5 New Hotels

The Tower Hotel

Nagoya, Japan

Nagoya’s 1954-vintage television tower is a local landmark, and now that it’s been decommissioned, it’s something else as well: the Tower Hotel Nagoya is built entirely in and around the tower’s structure. We mean “around” literally — the iron support beams cut diagonally through the walls, floors, and ceilings.

Palacio Arriluce hotel

Getxo, Spain

On the cliffs overlooking the Bay of Biscay, a palace has been transformed into Palacio Arriluce Hotel. The aristocratic interiors have been carefully restored, the croquet lawn is perfectly manicured, the quaint library is stocked with rare books, and the spa pays homage to the neighborhood’s history as a wellness retreat.

JOALI Maldives

Muravandhoo Island, Maldives

Secluded Muravandhoo Island is home to JOALI Maldives, billed as the archipelago’s first art-immersive resort — and indeed, it’s art and design that separate this hotel from its rivals. One-of-a-kind artworks and interactive exhibits are everywhere, and an artist-in-residence runs creative workshops.

Collina Luxury Relais

Clusone, Italy

Picturesque alpine villages line the road from Bergamo to the ski resorts of the Bergamo Alps. Thanks to its medieval monuments and jazz festival, Clusone is arguably the most notable of them, and Collina Luxury Relais is easily the region’s most extravagant hotel, and a worthwhile destination in all four seasons.

Nueve 25 Hotel Boutique

Guanajuato, Mexico

Guanajuato was once the world’s largest silver extraction site, and Nueve 25 Hotel Boutique is one of only a few luxury hotels in its UNESCO-honored city center. The historic building has high beamed ceilings and exposed stone walls, and its courtyard-style lobby is elegant and airy with old-world details.