The world’s best new luxury hotels have been revealed – and the top spot goes to a UK establishment.
The 15 global arrivals have been recognised as this year’s best, according to the ranking by LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence.
This year’s world’s best new luxury hotel is The Chancery Rosewood, located in London’s affluent Mayfair.
Hotel brand Rosewood leads the way with three entries, including the winner.
The Chancery Rosewood is the only UK property on the list, and other features hotels are from countries including Mexico and France.
Here’s a full list of the top 15 new luxury hotels…
1. The Chancery Rosewood
The Chancery Rosewood is situated in London’s Mayfair
A new ultra-luxury hotel comes to London – and is truly exceptional
Rosewood has enjoyed a successful year, unveiling several impressive new properties around the world.
The Chancery is the most anticipated addition to the list, given its location, amenities and sheer opulence – and it has a huge pool and rooftop bar.
The all-suite property offers eight restaurants and bars and an expansive Asaya Spa – a destination in its own right.
It’s also housed within the former US embassy in London – the building operated as the headquarters of US diplomacy in London from 1960 until it relocated in 2017.
The Grade II-listed building is located on Grosvenor Square and is one of the most recognisable buildings in the area.
2. &Beyond Suyian Lodge
&Beyond Suyian Lodge provides total immersion in the surroundings
Suyian Lodge in Laikipia, Kenya offers the ultimate luxury hospitality experience for adventurers.
There are fourteen standalone, one-bedroom (and one two-bedroom) suites dotted discreetly across the enthralling landscape, each strategically located to capture the sunrise and maximise privacy.
All feature domed ceilings in their living and bedroom spaces, while the bathrooms offer expansive views, deep stone bathtubs and circular skylit showers.
3. Aman Bangkok
Aman Bangkok has calm courtyards, chic understated decor and high-quality service
This is Aman’s first urban sanctuary in Thailand. It is a model of tranquility; you would never guess you were in the thick of one of the world’s most chaotic cities.
As expected, the dining is delicious, with Italian and Japanese cuisine on offer.
You can round off your evening with a meticulously mixed drink at the refined Cigar Bar or Aman Lounge, which are only available to hotel guests.
4. Collegio alla Querce – Auberge Collection
Collegio alla Querce – Auberge Collection has a beautiful exterior courtyard
A former boarding school now transformed into an exceptional luxury hotel, Collegio alla Querce brings together three adjacent 16th-century buildings, including an original chapel and theatre.
The extensive reimagining awakens the property’s storied and romantic history, dating back to the Italian Renaissance.
Located in Florence, this could be a fantastic choice for a luxury stay.
5. Orient Express La Minerva
Orient Express La Minerva is a fantastic new property in Italy’s capital
This stunning property in Rome is the brand’s first hotel, a luxurious reimagining of a historic palazzo near the Pantheon with 93 rooms and suites.
It aims to blend Orient Express’ travel art with Roman history.
The hotel excels in bespoke Italian craftsmanship and signature dining, as the brand ventures beyond trains into hotels and experiences.
6. Faena New York City
Faena New York City’s bar oozes glitz and glamour for a fantastic night out
This impressive property introduces the Faena luxury hotel brand to Manhattan, after successful debuts in Buenos Aires and Miami Beach.
It offers 120 stunning guestrooms and suites with floor-to-ceiling windows and skyline views.
La Boca, the in-house restaurant, focuses on Patagonian fire-cooking techniques and features pop-art murals.
7. Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab
Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab is impressive both from the interior and exterior
This superyacht-inspired property delivers large-scale luxury hospitality.
It boasts 300 guest rooms and 86 suites complete with panoramic ocean-view terraces.
Rooted in Dubai’s rich heritage, this impressive resort offers comprehensive wellness options, sophisticated culinary experiences and an ultra-modern marina, all alongside Jumeirah’s distinctive Arabian hospitality.
8. Mandarin Oriental Vienna
Mandarin Oriental Vienna has a grand, opulent entrance hall to welcome guests
This new addition to the esteemed Mandarin Oriental portfolio is located on Vienna’s UNESCO-listed Ringstrasse.
It artfully combines Art Nouveau style with modern elegance, keeping original features such as grand staircases and beautiful ceilings.
There are 138 rooms and suites, all are big and bright with high ceilings, marble baths and soft, neutral colours. Many of them look out over a glass-covered courtyard, the property’s social centre.
9. Few and Far Luvhondo
Few and Far Luvhondo is situated in Limpopo, South Africa
With only six breathtaking cliffside suites, Luvhondo is a ground-breaking eco-lodge.
It spans 100,000 hectares in the untamed and uncharted Soutpansberg Mountains of Limpopo, South Africa.
It provides a private, purpose-driven getaway in UNESCO’s Vhembe Biosphere Reserve – one of the planet’s most biologically diverse areas.
10. The Rocco Forte Carlton Milan
Chic glamour is the order of the day in the Rocco Forte Carlton Milan
This is Rocco Forte Hotels’ tenth Italian property.
After huge financial investment, this superb location offers guests 71 exceptional rooms and suites, all decorated in the brand’s signature contemporary style, with subtle Art Deco touches.
The Carlton Bar, which celebrates Italy’s aperitivo culture, serves cocktails inspired by Milan.
11. The Oberoi Rajgarh Palace
The Oberoi Rajgarh Palace, set against the breathtaking backdrop of Panna National Park
More than three and a half centuries ago, an Indian maharaja created an exquisite palace in the Managad Hills of Madhya Pradesh, India.
That remarkable landmark has now been transformed into The Oberoi Rajgarh Palace, with 66 elegant rooms and suites.
The Oberoi Group has meticulously restored every part of this distinguished 70 acre site, diligently preserving its original features, structures and flora.
12. Rosewood Courchevel
Rosewood Courchevel – the perfect option for luxury ski at its best
This marks Rosewood’s second French outpost and its first winter resort.
Situated within the esteemed Jardin Alpin district of Courchevel 1850, it further enhances the prestige of one of the world’s most renowned ski resorts.
This property draws inspiration from the elegance and brilliance of the 1960s while effortlessly blending modern hospitality with nostalgic Alpine charm.
13. The Twenty Two New York
The Twenty Two New York is located in the heart of the city
The team from The Twenty Two London has crossed the pond, opening this second location in Manhattan’s Union Square.
Nearly twice the size of the successful London venture, it offers 17 suites and a rooftop penthouse with panoramic views.
In-house restaurant Cafe Zaffri is also proving to be very popular with in-the-know New Yorkers.
14. Rosewood Mandarina
Rosewood Mandarina is a real taste of luxury located in Mexico
This hotel marks the beginning of a new era of luxury hospitality in Mexico.
The highly anticipated resort offers guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in the vibrant charm and cultural richness of the Pacific coast.
Developed over nearly a decade, this all-suite retreat has been crafted to reflect a timeless connection with the natural surroundings and to promote meaningful exploration.
15. Nekajui Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Nekajui Ritz-Carlton Reserve is nestled in Costa Rica’s Peninsula Papagayo
Nestled in one of the world’s most biodiverse destinations, Nekajui is a secluded, ultra-luxury retreat amid the unspoiled natural beauty of Costa Rica’s Peninsula Papagayo.
Thoughtfully designed ocean-facing rooms, suites and three luxury treetop tents seamlessly blend indoor and outdoor living.
The hotel’s aim is to celebrate Costa Rica’s rich cultural heritage.
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