10 New Hotels

AZUMI SETODA

Onomichi, Japan

Azumi Setoda is the first property in Adrian Zecha’s Azumi line. Zecha, founder of Aman Resorts, has a fondness for Japanese aesthetics that’s obvious here — instead of designing something new on the remote island of Ikuchijima, he revitalized a 140-year-old estate long owned by a prominent merchant family.

WAKAX HACIENDA – CENOTE & BOUTIQUE HOTEL

Tulum, Mexico

Wakax Hacienda taps into Tulum’s Mayan history, its lush jungle setting, and a network of cenotes, or limestone sinkholes fed by underground rivers. The hotel is strategically positioned right beside a trio of cenotes, and easy access to these ethereal, turquoise-hued, all-natural swimming pools is reason enough to stay.

ERGON BEACH HOUSE NIKITI

Halkidiki, Greece

The Ergon brand is responsible for dozens of high-end Mediterranean food shops and restaurants. Eating well is a focus here, but the hotel is noteworthy on its own, not only for its location, on the Halkidiki peninsula’s Nikiti Beach, but for its glamping-style lodgings and inclusive, no-need-to-leave setup.

THE DAIRY PRIVATE HOTEL BY NAUMI

Queenstown, New Zealand

The Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi incorporates a century-old structure that was once home to Queenstown’s first general store — or “dairy,” in Kiwi English. Its interiors contain a fair amount of European-inspired Alpine-chic style, but so too do they contain Naumi’s signature riot of colorful patterns and textures.

LA FIERMONTINA OCEAN

Larache, Morocco

La Fiermontina Ocean is tucked away in a natural park near the fishing port of Larache. The hotel has an elegant, worldly air inspired by the short but romantic life of Antonio Fiermonte, a painter and musician who modeled at Villa Medici, regularly attended Parisian salons, and traveled extensively in Morocco.

HOTEL REGINA BARCELONA

Barcelona, Spain

Few Barcelona hotels are as historic — or as refined — as the Hotel Regina. The original hotel dates back to 1917, and many of its details remain intact, like the glamorous stained glass entryway and the Art Deco-style spiral staircase, but the hotel and its guest rooms were revamped and refreshed in early 2024.

HACIENDA BAMBUSA

Portugalito, Colombia

It’s a bumpy journey down a scenic dirt road to the gates of Hacienda Bambusa. Located on a working farm with views of the Andes, this boutique hotel is housed within a traditional two-story villa that’s been beautifully restored and updated to host travelers passing through Colombia’s central coffee-growing region.

L’ASSIETTE CHAMPENOISE

Tinqueux, France

While L’Assiette Champenoise is best known for its extraordinary restaurant, the attached hotel is notable in its own right. It’s one of the only luxury hotels in Champagne — a stylish, family-run establishment that serves as a practical option for those road-tripping through the wine regions of northeastern France.

REFUGIUM LUNZ

Lunz am See, Austria

The Austrian mountaineering village of Lunz am See has the rare distinction of being the coldest place in central Europe. It’s a locale that requires exceptionally cozy lodgings, especially in winter — and Refugium Lunz, a stylish but understated boutique hotel right on the church square, fits the bill.

HERDADE DA MALHADINHA NOVA

Albernoa, Portugal

At the heart of a sun-dappled swath of Portuguese farmland, Herdade da Malhadinha Nova is a quiet paradise for wine enthusiasts. The luxury winery hotel occupies a small portion of a vast 1,000-acre property, with guest rooms housed in a collection of villas generously spread out among the landscape.