As a new year of travel takes shape, 2026 promises a wave of remarkable hotel openings that will add to the luxury global hospitality landscape. From architecturally striking city addresses to secluded island retreats, these new arrivals offer fresh perspectives on luxury, design, and destination-led experiences worth planning your next journey around.
Amanvari, Mexico
Amanvari marks Aman’s arrival on Mexico’s Baja East Cape, set within the expansive Costa Palmas community. With just 18 keys alongside a limited collection of residences, the resort is designed to feel deeply private and immersed in nature. Elevated casitas frame views of desert, sea and river estuary, while open-plan architecture dissolves boundaries between indoors and out. Expect Aman’s signature serenity, a destination-driven spa experience and dining that reflects both global influences and local heritage.
Bulgari Resort Ranfushi, Maldives
Bulgari brings its refined Italian sensibility to the Maldives with this new private-island retreat in Raa Atoll. Designed by ACPV Architects, the resort features 54 villas, including a flagship Bulgari Villa occupying its own island. Clean, contemporary architecture meets Maldivian landscapes, with a focus on privacy, tailored service and immersive wellness. A Bulgari Spa, fitness facilities and multiple dining concepts complete the experience, positioning Ranfushi as one of the most exclusive openings in the region.
Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch, United Kingdom
Few hotel openings feel as symbolic as this. Occupying the iconic Admiralty Arch between Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace, this Grade I–listed landmark is being reimagined as a 100-key ultra-luxury hotel. Interiors by Archer Humphryes will blend heritage with contemporary elegance, while dining is set to be a major draw. More than a hotel launch, this opening reinforces London’s enduring authority in grand, ceremonial hospitality.
Orient Express Venice, Italy
Orient Express continues its revival with a landmark hotel opening in Venice, housed in a richly layered historic palazzo. Guests will arrive by canal, stepping through a dramatic Gothic portal into a world of gilded salons, hidden courtyards and cinematic details. The property reflects the brand’s romance-driven DNA, offering a deeply atmospheric stay that bridges nostalgia and modern luxury. It also signals the brand’s wider ambitions across hotels, trains and sailing yachts.
Six Senses Milan, Italy
Six Senses makes its Milan debut in the heart of Brera, blending wellness-led luxury with the city’s artisanal heritage. Designed by Tara Bernerd & Partners, the hotel features richly textured interiors, 69 rooms and suites, and rare urban indulgences such as private plunge pools. Wellness takes centre stage with a comprehensive spa, indoor pool and holistic therapies, while rooftop dining and refined restaurants anchor the hotel firmly within Milan’s cultural rhythm.
La Réserve Seychelles
La Réserve’s Seychelles debut is intentionally intimate, with just six expansive private villas set along a secluded stretch of Praslin’s coastline. Each residence is fully staffed and designed for long, unhurried stays, complete with private pools, beach access and bespoke culinary experiences. The resort’s approach blends French-influenced luxury with the raw beauty of the islands, offering a highly personalised, all-inclusive model that feels discreet, refined and deeply immersive.
Miraval The Red Sea, Saudi Arabia
Miraval’s arrival in Saudi Arabia marks a significant moment for both the brand and the destination. Set on Shura Island along untouched shoreline, the resort brings Miraval’s immersive wellness philosophy to the Red Sea. Guests can expect purpose-driven programming focused on mindfulness, movement, creativity and nutrition, all delivered within a high-design, nature-led setting. It represents a thoughtful, experience-first approach within Saudi Arabia’s rapidly evolving hospitality landscape.
The Malkai, Oman
The Malkai redefines luxury travel in Oman through a three-part journey across the country’s most dramatic landscapes. Guests move between coastal plains, mountains and desert dunes, staying in a series of intimate tented camps connected by a guided overland experience. Each site offers refined accommodation, Omani-inspired dining and spa rituals, creating a deeply narrative-driven journey that prioritises cultural immersion over traditional resort living.
The Imperial Hotel Kyoto, Japan
Imperial Hotels’ long-awaited expansion brings the brand to Kyoto’s historic Gion district, housed within the restored Yasaka Kaikan theatre. The 55-room property preserves original architectural details while introducing refined contemporary comforts. Materials, craftsmanship and spatial design pay homage to Japanese tradition, offering a quietly elegant stay that feels deeply rooted in place while reflecting Imperial’s legacy of understated luxury.
The Standard Lisbon, Portugal
The Standard’s Lisbon debut brings its signature playful energy to a historic hilltop site overlooking Alfama. Designed by Samuel Torres de Carvalho, the hotel blends calming, earthy guestroom palettes with bold communal spaces. A rooftop bar with panoramic city views anchors the experience, alongside long-stay residences and lively dining venues. It’s a distinctly Lisbon take on The Standard’s social, design-forward hospitality ethos.
