2026's Hottest Hotel Openings Around The World

andBeyond is expanding its Under Canvas portfolio in the Okavango Delta with two new camps. Sandibe offers year‑round predator sightings and guided safaris, while Nxabega embraces a slower pace with mokoro excursions and floodplain fishing. Designed for minimal impact yet maximum comfort, each camp has just three solar‑powered tents – home to super-king beds, double showers and even Starlink wi‑fi.  

 Opens March 2026. 

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Edition’s second Italian property is due to make its debut on Lake Como in spring. Set within a restored 19th-century palazzo on the western shore, the 148-room hotel includes 25 suites and two penthouses, all designed to frame views of the Bellagio hills. Dining across multiple restaurants and bars is overseen by Mauro Colagreco – in his first Italian venture. Also expect a lively lobby scene and floating pool.  

 Opens March 2026. 

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Valletta’s latest boutique hotel is shaping up to be an independent retreat set in a 500‑year‑old palazzo. Twenty-three individually designed rooms and suites have terrazzo floors, marble bathrooms and restored Maltese balconies with works by local artists. A rooftop pool and bar will overlook cathedral domes and Manoel Island, while interiors will be a mix of heritage craftsmanship and contemporary design.  

 Opens March 2026. 

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Aman makes its Mexico debut with Amanvari, a retreat on the untouched East Cape of Baja California. Set between desert, estuary and beach, the property will feature 18 casitas and a collection of branded residences, each designed to maximise privacy and connection to the landscape. True to Aman’s ethos, guests can expect pared-back architecture, discreet service and a sense of total relaxation. 

 Opens spring 2026. 

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A Hamptons landmark since 1873, The Hedges Inn reopens in May thanks to Andrew and Sarah Wetenhall, the duo behind Palm Beach’s Colony Hotel. Restored by designer David Netto, the 13-room inn is all about East Hampton charm. A highlight will be Swifty’s, the iconic New York restaurant reborn in Palm Beach. Open daily across indoor and al fresco spaces, it will serve classic American fare in a relaxed setting.  

 Opens May 2026.  

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The Primatesta brothers, known for La Darbia Lago d’Orta, are restoring an 11th‑century Tuscan hamlet between Panzano and Greve. Opening May 2026, the 17 suites and apartments are shaped by local artisans using pietra serena, terracotta and travertine, with views across olive groves and lavender fields. Guest can expect multiple pools, as well as a pretty courtyard and chef Matteo Monfrinotti’s destination restaurant.  

 Opens May 2026. 

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On Bodrum’s northern coast, OKU Hotels is preparing to open its first Turkish property: an adults-only retreat with 58 suites, many with private pools. Interiors mix reclaimed stone and local marble with OKU’s laidback aesthetic, while a spa offers hammam rituals and beachside cabanas. Dining spans Japanese fusion at TEYO, relaxed Mediterranean fare at To Kima, and cocktails at The Round Bar on the jetty.  

 Opens May 2026. 

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On the Red Sea coastline, Raffles Jeddah will bring 182 guestrooms and 120 branded residences, each with private terraces and uninterrupted sea views. Local craftsmanship informs the design, while three restaurants will showcase innovative cuisine and alcohol‑free mixology. The expansive spa features thermal suites and a VIP couple’s retreat, complemented by fitness centres and pools.  

 Opens spring 2026. 

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Nordelaia is bringing its sense of understated luxury to the French Riviera with a boutique hotel in Beaulieu‑Sur‑Mer. Reimagining a 1960s seafront building, the 33‑room property has calming interiors by Yakusha Studio, softened with natural materials and greenery. A rooftop terrace (the only one in town) will offer sweeping Mediterranean views and tapas‑style dining, while an outdoor pool and gym provide further space to unwind.  

 Opens spring 2026. 

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Thailand’s Koh Phangan will welcome KAIA, a new outdoor‑luxury brand from the team behind Capella Bangkok. Expect 31 ocean‑facing tented suites and four pool villas, crafted from reclaimed materials and designed for open‑air living. Sustainability is central – solar power, passive cooling and a ‘no single‑use plastic’ policy – while the culinary programme leans on fire cooking, organic produce and local partnerships. Experiences range from forest foraging to squid safaris, all anchored by a beachfront clubhouse. 

 Opens summer 2026. 

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Christian Louboutin will expand his boutique hotel collection in Melides with Vermelho Lagoa. Just ten minutes from the original Vermelho, the new property transforms a former 32‑room hotel into an intimate retreat of just ten suites, each overlooking the lagoon and beach that give the hotel its name. With a focus on spa and wellness, interiors are by Olivia Putman – with glamorous accents, bold colours and, of course, pops of red throughout. 

 Opens summer 2026. 

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Set among Unesco‑listed vineyards above Lake Geneva, Le Clay brings contemporary luxury to the village of Puidoux. The 105‑room property spans 35 hectares, with lake‑view suites, two restaurants, bars, and a cigar lounge. Wellness is central: a Seiler‑Constantin Sync Core, Hyrox’s first hotel gym partnership, and both indoor Olympic and outdoor pools will all be here.  

 Opens late summer 2026. 

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Six Senses enters the UAE with a LEED-certified resort on Palm Jumeirah’s West Crescent. The 61-room hotel and 162 residences will sit on a private beach, with architecture inspired by coral reefs. At its core is a vast social and wellness club, featuring a longevity clinic, biohacking room, squash court and spa.  

 Opens mid-2026. 

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Singita is extending its celebrated safari ethos into Botswana’s Okavango Delta. Opening late 2026, Elela will offer year‑round access to one of the region’s largest private concessions – 170,000 hectares of protected wilderness. Design embraces the Delta’s rhythms, with spaces created for ease, continuity and deep connection to place. Guests can expect immersive safari experiences, from game drives to guided explorations, all underscored by Singita’s reputation for conservation and understated luxury. 

 Opens Q4 2026. 

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The Standard expands with two ambitious debuts. In Lisbon, Palácio Santa Clara is transformed into a 170-room hotel with 24 long-stay apartments, a pharmacy bar, all-day dining and a rooftop terrace overlooking Alfama and the river. In Mexico City’s Tabacalera neighbourhood, the brand introduces 208 rooms and 27 residences, with a rooftop pool, café and signature restaurant framing views of the Monumento a la Revolución.  

 Open dates TBC.  

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In Baja California Norte’s Valle de Guadalupe – Mexico’s emerging wine region –≠ Chablé Hotels will open its latest property. The 70‑room and ten-residence resort will sit amid vineyards and conservation trails. Guests can indulge in healing treatments at the spa and visit the numerous boutique wineries nearby. 

 Open date TBC. 

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