In 2025, travelers can look forward to a wide array of luxury hotel openings across the globe, including historic palazzos, waterfront retreats, and unique properties like a 17th-century noble residence in Rome or a private island in Belize. This curated list highlights the most anticipated hotel openings by brand, ensuring travelers can stay with their trusted favorites.
### Global Hotel Construction Boom
The hotel industry is experiencing a surge in new developments. According to **Lodging Econometrics’ Future Forecast**, 759 new hotel projects are expected in the U.S. alone by 2025, with New York, Nashville, Dallas, and Phoenix leading the way. In Europe, 353 new projects are scheduled, with the United Kingdom, Germany, Turkey, Portugal, and France seeing the most growth. Asia-Pacific is also booming, with India leading the region, followed by Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, and Japan. China is set to see a dramatic rise with 1,101 new hotels.
### 25 Most Anticipated Luxury Hotel Openings in 2025
#### **Aman**
– **Aman Rosa Alpina** (Dolomites, Italy): This iconic hotel, located in the UNESCO-protected Dolomites, is undergoing a complete remodel and will feature 51 guest rooms, two Presidential Suites, and a private chalet. The spa will be expanded to include an outdoor pool and jacuzzi.
– **Amanvari** (Los Cabos, Mexico): Another much-anticipated opening for the brand.
#### **Auberge Resorts Collection**
– **Collegio alla Querce** (Florence, Italy): A 16th-century former boarding school with 83 rooms and suites, two restaurants, a cigar lounge, and an Auberge Spa.
– Additional openings: **Shell Bay Club and Resort** (Florida), **Cambridge House** (London), **Hearst Hotel** (San Francisco).
#### **Banyan Tree**
– **Mandai Rainforest Resort** (Singapore): Overlooking the Upper Seletar Reservoir, this eco-friendly resort will feature 338 rooms and 24 treehouse suites, blending seamlessly with the surrounding rainforest.
– Additional openings: China, Thailand, South Korea, Indonesia, Philippines, and Vietnam.
#### **Belmond**
– **Britannic Explorer, A Belmond Train** (London): Offering three-night luxury train journeys through Cornwall, The Lake District, and Wales, this train celebrates British heritage with modern gastronomy and wellness.
– **Villa Beatrice at Splendido** (Portofino, Italy): A private villa as part of Belmond’s portfolio.
#### **Conrad**
– **The Ilisian Athens** (Greece): A development featuring a Conrad hotel, residences, and a Waldorf Astoria, with stunning views of historical Athens.
#### **Corinthia**
– **Corinthia Rome** (Italy): Located in the historic Central Bank of Italy, this luxury hotel will offer 60 suites, a spa, and multiple dining options.
– Additional openings: Maldives, New York, Brussels, Bucharest, Qatar, Riyadh, and Malta.
#### **Edition Hotels**
– **Lake Como Edition** (Italy): A 19th-century building with 142 rooms, a floating pool, and restaurants overlooking Lake Como.
– Additional openings: Dali, Milan, Nayarit, Nashville, and Scottsdale.
#### **Four Seasons**
– **Four Seasons Resort and Residences Caye Chapel** (Belize): A private island resort with beachfront residences, overwater bungalows, and a Greg Norman-designed golf course.
– Additional openings: Cartagena (Colombia).
#### **JW Marriott**
– **JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa** (Greece): A seafront resort with 160 rooms and suites, all offering private pools or jacuzzis.
– Additional openings: Tokyo and Vietnam.
#### **Kempinski**
– **Kempinski Saigon River** (Vietnam): A riverside retreat with 100 guest rooms, a spa, and stunning architecture by Kengo Kuma.
– Additional openings: Bahrain Harbor.
#### **Kimpton**
– **Kimpton Hotel Taormina** (Sicily): A 59-room boutique hotel with a terrace bar, Mediterranean garden, and seafront pool.
– Additional openings: Budapest, Marbella, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Riviera Maya, and Chiang Rai.
#### **Mandarin Oriental**
– **Mandarin Oriental Vienna** (Austria): Featuring 163 rooms and 25 serviced residences, this hotel offers a spa, fitness center, and outdoor garden.
– Additional openings: Dubai and Mallorca.
#### **Mondrian**
– **Mondrian Gold Coast** (Australia): A beachfront property with 208 guestrooms and 83 apartments, plus bars, restaurants, and a spa.
#### **Nobu Hotels**
– **Nobu Hotel Roma** (Italy): Located on Via Veneto, this hotel offers 122 rooms and suites, a rooftop terrace, and the signature Nobu restaurant.
– Additional openings: Toronto.
#### **Oberoi**
– **The Oberoi Melouk & Malekat, Luxury Nile Dahabeyas** (Egypt): Luxurious Nile cruises on elegant sailing vessels with only seven cabins each.
– Additional openings: The Oberoi Vindhyavilas Wildlife Resort and The Oberoi Rajgarh Palace (India).
#### **Oetker Collection**
– **The Vineta Hotel** (Palm Beach, Florida): The brand’s first U.S. property, offering 41 rooms, four dining options, and an exclusive American Bar.
#### **One&Only**
– **One&Only Moonlight Basin** (Montana): The brand’s first U.S. resort, offering 73 guest rooms, 19 cabins, and private homes, adjacent to Yellowstone National Park.
#### **Orient Express**
– **Orient Express La Minerva** (Rome, Italy): A 17th-century noble residence transformed into a luxury hotel with 93 rooms, a rooftop bar, and a wellness spa.
– Additional openings: Palazzo Dona Giovannelli (Venice).
#### **Park Hyatt**
– **Park Hyatt Los Cabos** (Mexico): A 162-room resort within Cabo Del Sol, featuring large suites with plunge pools.
– Additional openings: Tokyo, Cancun, and Mexico City.
#### **Ritz-Carlton**
– **Siari, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve** (Mexico): Located in a private club community near Puerto Vallarta, this resort offers 90 rooms, a beach club, and a golf course.
– Additional openings: Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve (Costa Rica).
#### **Rosewood**
– **Rosewood Mandarina** (Mexico): A Pacific coast resort with 134 suites, each with a private terrace and plunge pool.
– Additional openings: Doha, Miyakojima, Amsterdam, and London.
#### **Six Senses**
– **Six Senses The Forestias** (Thailand): A 60-room hotel set in a forest community with 27 residences and a wellness club.
– Additional openings: London, Milan, and Dubai.
#### **Soho House**
– **Soho Farmhouse Ibiza** (Spain): A new property in a working olive grove, offering bedrooms, an outdoor pool, and a wellness experience.
– Additional openings: Barcelona Pool House and Soho House Manchester.
#### **W Hotels**
– **W Punta Cana** (Dominican Republic): An adults-only, all-inclusive resort with 340 rooms, an AWAY Spa, and an infinity pool.
– Additional openings: Florence, Maldives, Sardinia, and Riyadh.
#### **Waldorf Astoria**
– **Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique** (Costa Rica): A cliffside resort with 148 guest rooms and 40 suites, all offering ocean views.
– Additional openings: New York, San Miguel De Allende, Shanghai, and Osaka.
### Other Notable Openings
– **Amaala** (Saudi Arabia): A Red Sea mega-development with seven resorts, including Rosewood Amaala and Six Senses Amaala.
– **Dunluce Lodge** (Northern Ireland), **Fregate Private Island** (Seychelles), **Nomade Madrid** (Spain), and **The Standard Lisbon** (Portugal) are also set to open in 2025.
With these exciting new properties, 2025 promises to be a landmark year for luxury travel.
Source: forbes.com