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      40 Most Anticipated Hotel Openings Of 2022
      By Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester

      January 31, 2022

      Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection
      Check into this ranch and vineyard. Credit: Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection

      Whether you seek a getaway to reunite with loved ones or a wellness retreat to get your pandemic-worn health back on track, a slew of new hotels will be ready to welcome you. For our annual list of top luxury hotel openings, we scoured the globe to find properties of all types, from high-end brands to boutique gems, with top-notch amenities, striking facilities and coveted locales.

      From Kauai to Kuwait, here are Forbes Travel Guide’s most anticipated hotel openings for 2022:

      Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection, Napa

      This 712-acre working ranch will feed your body (its restaurants use ingredients from local farms), spirit (the spa’s wellness experts will create personalized programs) and sense of wonder (snap a photo of the 60-by-40-foot Infinity sculpture). Unwind in the 78 rustic-luxe cottages and suites featuring terraces with fire pits and views of the Mayacamas Mountains and the property’s vineyards.

      Dubai will get another skyline stunner. Credit: Atlantis The Royal Resort

      Atlantis The Royal Resort, Dubai

      Steps from sister property Atlantis, The Palm, this resort will go big with 795 rooms; 17 restaurants from noted chefs like José Andrés, Ariana Bundy and Heston Blumenthal; the world’s largest waterpark; a flashy water and fire show; and a showstopping 22nd-floor, 295-foot-long infinity sky pool.

      Get a peek at Edinburgh Castle. Credit: 100 Princes Street

      100 Princes Street, Edinburgh

      Tucked along a premier shopping thoroughfare, this more-than-150-year-old building will have its façade and interiors restored. The boutique hotel will also have 30 rooms, an executive lounge and impeccable touches like a mural honoring Scottish explorers. But its best asset may be its unobstructed views of Edinburgh Castle.

      Stay at Conrad’s first California property. Credit: Conrad Los Angeles

      Conrad Los Angeles

      Conrad will mark its first California foray with Los Angeles’ Frank Gehry-designed cultural corridor, The Grand LA. The 305-room property will have sweeping vistas of Walt Disney Concert Hall, a 16,000-square-foot rooftop pool and two José Andrés restaurants — one with Latin and Asian flavors and the other with classic Spanish fare.

      This hotel used to be a monastery. Credit: Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp

      Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp

      This 13th-century refuge is steeped in history. The 108 unique rooms will reside in a former monastery, a 15th-century chapel will host weddings and there’s a 200-year-old botanic garden. But it will also offer modern perks: four restaurants from renowned chefs like Gert De Mangeleer, who will revive his famed Hertog Jan, and an innovative three-floor botanical spa.

      The Water Street development gets a new addition. Credit: The Tampa EDITION

      The Tampa EDITION

      If you need a sign that Tampa is on the cusp of a luxury travel resurgence, this spring opening is it. Nestled within the new 56-acre Water Street Tampa area, the hotel will have 172 rooms (including a vast 2,195-square-foot penthouse) and six restaurants and bars, including a rooftop lounge.

      Step into this gleaming lobby. Credit: Waldorf Astoria Kuwait

      Waldorf Astoria Kuwait

      Located within The Avenues — Kuwait’s largest mall with more than 1,100 stores, an amusement park, a movie theater and more — the hotel will have easy access to entertainment. But with 200 sophisticated accommodations overlooking the skyline, Japanese restaurant ROKA Kuwait and a 13,560-square-foot spa, you’ll find plenty to keep you busy in the hotel.

      Escape to this private island paradise. Credit: Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa

      Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa, Maldives

      Spread across 17 acres in the Raa Atoll, this island getaway will plunge you into paradise with 80 minimalist villas, an Italian restaurant and bar at the end of a picturesque jetty and a spa with eight rocket-ship-shaped suites hidden high among the palm fronds.

      Get excellent views at this newcomer. Credit: The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad

      The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad

      One of the tallest buildings in the area, the newly built hotel will afford views from the Empire State Building to the Statue of Liberty. But your eyes will be locked on the property’s dining options — chef José Andrés will serve a mezze menu at Zaytinya and avant-garde cuisine at Bazaar and oversee the rooftop bar — and the 6,800-square-foot spa.

      This historic building helped inspire the James Bond series. Credit: Grain London

      Raffles London at The OWO

      Stay in the former offices of British prime ministers like Winston Churchill and David Lloyd George when Raffles opens in the Old War Office. The white Edwardian building will hold 120 rooms, dining from decorated chef Mauro Colagreco and a rooftop restaurant and bar overlooking Whitehall and Buckingham Palace.

      Find wellness in the desert. Credit: Tanveer Badal

      Sensei Porcupine Creek, Palm Springs

      Tech pioneer Larry Ellison will convert his Porcupine Creek home and golf course into a 230-acres desert wellness destination. Like its excellent sister property Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort in Hawaii, this retreat will adopt a science-based approach with a state-of-the-art diagnostic center, a slew of fitness and mindfulness programming, a spa and healthy fare by Nobu.

      Music City will welcome a Four Seasons. Credit: Four Seasons Hotel Nashville

      Four Seasons Hotel Nashville

      Along the Cumberland River and a block from Broadway’s honky-tonks, a glass tower will house 230-plus rooms, all with city or water vistas. Check out the seventh-floor terrace’s infinity-edge pool and alfresco restaurant and exclusive experiences like penning a country song with a local musician.

      Glimpse the skyline from this skyscraper. Credit: Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen

      Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen

      The 79-story skyscraper recently arrived on the scene with some of the largest accommodations in the southern China city and luxurious amenities like Diptyque toiletries and Dyson Supersonic hairdryers. Don’t miss the 68th-floor spa with a pool under cathedral ceilings and the modern Cantonese plates at The Bay by Chef Fei.

      Australia’s tallest hotel will deliver unrivaled views. Credit: The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne

      The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne, Australia

      Soaring above the city, The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne will be Australia’s tallest hotel. Zip up to level 80 to check in and then take in sweeping views of the bay and the skyline. More riveting vistas will be on display from the 257 rooms and the indoor infinity pool.

      Get back to nature at this new boutique inn. Credit: Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards

      The Inn at Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards, Virginia Highlands

      Since 2013, family-owned Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards’ bucolic 450 acres showcased fare from James Beard-nominated chef Travis Milton, wine and yurts. But the mountain escape will add a 28-room luxury inn with a presidential suite, an infinity pool, a spa and a new restaurant from Milton called Hickory.

      Spend time on the slopes at this ski hotel. Credit: Pendry Park City

      Pendry Park City

      The alpine resort gets a modernist makeover at this ski-in/ski-out Canyons Village chalet. There’s a Japanese American steakhouse; a lively pizza parlor; après-ski in front of the lobby lounge’s fireplace or outdoors on Ski Beach; and Park City’s only rooftop pool and bar.

      The Ferragamo family will expand to Milan. Credit: Lungarno Collection

      Portrait Milano — Lungarno Collection

      The style tastemakers in the Ferragamo family will bring a new hotel to Italy’s fashion capital in an unlikely place: a former archiepiscopal seminary. The divine structure has a grand 1652 baroque entrance that opens onto an imposing nearly one-acre piazza framed by a double-colonnaded loggia. Its once hallowed walls also will contain restaurants, a shopping arcade and event space.

      Hang out at a European-style beach club. Credit: Rock House

      Rock House, Turks and Caicos

      This 14-acre cliffside enclave will bring Mediterranean flair to Providenciales’ north coast. Forty-six cottages will have plunge pools overlooking the ocean. The big attractions will be the Beach Club’s secluded stretch of sand, a 130-foot jetty lined with daybeds and the largest infinity pool in Turks and Caicos.

      Get close to the red rocks. Credit: Jeff Zaruba

      Ambiente, A Landscape Hotel, Sedona

      Take in the stunning red rocks from the adults-only hotel’s 40 Atriums, standalone cube-shaped accommodations that hover on tall steel piers. Most have a rooftop deck with a roaring fire pit and a daybed perfect for stargazing. Inside each glass-walled Atrium, enjoy 360-degree views of the landscape.

      Mayfair gets another luxury hotel. Credit: Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London

      Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London

      To complement its Knightsbridge grande dame, Mandarin Oriental will move into another tony London neighborhood: Mayfair. But the new Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners-designed boutique hotel will be more intimate with only 50 accommodations, and it will have a fine-dining restaurant, a lobby lounge and a rooftop terrace bar.

      Stay in Raffles’ first Americas property. Credit: Rockwell Group

      Raffles Boston Back Bay Hotel & Residences

      Raffles will unveil a 35-story LEED Gold structure in its first Americas venture. It will possess memorable features like a curved oak grand staircase that spirals through a three-story sky lobby. Also in the works are a speakeasy and a guests-only spa with an indoor pool. 

      Find a haven on this tropical island. Credit: Regent Phu Quoc

      Regent Phu Quoc, Vietnam

      Every accommodation in the all-suite-and-villa island hideaway is a stylish sanctuary. But villas have an edge with sprawling pools and courtyards. A wellness coach will lead you through offerings like hot sand therapy on a Gharieni quartz bed, indulgent Biologique Recherche treatments and a Pedi:Mani:Cure salon by Bastien Gonzalez.

      These towers will stand out in the skyline. Credit: Rosewood Doha

      Rosewood Doha

      The two towers’ distinctive cutout façades designed by Qatari architect Ibrahim M. Jaidah recall coral reefs in the waters surrounding Qatar. Within the hotel, you’ll see eight restaurants and bars, including a cigar lounge; a spa; and a Manor Club executive lounge for Club Room and Suite guests.

      Stop by this luxury inn. Credit: The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection

      The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection, Santa Barbara

      A popular stagecoach stop during the California gold rush and later a Prohibition speakeasy, this property has a storied past. Its newest incarnation will be as a luxury inn with 67 rooms and cottages sporting a modern farmhouse design, an open-air restaurant and an outdoor pool with a bar, cabanas and fire pits.

      Hit the beach in Tulum. Credit: Victor Elias

      Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya

      The recently opened hotel lures you in with its secluded bay. But it also boasts five pools; nature-inspired décor (lots of stone, wood and metal); 349 rooms with a balcony and tub or a patio and plunge pool; and a spa featuring a shaman and services inspired by Mayan gods and drawn from Mexican herbs.

      Discover whimsical details at this NoMad hotel. Credit: Annie Schlechter

      The Fifth Avenue Hotel, New York

      This NoMad newcomer will combine a restored historic bank building (originally designed by McKim, Mead & White) and a new 24-story glass tower. Inside, Martin Brudnizki enlivens the 153 rooms with eclectic accents, like a dresser with gold elephant head knobs and a mother-of-pearl bar cart.

      This Madrid hotel puts you close to the action. Credit: The Madrid EDITION

      The Madrid EDITION

      Close to the popular square Puerta del Sol and the Golden Triangle of Art — Madrid’s three top art museums — this well-situated urban escape will have 200 accommodations, some with terraces; a sky bar and rooftop terrace; an outdoor pool; a state-of-the-art fitness center; and a spa.

      Anchor yourself at this yacht-influenced hotel. Credit: Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale

      Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale

      A waterfront location in the world’s yachting capital will influence this 189-room hotel, including its yacht-shaped design from Kobi Karp, a yacht-club-like Ocean Terrace with Atlantic panoramas from two infinity pools and Honey Fitz, a lounge named after John F. Kennedy’s presidential yacht and set to be ready with pours of coffee in the morning and champagne at night.

      This hot spot will fully open in the spring. Credit: Nikolas Koenignig

      The Reykjavik EDITION, Iceland

      Although this black-covered hotel first opened for previews in November, only a few public outlets such as Tides (chef Gunnar Karl Gíslason’s modern Icelandic restaurant) have opened so far. The property’s big debut will be in the spring when it’ll unveil 253 inviting rooms with ash wood and gray oak, a “social spa,” a rooftop bar and a nightclub.

      The hotel’s interiors will be light and bright. Credit: The Ritz-Carlton, Paradise Valley

      The Ritz-Carlton, Paradise Valley, Scottsdale

      The 400-foot-long pool that seems to stretch into the horizon will be reason enough to stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Paradise Valley. But the 20-acre desert haven will offer much more, including restaurants using produce from the resort’s citrus orchard and garden, a meditation garden and an indoor-outdoor spa.

      The hotel’s building spans 101 stories. Credit: Angie McMonigal Photography

      The St. Regis Chicago

      St. Regis’ vice president and global brand leader George Fleck called this tower “a skyline-defining icon.” That’s not hyperbole — the hotel will reside in the city’s third-tallest skyscraper and the tallest building in the world designed by a woman (architect Jeanne Gang). The 101-story glass structure will showcase 360-degree views of Chicago and Lake Michigan.

      Linger in the hotel’s light-filled lobby. Credit: Waldorf Astoria Cancun

      Waldorf Astoria Cancun

      This beachfront sanctuary will take up 100 acres of coastline. The ocean-facing 173 rooms and suites will have bright interiors with white, gray and pops of pink as well as balconies with plunge pools. A spa and five restaurants and bars will round out the offerings.

      These two towers are an architectural standout. Credit: Raffles Doha

      Raffles Doha

      The eye-catching U-shaped towers housing this hotel will symbolize the scimitar swords in Qatar’s national seal. Inside, you’ll discover 132 suites with butler service, shopping, movie theaters, restaurants and a cigar lounge. The sumptuous Royal Suite will span the 33rd and 34th floors with its own gym, spa, games room and salon.

      Seek out wellness at this Florida hideaway. Credit: Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences

      Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences, Palm Beach

      Singer Island will provide a soothing backdrop for this wellness retreat. Indulge in the four-story spa’s services and Florida’s only indoor-outdoor hydrothermal experience; join yoga, boot camp and Egoscue classes; try IV and sound and light therapies; consult with sleep specialists; savor plant-based fare; or take to the surf.

      The Ritz-Carlton, Amman, Jordan

      When the Amman hotel opens in the heart of Jordan’s capital, expect opulent design, nine restaurants, impressive event spaces and a blissful ESPA spa. A 5th Circle address will make it easy to explore Rainbow Street’s galleries and eateries as well as Taj Mall’s luxury boutiques.

      Rosewood will move into an 18th-century building. Credit: Rosewood Vienna

      Rosewood Vienna

      Sitting on Petersplatz, a famous square in Vienna’s Old Town, Rosewood will occupy a historic 18th-century building. Dine in an intimate restaurant in the garden, head to the rooftop bar for views of the city and then rest in one of the 99 spacious guest rooms and suites.

      Soak up the views from this gorgeous tub. Credit: VRX Studios

      Shangri-La Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

      Jeddah’s tallest tower will draw inspiration from the natural beauty of the Red Sea and the port city’s maritime heritage. Glimpse the water from the floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the hotel and enjoy rooms that borrow from the sea and sand with a blue and tan color scheme.

      Design will be a highlight at Aman New York. Credit: Denniston

      Aman New York

      The design-centric brand will make its East Coast debut in the Crown Building (the Museum of Modern Art’s original home). The Jean-Michel Gathy-designed hotel will feature 83 rooms, a three-story spa, a jazz club, the company’s first urban private residences and a vast 10th-floor terrace.

      Stay along the banks of Lake Lucerne. Credit: Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern

      Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern

      For its second Switzerland property (the first is in Geneva), Mandarin Oriental will take over the stately Hotel Palace Luzern, which opened in 1906 on the shores of Lake Lucerne. The renovation will include revamping the rooms as well as a redesign of public areas, restaurants and bars.

      1 Hotel Hanalei Bay, Kauai

      Eco-trailblazing brand 1 Hotels will christen this Hawaiian wellness hideaway as its flagship. Choose among four-, seven- or 10-day customized itineraries that include everything from Ayurvedic therapy to infrared sauna sessions, and then have post-trip check-ins with wellness experts. The jaw-dropping sunsets from this hillside perch will also rejuvenate you.

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      1 Hotel Hanalei Bay 100 Princes Street Aman New York Ambiente A Landscape Hotel Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences Atlantis The Royal Resort Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp Conrad Los Angeles Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale Four Seasons Hotel Nashville Mandarin Oriental Mayfair London Mandarin Oriental Palace Luzern Mandarin Oriental Shenzhen Pendry Park City Portrait Milano — Lungarno Collection Raffles Boston Back Bay Hotel & Residences Raffles Doha Raffles London at The OWO Regent Phu Quoc Rock House Rosewood Doha Rosewood Vienna Sensei Porcupine Creek Shangri-La Jeddah Stanly Ranch Auberge Resorts Collection The Fifth Avenue Hotel The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern Auberge Resorts Collection The Inn at Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards The Madrid EDITION The Reykjavik EDITION The Ritz-Carlton Amman The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne The Ritz-Carlton New York NoMad The Ritz-Carlton Paradise Valley The St. Regis Chicago The Tampa EDITION Waldorf Astoria Cancun Waldorf Astoria Kuwait
      by Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester 

      About Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester

      Jennifer Kester is the vice president and executive editor at Forbes Travel Guide, where she oversees the editorial department. Kester’s beat includes everything that rings of luxury travel—food and drink, culture, wellness and, of course, hotels. She has visited hundreds of luxury destinations, and her travels have brought her everywhere from Toronto to Tokyo to Tasmania. She’s always on the lookout for the next great beach or city to visit, all to bring readers that much closer to figuring out their next destination. A leading expert in hospitality journalism, Kester has been an editor and writer for Forbes Travel Guide since 2008, taking over as executive editor in 2015.

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