AC Hotel Pasadena—Pasadena, California

Heading to the United States, the new AC Hotel Pasadena will open in February as part of the design-forward AC Hotels by Marriott brand. The 194-room hotel will offer six stories of accommodations and amenities, including mountain views, the AC Kitchen, the AC Library coworking, and relaxation space and over 5,000-square-feet of event spaces. It is located within walking distance of the Pasadena Convention Center and is located on the Rose Parade route, offering a great location for both leisure and business travelers.

Silversea Hotel—Puerto Williams, Chile

In a surprising first, luxury expedition line Silversea will be opening its own hotel in the southernmost city on earth. Located in Puerto Williams, Chile, the hotel will open in late 2025 just in time for the line’s Antarctica voyage season. The hotel will offer 150 rooms and include a large restaurant, lounge, fitness center, and views of the Patagonian mountains.

Hotel Willa—Taos, New Mexico

Located in the Taos Historic District, guests of the design-forward Hotel Willa will love the 51-room boutique escape, part of Casetta. The modern adobe style and gorgeous views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains are only the beginning of its charms: when it opens in February 2025, it’ll also feature a pool, hot tub, wellness facilities, a stargazing deck, and more. The hotel will also feature a dining venue with locally sourced ingredients and on-site garden, art gallery, and Artist in Residency program.

Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve—Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Slated to open in January is the next exclusive Ritz-Carlton Reserve property, this time located at the Peninsula Papagayo in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. The Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve will offer a luxury resort surrounded by lush jungle with views of the Pacific Ocean. It’ll offer many of the amenities its brand professes, with an eye towards sustainability and wellness. Beyond rooms and suites, the property will also boast treetop tents.

The Plein Hotel—Milan, Italy

Opening in January in stylish Milan, Italy, is a hotel that’s sure to take any Vogue-connoisseur on a run for their money: The Plein Hotel, part of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and designed by German designer Philip Plein. The boutique 13-room hotel will offer upscale culinary offerings along with its own vibrant nightlife.

Laguna Coast Resort—Naxos, Greece

Part of Small Luxury Hotels of the World’s Considerate Collection of sustainable properties, the Laguna Coast Resort will open in Naxos, Greece in May, 2025 as an eco-retreat. Overlooking the Aegean sea and the region’s ancient landmarks, guests will love the resort’s natural beauty and its connection to regenerative tourism, as part of the largest regeneration project in the Cyclades.

Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai—Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Opening in 2025, the Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai will be located in Dubai’s Wasl Tower, with the region’s tallest ceramic facade. The hotel will offer 259 rooms and suites, along with 224 residences, all within walking distance of the City Walk. The hotel itself will boast nine restaurants, lounges and bars, a luxury spa, and more.

Palm House—Palm Beach, Florida

Palm House, opening in Palm Beach, Florida in January 2025, will be the first property in the U.S. for London-based Iconic Luxury Hotels collection. The hotel offers a blend of elegant and exuberant style for travelers to feel immersed in a beachside paradise, with colors inspired by corals. It boasts 79 rooms and suites, a Sunset Pool Deck and all-day dining at the Palm House Dining Room. Note: this hotel will have a grand opening in January, but had a soft opening in late 2024.

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