From sleek city escapes to remote island retreats, 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year for hotel openings around the globe. Whether you’re after design-led luxury, once-in-a-lifetime views or immersive cultural experiences, these new stays are setting a fresh standard in travel. Here are the most buzzed-about new hotels to put on your radar and your itinerary.

ASIA

Regent Bali Canggu – Indonesia

Situated on Indonesia’s south-western coastline, the new Regent hotel features suites and villas only and blends traditional Balinese materials with contemporary design touches. The property is also home to the world’s first Regent spa, as well as five exceptional dining venues from Spanish tapas to Asian fusion and nine swimming pools.

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Fairmont Tokyo – Japan

Ideally located in the heart of Tokyo, this recently opened hotel offers guest curated experiences, scenic accommodations, and tranquil spa moments. With 217 rooms and suites, an infinity pool, and five dining venues, every detail is crafted to create special memories.

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AUSTRALIA

1 Hotel Melbourne – Australia

Newly opened in June, 1 Hotel Melbourne features an abundant indoor greenery woven through communal spaces flushed with natural light and the 280 guestrooms furnished with locally sourced, sustainable bed linen and non-toxic, organic mattresses. The wellness essentials are also here, including an impressive health spa, fitness centre, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room.

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Mondrian Gold Coast – Australia

This 208-room Gold Coast resort combine the region’s coastal charm with contemporary design. Featuring a luxury penthouse on level 24, that includes a huge balcony that overlooks pandanus-lined shores and the hinterland beyond. Drift from your soothing, sand-coloured room to Haven restaurant and pool club for local oysters by the lap pool at golden hour, then move on to Italian diner Lito for Italian plates served beneath dark peach-coloured umbrellas.

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EUROPE

The Lake Como Edition – Italy

Located on the prestigious western shore, the Lake Como Edition due to open in August, immerses guests in the iconic landscape, with stunning views from broad windows and private balconies. The refurbed 19th-century building will feature 145 elegant guestrooms, including lake-view suites and two bespoke penthouse retreats. While the hotel’s striking design is sure to captivate, the main attraction will likely be the floating pool that offers uninterrupted views of the majestic Bellagio mountains.

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Kove Mykonos – Greece

Kove Mykonos is situated in a idyllic position between two popular beaches, Ornos and Korfos. The stunning retreat offers 35 minimalist Med rooms and The Kova, an eatery that offers a modern take on local flavours as well as their Cave Spa, where skincare devotees will love a facial using cult-favourite Augustinus Bader products.

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NORTH AMERICA

One&Only Moonlight Basin – United States

Set to open in November and surrounded by the Montana’s Rocky Mountains, One&Only Moonlight Basin is America’s first One&Only property. The luxury stay will house a range of accommodation situated in the ski resort, Big Sky. Featuring chalet-style suites to expansive private residences, designed to blend seamlessly with the alpine landscape. Later this year, day-to-night restaurant Wildwood and the Dear Josephine Lounge will open, the latter a cosy space for sunset cocktails by the fireplace.

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Faena New York – United States

Due to open in August, this 120-key stay set to soar above 500 West 18th Street in West Chelsea. Featuring futuristic building features and panoramic views of the famous skyline and Hudson River. The hotel will also boast an eatery led by Argentinian chef Francis Mallmann, plus a 1600-square-metre spa with a variety of holistic healing rituals and treatments.

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