The New Hotels You'll Want to Book in 2018

West Hollywood, California  

Luxury and style define this new hotel, situated in the walkable Design District neighborhood among boutiques and fashionable shops. White oak floors, soothing neutrals, and string art installations decorate the 105 guestrooms and suites. Guests will enjoy the heated outdoor pool and custom bicycles available for exploring the area. This pet-friendly hotel offers a hosted evening social hour. 

Opening: January 2018
Price: From $440

Montego Bay, Jamaica

This brand new all-inclusive Caribbean resort offers butler service, a two-floor, villa-inspired spa, two swimming pools, private beachside cabanas, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. The lavish accommodations include one and two-bedroom suites and three-bedroom villas. All accommodations feature a fully-equipped kitchen with high-end stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and private balconies.

Opening: January 2018
Price: From $798 for oceanfront junior suite

Lake Saranac, New York

After a four-year, $30-million restoration, the iconic Adirondack hotel is reopening. Featuring 102 guestrooms and suites, the Hotel Saranac will be a modern, luxurious basecamp for local exploration. With an inviting restaurant and bar, spa and salon, swimming, biking, kayaking, and skiing, there will be something for everyone.   

Opening: January 2018
Price: From $199

Shanghai, China

A truly unique lodging experience, 50 antique houses have been disassembled and meticulously restored to create 26 ancient dwellings, seamlessly integrating contemporary comfort into the 400-year-old buildings. Many of the dwellings now include private pools and courtyards, and guests can experience holistic wellness facilities and the opportunity to explore China’s heritage of arts, culture, and philosophy. Five restaurants offer the finest local and international cuisine.

Opening: January 2018
Price: TBD

New York, New York

This new hotel will offer 665 rooms on 28 floors, each room about 115 square feet of efficient space. Expanding on the micro-hotel concept, the hotel will also offer 45 Pod Pads, living suites from 600-800 square feet for extended stays. Located near lively Hell’s Kitchen, guests can enjoy the area’s trendy bars, restaurants, and nightlife as well as Times Square’s shows, shops, and activities.  

Opening: January 2018
Price: From $100

New York, New York

The 394-room hotel will be housed in the former George Washington Hotel in Gramercy Park, once home to many storied writers, musicians, and creatives. Its restaurant, Simon & The Whale, and its cocktail lounge, The George Washington Bar, will be led by acclaimed West Village restaurateur Gabriel Stulman. A rooftop restaurant is slated to open in spring. 

Opening: January 2018
Price: TBD

Detroit, Michigan

The Siren Hotel, housed in the iconic Wurlitzer Building, has been reimagined to include 106 rooms, seven food and beverage spaces, two retail boutiques, and a rooftop with panoramic views of the city. Food and beverage venues will include an eight-seat tasting counter by James Beard award nominee Garrett Lipar, and Candy Bar, a lobby cocktail bar with an extensive mixology program. 

Opening: January 2018
Price: TBD

Washington, D. C.

The 220-room hotel, housed in a neoclassical church, includes three restaurants, two bars, a coffee shop, a live broadcast podcast network, and a rooftop with views of the Washington Monument.

Opening: January 2018
Price: From $268

Hong Kong

In the heart of Hong Kong, this contemporary urban sanctuary will feature 336 spacious suites and guest rooms along with wellness facilities and five elegant dining destinations, including a glamorous rooftop restaurant and bar with panoramic views. Housed in the renovated Murray Building, originally built in 1969, this magnificent building celebrates both its past and future.

Opening: Mid-January 2018
Price: TBD

Baltimore, Maryland

Housed in a historic building dating back to 1929, the Hotel Revival is located in Baltimore’s lively Mount Vernon neighborhood. The 107-room, 14-story hotel celebrates the best of Baltimore past and present, featuring three dining options, including Topside, a rooftop restaurant serving Chesapeake Bay seafood, three karaoke rooms, and four event spaces.

Opening: Late January 2018
Price: From $159

Los Angeles, California

The hotel features 241 rooms, a casually elegant restaurant and bar, library, an all-day Italian-inspired café, a formal dining room, and a rooftop pool that offers sweeping views of the city and the downtown Los Angeles skyline. Each of the rooms look to Italy for inspiration, a nod to the Giannini building’s historic roots as the former Bank of Italy.

Opening: Late January 2018
Price: TBD

Los Angeles, California

After extensive renovations, the 90-year-old hotel will celebrate its restoration back to its original 1920s Spanish Colonial splendor with 268 rooms, including 63 suites. Two destination restaurants created by acclaimed chef Casey Lane, four bars, intimate private event venues, and a beautifully refurbished pool area will create a welcome oasis conveniently close to L.A. Live, Staples Center, and the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Opening: Early 2018
Price: From $340

Havelock Island, Andamans, India

This 30-acre property will offer 75 spacious villas, inspired by the indigenous Jarawa huts. With modern amenities in the midst of an untouched natural paradise, the villas will provide the ultimate in comfort and luxury while guests enjoy lush green mangroves and rich coral reefs.   

Opening: Early 2018
Price: TBD

Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey, and Bumthang

Five luxury lodges will create a “Six Senses Journey” exploring the country while being pampered in the eco-friendly hotels, each with its own style. With 82 suites across the five lodges, guests will enjoy personal service and wellness amid rural Himalayan surroundings. Scott Dunn Private Journeys offers an itinerary to explore this unspoiled, majestic country.

Opening: Early 2018
Price: TBD

Prabang, Laos

The hotel will offer 22 deluxe villas, garden villas, private pool villas, and luxury tents with features such as open-air showers, tubs, and living rooms. The luxury tents will have their own private dining areas and wrap-around decks. There will be two dining options: a bar and a bistro serving French and Laotian cuisine. 

Opening: Early 2018
Price: TBD

Lake Lucerne, Switzerland

Surrounded by pre-alpine forest in the Swiss Alps and overlooking Lake Lucerne, the hotel offers 160 rooms and suites, focusing around health and wellness with activities such as golf, tennis, and skating. An integrated spa and medical services are available as well.

Opening: Early 2018
Price: From $400

Misiones, Argentina

Located just 15 minutes from the world’s largest waterfalls and situated on the banks of the River Iguazu, the 14 villas will each have a private plunge pool, outdoor shower, and spacious living area. Each villa will be assigned a guide and a 4WD vehicle for exploring. The main lodge, a short distance from the villas, will house a restaurant and bar.

Opening: February 2018
Price: TBD

Nashville, Tennessee

This classic mid-century building turned boutique hotel offers 81 rooms, just steps from the action in downtown Nashville. Retro-modern décor evokes a “business in front, party in back” personality, and a lively lobby is the place for power lunches and after-work drinks. Mile End Delicatessen, Union Teller coffee counter featuring Stumptown, and Ellington’s, the 4th floor terrace restaurant, add a variety of food and drink venues.

Opening: February 2018
Price: From $259

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

The hotel combines the traditional Mexican aesthetic with contemporary design to create a fresh new vibe. Named after the neighborhood within its Zona Romantica location, the Hotel Amapa will offer 55 rooms one block from Playa Los Muertos. A showcase for Mexican design, the hotel is filled with local craftsmanship. Food and beverage options highlight coastal Mexican cuisine, and guests will enjoy the hotel’s rooftop pool and bar.

Opening: February 2018
Price: TBD

Brisbane, Australia

Stunning views across the Brisbane River, three engaging dining and cocktail venues, along with W Hotels Signature Comforts will make this 5-star hotel the place to stay in Brisbane. The hotel will offer 312 stylish guestrooms, including 29 suites, two Wow suites, and the Extreme Wow Suite (the brand’s interpretation of a Presidential Suite). All that and an AWAY Spa and 24-hour, ultra-modern gym.

Opening: March 2018
Price: TBD

Big Island of Hawaii

After a $46-million renovation and conversion, the Hapuna Beach Hotel will debut as The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort. A luxurious destination for well-being and relaxation, the resort will offer a new adults-only pool, an artfully designed lobby, and 232 guestrooms and 17 suites. New dining concepts include Meridia, a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, the casual Naupaka Beach Grill, and Ikena Landing, an open-air breakfast venue.  

Opening: March 2018
Price: TBD

Los Angeles, California

Housed in the former YMCA building on the historic Broadway corridor, the Downtown LA Proper Hotel will offer two ground floor restaurants, a rooftop pool and lounge, and unique suites and public areas based on the building’s historic spaces. The 4th floor library will display original ceiling frescoes and the historic basketball court will become a Hollywood screening room suite.

Opening: Mid 2018
Price: TBD

Palm Springs, California

This 62-room boutique hotel in the heart of Palm Springs will feature custom designed décor and private mountain views. The 1769 Social will serve tapas and craft cocktails as guests enjoy the sounds of eclectic music by day and acoustics by evening. 

Opening: Mid 2018
Price: TBD

Cambodia

Set on a Cambodian island, this property features 40 pool villas, two restaurants with snacks, refreshments, and light meals presented poolside, plus a deli complete with an ice cream parlor. The spa offers several ancient Cambodian healing traditions and rejuvenation journeys, detox, yoga, and workshops. 

Opening: Mid 2018
Price: TBD

Koh Rong, Cambodia

Minutes away by boat from the Cambodian coast, the resort will feature 13 villas, including two garden villas and 11 beach villas, each with its own private swimming pool. In addition, four buildings will house 50 suites, with ocean and garden views, set among untouched natural beauty.  

Opening: Mid 2018
Price: TBD

Grand Canyon, Arizona

Luxury outdoor accommodations near the Grand Canyon in northern Arizona on 56 secluded acres of beautiful forest will provide the ultimate glamping experience. Guests can explore one of the wonders of the world or enjoy an extensive variety of activities a short distance away for outdoor adventure with the comforts of home — and more.

Opening: Mid 2018
Price: TBD

Cambodia

This luxury camping experience in one of the great wilderness areas of Southeast Asia features 16 custom designed tents perched over swift moving waters and waterfalls, providing unparalleled views and experiences, invoking the feeling of a luxury safari in the jungles of Cambodia. When not exploring, guests can enjoy locally inspired food at the property’s bar and restaurant.

Opening: Mid 2018
Price: TBD

Unguja, Tanzania

Nestled in tropical gardens with uninterrupted views of glittering turquoise waters, the hotel offers 55 bungalows, suites, and villas. Contemporary design and sustainable architecture are hallmarks of this resort, with its focus on exquisite gastronomy, wellness, and responsible tourism. An infinity pool, beach, yoga, and water sports including surfing, snorkeling, and diving are just a few of the activities available to guests.

Opening: May 2018
Price: TBD

Kaokoveld, Namibia

Guests in the camp’s six well-furnished tents will enjoy spectacular scenery and views of the Hoanib River Valley and beyond. Wildlife in the area includes elephants, springbok, oryx, giraffe, lion, and zebra. Visitors will have opportunities to meet researchers and learn about their conservation work. The camp provides a safari experience along with contributing to the preservation of a critical wildlife habitat.

Opening: May 2018
Price: Starting at $580 per person per night, including accommodations, meals, and activities

Chicago, Illinois

This 98-room luxury boutique hotel in the historic Hyde Park neighborhood will feature a restaurant with al fresco dining, a fitness center, library, bar, and welcoming lobby fireplace. 

Opening: Summer 2018
Price: TBD

Shropshire, England

A major refurbishment program is currently under way which will see the 18th-century country mansion transformed into a luxury wedding and event venue with 40 suites and bedrooms. The estate’s gardens span 88 acres of Shropshire countryside with apple orchards, lily ponds, waterfalls, and a private chapel.

Opening: Fall 2018
Price: TBD

Las Vegas, Nevada

MGM Resorts International and Sydell Group have teamed up to reimagine the Vegas Strip’s Monte Carlo Resort and Casino into two distinct hotel experiences — a new 2,700-room luxury resort named Park MGM followed by a version of Sydell’s NoMad Hotel featuring 292 rooms and suites. Each property will host unique food and beverage experiences including the NoMad Restaurant by Daniel Humm and Will Guidara along with the Italian marketplace Eataly.

Opening: Park MGM – Spring 2018; NoMad Las Vegas – Late 2018
Price: TBD

Jakarta, Indonesia

This luxury hotel and residential project will offer authentic and distinct experiences for its guests with the destination’s culture and traditions infused through design elements, culinary choices, and amenities. The mixed use development will include 126 guestrooms and suites, 107 exclusive residences, meeting facilities, a luxurious Regent Spa, wellness facilities, and an opulent Grand Ballroom.

Opening: Late 2018
Price: TBD

Republic of Singapore

An extensive three-phase restoration began this year covering the hotel’s shopping arcade, restaurants, main lobby, and guest suites, with the goal of retaining the ambiance, charm, and heritage of the 130-year-old classic. A grand reopening is planned for late in the year.

Opening: Late 2018
Price: TBD

Lexington, Kentucky

This new 120-room hotel will cater to travelers with a passion for exploring local culture. Situated at The Summit at Fritz Farm, a premier retail and lifestyle center, the hotel will be ideally located within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and the region’s first food hall, The Barn. The hotel will feature loft-style suites inspired by the Bluegrass Region, The Still restaurant, bike sharing, and flexible event space.

Opening: Winter 2018
Price: TBD

Manhattan Beach, California

With 392 luxurious guest rooms, a nine-hole executive golf course, signature indoor/outdoor restaurant, CrossFit-inspired fitness center, and more than 35,000 square feet of indoor-outdoor meeting and event space, this Autograph Collection hotel will appeal for both business and pleasure travel. Near shopping, restaurants, and nightlife, its location is ideal.

Opening: Feb. 21, 2018
Price: From $219

Newport Beach, California

Five three-story cottages situated near the marina, beach, and retail area in the heart of Newport Beach will feature a gastro pub-style vibe and the only rooftop bar in town. Other highlights include a saltwater pool with private cabanas, a luxury fitness center, and spa.

Opening: March 2018
Price: TBD

Sonoma, California

Just blocks from Sonoma Plaza in California wine country, this historic farmhouse hotel will be opening after a major renovation. The original Victorian architecture remains, but the complete redesign includes a spa, pool, culinary venues, verdant gardens, and expansive outdoor spaces over five acres.

Opening: Summer 2018
Price: From $425