A list of my most anticipated New Hotel Openings or Renovations for 2026. Most, but not all, are Resorts, many are Luxury or Boutique properties. Hopefully they will be bringing something new and unique to the world of hospitality.
Announced to open 2024 2026
With booming demand for adventurous and eco-conscious travel, northern Norway is one of the last frontiers for a self-sustainable, off-grid destination. The 94-room Svart combines a futuristic design and technological innovation with earthy, organic materials that use the least embedded energy.
Six Senses is no longer involved with this project.
for more details:
► Svart website
Announced to open 2023 2024 2026
Construction is currently under way.
This is the exciting new entry, built into the mountain itself. From the design team of the Louvre Abu Dhabi and the new National Museum of Qatar. A stay at Sharaan may prove a destination in itself.
for more details:
► Jean Nouvel Studio Press Release
Announced to open 2026
Set against the dynamic backdrop of Malaysia’s ever-changing skyline, touches of French Art deco fuse with future-facing design cues, five star facilities and our signature approach to generous hospitality.
for more details:
► Regent Kuala Lumpur website
Announced to open 2026
The Maldives Is Getting Its First Superyacht Marina
Covering 500 hectares of a natural lagoon in the South Malé Atoll, Zamani Islands comprises eight islands, three individual resorts, a collection of lavish private residences, and amenities galore. It will also be home to the first superyacht marina in the Maldives and the first medical spa in the country, Atoll Estates claims. To top it off, the company says that Zamani Islands will be the first resort in the region to run on 100 percent renewable energy.
for more details:
► The Robb Report
Announced to open 2026
January 18, 2024 – Wander the shores of a five-mile curve of powder-sand beach fringed by coconut palms and fragrant mango fields. Both a vibrant community and serene sanctuary, Six Senses Xala will offer emotional hospitality as nature intended. On the Costalegre or “Cheerful Coast” region of Jalisco, just 10 minutes from the new Chalacatepec International Airport in Mexico.
“We are thrilled to announce Six Senses as our main hospitality partner in Xala. We are proud to be working with a brand that mirrors our ethos and ambitions in regenerative travel and are excited to integrate this collaboration into the community that lies at the heart of this project,” commented Ricardo Santa Cruz and Jerónimo Bremer, Managing Partners of ACTUR.
for more details:
► Six Senses Xala announcement
Announced to open 2026
Creators of exceptional, one-of-a-kind hospitality projects, Zannier Hotels has announced its appointment to manage the redesign of iconic French private island Île de Bendor, facing the city of Bandol in Provence, first brought to life by pastis pioneer Paul Ricard 70 years ago. Much more than just a resort project, the 2026 launch will see Zannier Hotels manage and operate the island destination from start to finish, a natural next step for the brand as it continues to cement its reputation as a management company.
for more details:
► Zannier Website
Announced to reopen Summer 2026
Having served as an exceptional base for exploring Wyoming, and the surrounding area since 1998, Amangani will return in summer 2026 with every guest room meticulously renovated and the addition of a new and exclusive Presidential Suite category. The spa will also be expanded to meet the needs of the modern traveller; and dining venues will be carefully refurbished, blending contemporary elements with the property’s timeless charm.
for more details:
► Amangani website
Announced to open 2026
Scheduled to open in spring 2026, The Former Nara Prison, one of Japan’s Important Cultural Properties, will be renovated to become HOSHINOYA Nara Prison. Based on an agreement between Hoshino Resorts and The Former Nara Prison Preservation and Utilization Co., Ltd., the former prison will be reborn as a luxury hotel where guests can enjoy an extraordinary stay in its iconic red brick building with refurbished interiors.
for more details:
► Hoshinoya Nara Prison Announcement website
Announced to open 2026 / project may be cancelled
Bulgari Hotels & Resorts has signed plans to launch a new luxury resort in Los Angeles, scheduled for 2026 An agreement has been signed with owner and developer Gary Safady, making Bulgari Resort Los Angeles the second Bulgari property in the US, following the opening of the Miami property in 2025, and the twelfth gem in the Bulgari Hotels & Resorts collection.
Nestled amidst the majestic Santa Monica Mountains less than five miles from Rodeo Drive, the property will be surrounded by 33 acres of a stunning hillside park, natural wildlife and breathtaking views. Plans call for 58 Rooms and Suites and eight private estates, the signature Bulgari dining experience Il Ristorante – Niko Romito, a 10,000-square-foot Spa, state-of-the-art-gym featuring Bulgari’s exclusive Workshop training method, a private cinema and an exclusive eight-seat sushi bar.
The resort, formerly known as The Retreat, will be built in line with the most stringent environmental criteria certified by LEED.
for more details:
► Bulgari website
Announced to open 2026
Situated in the heart of Mariner’s Cove at the northern end of the Gold Coast, the new hotel will be a gateway to some of the city’s popular tourist attractions including a range of waterfront restaurants and bars, the Broadwater, and white sand beaches.
The hotel is expected to feature 150 guestrooms and suites, including a planned 2,960-square-foot Ritz-Carlton Suite. Guests will also be able to enjoy refined dining establishments with a signature restaurant featuring semi-opened kitchens, a café and three bars including a lobby lounge, destination bar and poolside bar. Other facilities include an outdoor rooftop pool, fitness center and signature Ritz-Carlton Spa.
for more details:
► The Luxury Travel Advisor
Announced to open 2026
Located on the southern end of the island, the Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Eleuthera is expected to feature an open-air resort including 90 intimate rooms forming part of the community once known as the iconic Cotton Bay Club. A range of select luxury amenities and exceptional services are slated to include an 18-hole golf course, a lavish spa and swimming pools, and restaurants all surrounded by pristine beaches, azure waters and tropical flora and fauna.
for more details:
► Hospitality Net
Announced to open 2026
Marriott International has confirmed that The Ritz-Carlton, Diriyah will welcome its first guests in 2026. The hotel will feature 195 guestrooms including 34 suites along with a specialty restaurant, all-day dining venue, meeting rooms, outdoor pool, and a fitness center.
for more details:
► Business Traveller
Announced to open 2024 2026
Located in the third largest island in Thailand, The Chedi Aquarius Koh Chang is set to open in 2024. With its pristine location and coastal ecotourism, the luxurious resort is worth visiting if you want to avoid crowds and the hustle and bustle of the big city.
Taking less than an hour by ferry from the atmospheric mainland, The Chedi Aquarius Koh Chang will bring you a 200-key resort with an all-day-dining restaurant, a cliff-edge restaurant, rooftop bar, spa, infinity pool with a pool bar, and conference facilities overlooking the fathomless Gulf of Thailand.
for more details:
► The Chedi website
Announced to open 2026
Opening in 2026 and spanning multiple coastal locations, Six Senses South Carolina Islands will be conveniently located just a short distance from the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The hotel management agreement was recently signed by Timothy Pitcher, President of Whitestone, along with partner Redrock Portfolio, Inc., and Six Senses Chief Executive Officer Neil Jacobs and Chief Development Officer Omar Romero, marking the next chapter in a working partnership extending several years.
for more details:
► Six Senses South Carolina Islands Announcement website
Announced to open 2026
Six Senses is coming to Grand Bahama as part of a project that will boost local tourism, development, and investment. With social and environmental responsibility at its heart, the new resort and residences will create employment opportunities for Grand Bahamians, encourage sustainability and regenerative activity on the island, and engage the surrounding community while protecting the land for future generations of locals and visitors to Grand Bahama.
Designed by architects 3XN, the resort village will comprise 45 waterfront and canal villas enjoying 2,400 feet (732 meters) of beach frontage and water on three sides. In addition to the guest accommodations, plans are afoot for a signature restaurant, beach venue, boathouse, and pool bar. Future development of the 36-acre site will see direct access to a new marina.
for more details:
► Six Senses Grand Bahama Announcement
Announced to open 2026
Six Senses is taking its wellness and sustainability formula to a sanctuary in Napa County, an agricultural haven producing some of the world’s most sought-after wine. Named after the natural thermal Aetna Springs discovered in the 1870s, the original resort thrived until the 1970s as a natural spa destination, with Aetna Mineral Water also sold throughout the American West.
“Six Senses Napa Valley will marry the region’s beauty with the unique natural resources of the original Aetna Springs,” said Six Senses CEO Neil Jacobs. “Working with Weller Development Partners, Pegasus Capital Advisors, and committed sustainability partners, we have the right energy in place to revitalize this precious jewel in the Napa crown as a destination to rewild our guests back to a connection with nature, each other, and ultimately themselves.”
for more details:
► Six Senses Napa Valley Announcement
Announced to open 2026
Mandarin Oriental will open a luxury resort in Vietnam
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group announced that it will manage a new resort with branded residences in Phu Yen province, one of Vietnam’s coastal regions of outstanding natural beauty. The project is scheduled to open in 2026 and will be the group’s third property in Vietnam. Mandarin Oriental, Bai Nom will sit on an expansive beach, surrounded by raised plateaus with stunning views of the coastline and the ocean. The architecture and design will incorporate many natural Vietnamese elements and local cultural references. 72 suites and villas, including 25 Residences at Mandarin Oriental, will spread out across the 29-hectare site. Guest accommodation will be located directly on the beach, and dotted through the hills, and feature private terraces and pools. A variety of cuisines will be offered at three restaurant and bars, all with views of the surrounding nature. A Mandarin Oriental Spa will sit on the resort’s cliff top, providing 360-degree views; indoor and outdoor heat and wet experiences, a lap pool and a sunset pavilion for healthy refreshments will be an integral part of the spa experience.
for more details:
► Hotel News Resource website
Announced to open 2026
Montage to Open Two Resorts in Riviera Nayarit in 2026
Montage International and DINE have reached an agreement for the development of both a Montage and a Pendry resort within the 1,500-acre, private peninsula master-development community of Punta Mita in Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit. Set to open in 2026, the new resorts will include Montage Punta Mita with branded Montage Residences; and Pendry Punta Mita with branded Pendry Residences.
Guests of both properties will also enjoy access to the amenities of the broader Punta Mita development, including two signature Jack Nicklaus golf courses, five residential beach clubs, ocean adventures through the Punta Mita Ocean Sports team and more.
Sprawled across 63 acres, Montage Punta Mita will have 140 guestrooms, Spa Montage and a fitness center, a collection of culinary experiences, resort pool, Compass Sports center offering pickleball, tennis and a range of outdoor activities, meeting and event spaces, a game room, and the brand’s signature Paintbox children’s program. Montage Punta Mita will also offer 91 private Montage Residences within the resort community ranging from 2,800 to over 11,000 square feet of living space.
for more details:
► The Luxury Travel Advisor
Announced to open 2026
Introducing Pendry Barbados. The first international destination from Pendry Hotels & Resorts, this island oasis reflects a new chapter for Pendry’s signature sensibilities, bringing contemporary, comfortable luxury to a stunning Caribbean setting in St. Peter, on the country’s coveted west coast. This is where a blanket of white sand, the sea’s kaleidoscope of azure blues and the exquisite beauty of Barbados’ warm, welcoming culture surround you at every step. Pendry Barbados will feature 74 newly designed beachfront guest rooms, a private marina, multiple signature dining concepts, Spa Pendry, Pinwheel Kids’ Club and more, all alongside the debut of Pendry Residences Barbados.
for more details:
► Pendry Barbados website
Announced to open 2025 2026
Along the coast of Shell Bay, sandy beaches stretch endlessly along the Atlantic Ocean, as if standing sentry to a life well lived. The exclusive Shell Bay community will feature an intimate hotel managed by Auberge, a private yacht club, a destination spa, a world-class racquet club featuring all four Grand Slam surfaces and a Greg Norman-designed championship golf course. Debuting in 2025, Shell Bay will define a new residential and hotel experience along the Gold Coast where lifestyle and leisure harmonize in a private club setting.
for more details:
► Shell Bay Club and Resort website
Announced to open 2026
Rosewood San Francisco will occupy 15 floors of the 61-story, approximately 1.1-million-square-foot building in the new center of the city. Designed by internationally acclaimed Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects, the 800-foot super-tall building is the last of greater downtown San Francisco’s skyscraper developments for the foreseeable future, and one of just three projects with a direct connection to the Salesforce Park via a pedestrian skybridge. In addition to the hotel, the tower will feature incomparable residences, office, retail spaces and an expansive pedestrian realm.
for more details:
► Rosewood San Francisco Announcement
Announced to open 2023 2026 2027
Hokkaido is Japan’s untamed northern wilderness, as famous for its summer flower fields as for its legendary ski resorts. On the slopes of Mount Moiwa, Niseko’s finest gem, lies Aman’s fourth Japanese property. The only development on the mountain, it encompasses the country’s first destination wellness retreat and 31 exclusive Aman branded Residences, all set within a nature reserve with unparalleled views of Mount Yotei.
for more details:
► Aman Niseko website
Announced to open 2026
Aman Wadi Safar, located in the desert landscape near the city of Riyadh, will be home to a 78-key Aman hotel, a collection of up to 34 Aman Branded Residences, and facilities including a signature spa and a range of dining experiences. The hotel will draw inspiration from its natural environment, as well as traditional Najdi design elements to embrace the values of a community lifestyle. It is scheduled to open in 2026.
Aman Group has also announced Janu Diriyah, an additional property in the pipeline for Aman’s sister-brand Janu. Slated to open in 2026, Janu Diriyah will be located near the UNESCO World Heritage Site of At-Turaif, close to the historic city of Riyadh. Comprising 120 hotel rooms and a spa, as part of the Janu Wellness offering, the property will include several dining experiences and a range of programming.
for more details:
► The Luxury Travel Advisor
The Chedi Wadi Safar is located in one of Saudi Arabia’s most important cultural destinations and will be part of the Diriyah Gate Development Authority’s (DGDA) transformation of Diriyah – the birthplace of Saudi Arabia and the capital of the First Saudi State – into a premier destination for world-class cultural and lifestyle experiences. Known for its spaces that offer tranquil environments to discerning guests, The Chedi Wadi Safar will pay a fitting tribute to the majestic Wadi Safar by delivering its renowned authentic and unrivalled approach to hospitality. Exhibiting elegance and timeless authenticity imbued with our signature hallmark of A Style to Remember to all who visit Diriyah while staying respectful of the unique beauty of this sacred place.
for more details:
► GHM website
Announced to open 2025 2026
Bulgari Hotels & Resorts has announced plans for Bulgari Hotel Miami Beach, to open in 2025. The Hotel will be the 11th property in the collection.
The Bulgari Hotel Miami Beach will be located at 100 21st street in Miami Beach, and will be the first ever Bulgari Hotel in the United States. Located on the waterfront with access to Miami beautiful beaches, the Hotel will offer stunning ocean views just a few steps from the exciting Miami Art Deco district.
for more details:
► Bulgari Miami website
Announced to open 2025 2026
Bulgari Hotels & Resorts has announced plans for Bulgari Resort Ranfushi, to open in 2025. The Resort will be the 13th gem in the collection.
Bulgari Resort Ranfushi will be set on Raa Atoll in the Maldives archipelago and comprise 20 hectares of pristine natural beauty. Like all Bulgari Hotels & Resorts properties, the Italian architectural firm ACPV ARCHITECTS Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel will lead the design of the Resort, which will adhere to the strictest sustainability standards in every area.
for more details:
► Bulgari Resort Ranfushi website
Announced to open 2023 2024 2025 2026
Chablé Hotels & Resorts, a boutique Mexican-owned luxury hotel company, announces the development of its third property, Chablé Sea of Cortez. Slated to open late-2021 outside of La Paz in Baja California, Mexico, the future project will bring the brand’s signature concept of ‘redefining wellness’ to the country’s Western region. Upon completion, Chablé Sea of Cortez will feature a mix of luxury villas and residences with uninterrupted ocean view. In addition, the property will boast an expansive spa facility, three dining venues, event space, private beach and ocean- front pool, all spread across more than 698,700 square feet.
for more details:
► Chablé Resort Website
Announced to open 2024 2025 2026
Castle and estate provide a peaceful sanctuary in which to switch off and rewind
Aligning with the stars and the Six Senses brand values, the castle, borgo and estate are being reincarnated with a sustainable focus. There will be 71 rooms and 79 branded residences, a diverse wellness and cultural offering, 18-hole golf course, equestrian center, cookery school and organic farm. Encompassing a 1,335-acre (540-hectare) site, the surrounding contours and forest provide privacy and exclusivity, while the variety of facilities and activities make it a year-round destination.
for more details:
► Six Senses Antognolla press release
Announced to open 2025 2026
1 Hotel & Homes Elounda Hills will be the newest sustainable property for 1 Hotels, slated to open on the Greek island of Crete in summer 2025.
Located on Crete’s northeast coast, the resort will be surrounded by Elounda Hills and rugged coastline of Mirabello Bay. Mirum Hellas will develop the property, while SH Hotels & Resorts will operate it upon opening.
for more details:
► Luxury Travel Advisor website
Announced to reopen 2025 2026
First opened in 1999, we are excited to announce a wide range of upgrades and sustainability innovations scheduled to take place from February 2022 through the first half of 2025. As one of the most revered hideaways in the Seychelles, Fregate Island will remain an ultra-exclusive sanctuary offering the same privacy and seclusion our guests have loved over the years.
for more details:
► Fregate Island Private Island website
Announced to open 2025 2026
The original five buildings date back to 1909 – the early days of Tel Aviv as the world now knows it –and are the best remaining heritage of the Ahuzat Bayit settlement, the first in the city. They will be joined together at the edge of Rothschild Boulevard to stretch across an entire city block between the prestigious Rothschild, Herzel, and Lilienblum Streets. Together they are considered the largest and most important preservation project in Tel Aviv.
for more details:
► Six Senses Tel Aviv Announcement
Announced to open 2024 2025 2026
Positioned in the heart of the vibrant capital, Rosewood Mexico City is conveniently located in the flourishing Polanco district within walking distance of renowned luxury shopping district, Avenida Presidente Masaryk as well as esteemed cultural institutions including Museo Soumaya and Museo Jumex. Designed by internationally acclaimed, Mexico City-based architecture firm Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos, Rosewood Mexico City will occupy the grand tower of Antara’s new build expansion. Antara is a famous mixed-use development which also comprises modern offices, luxury retail outlets, restaurants, and entertainment venues. The luxurious enclave will encompass 133 accommodations, 35 of which will be suites, and four food and beverage outlets including an all-day eatery, a poolside bar and grill, a living room lounge and a specialty dining venue. Intended for hotel guests and the local community alike, the hotel will also feature an outpost of Asaya, Rosewood’s forward-thinking wellness concept, which will comprise two swimming pools, a state-of-the-art fitness and wellbeing center, eight treatment rooms and changing rooms and thermal wet areas. Dedicated meeting and event spaces totaling 1,270 square meters will cater to groups both large and intimate throughout the property.
for more details:
► Rosewood Mexico City website
Announced to open 2024 2025 2026
Located in the former headquarters of Italy’s Banca Nazionale del Lavoro (BNL) overlooking the iconic Via Veneto, Rosewood Rome will encompass three historic buildings, each of which were originally built in the early 1900s. The crown jewel of the project will be the reimagination of the former BNL headquarters, the main unit of the development that was initially designed by renowned Italian architect and urban planner Marcello Piacentini. The design will take influence from the hotel’s location overlooking Via Veneto, one of Rome’s most elegant streets and a symbol of the celebrated Federico Fellini film, La Dolce Vita, with elegant interiors that blend timeless style with contemporary comforts.
for more details:
► Rosewood Rome website
Announced to open 2025 2026
Set on the edge of the Quadrilatero della Moda, the city’s fashion district, and steps away from the famous shopping boulevard Via Montenapoleone, Rosewood Milan will embody the energetic spirit and culture of Italy’s fashion capital.
The new hotel marks Rosewood’s fourth hotel in Italy, with 70 rooms, including approximately 20 suites, the property will encompass the historic and iconic Palazzo Branca and Palazzo della Banca Commerciale, built in the 19th century and formerly home to the Italian Commercial Bank – a welcome addition to our portfolio of revitalized historic buildings and properties.
for more details:
► Rosewood Milan website
Announced to open 2025 2026
Rosewood Shenzhen will be conveniently situated on bustling Shennan Boulevard, at the intersection of Nanshan, Futian and Baoan Districts. Its central location will provide easy access to key commercial areas, a large-scale sports and entertainment venue and Shenzen’s growing number of contemporary cultural institutions. The property will cater to business travelers drawn to China’s first Special Economic Zone and technology hub, strategically located on the Pearl River Delta, while also appealing to “affluential explorers” eager to see for themselves this city of burgeoning artistic, architectural and culinary trends.
Fosters + Partners have been appointed architects of the 300-room hotel, which will also feature 50 Rosewood Residences. Rosewood’s signature residential-style accommodations will showcase views over the serene greenery of the Noble Merchant Golf club and the dynamic cityscape of Shenzhen. The property will be part of a new mixed-use development of office, retail, hotel and serviced apartments.
for more details:
► Rosewood Shenzhen website
Announced to open 2025 2026
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has begun development of a resort in the Maldives it expects to open in 2025. It will mark the first under Mandarin Oriental management in that country. The resort will stretch across three private islands along Bolidhuffaru Reef in South Male Atoll in the Indian Ocean, and it will be accessible by a 20-minute speedboat transfer from Male’s Velana Airport.
for more details:
► Mandarin Oriental Maldives website
Announced to open 2025 2026
The long-awaited transformation of London’s Admiralty Arch into a luxury hotel is now expected in 2025, following the purchase of the building by Reuben Brothers earlier this year.
Plans to convert the Grade I listed building – located at the end of The Mall and across from Trafalgar Square – were first announced just over a decade ago, and an agreement for the property to join Hilton’s Waldorf Astoria brand was unveiled in 2017. Reuben Brothers acquired the building from previous owner Prime Investors Capital this summer, and in a press release Hilton said that the project was “accelerating” under the new ownership.
for more details:
► Business Traveller Website
Announced to open 2025 2026
Hilton announced the signing of the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand’s third property in Mexico, the new-build Waldorf Astoria San Miguel de Allende, expected to open in early 2025. Located in the heart of one of the most sought-after vacation destinations in the country, Waldorf Astoria San Miguel de Allende will offer 120 hotel guest rooms and 24 best-in-class Waldorf Astoria branded residences in the colonial city, known for its architecture, thriving art scene and rich history. The property is owned by PEAKAIR GROUP, is being developed by Skyplus Developments Corp., and will be managed by Hilton.
for more details:
► Waldorf Astoria San Miguel De Allende website
Announced to open 2025 2026
Set within a garden that was originally landscaped 100 years ago by renowned gardener, Kumakichi Kato, Regent Kyoto’s idyllic location is currently home to the famous restaurant, Tsuruya, which is recognised among Kyoto’s top dining destinations, having held a number of Michelin Stars over the years.
for more details:
► Regent Kyoto press release
Announced to open 2025 2026
Marriott International is bringing its luxury St. Regis brand to Costa Mujeres, Mexico, announcing plans to debut the St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort in early 2025.
Located north of Cancun, the property will have 158 guestrooms and 80 residences. Plans also call for three food and beverage outlets, multiple swimming pools, a beach club and more than 5,000 square feet of meetings space.
The Costa Mujeres resort is on track to be the fifth St. Regis property in Mexico, joining the St. Regis Mexico City and the St. Regis Punta Mita Resort and two soon-to-open St. Regis projects in the Riviera Maya and Los Cabos.
for more details:
► Travel Weekly website
Announced to open 2025 2026
Along the coast of Shell Bay, sandy beaches stretch endlessly along the Atlantic Ocean, as if standing sentry to a life well lived. The exclusive Shell Bay community will feature an intimate hotel managed by Auberge, a private yacht club, a destination spa, a world-class racquet club featuring all four Grand Slam surfaces and a Greg Norman-designed championship golf course. Debuting in 2025, Shell Bay will define a new residential and hotel experience along the Gold Coast where lifestyle and leisure harmonize in a private club setting.
for more details:
► Shell Bay Club and Resort website
Announced to open 2026
Set in the heart of Downtown Miami’s Financial District, our 40-story new-build hotel will be located in the Brickell neighborhood – a hotspot for locals and visitors alike. Guests can anticipate our signature chambers and social spaces, along with a beer garden, spa and communal working space. So, grab your sunscreen and meet us there in 2026.
for more details:
► Virgin Hotels Miami website
Announced to open 2026
Japan’s first Waldorf Astoria is set to open in 2026. Hospitality giant Hilton has signed a management agreement with real estate company Mitsui Fudosan for this property which is expected to become a prominent address in Tokyo.
for more details:
► Waldorf Astoria Tokyo Nihonbashi Announcement website
Announced to open 2026
The location: exotic. The allure: intoxicating. On the crystal-blue Caribbean, in an archipelago of rainforest islands, just a short flight from Panama City, there unfolds a travel experience like no other. Viceroy Bocas del Toro Panama will feature 42 private overwater villas — a first-ever for the region and the pinnacle of what makes this destination truly extraordinary.
The destination will span 457 acres and include 186 guestrooms and residences. This epic locale is complemented by eight onsite restaurants and lounges, numerous pools, a spa, a fitness center and meditation rooms.
for more details:
► Viceroy Bocas del Toro website
Announced to open 2024 2026
Located south of Hoi An’s charming town center, Rosewood Hoi An is a beachfront resort comprised of 70 guest rooms and 30 residences. There is a big focus on wellness here and five of the accommodations feature dedicated spa treatment rooms. Additionally, the integrated Asaya spa and wellness concept consists of 14 single and double treatment rooms, fitness facilities, a wellness lounge, a yoga pavilion, as well as indoor and outdoor hydrotherapy pools. For dining, guests can enjoy Vietnamese cuisine at a specialty restaurant, a poolside-oceanfront restaurant and bar, and a bistro serving regional cuisine distinctive to Hoi An. The property also had a lawn with sea views, which can be used as an event space, and there’s also an 18-hole championship golf course nearby, designed by Robert Trent Jones II.
for more details:
► Rosewood Hoi An Website
Announced to open 2026
Spanning 740,000 square meters, the Wangjiang New City development will include a K11 Art Mall, office buildings and workspaces, luxury residences and cultural attractions, in addition to Rosewood Hangzhou. The hotel itself will sit in a standalone building totalling 25,000 square meters over 16 storeys. Beyond the many establishments and institutions within the lively development, visitors will enjoy exceptional access to many of the city’s key landmarks and lifestyle destinations including West Lake and the central business district, Qianjiang New City. The area will also be connected to two subway lines, allowing for easy travel to other parts of the city.
for more details:
► Rosewood Hangzhou website
Announced to open 2026
Set within one of China’s most storied and attractive destinations, Rosewood Xi’an is set to join our growing portfolio of properties across China in 2026. Located in the east of the city’s Qujiang District, the urban resort will provide leisure and business travelers alike an ultra-luxury home base close to major arts, shopping and tourism attractions such as the Du Lin Relics Park, Xi’an Botanical Garden and Grand White Deer Plain.
Rosewood Xi’an will feature a total of 180 rooms and suites in addition to four food and beverage outlets comprising a casual bistro, Chinese restaurant, specialty restaurant and a bar. The hotel will also offer the brand’s exclusive executive lounge, The Manor Club, as well as Asaya, Rosewood’s integrative well-being concept, which will feature eight treatment rooms, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a fitness center and a Rosewood Explorer’s club with a plethora of activities for children.
for more details:
► Rosewood Xi’an website
Announced to open 2026
Rosewood Chengdu will occupy the top floors of a new 300-meter tall, mixed-use tower in the city’s central business district, signifying an important addition to Rosewood’s expanding footprint in Greater China.
The ultra-luxury hotel will feature 180 rooms and suites and the exclusive Manor Club executive lounge. The Chengdu luxury hotel is destined to become a dining and entertainment destination with four restaurants and bars and recreation options will include spa, fitness center and pool. The Pavilion, Rosewood’s signature, residential-style meeting and function area, will be ideal for corporate and social event venues.
for more details:
► Rosewood Chengdu website
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