7 New Hotels

Inn of The Five Graces

Santa Fe, NM, USA

It’s hard to say what’s more notable about the Inn of the Five Graces — the one-of-a-kind setting in a series of restored adobe houses in Santa Fe’s Barrio de Analco, considered the oldest neighborhood in the United States, or the museum-worthy art collection the designer owners acquired over a lifetime of world travels.

Nishi Apartments by Ovolo

Canberra, Australia

Design underpins this boutique hotel brand, which at Ovolo Nishi means a moody urban mix of rustic timber, concrete and clay walls, and a mash up of vintage furnishings and original artworks. The brand’s core basic facilities include a not-so-basic mix of free yoga classes, gym with lake views and even laundry service.

Casa TO

Puerto Escondido, Mexico

Along the Pacific coast of Oaxaca, Casa TO is an architectural statement: austere beauty almost entirely composed of raw concrete, designed by architect Ludwig Godefroy with just a few economical gestures towards luxe comfort and Oaxacan tradition, and pools that wind through unforgettable circular archways.

Kimpton Armory Hotel

Bozeman, MT, USA

B&Bs and budget-friendly inns dominated Bozeman’s hotel scene for decades, but the gateway to Yellowstone has undergone a makeover in recent years. Just off Main Street in a 1940s-era Art Deco building once used by the Montana National Guard, Kimpton Armory claims to be the first luxury boutique hotel in town.

Kamares Historic Boutique Hotel

Ioannina, Greece

Only a handful of historic buildings survived the fire that swept through the Greek castle town of Ioannina in 1820. One of these, a handsome stone mansion near the castle walls, is now home to Kamares Boutique Hotel & Spa. While much of its old-world grandeur remains, Kamares is up to date where it counts.

The Xcape River Kwai

Kanchanaburi, Thailand

For the Xcape River Kwai, architecture, design, landscape architecture, and nature work together to make a powerful impression. This luxury hotel is fully integrated into the lush scenery, with eclectic lodgings ranging from floating cabins on River Kwai to sculptural pool villas inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater.

Grand Hotel Courmayeur Mont Blanc

Courmayeur, Italy

A modern take on a traditional alpine lodge, Grand Hotel Courmayeur has bright, smartly designed rooms with parquet floors, exposed beams, rich leather detailing, and floor-to-ceiling windows facing the mountains. All but a few have private balconies or patios, and suites feature plush seating areas and Jacuzzis.