The world’s best new hotels we’re loving without reservation

This month’s new hotel openings are as focused on facilities as they are on design, catering for guests who want more than just a place to lay their heads at night. Wellness, in particular, is at the forefront, and hotels are upping their game by mixing in the latest cutting-edge technology with traditional therapies and classic massages to create an ultimate care package. Here are the new hotels that have caught Wallpaper’s attention this month.

The world’s best new hotel openings

New hotel openings for June 2025

Aliée Istanbul, Turkey

Aliée Istanbul’s former life as the Ottoman Aynalıkavak Pavilion, and later one of the city’s most important shipyards, gave design duo Dayna Lee and Ted Berner plenty to play with when it came to applying their cinematic vision to the ambitious hotel. Original stone walls, arched windows and high ceilings make a dramatic backdrop for the 122 guest rooms, which have been richly dressed with handwoven silk Turkish rugs, bespoke bas-relief headboards, and in the bathrooms, carved marble sinks. The list of facilities is impressively long, but highlights include Aliée Swim Club with its Olympic lap pool and Bosphorus views, and The Well + Spa at Aliée, a multi-level wellness area that combines traditional therapies with more high-tech biohacking technology. NLS

Aliée Istanbul is located at Camiikebir Mahallesi Taskizak Tersanesi Caddesi No 11:19 Beyoglu Istanbul, Camiikebir, Istanbul Province, Turkey.

Mondrian Gold Coast, Australia

Mondrian has headed straight to the beach for its Australian debut, taking its lifestyle concept to a 24-floor property overlooking the iconic surf spot Burleigh Beach. Warm hues of sand and terracotta nod to the golden coastline just outside, whilst layers of textures and forms add interest to the neutral palette with softly curved furnishings crafted from a tactile mix of wood, marble, rattan, and textile. Dine on Italian fare at LiTO, although you can still order Australia’s famed flat white, or head to the oceanfront restaurant and pool club Haven, which champions local produce from land and sea. The Ciel Spa combines the latest beauty techniques with traditional, soothing spa treatments, and complements the wellness offering with a fitness room and magnesium-rich pools. NLS

Mondrian Gold Coast is located at 3 First Ave, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220, Australia.

Sixty DC, Washington, USA

After opening his first two addresses in California and New York City, hotelier Jason Pomeranc has added to his Sixty collection with the launch of Sixty DC in Washington’s Dupont Circle. Designer Melissa Bowers drew inspiration from the building’s Bauhaus elements and mid-century modern to create the retro-tinted rooms – think Scandi-style wooden furnishings, burnt orange leather headboards, and softly curved forest green armchairs topped with 1960s-style houndstooth scatter cushions. Facilities include Mediterranean restaurant Casamara, which also puts its name on the rooftop lounge, and the cocktail-shaking Reynold’s bar, clad in dark wood and velvet and hidden behind its own separate entrance to draw in locals as well as guests. NLS

Sixty DC is located at 1337 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036, United States.

Sonolux, Montreal, Canada

Serving up some serious artistic credentials, Sonolux, Quebec’s first immersive art hotel, features 36 rooms tucked inside a neoclassical building transformed by Geiger Huot and Zabb Design. Its historic charm now frames contemporary art in a delicious time warp where projection surfaces turn corridors into galleries. The inaugural exhibition, ‘Seeds of R/Evolution’, is overseen by PHI Foundation’s Cheryl Sim, while chef Graham Hood brings a Japanese-inspired menu to Lumi, and Juno nominee DJ Fred Everything curates performances at Subterra. With its prime location and rotating series of exhibitions, Sonolux demonstrates that artistic immersion needn’t be confined to white-walled galleries; sometimes, it’s best enjoyed with room service. DW

Sonolux is located at 225 Rue Saint-Jacques, Montreal, QC H2Y 1M6, Canada.

Vestige Son Ermità & Binidufà, Menorca, Spain

The Madera Fernández family unveils its latest countryside coup: twin refuges nestled within an 800-hectare Menorcan playground. Vestige Son Ermità and Vestige Binidufà – 11 rooms each – occupy two 18th-century fincas, offering guests the best of both worlds. While Son Ermità crowns a low-slung hilltop with white sandstone splendour, Binidufà embraces its rustic roots in red stone below. Both feature expertly restored ancient arches, handcrafted doors and exposed ceiling beams. Overseen by executive chef Joan Bagur, gastronomy takes two delicious paths: at Son Ermità’s Brisa, expect French-inflected Menorcan fine dining, while Binidufà’s Mesura serves Middle Eastern-inspired, plant-forward cuisine. The ultimate indulgence? Nearly 5km of private coastline lined with five secluded coves. DW

Vestige Son Ermità and Vestige Binidufà are located at Diseminado Son Ermità, 10, 07750, Menorca, Balearic Islands.

New hotel openings for May 2025

Hôtel Villa Miraé, Cap d’Antibes

Secluded behind high walls in Cap d’Antibes, the newly refurbished Hôtel Villa Miraé offers a quieter side to the French Riviera. Its new owner, Inwood Hotels, a group that’s been quietly collecting prime French properties since 2008, tapped Oscar Lucien Ono, founder of Paris’ Maison Numéro 20, for the transformation. The result pairs handsome regional materials and handcrafted frescoes with architectural restraint. The low-slung, two-storey structure, with its tiled roof and Mediterranean garden, reads more like a well-heeled family compound than a hotel. The absence of a spa barely registers. Between the palm-shaded pool and easy access to Garoupe Beach, and the wild beauty of the coastal path, relaxation takes care of itself. DW

Hôtel Villa Miraé is located at 770 Chem. de la Garoupe, 06160 Antibes, France.

The Nickel Hotel, Charleston, USA

The latest addition to Charleston’s historic King Street, The Nickel Hotel, by Method Co., comes wrapped in a series of elegant precast concrete arched windows that artfully complement the neighbourhood architecture. The interiors, by the New York-based practice Morris Adjmi Architects and Method Studios, interpret the classic Southern townhouse through a contemporary lens. A sage green palette flows through the 50 guest rooms, where herringbone oak floors and natural grasscloth wallpaper set the scene. Each comes with a kitchen – though with a rooftop lounge inspired by the Riviera lifestyle and a private guest cocktail bar, you might not use it much. The terracotta-tiled courtyard makes for a peaceful hideaway, while the rooftop bar commands views over Charleston’s roofline. DW

The Nickel Hotel is located at 529 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA.

Patina Osaka, Japan

Sitting 20-storeys high, Patina Osaka makes a striking impression in between the history of Osaka Castle and the lush nature of Naniwanomiya Park. Inside, traditional Japanese geometric lines are punctuated by soft curved furnishings, whilst copper ceiling elements nod to the architecture of the nearby castle. The five dining concepts include signature restaurant P72, which serves dishes that respect Japan’s 72 micro-seasons under a striking 52-metre installation of wooden ‘roots’. But the real highlight here is the Patina Spa, which offers high treatments such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy and cryotherapy alongside relaxing massages for a holistic wellbeing experience. NLS

Patina Osaka is located at 3-91, Banba-cho, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka, 540-0007, Japan.

The River Electric, Sonoma County, USA

You don’t have to stay the night at The River Electric, but with cabins this cool why wouldn’t you? The daytime swim club also doubles up as an upscale camp resort with 40 furnished tents, complete with mod-cons of electricity and Wi-Fi, set just by Sonoma County’s Russian River. Buildings such as the bathhouse and restaurants have been constructed from locally sourced materials tough enough to withstand the elements, such as steel and concrete, with clerestory windows and skylights to connect guests to nature, even when indoors. The finishing touches are a mix of bespoke, note the salvaged redwood bar, and carefully sourced vintage pieces such as Rainer Daumiller chairs and a vintage shop table repurposed as the check-in desk to give a touch of mid century, laid back California style. NLS

The River Electric is located at 16101 Neeley Road Guerneville, CA 95446, USA.

The Shelborne by Proper, Miami South Beach, USA

There are many Art Deco icons on Miami’s Collins Avenue, but not all have had Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe come to stay. The Shelborne is now ready to welcome a new collection of guests after emerging from a grand refurbishment by ADC Atelier. The studio has retained the hotel’s beloved Miami Modernism and Art Deco elegance, including the 18th Street façade, whilst updating the 251 rooms and suites with a contemporary neutral palette and layers of tactile materials such as ceramic sconces, handwoven wall coverings, and handcrafted ceramics. By day lounge by the classic Deco-era pool, still with its iconic diving board, and by night, head to cocktail lounge Little Torch before dinner at Pauline, overseen by Eleven Madison Park and The Modern alum Chef Abram Bissell. NLS

The Shelborne by Proper is located at 1801 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, USA.

New hotel openings for April 2025

Capella Taipei, Taiwan

To outfit Capella Hotels and Resorts’ debut in Taipei, set on the leafy Dunhua North Road, Hongkonger designer André Fu took inspiration from his own visits to the city. Fu has favoured a subdued palette of neutrals and greys alongside clean geometric lines to establish a sense of calm, particularly in the minimalist spa, which is crowned with beige barrel-vaulted ceilings and offers treatments inspired by the lunar calendar. In the guest rooms, silk panels hand-painted with silver add a subtle touch of gilded luxury, whilst bespoke murals, tapestries and objets d’art crafted by local artisans in the public spaces and five restaurants pay homage to Taiwanese culture. NLS

Capella Taipei is located at No. 139, DunHua N Rd, Songshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan.

The Hoxton, Florence, Italy

In a deft fusion of Renaissance grandeur and contemporary edge, the Hoxton group has opened a Florentine outpost split across a 16th-century palazzo and its adjacent 1980s Andrea Branzi-designed wing. Preserved ceiling frescoes, travertine mosaic floors and limewashed walls mesh with Memphis-inspired wardrobes and graphic-striped lamps, while the 161-room hotel’s crown jewel is House, a standalone three-bedroom retreat concept debuting here, and soon to be replicated in Edinburgh. DW

The Hoxton, Florence is located at Via delle Mantellate, 2, 50129 Florence, Italy.

Orient Express La Minerva and La Dolce Vita Orient Express, Rome, Italy

This month, Orient Express is celebrating a double debut in the Eternal City. The iconic train and slow travel pioneer will encourage guests to stay a while in Rome with the launch of its first-ever hotel, La Minerva, housed in a former 17th-century aristocratic residence now revived by Hugo Toro with his contemporary take on Art Deco style. After checking out, guests can embark on La Dolce Vita Orient Express, a newly launched train travelling across 14 regions and 131 cities in Italy. Twelve glamorously retro carriages designed by Milan-based Dimorestudio take cues from Italy's 1960s and 70s and come dressed in rich shades, geometric lines and soft curves that highlight the La Dolce Vita era. NLS

Orient Express La Minerva is located at Piazza della Minerva, 69, 00186 Roma, Italy.

SLS Barcelona, Spain

Sitting in Barcelona’s Port Fòrum, SLS Barcelona offers a new view of the city across the marina and easy access to different beaches. Aime Studios, AvroKO, and Rockwell Group brought their own creative talents to the project whilst staying true to SLS’s playful design ethos – case in point is the pink entrance hall that sets the scene. In contrast, the 471 rooms feel calm and chic, with layers of wood, white marble and mirrored glass. The hotel’s entertainment offering reflects Barcelona’s reputation for fun, with six restaurants and bars, three pools, a spa, and even a vast ballroom flooded with Catalan sunshine thanks to oversized windows and custom skylights. NLS

SLS Barcelona is located at Port Forum, Carrer de la Pau, 2, 08930 Barcelona, Spain.

New hotel openings for March 2025

Experimental Marais, Paris, France

Returning to its Parisian roots, the Experimental Group has overtaken the former Sinner hotel in the heart of Le Marais to create its grand flagship address. The group handed the keys to Sinner designer Tristan Auer to reimagine the space with a blend of his neo-Gothic elements and Experimental’s fun contemporary style. The cathedral-like ground floor has been freshened up with off-white walls and brown leather banquettes, whilst in the 43 guest rooms, a retro palette of textured browns is punctuated by Sinner’s vivid green sofas. Experimental’s signature cocktails are shaken and stirred at the New York-inspired American Bar and the steak restaurant Temple & Chapon, which is based on the city’s classic 1950s chophouses. But the real highlight might be the swimming pool, a rarity in Paris hotels, with treatments courtesy of cult brand Suzanne Kaufmann. NLS

Experimental Marais is located at 116 Rue du Temple, 75003 Paris, France.

Read our full review of Experimental Marais

Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, Dubai, UAE

Following the openings of the sail-shaped Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the giant wave of Jumeirah Beach Hotel, the Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab marks the final chapter of the brand’s nautical trilogy. Architect Shaun Killa was tasked with creating the hotel’s impressive superyacht-inspired exterior, which houses 386 rooms and suites that come with, as expected from such dizzying heights, spectacular views of the Arabian Gulf. In the light-filled rooms, caramel shades have been luxurious accessorised with touches of marble, golden chandeliers and handcrafted silk carpets to catch the gilded light of the magic hour. The seemingly never-ending list of facilities includes five pools, nine bars, 11 restaurants and a three-floor spa, plus an 82-berth superyacht marina to make the most of the surrounding waters. NLS

Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab is located at Umm Suqeim 3, Jumeirah Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Madrid, Spain

One of Madrid’s most iconic hotels, The Westin Palace was always set to be one of the city’s greats after it was originally commissioned by King Alfonso XIII in 1912. It’s now entered its next chapter with a new name, The Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, and a new look courtesy of Lázaro Rosa Violán, who took inspiration from the hotel’s 1920s golden age and former guests such as Mata Hari and Salvador Dali. The 470 elegant guest rooms come dressed with hand-painted scenery wallpapers, marble fireplaces and mosaic tiles, accessorised with mid-century style lamps and Surrealist-inspired artworks, whilst downstairs in the restaurant La Cúpula, the glamour continues with rich velvet furnishings crowned by a glass-domed ceiling. NLS

The Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Madrid is located at Pl. de las Cortes, 7, 28014 Madrid, Spain.

De Plesman Hotel, The Hague, Netherlands

The Hague’s newest hotel has opened in the former headquarters of the Dutch aviation company KLM as a fitting homage to the airline’s founder, Albert Plesman. Amsterdam-based studio Nicemakers was handed the keys to sensitively transform the historic monument, which still sports its typically 1940s and ‘50s brick and concrete facade. Inside, original elements have been retained, such as the wood panelling and staircases, and paired with retro-inspired guest rooms dressed with warm shades of brown, burnt orange and abstract printed sofas. The Plesman Suite comes with design features such as a striking green marble kitchen island, as well as the chance to stay in Plesman’s former office. Another nod to the pioneering founder is the hotel’s Albert Bar & Lounge, which can be followed up with dinner at Restaurant Suus, named after Plesman’s wife, Susanna. NLS

De Plesman Hotel is located at Plesmanweg 607, 2597 The Hague, Netherlands.

Sir Prague, Czech Republic

For Sir Hotels’ fifth opening, designer Linda Boronkay wanted to create a true sense of place in the heart of Prague’s New Town. Boronkay drew inspiration from Prague’s rich gothic history and the Czech Republic’s Cubist era. Cue plenty of original gothic features such as traditional baroque stonework and wrought ironmongery paired with the guest rooms’ warm yet moody colour palette, geometric silhouettes and graphic patterns. Bespoke headboards embroidered with fairytale references add a whimsical finishing touch. The cosily low-lit library has been dressed with rich woodwork, plush fabrics and Murano chandeliers, whilst outside, the courtyard is like a hidden oasis filled with delicate trelliswork and verdant greenery. NLS

Sir Prague is located at Náplavní 6, 120 00 Nové Město, Prague, Czech Republic.

New hotel openings for February 2025

Adina Town Hall Sydney, Australia

Making guests feel at home was central to the design of the new aparthotel Adina Town Hall Sydney. Bates Smart Interior Design designed each space as a private residence to live in rather than a hotel room with sophisticated creamy shades, warm hues of brown, and brass highlights, which continue in the kitchen as the striking centrepiece, a golden brass drum that encourages guests to congregate together. Even the lobby has been given a living room feel, with a 1970s-inspired circular rug and banquette marking out the separate seating area. The finishing touch is the views from the hotel’s 27 floors, which offer a sky-high look across Sydney’s Darling Harbour, iconic Town Hall and historic Clock Tower. NLS

Adina Town Hall Sydney is located at 511 Kent Street, Sydney, Australia.

Few & Far Luvhondo, Limpopo, South Africa

After launching their adventure-driven experiential travel company Few & Far in March 2024, husband and wife travel duo Jacob and Sarah Dusek have quickly followed up with the brand’s first-ever safari eco-lodge, Few & Far Luvhondo. South Africa-based Nicholas Plewman Architects and Ohkre Collective took inspiration from some of Africa’s most iconic trees, including the large Baobabs that surround the lodge, to create the striking curved exteriors of the six cliffside suites. The natural landscape also informed the interiors, with a colour palette that nods to the clay-coloured earth, blue skies and verdant foliage and patterns and textures inspired by natural rock formations and African fauna and flora. A variety of experiences immerse guests in nature and culture, including, of course, daily game drives for animal spotting amongst the savannahs and lush subtropical forests. NLS

Few & Far Luvhondo is located at R523, Waterpoort, 3813, South Africa.

Read our full review of Few & Far Luvhondo

Le Jardin de Verre by Locke, Paris, France

Locke will make its French debut this month when the brand opens its 17th property in Paris’ historic Latin Quarter. Design studio Fettle has combined an 18th-century Parisian residence and a 20th-century industrial factory with a newly built property and imbued each space with Locke’s signature playful style, think bold colours, a mishmash of stripes, and in the bedrooms, wavy headboards and fringed chandeliers. Elegant wall mouldings and parquet flooring nod to the hotel’s Haussman past and contrast with the original factory metalwork that has been deliberately exposed. The extensive list of facilities showcases Locke’s buzzy lifestyle concept and takes guests from morning to night with a gym, yoga studio, and coffee shop, an open internal courtyard for al fresco dining, and a destination restaurant complete with a cocktail bar and terrace. NLS

Le Jardin de Verre by Locke is located at 7 Rue Lacépède, 75005 Paris, France.

Park Lane Copenhagen, Denmark

Just north of Copenhagen next to the leafy Øregårdspark, a 1920s cinema turned beloved local hotel has been transformed once again into the city’s latest boutique bolthole. Designer Camilla van den Tempel has dressed the 69 rooms with her take on Scandinavian minimalism, inspired by the neighbouring park. Cue a chic and contemporary palette of soft creams and earthy browns, accessorised with herringbone flooring, handcrafted wallpaper and on the marble bathrooms, tubs from the Italian design brand Antonio Lupi. In the newly created collection of suites, which reside in the former ballroom, the original stucco, chandeliers, and wooden panelling have been sensitively restored. The three restaurants include the Yves at Park Lane, a modern French restaurant signed by Michelin-starred chef Yves Le Lay, the relaxed bistro Rosé Rosé, and Parsley Salon, where ultra seasonal dishes change every few weeks to highlight the terroir of Copenhagen. NLS

Park Lane Copenhagen is located at Strandvejen 203, 2900 Hellerup, Denmark.

The Welbeck, London, UK

Sitting on one of Marylebone’s pretty Georgian streets, The Welbeck has been welcoming guests for more than 200 years, albeit for different reasons when it originally opened as a hospital. It’s now been reborn – after a period as an everyday Holiday Inn – thanks to the award-winning Studio Moren, who has deftly blended its historic charm with modern chic. Postbox red hallways lead to the 164 rooms and suites, where classic white walls, wooden flooring and brown leather armchairs have been jazzed up with patterned green ceilings, yellow sofas and orange bolsters. Tapping into the building’s medical history, guests will be able to book in-room wellness services such as IV drips and beauty treatments as part of the hotel’s ‘Be Well’ philosophy, but as self-care takes different forms, there’s also The Welbecker Bar for unwinding over craft cocktails. NLS

The Welbeck is located at 57-59 Welbeck Street, London W1G 9BL.

New hotel openings for January 2025

Badrutt’s Palace, St. Moritz, Switzerland

Badrutt’s Palace is marking the new year with the opening of the Serlas Wing, the hotel’s first extension in over a century. As a St. Moritz homeowner, Italian architect-designer Antonio Citterio of the Milan-based ACPV Architects was the natural choice to take on the project, which has been seven years in the making. Citterio found inspiration in local traditions and the natural setting to blend rich oakwood, stone flooring, and wool-fabric wall panelling, creating a warm palette intended to complement the colours of the surrounding Swiss Alps and nearby Lake St. Moritz. Furnishings by B&B Italia and fabrics by Loro Piana Interiors add a timeless finishing touch, complementing the views across Via Serlas, the world’s highest luxury shopping street, and the snow-capped mountains. NLS

Badrutt’s Palace is located at Via Serlas 27, 7500 St. Moritz, Switzerland.

Read our full review of Badrutt’s Palace’s Serlas Wing

Brach Madrid, Spain

French hotel group Evok has snagged a prime spot on Gran Via for Brach Madrid, the brand’s second property outside Paris. Housed in a historic 1922 building, the hotel received an eclectic new look by Phillippe Starck, who has jazzed up the guest room’s natural layers of jatoba wood, marble and leather with fringed patterned sofas, an assortment of knick-knacks, and on one wall, an illustrated abstract map of Spain. Like its French sister Brach Paris, Brach Madrid’s Mediterranean-style restaurant will be overseen by Chef Adam Bentalha, whilst La Pâtisserie will pay homage to both countries with a mix of classic French and Spanish sweets. Check into the spa for high-tech offerings such as a hyperbaric oxygen chamber and cryotherapy, complemented by treatments courtesy of myBlend and Clarins. NLS

Brach Madrid is located at Gran Vía, 20, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain.

Read our full review of Brach Madrid

Romeo Roma, Rome, Italy

For one of her last major projects, Zaha Hadid brought her trademark futuristic style to the 16th-century palazzo that is now Romeo Roma. Behind the historic façade, 74 guest rooms exemplify how striking simplicity can be, with minimal hues and sweeping geometry reigning supreme. The hotel also heralds Alain Ducasse’s first foray into Rome, which paired with Hadid’s fluid shapes is a treat to the sense. The hotel has also partnered up with Krug Champagne for the rooftop bar La Terrazza, whilst the subterranean spa treatments come courtesy of Sisley. Don’t miss a swim in the indoor-outdoor pool, whose transparent floor overlooks an ancient archaeological site. NLS

Romeo Roma is located at Via di Ripetta, 246, 00186 Roma RM, Italy.

Read our full review of Romeo Roma