With its whitewashed walls and prime location near the best restaurants and night-life on Mykonos, Kenshō Boutique Hotel & Suites has epitomised the classic Greek islands atmosphere for close to a decade. Now, the hotel has rebranded as Kove Mykonos in a nod to its idyllic position between two popular beaches, Ornos and Korfos. The chic retreat houses 35 minimalist Med rooms and The Kova, an eatery that offers a modern take on local flavours – lunch in this kind of heat all but demands a salad of juicy tomatoes and burrata. Spend the afternoon in the other-worldly Cave Spa, where skincare devotees will love a facial using cult-favourite Augustinus Bader products.

Kove Mykonos is open now. 

The Cali Villas is a staple of Canggu, offering a slice of Palm Springs style – complete with pink sun loungers and mint-green parasols – in the heart of Bali’s beloved coastal village. This year, a second location will open, retaining the same Cali charm. While you can expect the signature palm trees at the entrance, The Huntley is definitely more grown up; the fun pastels of the original property have been swapped for elegant terracotta tones and arched windows. There are only 13 villas, ranging from one to four bedrooms, and each has a private pool and fully equipped kitchen. The expansive fitness centre covers all the essentials, including weights and step machines, as well as a communal ice bath and sauna. (Guests in the four-bedroom villa have the added indulgence of their own private sauna, ice bath and rooftop gym.)

The Huntley is set to open in May, 2025.

Fulfilling every child’s dream, the Treehouse Hotels brand has been bringing whimsical escapism to life since 2019. The latest outpost of this playful concept is brightening the streets of Manchester, with vibrant patchwork quilts and rainbow drapes colouring the 224 rooms. Mary-Ellen McTague (formerly of Heston Blumenthal’s three Michelin-starred Fat Duck) leads Pip, a restaurant that serves sustainable, locally sourced dishes. Start the day with a full English breakfast of homemade beans, portobello mushrooms, hash browns and organic eggs. At dinner, enjoy a vegetarian twist on the classic British pie, filled with celeriac and caramelised onion. To complete the Treehouse dream, guests are invited to carve a message into a wooden installation. 

Treehouse Manchester is open now.

Regent Hotels & Resorts has added another jewel to its collection with Regent Bali Canggu, set against an ocean backdrop (and a soundtrack of soothing waves). Situated on Bali’s breathtaking south-western coastline, about 45 minutes’ drive from Denpasar, the suites-and-villas-only resort blends traditional Balinese materials with contemporary design touches – timber and andesite stone complement sleek beige tiling and curvaceous furniture. 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 – yes, nine – swimming pools.

Regent Bali Canggu is open now.

Lake Como is beloved by Italians and Hollywood stars alike, its deep aqua waters and heritage villas creating a fairytale scene. Nestled on the prestigious western shore, the highly anticipated Lake Como Edition will fully immerse guests in the landscape, with stunning views from broad windows and private balconies. The refurbed 19th-century gem will feature 145 elegant guestrooms, including lake-view suites and two bespoke penthouse retreats. While the hotel’s striking design – currently imagined with a façade adorned with creeping vines and clad in white stone – is sure to captivate, the main attraction will likely be the floating pool that offers uninterrupted views of the majestic Bellagio mountains. And when it’s time to venture beyond the lake, Milan is just over an one drive away.

The Lake Como Edition is set to open in May, 2025. 

Picture this: you’ve just returned from an afternoon game drive through Akagera National Park, where you spotted a herd of hippos feeding by the water. As you retreat to your suite, a rustling sound in the distance catches your attention – it’s the resident elephants, wading into Lake Rwanyakazinga’s silvery waters. These unforgettable experiences await you at Wilderness Magashi Peninsula – Rwanda’s newest luxury eco-camp – where wildlife and exclusivity are the main drawcards (the nearest airport is Kigali International, a three-hour drive and scenic helicopter ride away). The intimate escape has just eight beds (including one four-bed villa) and there’s gloriously little to separate guests from the surrounding bush. But there are still frills to be found, such as the bespoke private dining experiences serving up dishes such as the Rolex breakfast wrap – a popular street food of savoury chapati filled with an omelette and fresh vegetables.

Wilderness Magashi Peninsula is set to open in late 2025. 

The renowned Raffles Butler Service – a signature of the brand – offers much more than door openers and luggage handlers. At Raffles properties around the world, butlers act as personal concierges, curating tailored guest experiences that could include anything from a guided tour to party planning. Raffles Sentosa Singapore will deliver the same stellar service and when you arrive on Singapore’s “island in the city”, your personal butler will settle you into one of 62 villas (each featuring a private pool and outdoor terrace). Here, floor-to-ceiling windows frame panoramic views of lush greenery and the South China Sea, setting the scene for total relaxation. When hunger strikes, there are five onsite dining options dishing up everything from Italian to Japanese. And for the best local recommendations? Your butler has you covered.

Raffles Sentosa Singapore is now open.

Surrounded by the snow-capped peaks of Montana’s Rocky Mountains, One&Only Moonlight Basin is America’s first One&Only property. Nestled in Big Sky, a ski resort known for year-round outdoor adventures, the luxury stay will house a range of accommodation – from chalet-style suites to expansive private residences – all designed to blend seamlessly with the alpine landscape. Whether you’re skiing directly from your doorstep in winter or exploring wildflower-strewn trails in summer, after a day of adventure, few things can beat a soak in the heated open-air pool as you breathe the crisp mountain air. For those eager to get a taste of what’s to come, farm-to-table eatery The Landing is already serving housemade pasta and hearty burgers. 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.

One&Only Moonlight Basin set to open in November 2025.

You won’t have to leave Australia to experience “the Mediterranean” when Mondrian Gold Coast opens just moments from Burleigh Beach in Queensland. The interiors of this 208-room Gold Coast resort combine the region’s coastal charm with contemporary design (think curvy couches and textured walls). But the real star of this multistorey marvel is level 24’s Sky House, a luxury penthouse with rust-hued marble benchtops and 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.

Mondrian Gold Coast is due to open in May, 2025.

This 17th-century palazzo in Rome’s historic Piazza della Minerva has lived many lives. Built in 1620 as the residence of the aristocratic Fonseca family, it was reimagined as a hotel in 1811. This year, it will begin a new chapter as Orient Express La Minerva, a 93-room treasure-trove that honours its storied past with original features such as marble floors and soaring archways – carefully restored by renowned architect Hugo Toro. On arrival, you’ll be met by a butler and escorted to your room, furnished with a king-sized bed draped in fine Rivolta Carmignani linens. Total relaxation is encouraged: take your pick between the soothing steam of the Turkish hammam or the rooftop bar with views of the Pantheon.

Orient Express La Minerva is set to open in mid-2025.

You’d be forgiven for thinking The Cooper, surrounded by lush vegetation and sparkling views of Charleston Harbour and the Cooper River, is tucked away in nature. But this urban oasis is just a short walk from the vibrant energy of King Street, where some of the city’s best restaurants (including Basic Kitchen) await. The six-storey hotel features 191 rooms and suites and a rooftop infinity pool – a glorious addition given Charleston’s subtropical climate, which promises pleasant swimming temperatures all year round. As the sun begins to set, venture up to the rooftop lounge – one of the property’s four hospitality venues – to enjoy a cocktail.

The Cooper is set to open in late 2025.

Collegio alla Querce may have only opened its doors in March but it’s already generating buzz. Set within a 16th-century former university on a serene hilltop overlooking Florence, this 83-room hotel feels like a countryside retreat despite being just five kilometres from the city’s Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Every space is bathed in natural light – from the Tuscan-inspired Aelia spa, grounded in local healing traditions, to the guestrooms adorned with landscape-inspired murals. The former headmaster’s office has been transformed into Bar Bertelli, an evening haunt for cocktails, while the main restaurant, La Gamella, offers a conservatory-style setting overlooking an expansive patio.

Collegio alla Querce is open now.

Popular Miami Beach hotel Faena will soon debut in the Big Apple, with the striking 120-key stay set to soar above 500 West 18th Street in West Chelsea. Designed by international architect Bjarke Ingels, the futuristic building features slanted exterior walls and panoramic views of the NYC skyline and Hudson River. The hotel will also boast an eatery led by Argentinian chef Francis Mallmann, whose open-fire cooking techniques will take centrestage. The crowning jewel is a 1600-square-metre spa with a variety of holistic healing rituals and treatments.

Faena New York is set to open in mid-2025.

The timeless appeal of Japanese minimalism and Capella’s brand of quiet luxury will converge at this Kyoto outpost, a four-level beauty of blond wood, shoji doors and tatami-mat floors that’s just a block from the Kyoto Ebisu Shrine. You’ll still have a sense of the locality, however: there’ll be an omakase-style eatery onsite, plus a central bamboo courtyard for switching off, and the Auriga Spa will offer an onsen experience for full cultural immersion (and submersion).  

Capella Kyoto is set to open in late 2025.

Favouring biophilic design, 1 Hotels-branded properties are known for inviting the outdoors in. The group’s Australian debut will be no exception, with abundant indoor greenery (more than 2000 plants all up) expected to be 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. 

1 Hotel Melbourne is set to open in May.