The Best New Hotels in the World: 2022 Hot List
Each year, we index the best, brightest openings, but for the 26th edition of Condé Nast Traveler’s Hot List, we’ve upped the ante: This time, editors at all seven worldwide editions had a hand in scouting and selecting the entries. At its heart, this is still a hotel list—a whopping 96 made the cut this year, which is a true testament to the industry’s resilience. But because (almost) no hotel is an island, we’ve widened the lens to include the restaurants, culture, transportation, and cruises you need to know, and the destinations that are reinventing themselves. We mean it when we say this may be the hottest Hot List yet. Here, the 96 best new hotels in the world.
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Jerry RileyhotelEden Nairobi — Kenya
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Hot List 2022Fashion designer Anna Trzebinski transformed her longtime Nairobi home into this art-filled boutique hotel, close enough to the city's action while still feeling like a quiet retreat. It has everything you’d expect from a larger-than-life designer: rustic-chic decor in the nine rooms, mirrors framed by colorful blown-glass installations, a stylish bar hidden behind a curtain of ostrich eggs, and paintings and sculptures provided by Trzebinski’s own children. The serene hideaway really does feel like Eden, and both Nairobi residents and jet setters are already fans. On any given weekend, expect to see posh Kenyans on a weekend staycation and international crowds hosting destination weddings. Rooms from $500. —Sarah Khan
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SussurrohotelSussurro — Mozambique
$$$ | Hot List 2022Long before it even opened, Sussurro had developed a following almost exclusively through Instagram, tapping into a tribe of design-savvy, planet-loving creatives desperate to travel more consciously. The six bungalows encourage mindfulness with hand-stitched bathrobes, organic soaps, and heritage antique pieces. Everything on the restaurant’s seasonal menu aims to maximize support for local fishermen and traders, and the drinks have a similar sense of place—think cocktails made with tropical fruits and fair-trade coffee grown on the slopes of Mount Gorongosa. Whether you curl up on a Zanzibari daybed with a book from the library or join one of the dhow sunset cruises, it’s all extremely chill here. Rooms from $1,200. —Jane Broughton
Inge PrinshotelSterrekopje Farm — South Africa
$$$ | Hot List 2022This is a deeply nurturing, therapeutic retreat on a 125-acre working farm; but rather than a farm stay or spa, think of it as a soft landing for the soul. Restorative rest is seen as the foundation for all healing to take place, as reflected in the 11 rooms—each a uniquely decorated, calming, meditative sanctuary. Harvesting fruits and vegetables with the chefs is a daily ritual, and the wholesome, organic food is honestly reason enough to book a stay here. Whether you stick with homemade herbal teas or try the handcrafted local wines, abundance rather than abstinence is the Sterrekopje way. Rooms from $1,463. —Jane Broughton
Amit GeronhotelSix Senses Shaharut — Israel
$$$ | Hot List 2022Luxury properties have been popping up in Israel, but this posh, remote destination deep in the Negev Desert is easily the standout. Seemingly sewn into a stark ridge, this luxury hotel is a seamless blend of artful pampering and site-specific architecture that has the most beautiful views you’ll ever see. Add in chic, meticulously designed accommodations (a modern fusion of local cultures with an emphasis on Israeli artisanship), an expansive spa, and a host of “experiences,” from hikes and camel rides to guided tours of historic sites, and you have a getaway of biblical proportions. Rooms from $1,000. —Roberta Bernstein
Wilderness SafarishotelWilderness Safaris DumaTau — Botswana
$$$ | Hot List 2022The latest premiere camp from luxury outfitter Wilderness Safaris is a fresh take on a familiar name. The new DumaTau is a collection of eight oversized tented suites overlooking the elephant-rich Osprey Lagoon, each with its own living area, shaded sundeck, plunge pool, and outdoor shower. A new wellness spa, The Osprey Retreat, and menus chock-full of locally sourced ingredients reflect the desires of today’s Botswana travelers to languish in nature and indulge mindfully while on safari. The combination of land- and water-based game viewing amplifies the immersive experience, as does the chance for close encounters with elephants, wild dogs, and rare-bird life. Rooms from $1,887. —Paul Rubio
Fairmont TaghazouthotelFairmont Taghazout Bay — Morocco
$$ | Hot List 2022One of the first luxury resorts to debut in the windswept fishing village of Taghazout, this beachfront property—studded with gnarled olive trees and backed by the Atlas Mountains’ moss-green foothills—deftly melds the Fairmont's stalwart service and amenities galore with a distinctly laid-back vibe. The interiors are filled with locally sourced fabrics and bold accents of inky Moroccan blue, while floor-to ceiling windows afford views of the surfers (and occasionally a sauntering camel) on the beach. The 146 rooms are modern and sun-drenched, and the 15,000-square-foot spa—billed as Morocco’s largest—offers gob-smacking ocean vistas and transportive treatments. Rooms from $360. —Alexandra Kirkman
Ingrid Rasmussenhotel25hours Hotel One Central — Dubai
$ | Hot List 2022This may be the most un-Dubai hotel of all Dubai hotels. Landing in the up-and-coming business district One Central, the imposing hotel marks a new chapter for the UAE—not only with the renaissance of a once-dreary area, but also with plucky concepts like a mixed-gender sauna and slogans like “Let’s spend the night together.” The predominant crowd is 30-something hipsters and creatives, who move between the co-working spaces, pottery and podcast studios, and craft coffee shop. Rooms and suites are all different, but you can expect hammocks, “sheik-sized” beds, and private bar areas with room for a DJ. But the real star of the show, Monkey Bar, is up on the rooftop, surrounded by jungle vines. Rooms from $175. —Isabella Sullivan
Zulal Wellness ResorthotelZulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som — Qatar
$$$Zulal is a first-of-its-kind experience—a wellness resort of the region and for the region, celebrating ancient local methods and practices that have never been recognized in this way before, but doing it in a way that will appeal to global travelers. Combined with its unique setting on the coast in a destination that’s quickly becoming one to watch, it’s primed to become one of Qatar’s premier stays. Rooms from $1,815. —Sarah Khan
Anantara World Islands ResorthotelAnantara World Islands Dubai Resort
$$ | Hot List 2022The Anantara World Islands have been in the making for a long time, starting and stopping over the decades due to financial and environmental reasons. Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort is the first resort to open on the man-made archipelago, and it’s hard to imagine that any subsequent properties will afford better views of Dubai’s glittering skyline. This is the kind of place you get to and then stay put, exploring the water by way of jet skis and hydrofoils. And though it’s still in its soft opening phase the family-friendly suites and incredibly lovely staff are already heading in the right direction. Rooms from $490. —Sarah Khan
LXR Hotels & ResortshotelMango House Seychelles, LXR Hotels & Resorts
$$$ | Hot List 2022Mango House Seychelles is the former family home of Milanese fashion photographer Gian Paolo Barbieri, now operating as a 41-key boutique resort under LXR Hotels & Resorts. Its ultra-scenic seclusion on Mahé is the epitome of a laid-back yet luxurious Seychelles getaway: One can honestly gaze at the stunning bay views—from the beach, the two pools, or one’s own balcony—for hours and feel revitalized. And the championing of local artisans and suppliers makes one feel particularly connected to the location. The interiors inside each room read contemporary sea-breeze luxury, but you will be venturing out often for the resort's lauded upscale food and drink venues. Rooms from $925. —Travis Levius
Justin ChanhotelLUX* Chongzuo, Guangxi — China
$$$ | Hot List 2022Surrounded by picture-perfect gardens and set on the banks of the Mingshi River, LUX* is the definition of a tropical modernist refuge. Each suite in the hotel has its own terrace, overlooking the calm water and striking karst mountains, and hotel staff will happily arrange for tours of local sugar-making cottages or high tea served on a bamboo raft on the river. The hotel’s location on the border of China and Vietnam also creates a unique narrative here, as various cultures collide and blend with one another. Rooms from $600. —Tong Yu
Joali BeinghotelJoali Being — Maldives
$$$ | Hot List 2022The bone-white beaches and crystal-clear lagoons are the ultimate soothing backdrop for self-improvement, and, thankfully, wellness resort Joali Being delivers its sophisticated philosophy with a pampering attitude and no-news, no-shoes barefoot aesthetic. Shaggy thatched roofs ripple like the ocean waves beyond, oversized hand-carved doors resemble tree bark, walls are textured like wind-riffled sand, and the Tiffany-color palette of the 68 villas, each with its own pool, brings the lagoon right into your light-filled sanctuary. The world-class spa is sprinkled with glass-fronted saunas, steam rooms, ice fountains, and hydrotherapy pools. Rooms from $2,035 with a minimum of five nights. —Susan d’Arcy
Gorge RoskehotelPatina Maldives, Fari Islands
$$$ | Hot List 2022Entering the market as a sophisticated lifestyle brand, Patina Maldives is already drawing repeat visits—despite having only opened its doors in May 2021. Patina is set on a man-made island that is lush and verdant, fringed by a sugary golden beach and lapped by the gentle waters of a crystalline lagoon. Overwater villas are neutral in palette and contemporary in design, with open-air decks for swimming in private pools, soaking in freestanding tubs, and curling up in hammocks. The roster of activities available to guests reads like it was copied and pasted from the ultimate Maldives bucket list. Rooms from $2,490. —Alice Holtham
Aramness GirhotelAramness Gir National Park — India
$$$ | Hot List 2022Welcome to Sasan Gir’s newest and arguably best safari lodge, where Asiatic lions and leopards periodically stroll by. The 18-villa property, each with a non-chlorinated pool, lies outside the perimeter of the world’s only Asiatic-lion sanctuary. The impeccable design combines with immersive activities, such as the guided forest walks and scenic breakfasts. Daily menus (mixing Indian and international fare) are based entirely on what’s been harvested at the on-site farm. Ultimately, Aramness works because it’s the whole deal. You get off the grid, spot wild animals, eat well, swim a few laps, spa if you feel like it, and go home ready to take on the grind again. Rooms from $1,000. —Prasad Ramamurthy
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari IslandshotelThe Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
$$$ | Hot List 2022The Ritz-Carlton’s first Maldives property is one of the most striking private island–resort designs in recent memory, complete with 100 contemporary, round-shaped villas with sparkling infinity pools—and without a thatched roof in sight. The best features in the one-bedroom villas are the panoramic, floor-to-ceiling windows which can disappear entirely for an indoor-outdoor living experience. The Ritz-Carlton Spa is an architectural masterpiece: a floating, timber-clad ring above the swirling lagoon, with nine superb treatment rooms. Treatments—especially multi-hour experiences—are top-notch and highly recommended. Overall, the vibe is pretension-free, though a designer cocktail dress or two might appear for beachfront dinners and social gatherings. Rooms from $1,700. —Travis Levius
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Jeon TaegsuhotelJosun Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seoul Gangnam — South Korea
$$ | Hot List 2022Upscale and opulent, with spectacular artwork around every corner, the Josun Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, is one of the most elegant luxury hotels to stay in when visiting Seoul. The moment you step inside, you’re faced with a towering statue of Daniel Arsham’s Blue Calcite Eroded Moses while getting a whiff of the hotel’s signature perfumed scent. The impeccable design continues into the guest rooms, where patterned fabrics and Korean artwork compete with unobstructed views of Gangnam. The 1914 Lounge & Bar is already a neighborhood hot spot, while Eatanic Garden serves up modern Korean cuisine with an extensive French wine and Champagne list. Rooms from $270. —Diane Kang
The Standard Hua HinhotelThe Standard, Hua Hin — Thailand
$ | Hot List 2022In a beach town dominated by could-be-anywhere mega-resorts, The Standard, Hua Hin brings a much-needed dose of youthful energy to a place usually associated with snowbirding retirees and hi-so (high society) Thais driving down from Bangkok. In lieu of teakwood floors and jasmine garlands, guests are greeted by fresh contemporary art and midcentury-modern furnishings; then pathways palisaded with bamboo and bougainvillea snake to the boho-beachy villas (where disco balls hang in the bathrooms). The main action happens at the pool, where Bangkok’s beau monde lounges under candy-striped umbrellas and two restaurants serve drinks and Thai-with-a-twist bites until 10 p.m. Rooms from $125. —Chris Schalkx
Six SenseshotelSix Senses Fort Barwara — India
$$$ | Hot List 2022It took almost a decade for this 700-year-old fort to be converted into a 48-suite hotel, but it’s been worth the slog. The spa, in the original women’s palace, blends Ayurveda with Six Senses’ inimitable touch. A commitment to working with local communities is evident everywhere: Local women brew hot masala chai and cook bajra and jowar roti during the day; block-printers and bangle makers set up shop in little corners; fresh nimbu pani detox-drink counters are dotted around the hotel. It is encouraging to see global brands arrive in India so conscious of local heritage and riches, and to strive to imbue their openings with as much of these as possible. Rooms from $560. —Divia Thani
Raffles Udaipur ResorthotelRaffles Udaipur — India
$$$ | Hot List 2022Set on a 21-acre island on Udai Sagar Lake and surrounded by the Aravalli Range, the first Raffles outpost in India is all about taking it easy: Think long breakfasts over multiple cups of French press coffee, massages at the sprawling spa, and custom cocktails at the Long Bar. Plus, it has the kind of service that warrants repeat visits. (This is Raffles, after all.) The 101 guest rooms and suites come with private gardens or pools (or both)—book a south-facing, upper-level room for the best views of the lake and its flamingo population. Rooms from $600. —Prasad Ramamurthy
hotelArashiyama Mansion MAMA — Japan
$$$ | Hot List 2022Modern, minimalist, and beautifully crafted, Arashiyama Mansion MAMA is a new 10-room hotel and restaurant wrapped in gardens, just a short walk from the famed bamboo forests of Arashiyama. It offers a textbook-perfect snapshot of contemporary Kyoto style—fusing materials crafted by modern artisans with Scandinavian furniture, stone baths overlooking private gardens, and a low-key but stylish pizza restaurant (yes, really). Simple and minimal with a natural edge, it’s a world away from the luxury sheen of five-star hotels, but it’s still the kind of place that makes you instantly want to redesign your own home. All in all, Arashiyama feels like the ultimate Kyoto insider secret. Rooms from $525. —Danielle Demetriou
Hajra AhmadhotelSUJÁN Sher Bagh — India
$$$ | Hot List 2022Olive and beige earth tones, canvas and campaign furniture, and myriad photographs of the denizens of the jungles set the tone for this über-chic camp, set at the edge of one of India’s most game-rich and picturesque national parks. The capacious and stylish tents have been thoughtfully designed for comfort and relaxation. Jeep safaris waft you away into a truly magical forest with undulating hills and giant banyan trees. The forest is teeming with tigers, leopards, sloth bears, crocodiles, and over 350 species of migratory and resident birds. Come mealtime, expert mixologists and chefs serve up traditional and international fare. Rooms from $1,000. —Geetika Jain
Ben RichardshotelThe Shinmonzen — Japan
$$$ | Hot List 2022A smooth modern riff on a traditional ryokan inn (and the chic little sister of Villa la Coste in the South of France), The Shinmonzen sits on a quiet lane in Kyoto’s Gion district, with a traditional-style wood façade leading to a contemporary interior cocktail of modern design and world-class artwork. Each of the individually designed suites is flooded with natural light and showcases a smooth mix of modern Kyoto craftsmanship (picture minimalist screens and hinoki cypress-wood bathtubs) and hints of its Provençal DNA (as reflected in the lingering scent of jasmine from each of the balconies overlooking the river). Rooms from $990. —Danielle Demetriou
Karan MahalhotelKaran Mahal — India
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Gold List 2022 Hot List 2022Karan Mahal is possibly the most charming non-palace royal residence you’ll visit in India. Built in the 1920s, it once housed Jammu and Kashmir’s governor Karan Singh, the son of the last maharaja of Kashmir; today it’s the summer residence of Singh’s son. It features the kind of decor you’d imagine in a home of considerable age: think antique mirrors, hand-knotted carpets, and original Lalique lights. The food prepared by the family’s cooks is a mix of that which showcases the princely state’s lineage—Dogra, Phadi, and Nepalese—and more modern fare. Many of the staff members are third-generation retainers of the family, so the service you get is full of warmth and a genuine urge to please. Rooms from $367. —Prasad Ramamurthy
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Shinsho-an — Japan
$$$ | Hot List 2022The atmosphere leans more toward luxurious private home than hotel at Shinsho-an, in both scale and ambience. Sleek interiors use top-quality materials sourced from across Japan with contemporary design touches, adding to the scene-stealing modern Kyoto restaurant and next-level hospitality—right down to the cashmere-covered hot-water bottles you can request beneath the sheets at night. Each of the four suites is uniquely designed and extremely spacious, with minimalist flower arrangements by one of Japan’s oldest florists. All meals are created by Michelin-starred chef Toshiro Ogata, from mouth-melting squid sashimi at breakfast to the nine-course omakase dinner. Rooms from $1,420. —Danielle Demetriou
Kai KannohotelRoku Kyoto, LXR Hotels & Resorts — Japan
$$$ | Hot List 2022More luxury resort than city hotel, Roku Kyoto is a place to stop, slow down, and recharge after the exhausting task of sightseeing in Japan’s ancient capital. The atmosphere treads a finely honed line between contemporary design and traditional Kyoto, with modern echoes of temple aesthetics in the hotel’s minimalist architecture: clean-lined expanses of light woods and external walkways beneath pitched roofs, all connected by cloud-reflecting water pools and gardens of seasonal blooms. The heartbeat of the hotel is restaurant Tenjin (especially the dinner-only Chef’s Table), though the hotel features another veritable head-turner for Kyoto: an outdoor hot-spring thermal swimming pool. Rooms from $847. —Danielle Demetriou
Silky Oakes LodgehotelSilky Oaks Lodge — Australia
$$$ | Hot List 2022Australia has always done beaches and rugged outback well. But when it comes to experiencing its ancient forests and wet tropical jungles in style, there have been surprisingly few options—until now. The rain forest–set Silky Oaks Lodge (fresh off a $20 million facelift) gives guests access to the country’s most treasured ecosystems, like Daintree National Park and the Great Barrier Reef, while still prioritizing deep, luxurious comfort. Each of the 40 treehouses has been designed to blend into the landscape, with smooth timber and floor-to-ceiling windows that open to private decks looking over the river or rain forest. You’ll feel like you’re actually part of the delicate ecosystem. Rooms from $495. —Chloe Sachdev
Adam GibsonhotelThe Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel — Australia
$$ | Hot List 2022Repurposed from three bordering-on-derelict buildings, The Tasman has cemented Hobart as an up-and-coming travel destination. While it’s about the rooms, restaurant, and sandstone façade, the real appeal is stumbling upon some of the structures’ original features. Artifacts from excavation such as pipes, perfume bottles, combs, and marbles are displayed at the bar, and exclusive wines and rare spirits will soon be stored in the old coal chute. Though there are modern, luxurious touches throughout (and the Italian cuisine at Peppina is already a local hit), Marriott has left plenty of room for history to keep peeping out from the past. Rooms from $280. —Kate Hennessy
Hotel MottohotelHotel Motto Vienna
$ | Hot List 2022Lovingly designed, fully homegrown, and very reasonably priced, Hotel Motto Vienna gives guests a vivid insight into contemporary Viennese life with a touch of 1920s Paris. Head past the fanciful, picture-book mural by Chez Dédé of pink-suited bellhops and leopards in the lobby to the quiet guest rooms, filled with lush fabrics and Deco curves. The top-floor Chez Bernard, draped in cascading foliage, has become something of a hub for locals, from crepes and activated-charcoal lattes in the morning to gin cocktails and bistro classics at night. Up on the seventh floor, the small wellness space has a spa and a mixed sauna big enough for four. Rooms from $225. —Rick Jordan
Thomas BabeauhotelBulgari Hotel Paris
$$$ | Hot List 2022Between the Gio Ponti artwork, Caracalla baths–inspired pool mosaics, and even the dozen signature Italian pastries on offer, this Parisian hideaway is suffused with more than a little bit of Italy. The public spaces of the hotel—which sits squarely within Paris’s tony Golden Triangle—call to mind the well-appointed home of a Milanese friend (see the portrait of actress Monica Vitti in the lobby), while the 76 rooms and suites offer quiet luxury with blackout shades and photographs of brightly colored jewels from the Bulgari archives. It would be almost criminal not to block off an entire day to spend at the spa, or not to visit the bar each evening for a well-deserved aperitivo. Rooms from $1,655. —Betsy Blumenthal
Jérôme GallandhotelMadame Rêve Hotel — France
$$$ | Hot List 2022Located on a discreet corner near Les Halles in what was once Paris’s only 24-hour post office, Madame Rêve Hotel is where well-heeled guests spend the night in stylish rooms with monument views, or at the hotel’s 10,000-square-foot rooftop and restaurant, primed for peak summer socializing. Guests range from tattooed fashion designers to white-haired entrepreneurs in pink Saint Laurent sneakers. The 82 rooms give off Bond-meets-Balmain vibes, with onyx desks and tables, tan leather chairs, and sumptuous linens—and, if you choose wisely, views of the Eiffel Tower. Enjoy a sexy, dimly lit dinner at La Plume, a Franco-Japanese offering that’s definitely the property’s pride and joy. Rooms from $500. —Sara Lieberman
Richard HaughtonhotelThe Maybourne Riviera — France
$$$ | Hot List 2022The French debut for the Maybourne Hotel Group has redefined the sleepy village of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin—even from down on the beach, you catch glimpses of the property’s dazzling block of white crisscrossed lines and floor-to-ceiling glass. From the terrace of the Riviera Restaurant, the ever-changing panorama of distant sailboats, mega-yachts, and swooping hang gliders unfurls. From each of the 69 rooms and suites, you can watch the cotton-candy sunrise over Cap Martin. There’s also a cutting-edge holistic spa, a botanical garden, and an indoor and outdoor pool—the latter built into the rock so you see nothing but a mirage-like haze of pool, sea, and sky. Rooms from $865. —Lanie Goodman
Matthieu SalvainghotelSaint James Paris
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Readers' Choice Awards 2017, 2018, 2019Set in a neoclassical former private residence and surrounded by a sizable structural garden, Paris’s only château-hotel underwent a radical decorative transformation last year—courtesy of Laura Gonzalez, who made it feel like a one-of-a-kind Parisian home once again. The 50 rooms and suites are perfect examples of Gonzalez’s maximalist design style: Think nature-inspired wallpapers, ornate moldings, and plush fabrics in mixed colors and textures. The wellness program also got a total reboot and was relaunched in 2021 as a three-room Guerlain spa, with large vaulted spaces, a stone staircase, and an aesthetic reminiscent of Greco-Roman thermal baths. Rooms from $620. —Lindsey Tramuta
Renée KempshotelAirelles Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle — France
$$$ | Hot List 2022Set within the gates of Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle provides an unrivaled exclusive glimpse into the lives of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette—every silver spoon, antique armoire, and gilded portrait tells the tale of life pre-French Revolution. The 14 rooms and suites take their cues from a more opulent era, with chandeliers and marble fireplaces setting the tone; meanwhile, dinner takes a theatrical turn, with waitstaff decked out in period costumes and a five-course meal serving up the Sun King’s favorite dishes (all helmed by Alain Ducasse). Ask for the “king’s wake-up call,” to rise to the tunes of classical music and a bubble bath accompanied by crystal glasses of orange-scented milk, and you might be spoiled for life. Rooms from $2,021. —Kasia Dietz
Salva LopezhotelKalesma Mykonos — Greece
$$$ | Hot List 2022Set on a bougainvillea-scented hilltop overlooking Ornos Bay, this serene, whitewashed sanctuary is a refreshingly discreet alternative to Mykonos’s flashy party scene. With just 25 suites and two villas spread across five acres, Kalesma could be mistaken for a private estate, meticulously landscaped with 60-year-old olive trees and fuchsia bougainvillea vines. Interiors of whitewashed walls, stone floors, and chestnut-and-bamboo ceilings were inspired by old-world Cycladic architecture, and the beds have been perfectly angled so you can wake to watch the sunrise above the Aegean through the floor-to-ceiling French doors. Both owners frequent the property, making you feel like a very special guest at the island’s best-hosted dinner party. Rooms from $1,450. —Jen Murphy
Gaëlle Rapp TronquithotelLe Moulin de Lourmarin — France
$ | Hot List 2022This well-located, old-world-meets-new village property offers an ideal blend of quintessential countryside charm with trendsetting, tasteful design. The hotel’s ivy-covered stone walls and typical sky-blue shutters invite guests inside, where the feeling of warmth continues to permeate the decor and service. Everyone here works to lend a hand, be it with the luggage up those steps, giving directions to the Sunday market in L’Isle sur la Sorgue, or unlocking one of the free bikes for a ride around the village. Don’t skip the homemade Fougasse grilled with olive oil at dinner! Rooms from $190. —Sara Lieberman
Matthieu SalvainghotelCheval Blanc Paris
$$$ | Hot List 2022It seems fitting that Cheval Blanc would open its first urban hotel where so many of its clients reside—and where better than within the landmark La Samaritaine? With nearly 600 artisans involved in the restoration and works by global artists exhibited throughout the space, Cheval Blanc Paris feels like entering a living museum, one where you can very comfortably spend the night. Almost every one of the 72 sleek rooms—most of which are spacious suites—overlooks the Seine; the seventh-floor Art Deco brasserie meets cocktail bar, Le Tout-Paris, is the place to be seen before escaping to the subterranean spa helmed by Dior. Rooms from $1,254. —Kasia Dietz
The RoosterhotelThe Rooster — Greece
$$$ | Hot List 2022There’s nothing quite like The Rooster on any other Greek island: thoughtfully designed and respectful of its natural surroundings, with a holistic attitude to wellness, slow living, and farm-to-table food that feels genuinely considered. Its House of Healing, with bona fide Ayurvedic treatments, Reiki, and Qigong sessions, is more about feeling than looking good (though the ila facials are superb and the whole place is aesthetically flawless). Factor in beautifully spare villas with private pools, vast terraces, and unbroken sea or valley vistas, and you really can’t fail to feel deeply relaxed and refreshed during your stay. Rooms from $765. —Rachel Howard
Giulia VenanzihotelSoho House Rome
$ | Hot List 2022The Rome outpost of Soho House is energizing and modern, set inside a 10-story restored building with an industrial feel. The property is next to La Sapienza university. There’s a strong visual-art theme across the hotel, with a dedicated gallery space and a 42-seat screening room; all guest rooms (49 bedrooms and 20 apartments) offer unparalleled views stretching across the mountains and the Eternal City. Eateries include a ground-floor deli bar and lounge area, plus an exclusive upstairs restaurant. The rooftop cocktail bar, with its lemon trees, striped linen blinds, and plush velvet stools, looks like it’s been lifted straight from Rome’s Dolce Vita era. Rooms from $195. —Maresa Manara
Heinz Troll/MarBella ElixhotelMarBella Elix — Greece
$ | Hot List 2022From its hilltop location, MarBella Elix affords otherworldly views of Paxos, Antipaxos, Corfu, and the glistening Ionian. Elix’s reception is like a sort of celestial spa, with barn-high ceilings and windows that frame the infinity view. Colorful tapestries hang throughout, infusing the place with local artisanal history, complementing the overall sunshiny modern-luxe feel. From the very popular Greek and Mediterranean buffet to the even more creative Greek fine dining, the food and drink are uniformly local and delicious. Available activities range from kayaking into hidden bays and mountain and coastal biking to alfresco yoga sessions, sailing courses, and snorkeling around underwater meadows. Rooms from $185. —Becky Lucas
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Nikolas KoenighotelThe Reykjavík Edition — Iceland
$$ | Hot List 2022Reykjavík finally gets the five-star hotel it deserves with this sexy newcomer, a mash-up of everything we love about Edition hotels with plenty of Icelandic flair. An enormous black lava rock strewn with faux-fur blankets and throw pillows anchors the hotel’s sprawling lobby area on one end, with an enormous undulating wall projection of the Northern Lights on the other; from there, guests disseminate into any of a number of cozy nooks. The restaurant Tides (helmed by chef Gunnar Karl Gísalson, the force behind acclaimed Reykjavík restaurant Dill) serves up caught-that-day seafoods and high-quality meats, while the Spa takes recharging to a whole new level. Rooms from $420. —Todd Plummer
Adrian GauthotelBorgo Santandrea — Italy
$$$ | Hot List 2022If you wanted to land the most plum address on the Amalfi, this would be it—perched high in the cliffs, built into the rock face overlooking the sea, and within view of the sweet fishing village of Conca dei Marini. The property's original 1960s bones have been enhanced by a magical crew of local Amalfitano artisans, with details like landscaped gardens and museum-worthy vintage pieces making it one of the most exciting Italian arrivals in years. All rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows and sea views, but ask for an infinity-pool option if you don’t want to have to go to the private beach or communal pool to cool off. Rooms from $1,006. —Ondine Cohane
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Villa Igiea, a Rocco Forte HotelhotelVilla Igiea, a Rocco Forte Hotel — Italy
$$$ | Hot List 2022This reborn former palatial resort likely feels every bit as glamorous now as it must have back when the wealthy Florio family owned it. Raw woods, loads of marble, Art Nouveau touches, plus sharp and comfortable rooms. The sweeping cocktail terrace may be one of the most special spaces in all of greater Palermo—at night, it comes alive with all the characters that this resort attracts. As a piano man tinkers in the corner, tables of Europeans switching effortlessly between languages and wearing outfits that seem intentionally packed for cocktail hour sip martinis and nibble olives. The scene is so bewitching, you feel as if you have truly stepped into a new world. Rooms from $675. —Erin Florio
Mirco ToffolohotelCa’ di Dio — Italy
$$ | Hot List 2022Few Venetian luxury hotels dare to challenge the antique-chandeliers-and-velvet look that is the city’s safe default option. Ca’ di Dio rips up that rule book while keeping things warm and local—think bathroom fittings in Rosso di Verona marble, walls clothed in shimmery lagoon-green fabric, and specially commissioned Murano lamps with a vaguely Art Deco feel. Its location close by the twin venues of the city’s Art and Architecture Biennales is persuasive bait for the kind of artsy global set that Ca’ di Dio has already begun to attract; and if the hotel’s Vero restaurant lives up to its initial promise, it will be another great addition to the city’s suddenly vibrant dining scene. Rooms from $450. —Lee Marshall
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IL Tornabuoni HotelhotelIl Tornabuoni — Italy
$$ | Hot List 2022Located on Florence’s most elegant thoroughfare, Il Tornabuoni is a magnet for fashion mavens and travel types looking for a quieter address. Crisp and stylish interiors by Milanese Andrea Auletta give the property’s original bones new life without making the place feel cookie-cutter. The lovely frescoes in the Il Magnifico suite, for example, are delightful in their whimsy. The Lucie Gourmet restaurant feels like eating inside an Art Deco jewelry box, with its gilded mirrors and gemlike pinks and teals, while the Butterfly Terrace gives great views over the city—don’t miss an Aperol following sightseeing or a shopping spree. Rooms from $400. —Ondine Cohane
Rupert PeacehotelOne&Only Portonovi — Montenegro
$$$ | Hot List 2022Set on Boka Bay’s rippling coastline, One&Only Portonovi draws on the local Italianate architecture of the neighboring medieval towns, with arched windows, stone colonnades, and terra-cotta roofs standing proud over palm-filled gardens that run down a sandy beach. The rooms are soothing and spacious (the statement Suite One even has its own 268-bottle wine cellar), decorated in a muted palette of taupe and beige and gray. At the seriously impressive spa, guests can embark on one- to seven-day programs filled with high-tech assessments from on-site doctors. The two headline restaurants are beachside Sabia and Tapasake Club, more quietly from ex-Nobu chef Yannick Bayjoo. Rooms from $912. —Fiona Kerr
Hotel âmehotelHotel âme — Netherlands
$ | Hot List 2022It wasn’t too long ago that an overnight stay in Rotterdam meant booking a bland business hotel or a past-its-prime historical number. In the past few years, though, fresh boutique hotels have cropped up all over town—and âme, with its Scandi-Japanese design and third-wave coffee-shop vibe, is the smartest of the bunch. Regardless of type, the room designs are universally austere, with subtly plastered walls and palettes of taupe and beige. Black steel fixtures furnish the bathrooms, while linen bedspreads and curtains add a tactile touch. You’ll have to venture out for meals, but given the hotel’s plum position on the Eendrachtsplein, finding excellent restaurants within walking distance is a breeze. Rooms from $119. —Chris Schalkx
Marriott InternationalhotelThe Ivens, Lisbon, Autograph Collection — Portugal
$$ | Hot List 2022Like an oasis hidden in the city (but not hidden from it), The Ivens, Lisbon, Autograph Collection, is inspired by the journey of 19th-century Portuguese explorers Ivens and Capelo. As soon as you walk through the door, you’re greeted by tropical plants, parrots, macaws, beetles, velvet armchairs, and golden details. The 87 rooms allude to flora and fauna through notes of color in the wallpaper and carpets. The in-house restaurant, Rocco, is already one of the places to be right now in Lisbon, fully booked day after day by creatives, artists, and bohemians. Rooms from $425. —David Moralejo
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Benoit LinerohotelNoMad London
$$$ | Hot List 2022Just across the road from the neoclassical oomph of the Royal Opera House, the NoMad is set in a former court. Center stage is the courtyard restaurant, a three-story glass atrium rising like a Victorian greenhouse and dressed with hanging plants. There’s a sense of theater throughout the hotel, draped with velvets and lit by vintage chandeliers. The rooms reflect a mix of 1920s Art Deco and Victoriana: faded Oriental rugs, sofas the color of peach Bellinis, scatterings of portraits and exhibition posters, and bathrooms filled with rippled glass, mosaic tiles, and lamps—the sort Mae West would emerge from in a mink dressing gown. Rooms from $555. —Rick Jordan
Six SenseshotelSix Senses Ibiza — Spain
$$ | Hot List 2022Six Senses Ibiza is a place to truly rest, refuel, and reset. New arrivals enjoy a brief but energizing shamanic smoke-cleansing ceremony before floating down into the hotel proper, an earthy enclave peppered with swaying rattan lanterns and bamboo-clad roofs. The spa is spot-on, the infinity pool sublime, and guests can paddleboard or kayak from a ladder directly into the sea. Minibars are stashed with adaptogens and CBD-infused soft drinks to sip on the private terraces, most of which are furnished with daybeds, dining tables, and moonlike outdoor lamps. Some guests choose to stay a month or more, and it’s not hard to see why. Rooms from $490. —Maya Boyd
Philip VilehotelHotel Castello di Reschio — Italy
$$$ | Hot List 2022Because it’s an 11th-century castle owned by glamorous aristocrats, the term “fairy tale” is likely to be bandied about a lot when discussing Hotel Castello di Reschio—and not inappropriately. The property sits on 3,700 acres filled with oak and chestnut trees, olive groves, and neatly trellised vines. The 36 rooms are arranged around a central courtyard, their shapes and proportions dictated by the irregularity of the original building. The two principal dining options serve an ever-changing menu of immaculately executed, mostly Italian classics. And the spa may be the most enchanted space of all, occupying a series of adjoining cellars deep beneath the Palm Court. Rooms from $860. —Steve King
Pernilla DanielssonhotelCan Ferrereta — Spain
$$ | Hot List 2022In the past, tourists visited the small town of Santanyí only on day trips, but Can Ferrereta has changed the game, becoming a destination in itself. The original structure was refurbished by architect Sergi Bastidas, who added two new buildings and completed what is an outstanding exercise of minimalism and exquisite taste in 32 rooms (more than half are suites), a more than 3,000-square-foot spa with interior pool, and two restaurants. Your jaw will certainly drop once you make it to the main pool area, a relaxing landscape interrupted only by the sound of the breeze kissing the surrounding bushes. Rooms from $345. —Paula Movil
Beaverbrook Town HousehotelBeaverbrook Town House — England
$$$ | Hot List 2022With a destination restaurant and a beautifully designed bar, Beaverbrook Town House already feels like a real local hangout. Just past the welcoming doorman, a Japanese apothecary cabinet marks the entrance to the arsenic-hued, Art Deco–detailed Sir Frank’s Bar, which has quickly become the post-work spot for the chic Chelsea set. Sophisticated Japanese restaurant The Fuji Grill serves up the freshest sushi and sashimi; the best seats are at the counter for a sensational 20-course omakase supper. Pro tip: On a sunny day, ask at reception for the key to privately owned, peaceful Cadogan Gardens, opposite the hotel, which has tennis courts and a playground. It’s ideal for a picnic lunch. Rooms from $645. —Emma Love
Georg RoskehotelOKU Ibiza — Spain
$ | Hot List 2022If there is a place where you can find inner peace and connect with yourself, that place is OKU Ibiza. This laid-back luxury retreat is a small paradise within a paradise, and the best place to discover (or rediscover) the so-called White Island: Think wabi sabi–inspired design, two serene swimming pools, regular yoga sessions, and fusion cuisine. The hotel also has a privileged location that gives you access to the most beautiful beach spots of the island, from large and sandy shores to hidden small coves, as well as popular beach clubs and restaurants with sea views. Rooms from $245. —María Casbas
Daniel SchaeferhotelCristine Bedfor Guest Houses Mahón — Spain
$ | Hot List 2022The personal project of Cristina Lozano and Daniel Entrecanales (and designed by Lorenzo Castillo), Cristine Bedfor is an unclassifiable guesthouse in the city center of Mahón, the capital of Menorca. The 21 rooms eschew typical Mediterranean decor of blues and whites—instead, you’ll find walls covered with intense greens and mustards, a profusion of fabrics and floral prints, and furniture bought from antiques dealers on the island. The patio pool is small and secluded, one of those that compensate for the minutes without the sea but do not replace it: This is Menorca, after all. Nobody here would trade the sea for anything. Rooms from $131. —Clara Laguna