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Nordelaia Sur Mer Beaulieu-sur-Mer, France
Overlooking the port of Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Nordelaia Sur Mer will bring an understated elegance to the French Riviera upon opening this spring. The 33-room hotel, the sibling to the original Nordelaia in Piedmont, is set in a transformed 1960s building and features a minimalist design, with interiors in a muted palette, soft furnishings, and natural materials. There’s a spectacular rooftop terrace with panoramic Mediterranean views and an Italian-inspired tapas menu, as well as a pool and fitness area.
LUURA Paros
Big news for Greece this summer is this debut on Paros, an island with a few stylish boutique hotels but no true 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, one Mediterranean.
Ytri Island Retreat · Husøya
Ytri Norway
Set on Træna, a remote archipelago in Norway with some islands that cross into the Arctic Circle, Ytri is a new luxury hotel that feels like it’s at the edge of the world. The 38-room retreat takes design notes from the region's historic fishing villages, with understated interiors, natural materials, and floor-to-ceiling windows that put the Arctic views front and center. It has a seafood restaurant that sources fish from local waters, a wood-fired oceanside sauna, and a wellness area, as well as activities ranging from hiking and kayaking to scallop diving.
Sibbjäns · Sigsarve
Sibbjans Gotland, Sweden
In the Swedish countryside, sustainability and style come together at Sibbjäns, a hotel, restaurant, and working farm on the southern island of Gotland that opened last summer. Housed in a restored 19th-century farmhouse, the property exudes Swedish charm, with wood accents, cozy textures, and exposed beam ceilings. Guests spend their days here exploring the island on bikes, cooling off at the outdoor pool (which is filled with rainwater and naturally filtered by plants), and savoring seasonal cuisine at the elevated restaurant. They are opening a new spa and fitness center later this year.
Casa Bonavita · Malta
Casa Bonavita Malta
Malta is a Mediterranean island that doesn’t get as much love as it should. It’s set between Sicily and Africa (which means it has a slightly longer season than some of the islands farther north) and it has an unspoiled feel, beautiful architecture, and a striking, rocky coastline dotted with coves. Come May, it will also have a fabulous new hotel, which it had been lacking. Enter Casa Bonavita, a 17-room property set in a historic villa that was the former home of its owners. After five years of meticulous renovations, the hotel will open in time for summer, with gardens, pools, a spa, and a gym, but most notably, a lot of heart and soul.
Palazzo Castelluccio Sicily
Set in a restored 19th-century palace in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage town of Noto, the latest property from Rocco Forte Hotels spans over 50,000 square feet and has 31 elegant rooms. The boutique hotel takes guests back to the elegance and opulence of Sicily’s golden age, complete with all modern day luxuries. Think: grand ballrooms, silk-covered walls, antique chandeliers, restored original ceramic floors, and trompe d'oeil details. The historic property will also feature a restaurant, bar, spa, and gym, and is set to open later this year.
Hôtel Villa Colette · Cap Ferret
Villa Colette Cap Ferret
Cap Ferret's low-key beach town is getting a new boutique hotel come April. Villa Colette, designed by Philippe Starck and the hotelier behind Paris’ Madame Rêve, will offer six suites and 22 rooms with views over Arcachon Bay, steps from the center of town and beach. White parquet floors, mahogany furnishings, soft tones, and colorful details complete the elegant seaside getaway, in addition to a restaurant and bar.
Na Praia · Comporta
Na Praia Comporta
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)—a laid-back beach town we have a particular affinity for—it is the only property with direct beach access. 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
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 just-opened 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 Bendor Ile 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 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 1200-square-meter wellness center. This will seemingly be a new Riviera landmark.
SUMMER SELECTS, FROM OUR HOTEL PERKS COLLECTION
Audo House · Copenhagen
The Audo Copenhagen
A minimalist design haven, The Audo is not only a boutique hotel, but also a café, restaurant, and concept store in the waterfront Nordhavnen neighborhood (a short bike ride from Copenhagen’s city center). From MENU and Norm Architects, the hideaway has just 10 loft-style suites and is a top pick for design-minded travelers.
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Verina Astra Hotel · Sifnos
Verina Sifnos
One of our favorite Greek hotel brands is Verina, which runs several beautiful properties on the laid-back island of Sifnos. There’s Verina Astra, nestled in the cliffs with an unbeatable view, beachside Verina Terra, and a Verina villa for larger groups. We’re bringing you an exclusive discount for shoulder season, which is our editors’ favorite time to experience the island because the weather is still beautiful but the crowds are fewer.
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Mona Athens · Athens
Mona Athens
Located in a former textile factory, this 20-room boho hotel is a study in industrial-chic design. Mona has a great location near some of the best restaurants in Athens, cool rooms (especially the penthouses), a gorgeous rooftop with Acropolis views, and a particularly fantastic breakfast (served until 1pm). It's an Athens go-to for design-minded travelers.
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Son Blanc Farmhouse Menorca
This special agriturismo is a soulful hideaway on Menorca, ideal for those seeking a farm-to-table experience with a focus on wellbeing. Set on 300 acres, Son Blanc Farmhouse is owned by a couple with longtime ties to the island, who restored a traditional Menorcan farmhouse into a 14-room, self-sufficient retreat using natural materials such as stone, clay, wood, and textiles. Pieces by local artists adorn common spaces and the accommodations, the latter of which have private gardens, terraces, and dramatic views. With a focus on holistic health, the property features produce from the farm in its restaurants, and has a pool, yoga studio, olive groves, and gardens.
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August · Antwerp
August Antwerp
August is a stylish 44-room property in Antwerp set in a former Augustinian convent that was refreshed by star Belgian architect Vincent Van Duysen. The best rooms—which once housed the convent's nuns—boast high ceilings and exposed wooden beams, and the spa is worth a major mention: book the private space to hop between the sauna, hammam, relaxation area, and outdoor pool for a cold plunge. It's not in the city center, but you can walk there in about 20 minutes, or bike there even faster.
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