The most exciting new hotels opening around the world in 2022
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The most exciting new hotels opening around the world in 2022
If our selection of world's hottest new hotel openings is anything to go by, 2022 is set to be a stylish year to travel.
Whether you're looking for a chic new beach hotel in the Med, a luxurious spot for a ski break in the States or a cool European hotel for a weekend trip from London, we've got you covered with our pick of the most exciting hotel openings around the globe in the year ahead.
Of course, Europe and the rest of the world aren't the only places to check into a luxurious new address in 2022, and you'll want to check out the best new UK hotel openings if your plan is to stay closer to home.
For those who do wish to jet off abroad, there's a whole host of sparkling new places to stay, whether you fancy a trip to Lisbon, Zakynthos or Morocco.
Check out the world's top new hotels to know about in 2022.
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Mama Shelter Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
Opening in January 2022
Close to the famous Avenida da Liberdade, Mama Shelter arrives in the heart of Lisbon in 2022, with a playful and edgy new hotel. Mama Lisboa houses 130 rooms with an emphasis on comfort, authenticity and cutting-edge design by Mama’s Design Studio. An all-day restaurant with an interior terraceand the brick oven pizzeria for locals to take away Mama’s famous pizzas are some of the highlights. The impressive rooftop offer another dining destination, while giving a bird's-eye view of Lisbon and the Tagus.
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Pendry Park City, Utah, United States
Opening in January 2022
Set in the heart of Canyons Village at Park City Mountain, the spectacular ski-in, ski-out Pendry Park City offers a modernist take on the traditional alpine lodge. Paying homage to the surrounding mountain landscape, the resort boasts warm, natural design elements that create a contemporary, open feel, while offering 153 guestrooms, suites, and residences, each with floor-to-ceiling windows and curated artwork. The four distinct restaurants and bars, deluxe Spa Pendry and fitness centre, a heated rooftop pool with a destination bar and Pinwheel Kids Club complete the experience.
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Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort, Dubai, UAE
Opening in January 2022
Opening in Dubai's World Islands archipelago, Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort will be located on the South American continent of the isles, which are around four kilometres off the coast of Dubai. The island will be completely dedicated to the resort, with access by boat from Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort in just 15 minutes. You can expect 70 suites, beach villas and pool villas, with in-room spa treatments, a gym and a kids' club as part of the resort's offerings. The dining options will include Mediterranean, Arabic-Indian and freshly caught seafood, and for panoramic views of Dubai's skyline, you'll want to head for the stylish bar lounge.
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Ocean Drive Madrid, Spain
Opening in February 2022
New design-led boutique hotel Ocean Drive Madrid will open in the Spanish capital's Plaza de Isabel II, in front of the Opera Palace, a few steps from the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol and Gran Vía. The design is elegant, contemporary and Mediterranean in colour palette, with a lively restaurant and garden terrace, unique features in the rooms (think record players, a photo printer and beer tap) and the OD Sky Bar with a swimming pool and terrace for sipping cocktails and admiring the city views.
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Regent Phu Quoc, Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam
Opening in spring 2022
This ultra-luxury all-suite and all-villa resort is set in an unrivalled private beachfront location in Long Beach. Regent Phu Quoc promises to bring a new level of service, comfort and experience to the idyllic Vietnamese island. Dramatic yet discreet, each of the 176 suites and 126 villas have been elegantly designed to create sanctuary-like spaces, with calming interiors and floor-to-ceiling glass windows offering perfect sunset views. Six dining venues await, including Oku, a Franco-Japanese Salon de Beouf and Rice Market for traditional Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine. Don't miss the expansive spa, complete with rooftop and outdoor yoga pavilions and several swimming pools.
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Conrad Chia Laguna Sardinia, Italy
Opening in spring 2022
Set on on the southern coast of Sardinia overlooking Chia Bay, Conrad Chia Laguna Sardinia's 107 rooms will each have a private garden or terrace, with most offering panoramic views of the entire Chia lagoon. La Terrazza restaurant will feature outdoor seating and iconic views of Chia Laguna, while signature restaurant Sa Mesa will serve authentic Sardinian cuisine and an extensive selection of local wines from small local producers in an informal trattoria style setting. You can experience the hotel's extensive collection of champagnes and proseccos in Bar Bollicine and top-notch pampering in the Conrad Spa.
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Lesante Cape, Zakynthos, Greece
Opening in May 2022
Bringing luxury to Zakynthos, Lesante Cape, set within the historic Akrotiri village but with access to a private beach, is the new village-style resort in Greece to know about. With 55 suites and 10 villas inspired by traditional architecture, neutral colours and local art, we thoroughly recommend taking a look inside this hot new hotel. Greek culinary marvel Aggelos Bakopoulos is heading up the restaurant and the Armonia wellness centre will offer treatments and therapies harking back to ancient Mediterranean healing practices.
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Sommerro, Oslo, Norway
Opening in September 2022
The rebirth of a restored 1930s landmark in Frogner, a historic neighbourhood in Oslo’s West End, Sommerro is a celebration of Norwegian design and the city’s first hotel in an original Art Deco building. The country's largest-ever preservation project, it occupies the former headquarters of electrical company, Oslo Lysverker, and is set to become a modern tribute to local cultural heritage. The 231-room hotel will offer four restaurants, three bars, a 100-seat gilded theatre, a sprawling wellness paradise and Oslo’s first year-round rooftop pool, sauna, terrace, and restaurant.
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Conrad Rabat Arzana, Rabat, Morocco
Opening in autumn 2022
With 120 spacious rooms, Hilton’s first luxury hotel in Morocco will afford spectacular ocean views from its elevated waterfront location, overlooking a tranquil lagoon and beach, just 15 kilometre from the city centre. You'll be able to experience breathtaking surroundings while enjoying locally inspired food at two unique restaurants. Conrad Rabat Arzana will also offer a spa and salon.
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The Peninsula Istanbul, Turkey
Opening in late 2022
Set along the banks of the stunning Bosphorus, The Peninsula Istanbul, located in Istanbul’s historic Karaköy district, will be part of the Galataport project, which includes a promenade, museums and art galleries, restaurants, boutiques, and a cruise ship port. In true Peninsula style, the 177 opulent guestrooms and suites will include The Peninsula Suite. At the new Peninsula Istanbul, you can expect landscaped gardens and swimming pools, one of which overlooks the Bosphorus, sophisticated restaurants and hammam steam baths at the decadent The Peninsula Spa.
The Peninsula Istanbul