Hotels

(credit: Soneva)In our fourth installment of the most anticipated property openings around the world, here is a curated list of new openings in Asia and Australia for 2024. Soneva Secret – Scheduled to open January 2024 Located in the sparkling waters of the Maldives’ Haa Dhaalu Atoll, Soneva Secret will present 14 overwater and island villas, including the Maldives’ first floating villa. As the first resort in the Haa Dhaalu Atoll, each villa features a dedicated team of three, which includes a Barefoot Guardian, Barefoot Assistant and dedicated chef, to ensure every stay is wholly personalized. Including secret hideaways accessible only…

(credit: St. Regis Cap Cana) Dec. 15th, 2023 In our second installment of the most anticipated property openings around the world, here is a curated list of new openings in Mexico & the Caribbean for 2024. SHA Mexico – Scheduled to open January 2024 Clinical wellness leader SHA Wellness Clinic will be opening their second location in Costa Mujeres, Mexico, just 35 minutes north of Cancun International Airport. With 100 suites and 35 residences, SHA Mexico will be a health-centered wellness paradise in a setting of pristine nature and cultural heritage. The pioneering wellness brand will be bringing their clinical…

(credit: Four Seasons Hotel Madrid)Housed in the original Banco Hispano Americano headquarters building, Four Seasons Hotel Madrid faces the Plaza Canalejas and forms the main entrance to Galería Canalejas. When entering the property, you walk through the dramatic El Patio, a landmark that has been familiar to Madrileños for more than 100 years. Along with the concierge and check in desk on the lobby floor, the lobby level lounge serves authentic Spanish cuisine with premium products for breakfast, lunch and dinner, but it is truly a scene for Afternoon Tea; guests and Madrileños alike can be seen grabbing a quick…

(credit: Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City)Featuring 200 guest rooms and 40 suites, Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City is just steps from the busy grand boulevard of Paseo de la Reforma. Set around a verdant inner courtyard with tropical fruit trees, the hacienda-style hotel lets guests escape from the hectic urban hustle of Mexico’s vibrant capital city. Just a short stroll away from Bosque de Chapultepec and the trendy neighborhoods of Condesa and Polanco, the Spanish colonial design of the hotel brings you back to a time of elegance and grandeur, a great foundation for a lovely stay.  Surrounded by a…

Photo courtesy of Fairmont San Francisco“It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” Andy Williams sang it in 1963, and it still holds true today. One of the things that makes the holiday season so wonderful is how the ordinary gets transformed with lights and decorations, giving everything a magical feel. But more than just decking the halls with tinsel and a Christmas tree, some luxury hotels look to their chefs to take their holiday décor to the next level.  With months of work, masses of creativity, and thousands of pounds of flour and sugar, these seven hotels have created…

Images courtesy of Sani ResortIn Greece, breathtaking landscapes are guaranteed. When dreaming of the ultimate Greek getaway, clients may find themselves picturing pristine coastlines, lush pine forests and sparkling lagoons – and, at Sani Resort, they can enjoy all three. Nestled within 1,000 acres of ecological reserve in Halkidiki, Sani Resort lays between sprawling natural forests and wetlands, with the glistening waters of the Aegean Sea just a stone’s throw away. Five lavish hotels comprise the resort, which is crowned by a stylish marina. There’s plenty for all ages to enjoy, with luxury family breaks the top priority. Plus, with…

Kellie SpeedThere is no better way to kick off winter than with a trip up north to New Hampshire. Whether you are looking to enjoy that first snowfall of the season in style or seeking a quintessential New England getaway, there’s one White Mountains resort that offers the perfect escape. Located in Whitefield, NH, Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa features quite the storied history. The property first got its start welcoming guests in 1865 when it opened as a small inn. Over the years, after several expansions, including the addition of a golf course, clubhouse, swimming pool, tennis courts,…

Columbia HillenWhile located along one of Bucharest’s biggest boulevards, the five-star Radisson Blu Hotel is, in fact, a luxury resort in the heart of the Romanian capital city.  Behind its multi-storey facade in a spacious area surrounded by buildings is a multi-faceted property including an outdoor swimming pool, with a large jacuzzi, two long bars, a terrace restaurant, Aristocool, with a collection of padded chaise longues and umbrellas for guest relaxation. Columbia HillenGuests can even enjoy shoulder and back massages where they lie courtesy of therapists who work in the THAIco spa, a partnership with the hotel. Waiters and waitresses…

While Lower Manhattan teems with tourists exploring everything from Trinity Church to South Street Seaport, the region is not necessarily known as “hospitality central.” That title typically is awarded to Midtown (think Rockefeller Center and Times Square), or to the Upper West and East Sides, adjacent to stellar Central Park. Yet the sheer number of New York City’s downtown attractions call for inviting overnight digs. Gild Hall, a Thompson Hotel, answers that call. Named in honor of its location on Gold St. (a narrow thoroughfare named not after the glitz of Wall Street but for the yellow flowers that once filled…

(credit: Elastic Architects X Brown Hotels)In our first installment of the most anticipated luxury property openings around the world, here is a curated list of new openings in Europe for 2024. Brown Glow – Scheduled to open Q1 of 2024 In the historic center of Athens on Lycourgous street, Brown Glow will consist of 219 rooms and offer guests state-of-the-art facilities such as a restaurant, lobby lounge, a rooftop bar which will overlook the rooftop swimming pool and sun terrace, a spa and a gym. The hotel will present a more contemporary and modern aesthetic in the original 1960s building…