lineup of complex and sophisticated mocktails is particularly impressive—the zero-proof margaritas taste (almost) like the real thing. Guests can also enjoy Mayakoba’s communal amenities by hopping on a bicycle or hailing a golf cart to explore the 18-hole golf course, butterfly sanctuary and El Pueblito plaza of restaurants and boutiques. —Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon

The Huntington Hotel
San Francisco

Stay here for: A home away from home in the heart of SF

Before it was a hotel, The Huntington was an apartment building for San Francisco’s well-to-do, opened in 1922 as the highest perch on Nob Hill, a neighborhood built on Gilded Age fortunes. A century later, after a six-year closure and full renovation, it’s the comfortable stay the city has been waiting for, good for closing deals and also celebrating them.

Suites have kept the bones of their original apartment layouts, and plush rugs make kicking off your shoes after a long day especially rewarding. Marble bathrooms, a grounding palette of walnut and burgundy and plenty of space to take calls or entertain add to the cozy feel.

Off the lobby, the new Nob Hill Spa has a heated pool, light-filled atrium and terrace for lounging on nicer days. And at The Big Four, the restored wood-paneled neighborhood classic, a pianist plays nightly, and the chicken pot pie is made to its original recipe. At Arabella’s, a new cocktail salon, a wraparound mural that traces the rise of Arabella Huntington, the collector and philanthropist who married a railroad tycoon, then his nephew, becoming one of the country’s richest women. And overhead the front desk, an overcast sky is painted across the ceiling. It’s a fair-weather day hung permanently over a city that can appear gray, but remains full of warmth. —Naomi Zeichner

Six Senses London
London
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Stay here for: A repeat London visit that’s a little bit business, a little bit pleasure

There’s something immediately nostalgic about the Six Senses that opened in West London in March—in part because it took up residence in the historic Whiteleys department store. With its stately colonnaded façade and painstakingly restored marble staircases, the property maintains the grandeur of an early-20th-century landmark while offering modern rooms and suites, complete with hardwood floors, showers stocked with soaps that can either perk you up or help you chill and, in some cases, expansive terraces.

More resort than city hotel, Six Senses London feels a bit removed from the fray (though you’re just a few minutes from Hyde Park). But the hotel’s unmatched wellness offerings are an incentive to stay put anyway. You can opt for high-tech tools that promise to banish jet lag, or turn to more traditional methods of relaxation and pampering, from a flotation pod and Turkish hammam to a magnesium plunge pool and a striking swimming pool that stretches 65 feet beneath a vaulted ceiling.

In-the-know locals have already embraced the hotel, which is home to the first members club from Six Senses. You’ll meet them during complimentary fitness classes in the stunning subterranean spa and fitness center, or in the inviting plant-filled lobby, which goes laptops-down after noon and trades lattes for cocktails that can be made boozy or zero-proof, depending on your plans for the night (and the following day). —Melanie Lieberman

The Lake Como EDITION
Cadenabbia, Italy

Stay here for: A historic palazzo experience with 21st-century pizzazz

Lake Como has long been synonymous with timeless elegance, but its new EDITION hotel is bringing a hint of contemporary cool to the water’s edge. The recent reimagining of this large palazzo dating to the 1830s has retained many of the original features, including high vaulted ceilings, marble archways and restored French balconies in several rooms, but added more than a dash of the brand’s modern style.

The whole place now gleams with Calacatta marble, polished brass, walnut touches and soft blue tones. Plants are abundant; there’s even a vertical garden at the entrance that blends clematis, wisteria and roses. The bar is a must-see, with hand-painted landscapes hanging on the walls, plus a billiards table and a baby grand piano. Cetino restaurant, meanwhile, leans heavily on elevated seafood dishes like trout ravioli with roe, and a shellfish gratin with garlic cream.

But more than anything, the hotel capitalizes on its enviable location in the waterfront village of Cadenabbia. Rooms and restaurants offer spectacular views of the crystalline lake and the pastel villas and cypress trees of the Bellagio promontory, as does the indoor thermal pool. On the water itself, a floating pool awaits along with a fleet of private boats to whisk you off on a scenic tour or to one of the neighboring towns, such as Bellagio or Varenna. If you’re looking to join the Italians on their villeggiatura (extended summer vacation), this is the spot. —Tim Chester

The Cooper
Charleston, South Carolina

Stay here for: A waterfront escape in the Holy City

At The Cooper, the main character is the Charleston Harbor, which is present at almost every point of your stay. The property opened in March as Charleston’s first luxury waterfront hotel, and it makes the most of its prime location with a stunning harbor-facing infinity pool (open only to hotel guests), floor-to-ceiling windows throughout and a private marina that houses a fleet of boats (including a yacht) that guests can charter. Rooms and suites are filled with Charleston charm, including shiplap walls, complimentary minibars stocked with local goods and water views. Bathrooms are just as impressive, with slate-blue herringbone-tiled walls, marble countertops and bronze finishes.

While most of the hotel’s common spaces are reserved for guests, anyone can enjoy a meal at The Crossing, which serves Mediterranean cuisine with a low-country twist. There’s also CurrentBurger, a casual soda shop–inspired restaurant; Cooper Coffee & Wine; and the rooftop Bar Marti.

When you’re not doing laps at the rooftop pool, you can enjoy the 7,000-square-foot spa and its sauna and hydrotherapy rooms. The Cooper’s fitness center even has a dedicated recovery room with a zero-gravity bed, cryolounger and compression boots. When you’re ready to venture out, the concierge can help you book activities ranging from a complimentary Charleston history tour to a private yacht experience. —Maliah West

Corinthia Rome
Rome
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Stay here for: A classy break from Rome’s greatest hits

For its first foray into Italy, the Corinthia Hotels brand opened a property in Rome that feels every bit as storied as the city itself. Occupying a neoclassical palazzo that was once the Bank of Italy, the hotel enjoys a prime location in the central historic district, just a short walk from landmarks like the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps.

With just 60 rooms and suites, Corinthia Rome feels intimate despite its stately façade. Guest rooms preserve the building’s best features, including the high ceilings, marrying them with luxury elements (designer linens, marble bathrooms) and thoughtful touches (a curated selection of books on art, history and Italian culture). Many of the suites even feature dreamy soaking tubs, while the biggest of the bunch, the Theodoli Heritage Suite, located in the bank’s boardroom, wows with original frescoes, stained glass windows and coffered ceilings.

Dining ranges from traditional Roman dishes at the all-day Piazzetta in the hotel’s peaceful inner courtyard to a 10-course tasting menu at fine-dining restaurant Viride. There’s also the stunning Ocra bar, set under a gold-leaf ceiling. But perhaps the most impressive space of all lies underground: The spa, set in the former bank vault, features mosaic floors and treatments inspired by ancient Roman bathing rituals. You could easily spend all day there—that is, until you remember some of Rome’s best sightseeing is just outside. —Natalie Beauregard

Capella Kyoto
Kyoto, Japan
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Stay here for: The travel trifecta—culinary experiences, cultural happenings and impeccable design

Location isn’t the only thing this exquisite 89-room hotel, which opened during Kyoto’s March 2026 sakura bloom, has in the bag. (Though its address in the geisha district of Miyagawa-cho makes it pretty perfectly situated.) Capella Kyoto also occupies a striking building, inspired by the surrounding neighborhood’s century-old wooden town houses, called machiya, and designed by a renowned Japanese architect, complete with an indoor waterfall. There’s even a moving and multisensory art collection, delectable kaiseki-style dining at SoNoMa by SingleThread, and evenings that begin with gratis drinks and exclusive geisha performances in the Living Room.

For a deep immersion in Japanese culture, try one of the hotel’s curated excursions, like a visit to a 150-year-old geta sandal atelier, or the innovative cocktails and almost-too-pretty-to-eat bites at Yoi, where retro Japanese city pop tunes and coasters that double as drinking game pieces keep things spirited until late. And when you’re in need of a reflective moment, there’s a hushed spa with private onsen suites; onyx-hued bathtubs in the guest rooms; and crafty, hands-on sessions that bring to life many of Japan’s meticulous art forms, like silk thread braiding. —Kathryn Romeyn

Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Cartagena
Cartagena, Colombia
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Stay here for: A dose of history, and the hottest new table in town

This highly anticipated, 131-room hotel opened in April 2026 as the third Four Seasons outpost in Colombia. Located in Cartagena’s lively Getsemaní neighborhood, the property is an amalgam of ground-up and rehabilitated structures (among them: a 16th-century Franciscan monastery and the monumental staircase from the 20th-century Club Cartagena social club, now the crown jewel of the atrium lobby). Guests can choose between airy rooms in the contemporary wing and wood-clad colonial quarters in the old cloister building.

Cartagena has recently established itself as a dining destination, and the hotel’s culinary concepts are only adding to the buzz. There’s The Grand Grill for steaks, seafood and martinis as well as Bar Lelarge for rum-infused cocktails, El Patio del Limonar for Colombian breakfast favorites like arepas and a café for one last caffeine boost before striking out to explore.

The hotel is connected to Cartagena’s Walled City via Parque Centenario, a historic park that recently underwent an impressive revitalization. It’s also just minutes from the preserved Spanish colonial architecture and bustling plazas of El Centro. After wandering the cobblestone streets, browsing local boutiques for artisan goods and watching musicians perform in Plaza de Bolívar, travelers can retreat to the spa for an Amazonian nectar treatment (a massage using passion fruit and annatto) before enjoying the sunset from the two rooftop pools. —Lindsay Cohn

Airelles Palladio, Venice
Venice, Italy

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Stay here for: Seclusion, space and superlative amenities

Airelles Palladio, Venice, the first Airelles Collection hotel outside of France, combines the brand’s unmistakable French style with Venetian spirit. The property is spread across four historic buildings from the 16th and 17th centuries on Giudecca Island, just a five-minute boat ride from St. Mark’s Square, but removed enough from central Venice to feel more private than other hotels. Three distinct pools (highly unusual in Venice, where space is at a premium), an 18,300-square-foot Guerlain spa (the biggest wellness space in the city) and two acres of gardens enhance the sprawling feel. All 45 rooms take design cues from Venice’s grand palazzos, mixing antique furniture, art and decor with terrazzo floors, brocade fabrics and Murano glass chandeliers. Each also comes with a large bathroom stocked with beauty products made exclusively for Airelles.

While on-site, be sure to check out the church of Le Zitelle, which sits at the center of the property and features a dome and beautiful frescoes. And when hunger strikes, you’ll be spoiled for choice, with restaurants from several celebrated chefs. —Natalie Beauregard

Ubuyu, A Banyan Tree Escape
Ruaha National Park, Tanzania

Stay here for: A soul-filled lodge in one of Tanzania’s most underrated safari destinations

Named for the Swahili word for the fruit of the baobab, one of Africa’s most iconic trees, Ubuyu opened in September in the center of Ruaha National Park. While the surrounding savanna is home to one of Africa’s most significant populations of lions and elephants, plus leopards, cheetahs and wild dogs, it’s less touristed than other parks in the area, so Ubuyu guests enjoy a practically private safari experience.

The all-villa resort was designed to seamlessly blend into the land—and connect with the local community. Rooms come in one-, two- and three-bedroom configurations and are inspired by traditional Maasai homes, each with a freestanding circular design, thatched roof and earth-toned palette. All have views of the Great Ruaha River and come with outdoor patios.

Dining options include the plant-forward, zero-waste Open Kitchen restaurant and Mganga Bar, which features a rooftop for sunset cocktails. Enjoy twice-daily private game drives or walking safaris led by experienced rangers, or book cooking classes, hot-air-balloon rides and bush dining experiences through your dedicated “escape host” (basically, your butler). The hotel also has a spa with an open-air treatment pavilion, set right above the rushing river. —Maliah West

NIHI Rote & Hospitality Academy
Rote, Indonesia

Stay here for: A remote adventure with real heart

NIHI—the beach-chic hotel brand known for surfing, swimming horses and wild wellness on Sumba—has done it again, this time on the remote island of Rote, also in Indonesia. Soft-opened in April 2026, the all-inclusive shares some similarities with its predecessor, starting with the airport transfer in a custom safari vehicle, icy coconuts and all. There’s also world-class surfing in absurdly turquoise water and all the state-of-the-art equipment that goes with it, plus a picture-perfect beach club and ponies grazing through the gardens. 

But the Rote property diverges significantly, too. For one, the staff mostly comprises students and graduates of the circa-2024 hospitality school that functions as the resort’s heart and soul. They provide enthusiastic service and help connect guests to the community and culture in a refreshingly genuine way, guiding intimate outings to meet artisans in local villages and sharing stories during the weekly Hospitality Academy evening, which includes a communal Indonesian feast called liwetan, served atop banana leaves.

Savu, the main restaurant, will eventually be the site of breakfasts bountiful enough to fuel a full day’s exploits: not only surfing, beginner to pro level, but also waterfall excursions, spearfishing, mountain biking, diving and more. Recovery comes in many forms, from contrast therapy and a four-handed massage in an open-air spa bale to the daily Happiest Hour that brings together guests and staff around the wooden bar to toast the day’s thrills under the twinkling stars. —Kathryn Romeyn

Casa Bonavita
Attard, Malta

Stay here for: Genuinely cool lodging that feels like home, but better

On the Mediterranean island of Malta, Casa Bonavita was arguably one of the most anticipated new hotels of the year when it opened its doors in May. Built for the wealthy Bonavita family in the quiet, storybook village of Attard, the 18th-century palazzo turned hotel is now helmed by two well-known designers.

Despite undergoing an ambitious seven-year restoration, the property maintains many of its original details, like limestone walls, Maltese arches, frescoed ceilings and wood floors, all complemented by family heirlooms and artwork from the owners’ personal collection. The design style is best described as maximalist without being overwhelming, with 17 uniquely designed rooms spread across three buildings. Despite the hotel’s smaller size, it also has a Moroccan-tiled spa, complete with a sauna, hammam and plunge pool.

The dining room is arguably the most stunning space on property, with blush-and-sage frescoed ceilings and walls that took painters over a month to complete. Here, guests enjoy decadent fruit plates and fresh breads and pastries in the morning, and dishes like chargrilled sea bass and spaghetti alle vongole in the evenings. Strolling back to your room after dinner, past dimly lit bushes of bougainvillea, it’s easy to forget you’re staying at a hotel and not your coolest friend’s impeccably designed villa. —Maliah West

Zannier Île de Bendor
Île de Bendor, France

Stay here for: A Provençal village feel on a private island

When this hotel opened in May, it marked the completion of a five-year transformation of Île de Bendor, one of the Côte d’Azur’s best-known private islands. In 1950, a French pastis entrepreneur acquired the 17-acre island—just a seven-minute boat ride from the town of Bandol—and built a haven of good food, community and creativity. It fell into disrepair after his death, but recently, his grandson partnered with a well-known French hotelier to restore it and carry its legacy forward.

Today, Île de Bendor is a car-free escape from the French Riviera’s summer crowds. While guests have easy access to the surrounding region, most choose to remain on the island, lounging by one of four pools (two with water views, two at the wellness center), reading on a daybed along the seaside walking trail or sunning themselves on the small beach, with access to kayaking, paddleboarding and snorkeling. The wellness center is set to be one of the best in the area, and, perhaps most uniquely, there’s also an “artisans’ village,” where resident artists host workshops in embroidery, ceramics and more straight out of their studios.

The trio of restaurants serve everything from pan-Mediterranean cuisine and gourmet Provençal fare to healthy dishes with a Vietnamese twist, and the four bars include a rooftop one that’s ideal for sunset. Accommodation types are equally wide-ranging, divided among three distinct areas: The adults-only Delos recalls the glamour of the Riviera in the 1960s; the wellness-focused Soukana soothes with raw materials and neutral tones; and the Madrague houses are converted fishermen’s cottages near the harbor that come with private gardens. It all adds up to more of a friendly village than simply a hotel, just as the founder intended. —Natalie Beauregard

Delano Miami Beach
Miami Beach, Florida
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Stay here for: A party scene that’s all grown up

This South Beach icon may have reopened in May after a six-year, top-to-bottom restoration, but that’s far from the beginning of its story. First, it was one of Collins Avenue’s tallest postwar hotels. Then, from the 1990s on, it was a celebrity playground known for its surreal design and poolside bungalows. Today, it’s a global flagship with outposts in Paris and Dubai, full of new life but also reverent of its roots.

The renovation preserved the hotel’s Art Deco façade, original terrazzo floors and sea light that reaches every room. In the lobby, the gauzy curtains and sceney Rose Bar of the hotel’s previous era also remain, but a new fleet of cozy curved couches now welcomes both laptop work and late nights.

Dining comes courtesy of Paris Society, a French group making its American debut. Try matcha and flaky pastries at Café Delano; long Italian lunches at Gigi Rigolatto, where the dining room extends to the pool deck; and Wagyu-and-foie-gras gyoza at Mimi Kakushi, which also serves martinis theatrically frozen in ice. A social spa built around a 22-seat sauna will arrive later this year on the lower level that once held a subterranean nightclub. But the truest wellness here might be the oldest kind: an afternoon by the pool, swaddled in Miami’s humidity, a cafecito before dinner and a great night’s sleep. The hedonism may have mellowed, but the pleasure sure hasn’t. —Naomi Zeichner

Eha
Hiiumaa, Estonia

Stay here for: An opportunity to reconnect with nature—and yourself

A trip to Estonia’s second-largest island, Hiiumaa, already seems like something of a wild escape, though it’s just over an hour by ferry from the mainland. But the feeling that you’re venturing far from the worries of everyday life deepens as you navigate the winding, rocky roads that cut through old-growth forests to reach Eha, the nation’s first ultra-luxe retreat, which overlooks the Baltic.

The entire property is a temple to modern Estonian design, from the reed-thatched roofs to the central burnished copper staircase at the entrance. In this serene setting, you’ll surrender your phone (if you’d like); tuck into dishes crafted by an award-winning local chef; and commit to three-, five- or seven-night programs with meals and activities centered around the seasons, like fresh-from-the-garden cucumber salads in summer and mushroom foraging in the fall. There’s truly no wrong time to visit, whether you want the balmy days and wild berry–fueled nature walks of summer, the snow-dusted quiet of winter or the gentle thaw of “springrise,” the so-called fifth season celebrated only in Estonia.

Whichever you choose, Eha is designed to help you tune in to yourself, and to nature. There’s a heated pool that flows seamlessly from indoors to outdoors and an array of wellness spaces, ranging from a thermal suite to a mindfulness studio to a circadian rhythm room. And though you can certainly opt in to every sauna ritual and breathwork session, guests are also free to enjoy the hotel and its surroundings at their leisure. If that means spending all day lounging in your suite—a cathedral of oak, limestone and wool—or soaking in your outdoor hot tub at one of the more private pine-fringed Forest Houses, that’s just fine, too. —Melanie Lieberman

Orient Express Corinthian

Stay here for: The most luxurious experience available on the high seas—or anywhere else on the planet

Whatever you do, don’t call Corinthian a cruise. A partnership between hospitality group Accor and leading shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique, it’s the world’s largest sailing yacht, with masts that rise 328 feet above the waterline. Drawing inspiration from Orient Express trains and the great ocean liners, it sets a new, lavish standard for sea travel, where practically everything is bespoke and 2018 Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame is the house champagne.

In May, Corinthian kicked off its inaugural season in the Mediterranean and Adriatic. This fall and winter, it will head to the Caribbean and, in 2027, the eastern Mediterranean and northern Europe. With just 54 suites across four decks, plus a crew of 170 attending to no more than 110 guests, it’s one of the more exclusive ways to explore. Rooms are so spacious they’ll have you forgetting you’re on a boat: Many come with walk-in closets, private dining areas and terraces with seating. And in two of the Penthouse Suites, you’ll find re-creations of 1920s train compartments (in a nod to the original Orient Express), plus king-size bedrooms, of course. No matter the category, leather, polished wood and marble-clad bathrooms lend an elegant feel, as does the personal butler assigned to each stateroom.

The five restaurants and eight bars match the caliber, including a fine-dining spot with a six-course tasting menu, an oyster bar in the round with sweeping ocean views, a proper discotheque and an Art Deco–style speakeasy hidden behind a door in the onboard barbershop. There’s also a spa from the pinnacle of French perfumery, Guerlain; an extendable dock area with nonmotorized water sports; and, perhaps most stunningly, a full-size lap pool under one of the ship’s masts. Like we said, not your average cruise. —Natalie Beauregard

La Réserve Private Homes Seychelles
Praslin, Seychelles

Stay here for: Barefoot bliss, minus the crowds

With its jungle-cloaked hills and glassy shallows, Seychelles has long been the epitome of tropical escapism, and luxury hotel groups are taking notice. Several resorts have arrived in recent years, but making a strong case as the top contender is the new La Réserve Private Homes Seychelles.

Opened in October, this intimate villa resort takes over a quiet stretch of Anse Boudin, one of the prettiest beaches on Praslin Island, about a 20-minute flight from Seychelles’ main international airport on Mahé. The six sprawling villas range from four to six bedrooms and channel the island-living fantasy with breezy interiors heavy on blond woods, earthy tones and lush tropical gardens on every side. Aside from alfresco showers and indoor-outdoor living rooms, every villa comes with a private chef and butler, who are at the ready to arrange French- or Creole-inspired meals, in-villa spa treatments, diving trips or excursions to Curieuse Island, a protected marine park and Aldabra giant tortoise sanctuary visible from some of the villas’ private infinity pools. Of course, you could always just stay home, forgetting there’s anyone else on the island at all. —Chris Schalkx