Best New Luxury Hotels Opening in 2027: The Global Openings We Cannot Wait For
The hotels we cannot wait to see in 2027: restored grand dames, ambitious private islands, beautiful design-led hideaways and a few truly extraordinary surprises. This is our luxury hotel watchlist for the year ahead — and frankly, the travel wish list is getting rather long.
Some new hotels are exciting because of the name above the door. The ones that really hold our attention promise to change how we experience a place: a revived London landmark, a palace outside Madrid, a salt-flat adventure in Bolivia, or a resort that makes us rethink what an island holiday can be. Give us a memorable story, brilliant food, meaningful design and a genuine connection to the destination, and we are interested.
London and Europe
Cambridge House, Auberge Collection — London, England
London has no shortage of beautiful places to stay, but we have a particular weakness for a hotel with an extraordinary past. Cambridge House, taking over the former In and Out Club at 94 Piccadilly, has all the makings of a properly glamorous new chapter. A storied London address, 102 rooms and suites, and that delicious sense that something rather special is happening behind a familiar façade.
Auberge’s London debut has announced Major Food Group dining and Baeden House, a three-floor wellness sanctuary. Personally, we are most curious about how the original building and the new interiors will speak to each other. Could this be the address that makes us fall in love with staying in our own capital all over again? We would not bet against it. The operator has mentioned different opening and initial reservation dates, so check your exact arrival with the hotel.
Six Senses Milan — Italy
Milan does not need another expensive-looking hotel. It needs somewhere that understands the city’s extraordinary relationship with design. Enter Six Senses, preparing to arrive at Via Brera 19 with 68 rooms, including 15 suites, and the kind of considered, tactile aesthetic that feels right at home among Brera’s galleries, artisans and beautifully dressed locals.
A rooftop sky pool, restaurant and Earth Lab are among the plans, but it is the idea of bringing meaningful wellness into the middle of one of Europe’s most exhilarating cities that has us intrigued. Imagine an afternoon spent exploring independent boutiques, followed by a proper spa ritual, and dinner without needing a taxi to escape town. Fashion Week schedule permitting, we might never leave.
Mandarin Oriental Cristallo — Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy
There is something unreasonably romantic about the Dolomites: the dramatic peaks, the long lunches and that wonderful Italian ability to make even a ski holiday feel like a fashion moment. Mandarin Oriental is restoring the historic Cristallo in Cortina d’Ampezzo, bringing the brand’s signature sense of service to one of the Alps’ most celebrated addresses.
The hotel is now advertising an early 2027 debut, with rooms and suites, mountain-facing spaces, dining and a substantial spa proposition. We are hoping for all the original Alpine charm without having to compromise on beautiful modern comforts. Ski boots in the morning, a magnificent treatment in the afternoon and an excellent glass of Italian red in the evening. Consider us very interested.
Six Senses Quexigal Palace — Near Madrid, Spain
If we had to choose between another anonymous, polished city hotel and a centuries-old Spanish estate, we would be heading straight for the palace. Six Senses Quexigal Palace is planned within a historic royal property near Madrid, surrounded by approximately 100 hectares of countryside. It sounds like a place where the first order of business should be switching your phone to silent.
The plans include rooms and suites, as well as a five-bedroom villa that could be quite wonderful for a family gathering. There is something immensely appealing about pairing the galleries and late suppers of Madrid with a few days doing almost nothing in the countryside. The real test, of course, will be whether the restoration protects the building’s story rather than polishing every trace of it away.
Rosewood Blue Palace — Crete, Greece
Crete has a way of staying with you long after you have unpacked your suitcase at home. The sea, the little harbours, the generosity around a table — it is a place with a personality all its own. So the transformation of Blue Palace into a Rosewood address is one we are watching particularly closely. We love a hotel reopening when the destination, rather than the brand logo, remains the star.
The project has been described as a 154-room-and-suite retreat, with private-pool accommodation and dining that draws upon the island. We are hoping for architecture that feels at one with the coastline, wonderfully long Mediterranean lunches and an approach that celebrates Cretan makers. The brand’s published timing has moved across previous announcements, so 2027 should be treated as the current target rather than a fixed opening day.
The Park Gstaad, A Four Seasons Hotel — Switzerland
Gstaad is one of those places that manages to make discretion look effortlessly glamorous. The Park first welcomed guests in 1910, and its return as a Four Seasons property in summer 2027 may well be one of the great Alpine reinventions of the year. Rather than building another chalet from scratch, the project is giving a legendary address a whole new chapter.
Joseph Dirand is behind the redesign, with 75 accommodations, seven restaurants and lounges, pools and a spa featuring Clinique La Prairie among the plans. We love the thought of an old-school mountain hotel with a fresh perspective: early morning walks, a little shopping along the promenade and evenings beside a fire. And no, you absolutely do not have to ski to appreciate Gstaad.
Lily of the Valley Courchevel — France
From the French Riviera to the French Alps: Lily of the Valley is preparing a very different expression of its wellness philosophy at Courchevel 2000. Designed by Philippe Starck, the new hotel is scheduled for December 2027, with 30 suites close to the celebrated altiport and ski-in, ski-out access to Les Trois Vallées.
We are especially excited by the idea of taking a wellness hotel’s DNA somewhere cold, dramatic and gloriously mountainous. Terraces with astonishing views, thoughtful treatments and a healthy relationship with the outdoors sound rather more appealing than a week spent rushing between restaurants in ski boots. And if it can deliver the same soul as its sister property by Saint-Tropez, this could be a very clever addition to the winter calendar.
The Americas and the Caribbean
The Nell New York — New York City, USA
New York is a city of wonderful hotels, but we have been keeping a very close eye on The Nell’s arrival at Rockefeller Center. Taking inspiration from Aspen’s much-loved Little Nell, this is not simply a mountain brand opening in Manhattan. It is an attempt to translate a very particular spirit of personal service into one of the world’s busiest cities.
At 10 Rockefeller Plaza, the anticipated 134-room property is aiming for autumn 2027, with interiors by Rockwell Group and Pierre & Co. What appeals to us is the possibility of a genuinely intimate retreat just steps from Fifth Avenue and the city’s most recognisable landmarks. One moment you are in the middle of New York; the next, you are somewhere that feels wonderfully your own. We cannot wait to see whether it pulls that off.
Rosewood The Raleigh Miami Beach — Florida, USA
Few hotels have a silhouette as immediately evocative as The Raleigh. The Art Deco landmark on Miami Beach has long been part of the city’s visual language, so its return under the Rosewood name is more than another Florida hotel launch. It is a chance to bring a piece of Miami history into the present without losing what made it worth protecting in the first place.
With Peter Marino associated with the reinvention, we are watching the relationship between the restored historic hotel and its newer residential additions particularly closely.
We want Miami glamour, of course, but also that easy, slightly nostalgic South Beach atmosphere. Several reports have placed the project on 2027 watchlists; Rosewood has not supplied us with a firm public 2027 hotel opening date, so this remains a project to follow rather than book.
Rosewood Calistoga — Napa Valley, California, USA
Some hotel concepts make you want to book a flight before you have even seen a finished bedroom. Rosewood Calistoga is one of them. Set within a 118-acre hillside estate in Napa Valley, it promises a wine-country escape informed by the landscape itself: vineyards, forest, fresh produce and a slower approach to the good life.
The plans include guestrooms and suites, estate-led dining and the Asaya wellness concept. What excites us is not simply the idea of a beautiful hotel among the vines, but a stay that encourages guests to understand the region beyond the tasting-room itinerary. Think morning walks, excellent local food and afternoons that stretch luxuriously into evening.
Rosewood is targeting early 2027, although individual stays and facilities should be checked directly.
ÀNI Shoal Bay — Anguilla
For anyone who has ever dreamed of having an entire Caribbean retreat to themselves, ÀNI Shoal Bay is about to make that fantasy feel rather tangible. Arriving on Anguilla in January 2027, the 15-suite resort is intended for exclusive use by one party at a time. No searching for sun loungers, no competing dinner reservations — just your favourite people, an extraordinary setting and a team focused on the group.
The concept is tailor-made for milestone birthdays, multi-generational celebrations and those rare holidays when everyone’s diary finally aligns. What we love is that privacy here is only the starting point; the real question is what guests can do together, from shared meals to experiences around the island. This has the potential to turn a holiday into one of those stories the entire family tells for years.
Voaara Grenadines — Palm Island, St Vincent and the Grenadines
We have a real soft spot for island hotels that understand the appeal of doing less. Voaara’s planned Grenadines retreat on Palm Island is promising barefoot luxury, natural textures and the kind of unhurried Caribbean rhythm that makes a watch feel like an unnecessary accessory.
There is something refreshing about a hotel concept that talks about feeling connected to an island, rather than simply disappearing behind the highest possible walls. We will be watching how the design relates to local communities, the shoreline and the existing spirit of Palm Island. A little caution for early planners: Voaara’s own pages currently give inconsistent dates — one says 2027, another December 2026 — so this is a watchlist inclusion, not a confirmed 2027 opening.
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Caye Chapel — Belize
Belize might just be our favourite curveball on this entire list. When people talk about private-island luxury, the conversation usually heads straight for the Maldives. Caye Chapel promises a very different story: Caribbean island seclusion with the enormous natural appeal of Belize’s marine environment close at hand.
The Four Seasons project includes plans for resort accommodation and overwater bungalows, with the prospect of snorkelling and diving experiences that could be as memorable as the hotel itself. We would love to see a place where guests spend as much time discovering the destination as they do admiring their villa. Before confirming a stay, ask how transfers, watersports, dining and any phased opening will work.
Samkani Camp, A&K Sanctuary — Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
Now, this one really made us sit up. Rather than another beautiful hotel looking out at a remarkable landscape, A&K Sanctuary plans to put guests right in the middle of Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni. Samkani Camp will feature five architect-designed Airstream suites on the salt flats, with a sixth dedicated to gathering, dining and an evening drink.
Imagine opening the door to one of the most surreal landscapes on earth, spending the day with a private guide and then returning for a night beneath an extraordinary sky. That, to us, is what genuinely interesting luxury travel should be about: access and experience as much as thread count. The operator has indicated a late 2027 opening, with reservations and exact logistics still to be announced.
Asia and the Indian Ocean
Bvlgari Resort Ranfushi — Maldives
Italian glamour meets the Indian Ocean. Quite frankly, that is enough to get our attention before we have even seen a single villa. Bvlgari’s planned Maldives debut in Raa Atoll is one of the openings we are particularly excited to watch, with 54 keys, private pools and a standalone Bvlgari Villa in the announced plans.
The culinary line-up is due to include Il Ristorante – Niko Romito and Hōseki, giving the resort an identity that goes beyond the postcard-perfect water. But luxury island travel has to deliver more than a glossy rendering, and we will be looking just as closely at conservation, privacy and the experience of getting there. As tempting as it is to dream about that overwater terrace now, ask about the final opening programme before committing to dates.
Maxx Royal Maldives — Maldives
The Maldives already has some of the world’s most extraordinary resorts, so newcomers have to find a fresh way to impress us. Maxx Royal is taking its signature approach to high-touch hospitality into the Indian Ocean, with a new island project currently promoted as coming soon. Its scale and dining ambitions make it one to watch very closely.
We are especially curious to see how the brand’s familiar sense of occasion translates from the Turkish Riviera to a far more secluded island setting. Will it be the place for guests who want a lively restaurant scene alongside the barefoot magic of the Maldives? That combination could be rather compelling. A 2027 launch has been reported, but the official site has not given us a firm date or a complete confirmed opening-phase line-up.
Rosewood Seoul — South Korea
Seoul is one of the world’s most exciting cities for fashion, design, beauty and food, and we have been wondering when its next truly significant luxury hotel arrival would come.
Rosewood Seoul is planned beside Yongsan Park within The Parkside Seoul, placing guests in a fascinating part of the city that connects tradition with the ever-changing modern capital.
The brand has announced approximately 250 rooms and suites, seven restaurants and bars, and an Asaya wellness concept. We love the ambition of a city hotel that feels like a destination in its own right, particularly when the surrounding neighbourhood has so much to discover. If the finished property can interpret Korean craftsmanship and contemporary culture without turning them into decorative clichés, this could be very special.
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Okinawa — Japan
Japan’s southern islands deserve far more attention from luxury travellers. Okinawa offers a completely different rhythm from Tokyo or Kyoto: beaches, fascinating regional culture and a slower pace that feels especially lovely after a few days of city exploring. Four Seasons is planning a beachfront resort and residences on the island’s western coast for 2027.
The promise here is not another anonymous tropical escape, but the chance to encounter a distinct side of Japan with the support of an established international hotel brand. We will be watching the architecture, the cuisine and how seriously the resort engages with Okinawan traditions. A beautifully designed pool is one thing; a hotel that encourages guests to discover the place beyond it is infinitely more interesting.
The Middle East and North Africa
Virgin Limited Edition Marrakech — Morocco
We have always thought Marrakech deserves to be experienced slowly: the fragrance of orange blossom, the craftsmanship, the courtyards and that wonderful sense of discovery behind an unassuming doorway. Virgin Limited Edition’s new retreat, set outside the city, sounds like it has understood the assignment beautifully.
The hotel has announced 37 suites in total, with an initial collection expected to open in early 2027. The first glimpses suggest warm natural materials and a thoughtful interpretation of Moroccan craft, rather than an imported hotel aesthetic. This is one we are particularly excited about, partly because it could provide the perfect counterpoint to a few exhilarating days in the medina: all the energy of Marrakech, followed by space to simply be.
AZULIK AlUla — Saudi Arabia
If there is a hotel project that looks as though it has been imagined by an artist rather than a traditional developer, AZULIK AlUla must be near the top of the list. Planned among the astonishing sandstone landscapes of northwest Saudi Arabia, it promises sculptural organic architecture and a close relationship with the surrounding desert.
The Royal Commission for AlUla has outlined a resort concept of 76 villas, wellness experiences and a connection to AZULIK’s wider art world, including SFER IK. The renderings are extraordinary, but what we want to see is how the project respects the region’s ecology and heritage in practice. This is exactly the kind of bold, place-led hotel we love covering — with the important caveat that a design vision is not the same as a confirmed opening date.
Amansamar — Wadi Safar, Saudi Arabia
Aman rarely has to raise its voice to capture the luxury world’s attention. Its planned Amansamar resort in Wadi Safar, close to Riyadh and the historic heart of Diriyah, is being conceived around the dramatic desert landscape and the quiet rituals of connection. Even the name is beautiful, joining the idea of peace with the Arabic tradition of evening storytelling.
Suites, private residences and a discreet resort experience are among the ambitions, and the setting near At-Turaif adds a cultural dimension that is far more interesting than seclusion for its own sake. We are excited about the possibility of an Aman that invites guests to spend real time understanding this part of Saudi Arabia. The property has appeared on 2027 watchlists, but Aman itself has not confirmed a specific 2027 opening, so treat this as one to follow.
One London hotel worth knowing about, even though its debut is planned for 2026:
Waldorf Astoria London, Admiralty Arch — London, England
We simply could not leave Admiralty Arch out of a London luxury hotel conversation. The transformation of this extraordinary landmark into Waldorf Astoria London promises to be one of the capital’s most fascinating hospitality stories, marrying a magnificent historic setting with a very different modern life.
There is an important date distinction, though: Hilton has described an autumn 2026 opening, while reservations for stays in 2027 have been announced. We are including it as a 2027 stay to watch, not incorrectly labelling it a new 2027 debut. If you have ever admired Admiralty Arch and wondered what it might feel like to walk inside as a guest, this is certainly an address to keep on the radar.
How we would plan a stay at a brand-new luxury hotel
The most important question to ask before booking a new opening is not simply whether rooms are available. Is the spa opening at the same time? Will every restaurant be operating? Is the beach club ready? Will the hotel still be completing work nearby? A spectacular new villa means rather less if half the resort is behind a temporary screen.
We would always ask the reservations team to confirm the first fully operational date, the transfer arrangements, which signature facilities are actually included during a soft opening, and the applicable cancellation policy. We will update this guide as operators confirm openings and images, and as reservations become available.
Frequently asked questions about luxury hotel openings in 2027
Which new luxury hotels are planned to open in 2027?
Highlights announced or targeted for 2027 include Cambridge House in London, Six Senses Milan, Bvlgari Resort Ranfushi in the Maldives, The Park Gstaad in Switzerland, Rosewood Seoul, The Nell New York, Rosewood Calistoga and Four Seasons Okinawa. Some other properties listed are still awaiting final opening-date confirmation.
Which are the most exciting new luxury hotels in Europe?
We are particularly looking forward to Cambridge House, Six Senses Milan, Mandarin Oriental Cristallo in Cortina, the Rosewood transformation of Blue Palace in Crete, The Park Gstaad and Lily of the Valley Courchevel. They each promise something distinctive, from historic architecture to ambitious Alpine wellness.
Can I book these 2027 hotels now?
Some hotels have announced first reservation dates, others only a year, and several are still at concept or pre-opening stage. Follow each official hotel link above and check live availability directly; no unverified starting prices or invented opening-night offers are included.
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