While 2025 saw plenty of gorgeous hotels fling open their doors, 2026 is shaping up to rival its offerings in a major way. On the docket are luxe stays across the globe, from the new Bulgari Resort Ranfushi in the Maldives to the latest Airelles property, the brand’s first outside of France, set on Venice’s Giudecca Island. There will also be plenty of properties across North America cutting the ribbon, with major debuts in Miami, San Francisco, and Charleston. We’re ready to check-in.
These luxury hotels are set to open in 2026
Bulgari Resort Ranfushi | Maldives
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The new Bulgari Resort Ranfushi is set to make a splash in the Maldives on Raa Atoll. This is located just 45 minutes by seaplane from Male, the South Asian country’s main airport. Milan-based ACPV Architects designed all 54 villas, including the super-luxe Bulgari Villa— which occupies its own private island. The firm also handled the amenity spaces, such as the Bulgari Spa, fitness center, and quartet of restaurants.
Bulgari Resort Ranfushi, Raa Atoll, Maldives
bulgarihotels.com/ranfushi
Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection | Banff, AB
Opening in mid-2026, Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection will mark the luxury brand’s first North American address, ushering in a new era for one of Banff’s most iconic hotels. Formerly known as The Rimrock Resort Hotel, the clifftop property – originally opened in 1993 near Banff’s historic Upper Hot Springs – is undergoing a comprehensive renovation set to redefine mountain luxury in the Canadian Rockies. New highlights include a dramatic mountainside infinity pool with sweeping views of the Bow Valley, ice immersion bathing and panoramic saunas designed to immerse guests in the alpine landscape. Drawing inspiration from the region’s natural hot springs and celebrating Banff’s alpine spirit, the retreat invites travellers to experience a heightened sense of place celebrating Banff National Park’s UNESCO World Heritage wilderness,
Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection, Banff, Canada
Opening mid-2026
The Delano | Miami Beach, FL
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After shuttering six years ago, Miami Beach’s historic Delano hotel is set to make a comeback. It will re-open in March, courtesy of hospitality company Ennismore and Elastic Architects. Just beyond the landmark’s crisp white Art Deco facade are interiors defined by soft-edge furnishings and a minimalist color palette. There will also be a revival of the sceney Rose Bar, once a celebrity hot spot.
The Delano, Miami Beach, FL, U.S.
1685 Collins Ave · delanohotels.com/miami-beach/
Pendry Mexico City | Mexico City, Mexico
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Mexico City’s new Pendry Hotel will make its debut in late 2026 in the city’s Art Deco–filled Roma Norte neighborhood. Featuring interiors by AvroKO, the 114-room property will showcase local artists alongside the firm’s statement decor.
Pendry Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico
Durango 259 · pendry.com/mexico-city/
The Huntington Hotel | San Francisco
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In the spring, ELLE Decor A-List designer Ken Fulk will unveil his update to San Francisco’s legendary Huntington Hotel. Fun fact: this property first opened in 1924. Expect Fulk to infuse all 143 guest rooms and suites with his signature exuberant style.
The Huntington Hotel, San Francisco, CA, U.S.
1075 California St · thehuntingtonhotel.com
Airelles Venice | Venice, Italy
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French hotel group Airelles operates a handful of spectacular boutique properties, including the Le Grand Contrôle on the grounds of Versailles. Their first foray outside France will debut April 1 with Airelles Venice. This property will occupy a trio of restored buildings on the Italian city’s Giudecca Island that together hold 45 accommodations.
As with all Airelles hotels, architect and designer Christophe Tollemer is overseeing the interiors. It elegantly balances French opulence with a Venetian flair.
Airelles Venice, Venice, Italy
Fondamenta Zitelle, 33, 30133 · airelles.com/destination/venezia
Amanvari | Baja California, Mexico
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Calling all Aman fans: Mexico is slated to welcome its first property operated by the much-adored hotel group. Amanvari will open one of its most exclusive locations on a beachfront parcel near Los Cabos. There will just be 18 villas and a series of branded residences— plus its signature spa with sweat lodge and yoga pavilion.
Amanvari, Baja California, Mexico
23570 East Cape · aman.com/resorts/amanvari
Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch | London
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Commissioned by King Edward VII and completed in 1912, Admiralty Arch is one of London’s most elegant landmarks. It is notable for its triumphal arch and prime setting across from Buckingham Palace.
The longtime office building will be reborn in the spring as the Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch, featuring 100 luxe hotel rooms and suites. Michelin-starred chefs Clare Smyth and Daniel Boulud are set to helm the food and beverage options.
Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch, London, U.K.
Admiralty Arch, The Mall · hilton.com/brands/waldorf-astoria/
The Cooper | Charleston, SC
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Set along Charleston’s historic waterfront, The Cooper is a newly built hotel crafted by ELLE Decor A-List designer Alexandra Champalimaud’s firm, Champalimaud Design. The 191-room property is brimming with luxuries, such as a heated infinity-edge pool overlooking the harbor.
The Cooper, Charleston, SC, U.S.A.
176 Concord St · thecooper.com
Lake Como Edition | Cadenabbia, Italy
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Debuting in March, the latest Edition hotel will occupy a historic 19th-century palazzo right on the Lake Como waterfront. Shanghai design studio Neri & Hu collaborated on the interiors, which include 148 rooms and a lakeside restaurant.
Lake Como Edition, Cadenabbia, Italy
Via Regina, 41, 22011 · editionhotels.com/lake-como/
Knox Hotel, Auberge Collection | Dallas, TX
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ELLE Decor A-List designer Martin Brudnizki is bringing his signature brand of maximalism to Dallas with the opening of The Knox Hotel, part of the Auberge Collection. With 140 rooms and 48 private residences (designer Chad Dorsey is handling those), the vibrant property was designed to evoke a private members’ club.
Knox Hotel, Auberge Collection, Dallas, TX, U.S.A
auberge.com/the-knox/
White Elephant | Aspen, Colorado
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It’s first two locations are in Nantucket and Palm Beach (read ELLE Gourmet’s story about Palm Beach White Elephant here), and now White Elephant is bringing its sophisticated brand of hospitality to Aspen on February 3. The property’s 54 chicly appointed rooms include the Ajax Penthouse. It clocks in at more than 1,500 square feet and comes with three bedrooms. Plus, a giant terrace with alpine vistas.
This stay is perfect for not only skiers but art lovers, too. More than 50 original works punctuate the interiors, curated from the Anderson Ranch Arts Center.
White Elephant, Aspen, CO, U.S.A.
110 West Main St · whiteelephantaspen.com
La Réserve Seychelles | Seychelles
It will be hard to find a more luxurious and intimate stay than the new La Réserve Seychelles. It is set on the island of Praslin in Seychelles, an archipelago nation in the Indian Ocean, north of Madagascar. The property comprises just six villas set directly on a white-sand beach, with dedicated Maître de Maison and private chefs catering to your every need.
La Réserve Seychelles, Praslin, Seychelles
lareserve.com/seychelles/
Belmond Villa Timeo | Taormina, Italy
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Belmond’s Grand Hotel Timeo is one of Sicily’s most sought-after destinations. Now it’s due to get a sibling property in May with the debut of nearby Villa Timeo, revamped by ELLE Decor A-List designer Laura Gonzalez. Inside are 21 irresistibly chic rooms that can be rented individually or as a total buyout. The latter of which comes with private access to its Clementina Bar, indoor lounge, and infinity-edge pool overlooking the Ionian Sea.
Belmond Villa Timeo, Taormina, Sicily, Italy
Via Teatro Greco 59, 98039 · belmond.com/hotels/villa-timeo
The Selvedge, A SingleThread Inn | Healdsburg, CA
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Opened by Kyle and Katina Connaughton in 2016, SingleThread Restaurant and Inn in Healdsburg is celebrated for its innovative farm-to-table cooking that has earned it a trio of Michelin stars. Plus, the five lavish hotel rooms above the restaurant recently got their own Michelin keys.
Now, the SingleThread vision will take over a nearby historic hotel overlooking the Russian River in a venture called The Selvedge. It is set to open at the end of 2026. Axia Architects and AvroKO are handling the design of the ten-room property, which will be infused with a distinctly English sensibility inspired by the Connaughton’s time in England.
The Selvedge, A SingleThread Inn, Healdsburg, CA, U.S.A
131 North St · singlethreadfarms.com
Six Senses Milan | Milan, Italy
Designed by hospitality experts Tara Bernerd & Partners, the new Six Senses in Milan’s design district, Brera, will open in late 2026. While the 68-key hotel will be too late for this year’s Salone del Mobile in April, it’s guaranteed to be a popular spot for the 2027 edition, especially considering it offers suites equipped with private plunge pools.
Six Senses Milan, Milan, Italy
Via Brera, 19, 20121 · sixsenses.com/new-openings/milan/
Hotel SonoLux | Montreal, Canada
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After opening just in time for the 2025 holiday season, Montreal’s Hotel SonoLux is poised to make an even bigger impact in 2026. Part of Épik Collection, the 36-room property reimagines hospitality through an art-first lens—presenting itself not as a hotel with artworks, but as an immersive art hotel.
The hotel occupies a neoclassical architectural gem originally constructed by the National Trust Company and architect Kenneth Guscotte Rea in 1915. After sitting abandoned for nearly 30 years, the landmark has been reborn under Épik Collection’s vision as a dynamic intersection of hospitality and contemporary art.
Inside, 10 exhibition spaces are seamlessly integrated throughout the property alongside Lumi Restaurant and Subterra. Art animates every corner—from dining rooms to corridors en route to guest rooms – transforming the hotel into a living gallery that encourages curiosity, conversation and cultural patronage, while offering a distinctly new way to experience Montreal.
Hotel SonoLux, Montreal, Canada
225 St. Jacques Street · sonolux.com
Canadian locations written by ELLE Gourmet
All other content excerpted from ELLE Decor, written by Geoffrey Montes
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