7 New Hotels

Le Petit Pali Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach, CA, USA

Under the direction of Avi Brosh’s Palisociety, the potential of this mid-century motel along the Coast Highway has now been fully realized. Le Petit Pali Laguna is packed with character, both inside and out, blending coastal California cool with a healthy dose of Northeastern prep style and a pronounced European accent.

Bethlen Estates Transylvania

Transylvania, Romania

Like many great hotels, Bethlen Estates pushes the boundaries of the concept. No mere collection of rooms, it’s a reclamation project, a once-abandoned village whose centuries-old buildings have been restored by a family with deep local roots and turned into a ten-room hotel that’s as unique as they come.

The Cavendish Hotel at Baslow

Bakewell, UK

While you can visit the historic Chatsworth Estate as a day tripper, staying at Cavendish allows some time for exploring more of the estate’s 1,000 plus acres, and for taking in the beauty of the Peak District. Guest rooms all come with a view of the verdant estate and put a contemporary riff on its rich heritage.

Esh Hotel Nosara

Nosara, Costa Rica

There’s a slow burn to Esh Hotel, an adults-only rainforest retreat where fire is both inspiration and ritual. Its name, drawn from the Hebrew word for flame, flickers through the design, with lava-stone soaking tubs, blackened wood furniture, and an ever-burning fireplace where guests cast their intentions.

WOLO Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

With a location in Bukit Bintang, surrounded by restaurants, shops, and nightlife, WOLO Kuala Lumpur is squarely aimed at a young clientele. The rooms are swanky enough, and all throughout, the look is far from minimalist — think mid-century modern with a hint of Art Deco ornament and a modern graphic sensibility.

The Lake House on Canandaigua

Canandaigua, NY, USA

Outdoor activities are plentiful any time of year in the Finger Lakes, from skiing in winter to summer sipping at any of the region’s vineyards. Of course, there’s also plenty to do right here at the Lake House, where the hotel’s classic exterior belies Scandi-chic interiors and the restaurant is a regional favorite.

Hastings House

Salt Spring Island, Canada

Though easily reached by ferry from Vancouver or Victoria, Salt Spring Island feels remote. The artistic community of Ganges is a charming small town, and not far from its center is Hastings House Country House Hotel, which feels like an English country-house hotel transported to British Columbia’s Gulf Islands.