Hotel Hot List 2025
Upcoming Hotels We Can't Wait to Fall in Love With
The Big Brands
Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra, Mallorca The renovation work on the former H10 hotel is taking longer than expected. However, the Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra on Mallorca is set to open in the second quarter of 2025. There are plans for 133 rooms and 44 suites. Some rooms will have a private pool. The hotel is located on a peninsula in the southwest of Mallorca with access to two bays. Facilities include a spa with pools and activity rooms. PMI airport is about 30 minutes away.
ME Malta, Malta Luxury comes to Saint Julian's with the Meliá Group's newest property in Malta. The impressive building was designed by Zaha Hadid Architects and will feature 113 rooms, 27 suites, and 35 residences. When the hotel opens at the beginning of 2025, Malta will also have its first rooftop beach club, the Cabanas Club. Another highlight will be the Radio Rooftop Bar with DJ music. A restaurant and a spa will round out the experience.
Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Costa Rica The Papagayo Peninsula resort in Guanacaste welcomes its inaugural guests in March. They can choose from eleven room categories – the highlights being the Treetop Tents (pictured) and the Nekajui Grand Villa for eight people. There are also plans for six F&B outlets and special dining options, such as dining high up in the treetops, for example. Good for golfers: the Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course with 18 holes is located adjacent to the reserve.
Rosewood Miyakojima, Japan March 1st is the launch date for Rosewood's first property in Japan. The hotel is located in Japan's southernmost prefecture, the Okinawa archipelago. Rosewood Miyakojima was built on the north side of the island of the same name and is home to 55 villas and houses as well as an Asaya Spa. Rosewood is focused on the sense of place and offers many experiences with a local connection. Four bars and restaurants are part of the plan. Also nice: Guests have access to the beach.
Shangri-La Phnom Penh, Cambodia Shangri-La is also celebrating a premiere: the new hotel in Phnom Penh is the brand's first in Cambodia and will be ready for guests starting in the first quarter of 2025. It's located in the heart of the capital, not far from the Mekong and Bassac rivers. The design of the Shangri-La Phnom Penh with 303 rooms and suites is a mix of Art Deco and Khmer art with a touch of modernity. There will be five bars and restaurants in the future, as well as a health club high up on the 51st floor.
Six Senses London, United Kingdom Six Senses is finally celebrating its market entry in London (and also in the UK) with a hotel that occupies the opulent building of the former luxury department store, The Whiteley. The Six Senses London is scheduled to open in the first half of 2025 and will feature the first Six Senses Place – a private members club. The hotel will have a total of 109 rooms and suites, as well as 14 residences. It can be found near Hyde Park as part of a development project in Bayswater.
The Independents
Giza Palace Hotel, Egypt Located just a 20-minute drive from the famous pyramids of Giza and only about 15 minutes from the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Giza Palace Hotel will most certainly live up to its name. Palace-like architecture on a gigantic plot of over 33,000 square meters (355,000sq. ft.), four pools, and an incredible 560 rooms are now available for guests. Good to know: The hotel is a member of LHW and a partner of Virtuoso.
Münchner Kindl, Bavaria A gem in Munich's historic old city: guests at the Münchner Kindl (= child from Munich) should feel exactly like that – like a local. The elegant guest house has been lovingly adorned with a great passion for color. Guests can choose between ten apartment suites and six rooms. The VIP feeling begins immediately after booking: requests such as table reservations or theater tickets are taken care of before arrival. The hotel is represented by Flospitality.
Roki Collection, New Zealand Ultra-luxury is the name of the game with just a ten minute walk from Queenstown's city center. The boutique hotel Roki is set to open in mid-2025. There are plans for 15 suites, the smallest of which is a mere 50 square meters (538sq. ft.). Butler service and a private chef are also bookable. But first and foremost it's all about experiencing nature at the highest level, from fly fishing to glacier excursions. The hotel is represented by Plateau International.
The Renovated
Belmond Splendido, Italy This extensive renovation has finally reached another milestone. This year, Belmond plans to showcase the completely redesigned main building of the Splendido, including a brand new cocktail bar and Dior Spa. Even more exciting is the picturesque Villa Beatrice (pictured) with private sea access, set to open in July 2025. It offers space for up to ten guests, plenty of privacy, and probably the most beautiful view of the Italian Riviera.
Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa, Germany Here's another gem for anyone with tempered patience. Work has been going on at Brenners Park-Hotel in Baden-Baden since 2023, but it should be finished this spring, according to the Oetker Collection. By then, the façade, roof, windows, balconies, and rooms – as well as the entire building services – will be renovated and updated. In the meantime, the interior is also being spruced up: Frankfurt studio MM-Design has cleverly combined historical elements with modern comfort.
