From an alpine resort in Montana where guests sip cocktails to snow-dusted peaks after spending days skiing Big Sky, to days in a quintessential Greek whitewashed villa, cooling off in your private pool to views of the Aegean Sea – these are some of the hottest hotel openings in 2025.
Demand for luxury travel is booming and there’s no clearer evidence than the number of luxury hotels opening around the world in the next 12 months.
If you want to be one of the first to stay in a new high-end hotel, we’ve found 18 of some of the most anticipated properties to put on your travel to-do list for 2025.
Four Seasons Greece, Mykonos
Mid-2025
This beachside beauty is nestled within the cliffs of Mykonos, overlooking the cerulean waters of Kalo Livadi Bay.
Designed to reflect the whitewashed villas synonymous of the region are 94 rooms, villas and suites tucked away among traditional pathways and picturesque piazzas.
Spend days lazing by your private pool, or explore the popular bay, known for its clam waters and beach clubs with an Ibiza-like atmosphere.
Mandarin Oriental, Vienna
Mid-2025
Housed in a 1900s heritage building in the historic centre of Austria’s capital, Mandarin Oriental, Vienna is just a five-minute stroll along cobblestone streets to the inner city.
Peruse boutiques and art galleries and visit the winter residence of Australian Emperors and the Vienna Opera House as horse-drawn carriages pass you on the street.
Back at the resort, dine under a glass-domed courtyard, sit in the garden or have any number of treatments in the spa.
JW Marriott Kaafu Atoll Island Resort, Maldives
January, 2025
Just 15 minutes by speedboat from Velena International Airport, a stay at this Maldivian resort means you will be on island time before you know it.
There are 80 private pool villas with uninterrupted views of that bluer-than-blue ocean. Spend days whale shark watching and searching for manta rays, and by night dine on Indian fusion, fresh local seafood, or premium cuts of steak to postcard-worthy views.
One&Only Moonlight Basin, Montana
Mid-2025
Set under the towering snow-peaked mountains of Big Sky, adjacent to the greater Yellowstone National Park, this new alpine resort has no shortage of nature playgrounds.
Onsite are 73 guest rooms and suites, 19 cabins, a separate ski lodge and gondola, spa, an observatory, forest-to-plate dining, and a hidden moonshine whiskey shack in the woods. Cheers!
SIRO Boka Place, Montenegro
Q2 2025
Designed with wellbeing foremost in mind, this first-for-Europe hotel has been created as the ultimate active getaway.
There are state-of-the-art fitness and recovery facilities, padel and tennis courts, and a 25-metre pool with a retractable rooftop.
Head outdoors to hike the limestone cliffs of Lovcen National Park, raft the fast waves of river Tara, or join a canyon tour in the second-deepest canyon in the world. And expect to sleep deeply, rooms have temperature-controlled beds, soundproofing, and blackout curtains.
Kimpton Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Q2, 2025
Inside the new Exchange TRX, a sprawling urban oasis of 30 buildings, you’ll find the 471-room, design-led Kimpton Kuala Lumpur.
This luxury abode has a rooftop bar and restaurant, deli-grocer café, and outdoor rooftop swimming pool – while in the exchange you’ll find myriad of shopping and entertainment options as well as a four-hectare public park.
Lemala Osonjoi Lodge, Tanzania
March, 2025
A 20-suite retreat on the edge of the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, Ngorongoro Crater, Lemala Osonjoi Lodge has panoramic views of the crater floor and private access for prime game viewing.
After a day of game drives, head back to soak in the heated pool, or have a spa treatment in the spa suite where you can unwind to views of the forest.
Anantara Kafue River Tented Camp, Africa
Mid-2025
Perched above the Kafue River, this luxury tented camp is set within the Kafue National Park.
Designed for minimal environmental impact and maximum luxury, the camp’s 12 spacious tents – including a 600-square-metre presidential villa – have private plunge pools and exclusive boat access.
Nestled between two islands, the camp has everything you’d expect in a five-star resort including a wellness area, restaurant and bar, and pool.
1 Hotel Melbourne, Australia
May, 2025
Waterfront views, two bars, and a state-of-the-art wellness centre in a new multi-purpose area of Melbourne – it’s little wonder 1 Hotels is one of the most anticipated hotel openings in Australia’s cultural capital.
Nestled along the banks of Yarra River in North Wharf Precinct, there will be 277 guest rooms and sprawling public parklands as your playground, all just a short stroll from the centre of the city.
The Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree, Singapore
Mid-2025
Sitting among a 126-hectare site within the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, the pièce de résistance of this resort has to be the 24 elevated, seed pod-shaped treehouses.
The hotel has a total of 338 rooms overlooking the Upper Seletar Reservoir with the design ethos reflecting the rainforest to “celebrate nature’s rich biodiversity”.
Six Senses London, UK
Q1 2025
Six Senses is making its debut in the UK with this London property, which will sit within The Whiteley London, a former department store that takes up an entire city block, a stone’s throw from Hyde Park.
The 109-room hotel has a lobby bar and lounge, an all-day dining restaurant with an open kitchen, sprawling fitness centre, indoor pool and a relaxation room.
Uga Halloowella, Sri Lanka
January, 2025
Perched on a hilltop within a sprawling tea estate in Sri Lanka’s historic central tea trails region, Uga Halloowella has six luxurious suites, al-fresco dining experiences, expansive lawns, and infinity pool.
Dishes are inspired by the flavours of Hatton and Sri Lanka, with a focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients from the highlands and around the country. Think Ceylon tea and herb-crusted lamb rack with lavender tea red wine reduction.
Raffles Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Mid-2025
Immerse in Saudi culture at Raffles Jeddah, where rooms and suites set across 48 floors overlook the Jeddah Corniche and the Red Sea.
There are three restaurants, a reading room, library, pool and a spa with seven treatment rooms.
Designed in Arabic style, local art, and decorative craftsmanship honours the country’s history.
Regent Bali Canggu, Bali
A popular surf spot with beach clubs, trendy boutiques and cafes, Canggu is a buzzing coastal village with a holiday vibe.
This 150-suite luxury hotel will house the first Regent Spa in partnership with Raison d’Etre, and includes a hydrotherapy pool and fitness studio.
The hotel also has five restaurants and bars, championing authentic Balinese cuisine.
Fairmont Golden Prague, Czech Republic
March 2025
Located in the Old Town at the gate of the Pařížská Boulevard, a stay here means you can take in views of Prague Castle and the Vitava River.
Czech heritage is the design focus with blown glass chandeliers, gilded lighting, and ornate ash wood posts.
There are six restaurants and bars from Zlata Praha, a seasonally driven, zero-waste fine dining experience to Greenhouse, the hotel’s all-day venue where guests can enjoy Czech Pilsner, fine wines, and snacks prepared while taking in views of the riverbank.
Mondrian Gold Coast, Queensland
Mondrian Gold Coast on Burleigh Heads beachfront will have 208 rooms and suites, including two- and three-bedroom ‘Beach Houses’ with private plunge pools.
For the ultimate in indulgence choose the Sky House penthouse, the views will make you the envy of everyone you know.
Dine at the Italian cafe, restaurant and terrace bar; Haven oceanfront surf-to-plate seafood restaurant and to end the evening, head to the pool club on the third floor.
