A list of my most anticipated New Hotel Openings or Renovations for 2028. 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 2028
Situated on a secluded private atoll at the easternmost tip of the island state, Aman Maldives is a haven of lush green islands and pristine white sands, connected by elegant wooden walkways, thoughtfully designed by longtime Aman collaborator Kerry Hill Architects.
for more details:
Aman Maldives website
Announced to open 2028
Vie L’Ven, a forthcoming resort and residential property from Altree Developments, is bringing a new level of luxury to the Dutch side of the Caribbean island of St. Maarten.
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Robb Report
Announced to open 2028
Raffles Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with World Trade Center Building, Inc. and Tokyo Tatemono Co., has announced plans of its Tokyo debut. Part of the redevelopment of the Tokyo’s World Trade Center (WTC) in the Hamamatsuchō district, the hotel is expected to open in 2028.
for more details:
Accor Press Release
Announced to open 2028
The Residences at Mandarin Oriental Kanai, Riviera Maya will be located at the heart of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Nestled within a gated community, the luxury beachfront resort will be surrounded by a pristine jungle and protected mangrove reserve. Fifty thoughtfully appointed and spacious branded residences will blend seamlessly with the environment, drawing poetic inspiration from Mayan architecture. Homeowners will also have access to a private resident-only beach club offering views over the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea.
for more details:
Mandarin Oriental Press website
Announced to open 2028
IHG Hotels & Resorts announced a new partnership with Shenzhen Bay Area Urban Construction and Development Co., Ltd. to develop a new luxury and lifestyle hotel – the Regent Shenzhen Bay.
for more details:
Hotel News Resource website
Announced to open 2028
Six Senses will have thier first Australian property, set in a 22-hectare estate in the spectacular Dandenong Ranges outside Melbourne. Our restoration of Burnham Beeches, a heritage Art Deco mansion, establishes a sustainable model for the future. Six Senses Burnham Beeches will offer 43 guest accommodations, a Six Senses Spa and Earth Lab, and a range of hospitality venues, including a welcome lounge and terrace, a restaurant with outdoor seating, a library bar, and a rooftop.
for more details:
Six Senses Burnham Beeches Announcement
Announced to open 2028
In the heart of Tokyo’s city centre, amidst the dazzling heights of its highest building, we await our much-anticipated hotel in Tokyo’s ‘Torch Tower’. From the soaring upper floors of the futuristic tower, sweeping vistas will take in Tokyo Bay and the Imperial Palace, stretching all the way from the city’s bright lights to the magnificence of Mount Fuji beyond. An extraordinary future awaits.
for more details:
Dorchester Tokyo Torch Announcement
Announced to open 2028
Rosewood Shanghai will be situated in the heart of Shanghai’s Jing’An District and Suhewan area, an emerging business and cultural hub. The hotel is set to transform the city skyline. Occupying the top floors of the site’s landmark building, which will be one of the tallest complexes in the city’s Puxi district at 320 meters, the hotel will deliver unique design conceived to showcase its expansive views of the metropolis.
In keeping with the brand’s guiding A Sense of Place® philosophy, the destination’s storied history, rich culture and dynamic spirit will serve as additional inspiration for the property’s design ethos and bespoke programming. The hotel will also be offering 200 guestrooms and suites, five food and beverage establishments and Asaya, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts’ revolutionary wellness concept.
for more details:
Rosewood Shanghai website
Announced to open 2028
Rosewood Ningbo will occupy levels 43-56 of a striking mixed-use high-rise tower. The hotel’s 185 guestrooms and 15 oversized suites will feature unobstructed views of the urban landscape. Complementing the hotel’s guestrooms, generous and versatile spaces for meetings and events will be a hallmark of Rosewood Ningbo, including a 1,125-square-meter grand ballroom and other meeting facilities totaling an additional 1,055 square meters. Five innovative food and beverage venues promise an exciting addition to the dynamic local gastronomical landscape. The Ningbo luxury hotel will also feature Sense, A Rosewood Spa, an urban haven to unwind from the hustle and bustle of the city, on the 55th floor. An indoor pool and a fitness center will complete this sanctuary of wellness for holidaymakers and business travelers alike.
Rosewood Ningbo will be ideally situated at the city’s junction of three major rivers and two prominent commercial axes, at the intersection of Zhongshan Road East and Jiangdong Road North. Within walking distance from the hotel, guests will be able to access Ningbo’s bustling city life at the adjacent commercial districts of Heyi Avenue and the shopping area of Tianyi Square, with its multiple entertainment and dining venues. Rosewood Ningbo will be a perfect springboard from which to experience the city’s many historical attractions, such as Chenghuang Temple, Baoguo Temple, Tianfeng Pagoda and Tianyi Pavilion.
for more details:
Rosewood Ningbo website
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