7 New Hotels

Castilla Termal Monasterio de Valbuena

Valladolid, Spain

Castilla Termal Hoteles is known for turning historic landmarks into sustainability-focused wellness retreats. The formula works especially well at Castilla Termal Monasterio de Valbuena, a luxury resort housed within one of the best-preserved 12th-century monasteries in all of Europe.

Casona Roma Norte

Mexico City, Mexico

Casona Roma Norte is a modern classic that’s as striking from the street as it is inside. This rose-pink Belle Époque mansion dates back to the 1920s, and though its grand interiors have been stripped back and outfitted with minimalist décor and modern art, the place still radiates old-world magic.

Oku Kos

Kos, Greece

OKU Kos is an adults-only hideaway that takes the classic Greek island village idiom in a decidedly contemporary direction. The rooms and suites are divided among a number of crisply geometric villas, while in their interiors they’re warmed by earth tones, natural textiles, and a general boho-chic vibe.

Gangtey Lodge

Phobjika Valley, Bhutan

Bhutan’s rugged mountain landscapes and Gross National Happiness philosophy come together at Gangtey Lodge, a 12-room luxury adventure hotel in picturesque Phobjika Valley. It’s aimed, the owners say, at grown-up backpackers, and it strikes a fine balance between monastic seclusion and plush comfort.

Parkhotel Mondschein

Bolzano, Italy

Parkhotel Mondschein has long been a sanctuary in Bolzano. Some of its walls have stood for 800 years, yet within them, creativity thrives – artists in residence craft new works, pop-up dining experiences bring global chefs to the table, and the park hums with film screenings, concerts, and lively talks.

No.14 Verbier

Verbier, Switzerland

Even judging by the elevated standards of one of the ritziest ski resorts in the Alps, No.14 Verbier is a luxurious place to stay. This elegant wood and stone lodge, once a conventional hotel and now available for up to 26 guests on an exclusive-use basis, is sometimes referred to as the world’s greatest chalet.

Drift Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, CA, USA

The building that contains Drift Santa Barbara is a beautifully renovated example of Twenties Spanish architecture, in keeping with the local style. All the more surprising, then, that its interiors are so beautifully minimalist, a masterful blend of simple clean lines and warm, richly textured organic materials.