Beautiful Hotels Around the World

French glamour just washed up on one of Mykonos's most coveted stretches of coast. Fouquet's Mykonos opened on June 27, 2026 on Paraga Beach, marking the storied French brand's first address in Greece and its fifth worldwide after Paris, New York, Courchevel, and Saint-Barthélemy. Designed in the Cycladic tradition with clean lines and natural stone, the property holds 61 suites and three private villas, some with private pools and direct access to the sea. The showstoppers are the Rock Spa created with Dr. Barbara Sturm, complete with hyperbaric oxygenation and a floatation tank, an indoor pool carved into the rock, and a beachfront Roka, making this one of the most talked-about openings on the island this summer.

Venice's most storied hotel is about to begin a new chapter. Danieli, A Four Seasons Hotel, Venice is set to reopen on August 26, 2026, following an extensive restoration of a landmark that has welcomed guests for 200 years. Set along the Riva degli Schiavoni just steps from Piazza San Marco, the hotel unites three interconnected palaces, including the 15th-century Palazzo Dandolo, reimagined by French designer Pierre-Yves Rochon with Murano glass chandeliers, Italian marble, terrazzo floors, and a palette of soft pinks and lagoon blues. Rooftop restaurant Terrazza Danieli, helmed by Executive Chef Adriano Rausa, will offer sweeping lagoon views, making this one of the most anticipated reopenings in Venice.

The most famous hotel in cinema has finally reopened its doors. Park Hyatt Tokyo, immortalized in Sofia Coppola’s Lost in Translation, returned following a 19-month restoration, the most comprehensive renewal in the landmark’s 30-year history. Perched on the upper floors of Kenzo Tange’s Shinjuku Park Tower, the redesign by Paris studio Jouin Manku reimagines all 171 rooms and suites with softer forms, contemporary Japanese art, and expanded skyline views, while preserving the quiet, cinematic soul guests have cherished since 1994. New arrivals like Girandole by Alain Ducasse join returning icons such as the New York Grill & Bar and the glass-roofed pool at Club On The Park, making this Tokyo’s most anticipated return in years.

An entire private island on the French Riviera just came back to life. Zannier Île de Bendor recently opened after a five-year transformation of the 17-acre island that pastis legend Paul Ricard turned into his personal Mediterranean dream back in 1950, just a short boat ride from the town of Bandol. The island now feels like a small Provençal village, with 93 rooms and suites spread across three settings: Delos with its 1960s Riviera glamour, Soukana focused on wellness, and the Madrague houses with private gardens and laid-back Provençal charm. Add eight places to eat and drink, a holistic spa, a beach cove, and a dive center, and you have one of the most special island escapes in Europe right now.

After nearly a decade in the making, one of Europe's most coveted hotel groups has finally landed in Venice. Airelles Palladio Venice opened on April 1, 2026 on Giudecca Island, just a five-minute boat ride from Piazza San Marco, marking the French luxury group's first property outside its home country. Spread across three historic 16th-century buildings, a private church, and nearly one hectare of gardens, the hotel features 45 rooms and suites, three swimming pools, and what is described as the largest spa in Venice. The dining lineup alone is worth the trip, with four world-class chefs anchoring three venues, including Nobu Matsuhisa's first restaurant in Venice, Jean-Georges Vongerichten's Italian debut, three-Michelin-starred Norbert Niederkofler at Villa Frollo, and pastry icon Cédric Grolet overseeing desserts across the hotel.

Tokyo's most dynamic district just got a sanctuary in the sky. 1 Hotel Tokyo, the brand's first property in Japan, recently opened high inside the Akasaka Trust Tower, spanning the 38th through 43rd floors with sweeping views of the Imperial Palace gardens, Tokyo Tower, and the city skyline. True to the brand's nature-led philosophy, the 211-room hotel blends biophilic design with Japanese craftsmanship and a wabi-sabi sensibility, courtesy of design studio CRÈME, who envisioned it as a green refuge within the skyline. With a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and dining at NiNi anchoring the experience, it brings 1 Hotels' signature sustainable luxury to one of the world's great cities.

Budapest's most distinguished new address has officially arrived. The St. Regis Budapest just opened inside the Klotild Palace, a Neo-Baroque landmark commissioned at the turn of the 20th century by Princess Klotild of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, and recognized as a UNESCO-listed site that once served as the ceremonial entrance to Pest. The hotel offers 63 rooms and 39 suites, including the coveted Klotild Tower Suite, with guestrooms designed as private theatre boxes framed by sweeping views of the Danube and the Elisabeth Bridge. A grand staircase, a spa rooted in Budapest's bathing heritage, and a signature Crown Mary cocktail at the St. Regis Bar make this less a hotel stay and more an introduction to the city itself.

Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Cartagena recently opened in the vibrant Getsemaní neighborhood, steps from the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Walled City. The hotel is the result of a multi-year restoration of several historic buildings, including the 1920s-era former Club Cartagena, with architecture and interiors led by the late François Catroux, and food and beverage concepts developed by AvroKO and SBM Interior Design. 131 guest rooms unfold across the property alongside eight distinct dining venues, from a modern steakhouse to Cartagena's first speakeasy and the rooftop El Palmar, which offers panoramic views of the city and the Caribbean coastline.

One of the Côte d'Azur's most legendary addresses is back. COMO Le Beauvallon just reopened, marking the rebirth of a Belle Époque palace originally built in 1914 that once welcomed Winston Churchill, Audrey Hepburn, and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Set on a private ten-acre estate above the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, the 42-room hotel features a 25-metre mosaic pool, sweeping pine-shaded gardens, and a complimentary eight-minute speedboat shuttle to the village from a private pontoon. The dining program is led by Yannick Alléno, the chef behind 17 Michelin stars, with Beauvallon Sur Mer serving as the centerpiece, while a 300-piece contemporary art collection and a serene COMO Shambhala wellness retreat round out one of the most anticipated openings of the year.

Villa San Michele, Belmond's 15th-century property on the hillside of Via Doccia in Fiesole, has reopened after restoration, returning one of Tuscany's most documented hotel addresses to the landscape. From its terrace, the cypress-lined slope descends toward the Arno valley and the dome of Santa Maria del Fiore, a view that has defined the property's identity across its history. The villa's pale pink facade, attributed to the school of Michelangelo, remains its most recognized architectural feature and the element most often cited in the literature of Florentine hospitality. Belmond's restoration updates the dining, wellness, and guest spaces in line with its broader Italian portfolio while preserving the cinematic character.

Corinthia has opened its first Italian address inside the former Bank of Italy headquarters on Piazza del Parlamento in Campo Marzio, a palazzo designed by Pio and Marcello Piacentini and completed in 1921 that served as a seat of Italian finance for a century before GA Group led a philological restoration stripping back later interventions to reveal original marble, frescoes, mosaics, and stuccoes in their first proportions. The hotel holds 60 rooms and 21 suites, the most notable being the Theodoli Heritage Suite, set inside the former Council Chamber beneath 1920s frescoes by Giulio Bargellini and a ceiling by Guglielmo Janni depicting an allegorical map of Italian currency, the Chigi Suite with a rooftop terrace looking directly at Parliament, and the Aurea Penthouse, which takes its name and design cues from Nero's Domus Aurea. Three dining venues led by Carlo Cracco cover contemporary Italian at Viride, Roman tradition at Piazzetta, and aperitivo at Ocra Bar. Inside the bank's former vault, the subterranean spa houses three treatment rooms and two bathing pools, turning what was once one of Rome's most secure rooms into one of its most tranquil.

The way in is a long walkway flanked by shoji screens, which holds the arrival back until the courtyard opens at the centre of the building, a shallow pond ringed by rocks and a few trees. The 89 rooms are arranged around it. Kengo Kuma and Associates drew the four-storey building on the former grounds of Shinmichi Elementary School, one part of a redevelopment along Shinmichi Street that also put up a community centre and rebuilt the Miyagawa-cho Kaburenjo next door. A special permit let the theatre's great roof go back up at its old height, and the karahafu over the stage moved across into the new hall. Timber and light fittings pulled from the school went into Yoi, the late-night kappo restaurant. Brewin Design Office, working in Japan for the first time, took the machiya's run of narrow alley, hidden garden and interior threshold and stretched it across the whole plan, finishing in hand-washed plaster, cypress, cedar, paper and ceramic. A twisted form modelled on a Shinto shimenawa rope pushes out of one wall of the reception lobby. Rooms begin at 50 square metres, and the Premier Theatre Rooms take their name from the view of the Kaburenjo. The 206 square metre Capella Suite has the top floor, with the Yasaka Pagoda on the ridge beyond and the laneway to the ochaya below. Six of the 29 suites keep a private onsen bath against an inner garden. The Kaburenjo has been the private training ground of the district's geiko and maiko for generations, and it opens its front rows to the hotel for the classical arts still taught inside. On the same programme are a wooden sandal atelier of 150 years, where a pair is commissioned and made by hand, and a kintsugi session with an urushi master who mends what is broken into something better than it was. A maiko receives visitors in a private ochaya. That teahouse admits by invitation only.

One of the most legendary addresses in the Aman portfolio is making its return. Aman Sveti Stefan, the iconic resort on Montenegro's Adriatic coast, has confirmed it will reopen for the 2026 summer season following a settlement agreement between the Montenegrin government and leaseholders. The resort encompasses an entire 15th-century fortified island of stone cottages and the mainland Villa Miločer, the former summer residence of Queen Marija Karađorđević, set on a pink sand beach with private access to Queen's Beach and King's Beach along the Adriatic. Over the decades it has drawn everyone from Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe to Sophia Loren, and after years of closure it is poised to reclaim its status as one of Europe's most extraordinary and storied places to stay.

Soho House just made its long-awaited debut in Japan, and it landed exactly where it should: in Aoyama, just off Omotesando, right in the heart of Tokyo's design and fashion core. The brand's first house in Japan spans four floors with club lounges, a restaurant and bar, a wellness studio, and a rooftop pool and terrace with sweeping views over the city, plus 42 bedrooms designed with parquet flooring, upcycled kimono fabrics, and ripped-weave furnishings. Throughout the building, Soho House's signature interiors are blended with local influences and custom-made Japanese furnishings, creating a space that feels both unmistakably Soho House and deeply rooted in Tokyo. For creatives passing through or staying longer, it offers exactly what the brand has always done best: a place to work, eat, drink, and connect with people who make culture happen.

Ten years in the making, Maison Heler is one of the most singular hotels in France. Conceived by Philippe Starck as a living work of art, the hotel takes the form of a nine-story monolithic building, topped by a replica of a traditional 18th-century Lorraine house, sitting just steps from the Centre Pompidou-Metz. The entire universe of the hotel is inspired by a surrealist novel Starck wrote, "La Vie Minutieuse de Manfred Heler," whose eccentric fictional inventor breathes life into the decor, a secret alphabet hidden in the closets, and an intimate rooftop restaurant perched inside the house above. 104 rooms and suites, two restaurants, a garden bar, and a rooftop terrace with panoramic views over the city complete the experience.

A 15th-century Venetian palace, reborn. Orient Express Venezia just opened, inside the Palazzo Donà Giovannelli, an aristocratic residence built in 1436 that has been transformed into a hotel for the first time in nearly 600 years. Architect Aline Asmar d'Amman worked on the restoration for eight years, preserving original mosaics, frescoes, and sculptures while layering in Murano chandeliers, silk wall coverings, Carrara marble, and a collection of contemporary art throughout the 47 rooms and suites. Dining is led by three-Michelin-starred chef Heinz Beck, while the art deco-style Wagon Bar pays direct homage to the golden age of rail travel that made the Orient Express name legendary.

The Lake Como EDITION just opened in March 2026 in a restored 19th-century palazzo in Cadenabbia, on the lake's western shore with sweeping views across to Bellagio. The 148-room property features a floating pool perched over the lake, a private boat dock, and four dining venues led by three-Michelin-starred chef Mauro Colagreco, marking his first restaurant in Italy. It also houses Italy's second Longevity Spa, complete with biohacking treatments, an indoor thermal pool, herbal sauna, and Turkish bath, all overlooking the water.

Adrian Zecha, the legendary hotelier behind Aman Resorts, is about to do it again. Opening in spring 2026, AZUMA FARM Koiwai is a joint venture between Zecha's hospitality group and JR East, set on the grounds of Koiwai Farm in Iwate Prefecture, Japan, a historic working farm cultivated for over 130 years at the foot of Mount Iwate. Guests stay in one of just 24 secluded villa rooms scattered across an 8-hectare grove, each built from local red pine and cypress and tucked quietly into the surrounding forest. The experience centers on what the property calls true "Farm Life": connecting with the land, the seasons, and the deep natural and cultural traditions of Japan's northeast.

This luminous 2025/2026 debut, Rosewood's inaugural winter resort, elevates Courchevel 1850 with 51 refined residences designed by Tristan Auer, where private terraces frame snow-draped peaks and signature suites glow with Himalayan salt bars and Murano crystal art installations. Art infuses every space-from Olafur Eliasson's crystalline lobby reflections to Studio KO's sprawling Jardin Alpin Apartment-crafting an immersive narrative of mountain elegance. Savor elevated Savoyard fare at SALTO, unwind in the Asaya Spa's glacier-inspired pool and Deep Alpine Massages, or conquer Les Trois Vallées with curated ski adventures, all within this pinnacle of sophisticated alpine living.

Six Senses London is set to open on March 1, 2026 in The Whiteley, an iconic former Art Deco department store in West London that is being restored into a landmark destination for mindful luxury and urban wellbeing. The hotel marks the brand’s first property in the United Kingdom and introduces Six Senses’ wellness-led philosophy to the heart of the city with a sprawling spa, thoughtful design, and panoramic city views. Guests will find a magnesium pool and thermal experiences designed to soothe and restore alongside modern dining and social spaces that elevate city living into a mindful escape. Perched near Hyde Park and Notting Hill, Six Senses London aims to blend heritage architecture with contemporary comfort and a fresh perspective on hospitality.

Set along Morocco’s storied coastline, Villa Mabrouka was once the private vacation home of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé and has been transformed into an intimate luxury hotel. The historic property has been thoughtfully restored by British designer Jasper Conran, who preserved its romantic spirit while introducing refined, contemporary interiors. Surrounded by lush gardens and sweeping sea views, the villa retains the quiet glamour that once made it a creative refuge for the legendary designer. Today, it offers guests the rare opportunity to stay inside a place deeply woven into fashion history, reimagined as a serene Moroccan escape.

Janu Dubai is set to arrive in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) as a striking new luxury hotel by Aman Group’s lifestyle brand, offering a fresh, sociable take on high-end hospitality in one of the city’s most dynamic neighborhoods. Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects Herzog & de Meuron, the 150-room hotel will occupy the heart of a sculptural mixed-use tower that also includes residences and the brand’s first global Janu Club for wellness, connection, and curated experiences. Slated to open in 2027, the hotel promises panoramic views across the Burj Khalifa and Zabeel Palace Gardens, modern dining concepts, and expansive terraces that blur indoor and outdoor living. Positioned amid world-class retail, art, and culture in DIFC, Janu Dubai aims to redefine urban luxury with design that feels both grounded and expressive.

Tea House Senkutsu at Aman Kyoto has opened as a serene architectural retreat set within the resort’s forested garden, offering guests an intimate immersion into the Japanese Way of Tea. Designed in the traditional sukiya style and crafted by master carpenters using local cedar, stone, soil, and bamboo, the tea house blends quietly into its natural surroundings. The experience unfolds across two distinct spaces, a tatami room accessed through a low entrance and a chair seated room designed for accessibility, each encouraging stillness and reflection. Reached by a moss lined path overlooking a tranquil pond, Senkutsu embodies Aman’s devotion to craftsmanship, ritual, and quiet beauty.

Perched amid 12.5 hectares of lush gardens overlooking Pampelonne Beach, Airelles Saint-Tropez, Château de la Messardière captivates with its historic 19th-century estate, lovingly restored by Airelles to embody refined Provençal chic and timeless luxury. Vast grounds invite leisurely exploration via golf buggies to tennis courts, an outdoor gym, and a children's club, while generous suites with private terraces frame breathtaking sea and vineyard views. Indulge in symphonies of flavors at venues like La Table de Messardière and the Sunset Bar Fillmore, where impeccable service and artistic dishes elevate every moment into an unforgettable Riviera reverie.

Basin Glacial Waters has opened at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in Alberta’s Banff National Park as a new benchmark in luxury wellness set against the turquoise glacial waters of Lake Louise and the towering Canadian Rockies. This 19,000-square-foot indoor-outdoor thermal bathing destination blends minimalist, nature-inspired design by renowned architect Matteo Thun with ancient traditions of thermotherapy to create a sensory-rich experience of heat, cold, movement, and stillness. Guests can explore a sequence of thermal pools, steam rooms, saunas and cold plunges that draw on both Nordic rituals and the surrounding landscape, with unmatched panoramic views throughout. More than a spa, Basin is a deeply restorative retreat that invites reflection and renewal in one of North America’s most spectacular natural settings.

Aman Rosa Alpina is a masterful reinterpretation of a beloved alpine lodge, reimagined by visionary architect Jean-Michel Gathy. Nestled in the picturesque village of San Cassiano, this resort combines generous spaces with a thoughtful palette of timber, stone, wool, and glass, mirroring the local terrain. The resort offers a range of dining experiences, from authentic Italian flavors to refined Japanese cuisine, and features an expansive spa inspired by the region's natural healing traditions. With its prime location in the Dolomites, Aman Rosa Alpina serves as a gateway to world-class skiing and hiking adventures, making it an unforgettable destination for those seeking luxury and adventure.