The hottest hotel openings of 2025

From One&Only’s US debut in the Montana mountains to Jumeirah’s barefoot paradise off the coast of Tanzania, these are the top spots to book in 2025…

Art Deco icon The Whiteley is being restored to its former glory and reimagined as Six Senses’ London debut. A holistic hideaway in the centre of West London, the 109-room hotel will centre around a statement spa complete with a 20-metre indoor swimming pool, sensory suites and a biohacking recovery lounge.

On Columbia’s Caribbean coast, Four Seasons’ new property in the artsy Cartagena neighbourhood of Getsemaní will merge historical charm with contemporary design to tell the story of the city’s vibrant past. Highlights include a rooftop pool, a spa that harnesses indigenous healing traditions, and eight restaurants and bars.

On a rural estate in the heart of Menorca lies two beautifully restored 18th-century fincas, which are being reimagined by Vestige Collection as boutique sister hotels, each with their own seasonal restaurants, bars and wellness facilities.

The first US address for luxury hotel group One&Only is set against the mountainous backdrop of Big Sky, Montana, which attracts skiers and snowboarders in winter and hikers and horseriders in summer. The 190-acre ranch-resort comprises 92 Olson Kundig-designed rooms and cabins that exude western elegance.

Nestled in the verdant gardens of Nai Lert Park in Bangkok, Aman’s latest Thailand-based property will serve as a contemporary urban oasis. The 52-suite hotel will feature high-end Japanese and Italian dining concepts and an expansive 1,500 square-metre wellness hub.

This new 20-room boutique hotel draws inspiration from the elegant hôtels particuliers of 17th century France, reinterpreting the concept within a Mexican context with the help of Mexican architect Juan Pablo Sarabia and renowned interior designer Roberto Ayala.

A luxury whisky-centred hospitality experience from the team behind the award-winning Ardbeg Distillery is set to open on the Scottish island of Islay this autumn. Guest stays at the 12-bedroom sea-front hotel include a complimentary tour or tasting at the distillery.

Housed in an ornate Art Nouveau building within Vienna’s famous Ringstrasse, Mandarin Oriental’s latest European property will fuse period design with contemporary comforts. An emphasis on wellness manifests in a luxurious spa complete with indoor swimming pool and state-of-the-art fitness centre.

Rosewood’s second London property is being reimagined by British architect Sir David Chipperfield. Housed in the Grade II listed former U.S. Embassy on Grosvenor Square, it will feature 146 rooms and suites, an array of formal and casual dining options and five flagship retail spaces.

Nestled into the cliffside of Bodrum’s glittering northern peninsula, OKU Bodrum is an Aegean gem that centres around spacious indoor-outdoor design. The boutique hotel, set to open this summer, will comprise 58 rooms and suites, many with swim-up access or private pools.

The first Italian hotel in Auberge Resorts Collection is an art and design-lover’s dream – rather apt given its location in the birthplace of the Renaissance. Tucked down a cypress-lined street above Florence’s Centro Storico, it boasts sweeping views of both the Duomo di Firenze and the Tuscan hills.

One of the Burgundy region’s most iconic and historic estates will open its doors this summer as a five-star hotel complete with sweeping vineyard views, an outdoor pool, two restaurants and a bar located within the 14th century tower.

Amsterdam’s former Palace of Justice will be reborn as a vibrant canal-side hotel that serves as an homage to the city’s creative spirit. For a particularly unique experience, discover Amsterdam’s storied canals aboard the hotel’s private Salon Boat, designed by Studio Piet Boon.

The first in Jumeirah’s exclusive Privé collection, Jumeirah Thanda Island is an idyllic private retreat for up to 18 guests. Set off the east coast of Tanzania and set within a protected marine reserve, the island is surrounded by warm turquoise waters and five hectares of powdery sands.

With roots tracing back to 1867, the former Grand Hotel du Boulevard embodies a bygone era of elegance. Artfully restored rooms and suites exude avant-garde glamour, while a restaurant set within a gilded Art Nouveau ballroom transforms every meal into a celebration.

With the $1 billion restoration of the Waldorf Astoria New York comes the renewal of the iconic hotel’s great legacy. 375 redesigned rooms and suites, innovative gastronomic experiences, and state-of-the-art wellness facilities will reignite the allure that has captivated guests for generations.

One of the first lavish villas built during the nineteenth century, Pensione America, in glamorous Forte dei Marmi, has been transformed into an ultra-luxurious, adults-only 18-key property, boasting Sicilian tiles, hand-designed wallpaper, and custom bamboo furnishings.

Nestled in the heart of the West End with a decidedly neighbourhood feel, The Newman pays homage to the area’s creative legacy, with an eclectic blend of old and new, plus nods to icons like Nancy Cunard.

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