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Best Hotel Openings In 2024: Your Definitive Guide To Booking A Holiday
From the sand dunes of Formentera to the sceniest New York spot, where should you escape to next? ELLE rounds up the best new openings of 2024, so you can be the first to lay your towel on the lounger.
Whether you’re longing for a tropical getaway, a city escape or a quiet countryside staycation, figuring out where to holiday has become an increasingly difficult task in an age where we’re constantly bombarded by endless options. And on top of that, holiday planning burnout can at times be off-putting enough to make you want to opt out of a planning a trip away all together.
That's why we've compiled a list of the hottest and newest destinations to travel to in 2024, to make your dream holiday a reality and ensure you're visiting the must-see places of the year before everyone else (read: your Instagram feed). From city breaks in Amsterdam to further afield breaks in Tokyo, or breezy beach destinations to Seychelles and private pools in Greece, these are the very best of where you should be travelling to.
New For Hilltop Getaways: Anandes Hotel, Mykonos
Set inside a modern take on the whitewashed buildings that Greece is known for, the Anandes Hotel offers panoramic views over Mykonos Town. The new opening features suites with private infinity pools that overlook the Aegean Sea. But the best bit – even better than the enormous poolside sunbeds – is the spa, which includes a Hammam and sauna rooms. Don’t forget to visit the poolside restaurant if you like the sound of French Riviera-inspired food with a Greek twist.
New For Summer Island Hopping: Gundari, Folegandros
If you’re planning an August filled in the Aegean, feta salads and hopping between Greek islands, then a stop off at this new resort is a must. Opening in May, the hotel is set on a rugged clifftop with just 25 luxury suites - and a swim-up cocktail bar. Don’t miss the Ancient Greek spa treatments, daily sound baths and the Michelin-starred restaurant.
New For A Vallery Escape: Hotel Valldemossa, Mallorca
A new opening for 2024 located in the historic Valldemossa valley, this Mallorcan hotel is built from a restored 19th-century stone house with 12 exclusive spacious rooms, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, private terraces, the famous Japanese/Peruvian restaurant De Tokio a Lima, and views of the Tramuntana Mountains and Carthusian Monastery. The hotel’s interiors feature contemporary art by the likes of Jordi Alcaraz and Antonia Ferre and furniture by the famous Charlotte Perriand.
New For Opulent Mini-Breaks: Royal Mansour, Casablanca
Make like Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman and head for a weekend of indulgence in Casablanca. Not many hotels rival the extravagance of Marrakech’s Royal Mansour, so naturally its new location drips in gold and glamour with 1950s art deco finishes and yes, comes complete with full-size ballrooms.
New For Mindful Travel: Dunas de Formentera, Formentera
Breathe out and hit unwind at this sun-soaked new hotel, nestled into the sand dunes of this sleepy Balearic Island. From the team behind Cap Rocat in Mallorca, this 44-room property on Migjorn Beach arrives in the spring, and will offer simplicity and great design with a focus on natural textures in furnishing and architecture that finds all the best light. With an infinity pool and warm seas within skipping distance – you'll leave stress at the door.
New For Boho Energy: Casa Monti, Rome
The owners of much-loved La Fantaisie in Paris are now opening Casa Monti, a new 36-room hotel hidden in the arty neighborhood of Rione Monti (a 10-minute walk from Termini station). The hotel has plenty of creative vibes: designed by Laura Gonzalez, the interiors feature maximalist flocked wallpaper and plenty of contemporary artworks across the 36 rooms to keep you inspired. Don't skip cocktail hour on the new rooftop bar.
New for Country Pursuits: The Pig-on the farm, Stratford Upon Avon
Head to the latest opening from the Pig Group, coming in the autumn. A listed 16th-century Manor House set in 53 acres of verdant countryside near Shakespeare's home town, offering 35 idyllic ensuite bedrooms, the requisite 25-mile menu and three shepherd’s-hut treatment rooms. Pull up your wellies to end 2024 with a bang.
New for City Break: Rosewood, Amsterdam
Overlooking Prinsengracht, the city’s most famous canal, this newest member of the Rosewood Group makes for the ultimate weekend retreat. With 134 rooms, three restaurants, landscaped courtyards and luscious gardens, and just a short bike ride
from the museum district and hip De Pijp neighbourhood, it has everything a minibreak might need.
New for For Sushi Dreams: Janu, Tokyo
Check in hungry at Aman’s new little sister hotel brand Janu in Tokyo: it offers no fewer than six restaurants (including two Japanese spots and one serving Cantonese specialties). Opening in March 2024, it lies within walking distance of a much admired new landscaped park.
New For The Buzz: The Twenty Two, New York
After successfully pulling in London’s It-crowd, The Twenty Two team will head across the Pond this spring for a new opening in NYC’s Union Square. With 77 stylishly designed bedrooms, and a private club and restaurant, you can guarantee this will be a place to be seen this year
New For Ocean Views: Cheval Blanc, Seychelles
Holiday like Shiv Roy and head to Mahé Island for the all-new quiet-luxury hotspot Cheval Blanc, opening this autumn. Each of the 52 beach villas comes with a private swimming pool, views of the ocean or jungle and custom works created by the Malagasy artist Joël Andrianomearisoa
New For Spa Days: Six Senses, London
Continuing London’s run of great new luxury hotels (in case you missed them, The Peninsula and Raffles both opened in 2023) comes a new Six Senses location. The highlight? A gigantic spa space with a fitness area, 20-metre indoor pool and a dedicated relaxation lounge. The capital has never felt so zen.
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