20 Best New Hotels in 2024

Studio 54 cofounder Ian Schrager and Marriott International opened the latest chapter of the glitzy Edition hospitality chain in November. The property is located just off Singapore’s Orchard Road, and it comes with many of the brand’s trademarks. The lobby bursts with potted plants, a marble pool table, and an outpost of the Punch Room signature lounge. The hotel’s beating heart is the dashing restaurant, Fysh at Edition. The dining room is a riot of jade velvet banquettes, Antico Verde marble, and 14-carat-gold-leaf etching. Australian chef Josh Niland’s creative menu jazzes up regional seafood. Dishes include yellowfin-tuna merguez sausage.

The eco-minded Habitas brand is a perfect fit in this rugged corner of northeastern Chile. The driest non-polar desert on earth, the area is beloved for its abundant stargazing opportunities. The hotel leans into its arid surroundings. Its 51 rooms feature adobe walls, thatched roofs, and handcrafted wooden furnishings. Decor also features local textiles and ceramics from Indigenous Atacameño artisans. Desert botanicals also factor into the programming. Experience these with the coca-leaf welcome ceremony (to help with the altitude, as the property is 8,000 feet above sea level). Try the spa’s Willka Kuti Purification treatment, or the menu at the restaurant, Almas.

The ancient capital of Japan is beloved for its serene temples and tame sika deer (which eat right out of people’s hands). That sense of calm extends to this 43-room hotel. Starchitect Kengo Kuma conceived of the design. The reception area, lounge, and restaurant incorporate a 102-year-old former governor’s home, but the real treat is the grounds. They include a traditional garden that was once part of the Kōfukuji temple. The property’s name is derived from the surrounding flora—shikan suiyou, or “purple trunks and green leaves.” Many rooms include open-air hot spring baths for onsen-style relaxation.

For its third location in the largest city in the United Arab Emirates, One&Only is looking skyward. This “vertical urban resort” is part of a two-towered skyscraper complex. It's shaped a bit like a 1,000-foot-tall capital “H.” The only thing at this property with loftier ambitions than the architecture (the horizontal section of the “H” is the longest cantilever in the world) is the culinary program. The chefs with on-site restaurants hold 20 Michelin stars between them. Among these chefs are Anne-Sophie Pic, Tetsuya Wakuda, and Dabiz Muñoz.

The posh mountain town of Aspen loves its Bauhaus, thanks to the presence of the Aspen Institute. The design movement is the aesthetic jumping-off point for this 68-room hotel. Radiata pine cladding, concrete floors, and white oak millwork provide a clean-lined canvas for vintage 1960s furniture and contemporary art pieces (such as Rachel Snack’s textiles, inspired by Bauhaus legend Anni Albers). Throughout the property, even the simplest details are high-design. These include Coyuchi robes, Parachute Egyptian cotton bedding, Fellow electric kettles, and L:a Bruket toiletries. 

The Brutalist aesthetic pops immediately at this stylish hotel. The property was designed by the Mexico City firm JSa Architects, in CDMX’s trendy Cuauhtémoc neighborhood. The hotel mimics the feeling of being in a cenote, the famed limestone sinkholes of the Yucatán Peninsula. Guests enter at the bottom of a cavernous atrium with plants growing out of the concrete walls and light streaming in from above. Opt for a swim and you’ll get the opposite experience. You won’t be taking a dip at the bottom, as in a cenote, but rather at the jungle-like rooftop pool.

Occupying a 14th-century building in the Marais, this boutique hideaway takes its cues from the literary salons of yore. The decor bursts with go-grande-or-go-home conversation pieces. These include lobster and paisley wallpaper, seashell-lined carpets, and beds topped with draped tapestries. The pastel palette makes it feel as if you’re walking through a box of macarons. Public spaces include Boubalé, chef Assaf Granit’s ode to the cooking of Ashkenazi Jewish grandmothers. Another highlight is the vaulted-ceiling pool with a whimsical fresco inspired by Jean Cocteau.

This new Palihouse property is the latest entry in Tampa’s hotel boom. It's tucked away in the historic shopping district of Hyde Park Village. Hallways lined with framed vintage Hermès scarves lead to 36 oversize rooms. They give off the quirky confidence of an artistic friend’s studio apartment. The stylish decor in each room includes brass chandeliers, gingham couches, and floral headboards. This makes it the kind of place where you wouldn’t mind posting up for a few hours with your laptop and an iced coffee. Craving communal time? The wood-paneled lobby bar serves sophisticated drinks. The cocktail of the day costs only $10 during happy hour.

In December, 16 years after its groundbreaking, this much-delayed resort finally opened its doors on Sin City’s suddenly scene-y North Strip. The 67-story stunner was worth the wait. Amenities include a two-level spa with snow showers and salt caves. There are also restaurants from Evan Funke and Gabriela Cámara. The six-acre pool deck is another highlight. The best bit of branding is the bow-tie logo. It's a nod to Morris Lapidus, who 70 years ago designed the Miami Beach sister property, a favorite retreat of the Rat Pack. The shape appears in marble floor inlays. The Bleau Bar chandelier is made up of thousands of crystal bow ties.

The Sydney waterfront isn’t wanting for iconic structures. Last fall, however, the skyline got even more jaw-dropping thanks to the debut of the largest W hotel in the world. The landmark building from Aussie architecture firm Hassell looks a bit like a round-edged wave or a shark fin. Its imaginative interiors, designed by London’s Bowler James Brindley, draw liberally from local flora and fauna. The “W” sign in the lobby, for instance, is inspired by the waratah flower, the floral emblem of New South Wales. The 588 guest rooms, for their part, have rippling walls that mimic the billowing sails you might see in Darling Harbour outside.

The Cape Winelands area is among the most glorious wine regions in the world. This 34-room hotel sits at the gateway of the Stellenbosch Wine Route, just a 30-minute drive from central Cape Town. The larger estate dates to 1699, but the design of the hotel is contemporary. Design details include indoor flower beds, skylights, and wall-size windows. For traditionalists, a 1790 Cape Dutch homestead is also available. Aside from the tasting opportunities in the wine lounge, the property boasts a bar that serves cocktails made with grape-based spirits. The cigar lounge trades masculine clichés for riotously bright botanical wallpaper.

The first luxury hotel to debut in Munich in 16 years is in many ways dedicated to the classic culture of the Bavarian capital. Rosewood has merged two restored historic buildings here—an 18th-century palace and a Baroque bank. The interiors of the 132 apartment-style rooms and suites are imbued with sapphire and emerald fabrics inspired by the local countryside. The serene Asaya Spa incorporates longstanding German healing practices. Brasserie Cuvilliés serves wonderful Wiener schnitzel. Don’t mistake traditionalism for staidness, however: Bar Montez has emerged as the city’s hippest night spot.

This hotel is located at the nexus of three stylish neighborhoods—Marylebone, Mayfair, and Soho. The 199-room-and-suite hotel is equal parts luxurious and fun-loving. The design by EPR Architects features an undulating lattice facade. Its interior is adorned with lots of greenery, flowers, and floral print. The locale’s fashionability really becomes apparent at the property’s restaurant, Lavo, from the always au courant Tao Group. Highlights include Negronis and a 20-layer chocolate cake.

Tennessee Williams penned parts of A Streetcar Named Desire in the 1791 French Quarter building that houses this boutique hotel, but the historic figure who better captures the spirit of The Celestine is onetime resident Antoine Peychaud, the Haitian immigrant who invented Peychaud’s Bitters (a key ingredient in a Sazerac). The bitters pioneer’s old parlor is now a nationally recognized bar that bears his name. Some of the hotel’s 10 guest rooms overlook the courtyard, with its central stone fountain and crawling jasmine vines. The Suite Madeline has a Juliet balcony above the patio as well as windows facing lively Toulouse Street.

The Riviera Maya is one of the hottest destinations on Earth—and the recent opening of the Tulum International Airport is only making it more so. Unsurprisingly, the Yucatán has seen a boom in hotel construction. That includes the St. Regis, located in the master-planned Kanai resort community. The property was built amid an oceanfront natural mangrove forest. Its architecture inspired by the Pleiades. The 124-room-and-suite hotel combines its natural setting with luxurious amenities. Among these are a spectacular spa with Mayan-inspired treatments. Another highlight is a restaurant from star chef Richard Sandoval.

The corner of Fifth Avenue and 28th Street in Manhattan has lived a lot of lives. The site was the home of Gilded Age socialite Charlotte Goodridge, a fine-art gallery, and a landmark bank building. Now, it boasts a 153-room-and-suite hotel. It combines a century-old Renaissance-style palazzo, a 24-story glass tower, and an interior that has the feel of an eclectic private museum. The latter is the work of designer Martin Brudnizki. The biggest draws are the public spaces. Among these is Café Carmellini, from James Beard Award-winning chef Andrew Carmellini. The Portrait Bar, an artwork-lined cocktail spot, is another highlight.

Under Canvas practically invented the glamping trend. Last year, the outdoor hospitality company upped the level of luxury by debuting a new brand, Ulum. The first of these safari-inspired properties is located on 200 acres of Utah desert. It offers views of Looking Glass Arch and the unearthly landscape that surrounds it. The 360-square-foot Suite Tents feature king-size beds, Parachute linens, and en-suite bathrooms with rain showers. You may want to avail yourself of these amenities at the end of a day of activities. However, one look up toward Moab’s star-spangled skies will convince you to keep your eyes wide open.

“Hotel art” used to be the worst thing you could say about a painting. It was shorthand for bland landscapes and glib abstractions. Since 2006, Louisville, Kentucky–based 21c has been turning that pejorative into a compliment. At the brand’s newest hotel, a renovated YMCA in the heart of St. Louis, world-class works exist everywhere. They're in the 173 rooms and in the Spanish-inspired restaurant, Idol Wolf. You'll also find them in the attached 6,000-square-foot museum. It features a large Kehinde Wiley piece presiding over a converted basketball court. In the lobby, guests are greeted by a water-filled orb from Serkan Özkaya that turns the world upside down.

Is there a better location in the City of Sails than right across from the Ferry Terminal in Waitematā Harbour? A stay at this sophisticated, waterfront InterCon is an invitation to explore. Go wine-tasting on Waiheke Island, hiking on Rangitoto, or birdwatching on Tiritiri Matangi. All manner of urban attractions are also at your doorstep, from the shops on Queen Street to the Auckland War Memorial Museum. Once you’ve seen the sights, there’s the room itself. Details include woven panels from the Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei collective, coffee pods from Auckland’s Kokako Roasters, and those gorgeous water views.

Guests arriving at the first Raffles hotel in the U.S. are immediately swept up 17 floors to the Sky Lobby. There, they’re wowed by a bevy of orchids, a three-story floating staircase, and stunning views of Beantown. The 147-room property makes Tony Back Bay that much more luxurious. A butler will attend to every whim. They can pour you a Boston Sling (a cranberry-tinged take on the original Singapore hotel’s classic house cocktail) or secure a table at Amar, the Portuguese restaurant from star chef George Mendes. Savor Maine lobster with Azoran pineapple and, once again, those views. Boston never looked so good.