12 Exciting New Hotels for 2026

Vermelho Lagoa Melides, Portugal

Tightly under wraps, little is known so far about this forthcoming second hotel from French shoe designer Christian Louboutin. Set in the sleepy Portuguese beach town of Melides (about a 20-minute drive from Comporta, which is already home to Louboutin’s impeccably designed, 13-room Vermelho Melides (pictured here), this new opening will have just ten rooms, all of which will boast beautiful water views (a perk that the inland property does not have). The boutique stay will also have a full roster of amenities, including a restaurant, nearly 25-meter pool, and a full spa. And if it's anything like Louboutin’s first property, the interiors will be spectacular.

Vestige Can Jordi Formentera, Spain

The rapidly expanding, Spain-based Vestige Collection (who runs Menorca’s Vestige Son Vell and Vestige Son Ermità), is the latest group to place a bet on Formentera, the tiny, laid-back island off the coast of Ibiza, which has seen a handful of hotel openings the last few years (Teranka, Dunas de Formentera, to name a few). Their latest Balearic option will actually be a private estate—ideal for a group of friends traveling together—that merges chic design with natural textures (stone structures, a neutral color scheme) and is set on one of the island’s best beaches, Cala Saona. For those looking to plan a more exotic escape for 2026, Vestige is also opening four lodges in Namibia.

Le Bus Palladium Paris, France

Hot on the heels of their Megève opening Hôtel Saint-Georges, French hospitality group Chapitre Six is opening another property in Paris: Le Bus Palladium. Chapitre Six’s properties are all visually distinct, and this one in the heart of Pigalle draws inputs from its past: set in what was once the legendary nightclub Bus Palladium, the 35-room hotel has raw, vibrant interiors that are inspired by the music industry but reimagined in a modern way by Studio KO. Also on offer: a restaurant, bar, and concert hall.

Chesa Marchetta Hotel · Saint Moritz

Chesa Marchetta Engadin, Switzerland

Debuting in January, this Swiss mountain hotel comes from Artfarm, the hospitality group founded by Hauser & Wirth that also runs Scotland’s impeccably designed Fife Arms hotel. This new arrival is another five-star offering, with 13 rooms featuring wood walls, vibrant blankets, and furniture in the traditional Engadin style, made from local artisans. Just 20 minutes from St. Moritz, the plush hideaway is as equally suited to design lovers as it is to foodies, thanks to a restaurant that delivers seasonal Italian and Swiss dishes. Switzerland could use a really soulful, high-end property, and we’re hoping this will be it.

Na Praia Comporta, Portugal

We’re pretty sure that this new opening will be one of Portugal’s most ambitious hotels. From Portuguese native José António Uva, the man behind special farmstay São Lourenço do Barrocal in Alentejo, this 113-room property has been a dream in the making for more than a decade. Set on 340 acres of pristine dunes in Comporta (only 100 of which have been developed), it is the only property with direct beach access in the laid-back beach town. The nature-inspired interiors have been done by Paris-based Studio KO, and the hotel also counts several restaurants (run by a revered Portuguese chef), a spa and fitness center, and accommodations suited to both couples and families (plus, a kids club).

Les Sources de Vougeot · Dijon

Les Sources de Vougeot Burgundy, France

Just an hour's train ride from Paris is Burgundy, one of France’s coziest regions, where crowds are few but there is a serious focus on food and wine. It’s currently short on places to stay, but we’re tentatively hoping that the new property from the Caudalie hotel group (behind Les Sources de Caudalie and Les Sources de Cheverny) will change that. Les Sources de Vougeot will be the latest “vineyard hotel” for the group, set in a 14th-century chateau and with 49 rooms and a sprawling spa.

Zannier Île de Bendor · Marseille

Zannier Île de Bendor Île de Bendor, France

More under-the-radar than it should be, Zannier Hotels has some truly special properties, mostly in Asia (Angelina Jolie famously rented out Siem Reap’s Zannier Phum Baitang in 2016 while she directed First They Killed My Father). But they’re building their name in Europe with Zannier Île de Bendor, set to open on an island off the coast of France in May (roughly a 45-minute drive from Marseille). The sprawling resort will offer a waterfront beach club (!), three different types of accommodations (ideal for both couples and families), several restaurants, and a 1,200-square-meter wellness center. This will seemingly be a new Riviera landmark.

Eha Hiiumaa, Estonia

This is the wellness retreat to impulse book after an indulgent holiday season. Opening in time for summer, Eha is a holistic retreat located on Estonia’s remote, hushed island of Hiiumaa. With just eight suites and three cabins—all of which are a study in minimalist chic—the intimate hotel offers custom retreats that incorporate forest walks, Estonian healing rituals, sauna, meditation, and more. And the culinary program is no afterthought: all the cuisine here utilizes seasonal ingredients from the surrounding area (and the hotel’s own farm), and the menus have been designed by Green Michelin Star chef Peeter Pihel.

Luura - Cliff, Paros, A Morgans Originals Hotel · Paros

Luura Cliff Paros, Greece

Big news for Greece this summer is a new debut on Paros, an island with a few stylish boutique hotels but no larger, five-star stay. Enter Luura, a new, family-run hotel brand that will be opening a few more hotels in Greece soon (another in Paros, and one in Athens). This 39-suite (the best of which have private pools), adults-only hotel will offer striking water views, an extensive wellness area, and two restaurants—one Japanese, and one that is still in development.

Airelles Palladio Venice · Venice

Airelles Palladio, Venezia Venice, Italy

It’s gotten a lot of buzz, but we have a feeling this April opening will be worth it. French hotel group Airelles has yet to miss (their Gordes property is a favorite), and it’s likely that their first hotel outside of France will continue the trend with opulent interiors and impeccable service (and the price tag to match—this one does not come cheap). Set on Giudecca Island on the site of the former Bauer Palladio, it will be a fully outfitted luxury hotel, and one worth saving up for.

Orient Express Venezia · Venice

Orient Express Venezia Venice, Italy

We’d say it would be hard to compete with Airelles, but everything Orient Express has done recently has been magic (most notably, their incredible Rome hotel, Orient Express La Minerva). The two will likely be in tight competition with the luxury crowd—both are opening in April, and both are very expensive. This one is set on Cannaregio, a quieter, more authentic island, and boasts 47 rooms that feature original Gothic architecture and romantic modern touches. It’s been a labor of love for the eight years it’s been under works, and we can’t wait to see the reveal.

Casa Laveni Milan, Italy

Still a bit under wraps is this new boutique hotel in the heart of Milan. What we do know: it’s run by the team behind Athens’ affordable-chic Apollo Palm Hotel, it will have 30 sleek, modern rooms, and its location—a short walk from the Duomo and other city-center sights—cannot be beat. Stay tuned for more.