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3 of the Hottest New Hotel Openings of 2022

Every year the Condé Nast Traveler Hot List celebrates the best hotel openings from around the world, highlighting new properties you’d gladly build an entire trip around. In this second check-in of 2022 we visit Bishop's Lodge in Santa Fe, New Mexico, The Newbury Boston in Massachusetts, and The Boca Raton in Florida.

Released on 05/31/2022

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[Narrator] Every year, Conde Nast Traveler releases

its Annual Hot List [mellow music]

which celebrates the best hotel openings

and more from around the world.

Here, an outdoor lover's

dream ranch style property in New Mexico,

a sleek addition to downtown Boston,

and a reborn resort from Florida's glamor-era,

are three of the standout properties

on this year's Hot List.

Found just a few miles from downtown Santa Fe,

Bishop's Lodge from Auberge Resorts Collection

transports you to the New Mexico of a bygone era.

It's inside the home once owned by the Pulitzer family

with its adobe structures and details,

like traditional farolitos, or paper lanterns,

and loads of raw timbers and exposed stone

in the rooms and common spaces.

Though what may make this retreat

stand out from the rest of the hotels in the area

is its focus on the outdoors.

Bishop's Lodge sits at the foothills

of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains,

which border Santa Fe's 1.5 million acre national forest.

And no matter where you base yourself,

be it the terrace of the Sunset Suite,

which has its own hot tub,

or the patio at signature SkyFire restaurant,

you can get lost in the views towards the mountains.

And the friendly concierge can easily set you up

to explore beyond the hotel walls,

arranging hikes through Bandelier National Monument

to spot petroglyphs, to fly fishing,

to excursions into town to shop for the art

and jewelry that this region is known for.

If you are after something a little more relaxed

Bishop's Lodge has you covered with a sweet pool

and a top of the line spa that offers holistic treatments

using ancient practices in a whitewashed space.

Back at SkyFire,

from star of Southwest cuisine, Dean Fearing,

dishes are locally inspired,

like chicken enchiladas with smoked red chilies

and yellow corn pancakes.

The vibe is sexy and sophisticated at the Newbury.

Named for the glitzy Boston street the hotel sits upon,

surrounded by boutiques like Tiffany's,

and other high-end retail

conveniently right outside its doors.

Set in the former Ritz-Carlton,

the Newbury is a hotel worthy of its address.

A two-year renovation after new ownership

turned the building into its current iteration,

with grand staircases, loads of marble,

and elaborate chandeliers.

You're not just coming here for the history,

the food programming is some of the best in Boston.

Kick off any stay with a cocktail and small bite

off the all-day menu at Street Bar,

which is the perfect little escape with its darkened nooks

and curated art on the walls.

Rooms like the king garden category

are bright, sharp, and airy

and feel at home on a place like Newbury street.

The Mansion Suite has massive bathrooms

and, at 1500 square feet,

is easily larger than some central Boston one-bedrooms.

The crown jewel, however, is the top floor Contessa,

which serves hand rolled pastas and delicate carpaccio

with tables that peep onto the Boston Public Garden,

right across the road.

And then, down in Florida is the Boca Raton.

Painted in its signature pink,

with acres of pools, and various room types,

it's a playground-like resort

that instantly transports you to vacation mode.

This place is not just a resort

with over 1000 rooms spread across five distinct hotels,

it's also a private members club,

and has a 50,000 square foot spa,

and a terrific beach front.

This former 1926 property was revamped

to the tune of $200 million and reopened in 2021

in an effort to usher in a new golden era of travel,

meaning guests are expected to dress for dinner

and days may be spent shuffling between

the Spanish colonial style lobbies

and common spaces with champagne or martini in hand.

There are more than 10 places to eat on the spacious grounds

and the food and beverage comes

courtesy of New York City's Major Food Group.

Hit up the scene-y Palm Court for an exceptional cocktail

before sitting down to steak and another martini

at the mid-century style chop house, Flamingo Grill.

The resort has also partnered with top retail

so guests can shop at boutiques like Michelle Farmer

should they want to pick up something new and fabulous

to wear later that night.

A top hotel draws in the best of food, design,

and comfort to become a destination all their own.

Learn more about these and other Hot List hotels now

on Conde Nast Traveler's Hot List hub.

Any hotel that you choose will guarantee a great vacation.

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