Coveted Hotel Openings in 2022 that have us swooning
Pour yourself a glass of your favourite celebratory beverage (for us, it’s sparkling!) and prepare to be blown away by the next round of luxury hotels and resorts gracing the global travel stage in the second half of 2022. If you’re keen to be amongst the first to experience these incredible properties, contact us for details about opening dates and how we can secure you unmatchable rates and exclusive benefits.
AMAN, NEW YORK
Located on the corner of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street, the 83-room hotel features two restaurants, Wine Library, an underground Jazz Bar, and a Garden Terrace overlooking Central Park. The trademark Aman Spa is spread on three floors and includes a 25-meter swimming pool. All hotel rooms have working fireplaces, and many will enjoy views of the park. Finally, The hotel offers twenty-two private Aman Residences, and a single five-floor penthouse, on top of the building. Massively delayed year after year, Aman New York is still our most anticipated opening in NY.
INTERCONTINENTAL, SORRENTO, MORNINGTON PENINSULA
You’d be forgiven for thinking this was another ‘European Summer’ jaunt filling your feed. We have some lovely news for you if you have your feet firmly planted in Australia this winter. Welcome to the new Intercontinentalsorrentomp. Unveiled last week and marking a new era of seaside glamour in Victoria’s Sorrento. The InterContinental opened as the luxurious centre piece of the ‘Continental’: a fabled 1875 landmark site that has undergone a stunning transformation into a reimagined precinct of restaurants, bars, wellness centre, and now, the global InterContinental hotel brand.
ONE&ONLY AESTHESIS, ATHENS, GREECE
Located in a twenty-one-hectare estate on a 1600-meter stretch of a beachfront in Southern Athens, in the heart of the Athenian Riviera, “where lavender lands meet sapphire waters.” One&Only Aesthesis is designed to offer sleek luxury in a resort situated in a refurbished property initially constructed in the mid-1950s. The accommodation pays homage to mid-century design and creates a soothing atmosphere thanks to calming colors and natural stone and timber. Inspired by ancient mythology, the collection of rooms, suites, and villas embody the glamour of the Aegean vacations. The range of dining options offers distinct flavors, and the Chenot Spa tailors treatments for optimum health. The highlight of the resort is its nostalgic beach club.
CAP KAROSO, SUMBA, INDONESIA
Cap Karoso is a new resort conceived by first-time hoteliers who fell in love with the location and its beautiful, undiscovered nature. The resort is inspired by the layouts and traditions of a local village, but its high-quality interiors and modernist architecture offer a sophisticated take on the 21st-century resort design. The living spaces draw from the local Marapu themes, using carved wooden panels and local objects and art. Common areas are set up under thatched roofs, while the villa roofs are covered with live greenery, making a conscious connection to the landscape. The on-site farm is an integral part of Cap Karoso, and the founders strive to create an eco-conscious property. The resort has twenty beachfront villas and forty-seven guest rooms, and its facilities include a Julang restaurant, a spa, a swimming pool, and a beach club. Guests can also enjoy an open-air cinema.
NAVIVA®, A FOUR SEASONS RESORT, PUNTA MITA, MEXICO
Four Seasons in one of the most interesting luxury hotel brands out there, and to observe its evolution is to follow the hottest trends in the hospitality industry. One of these trends is tented accommodation — an idea that brings luxury travelers close to nature without forfeiting the pleasures and comforts of modern life. Such is the Four Seasons resort in Punta Mita, their first tented resort in the Americas. Opening with only fifteen luxury tents, Naviva is an adults-only nature retreat set amidst forty-eight acres of land on a forest-covered private peninsula. The tents offer the indoor-outdoor experience, with an expansive deck with a hammock and outdoor shower, an open-air living room, and a sumptuous bedroom opening onto a private plunge pool.
SIX SENSES ROME, ITALY
Six Senses continues its push for urban resorts with its first Six Senses property in Italy. The 95-room hotel is housed in the Palazzo Salviati Cesi Mellini, a UNESCO-listed building that dates back to the 18th century, restored with interiors by award-winning designer Patricia Urquiola. With an emphasis on wellness, delicious food, community, and sustainable design, the Six Senses Rome features Six Senses Spa, a five-star restaurant, an outdoor courtyard garden, and a rooftop terrace offering expansive views of the city rooftops. The hotel is conveniently situated in the heart of the Eternal City; only a short walk away from the Fontana di Trevi, the Pantheon, and other sights.
THE MADRID EDITION, SPAIN
The Madrid EDITION was taken over by the Asian-Dutch investment group Archer Hotel Capital. The investors promised to bring us one of the most exciting 2022 luxury hotel openings in Europe (according to Dominic Seyrling from AHC). In any case, this is the second EDITION-branded hotel in Spain (the Barcelona EDITION being the first), and it offers 200 beautifully appointed rooms and suites. The guests can enjoy five dining outlets, bars, a rooftop terrace, as well as an outdoor pool, a state-of-the-art fitness club, and a spa. The hotel is located in a tranquil square, surrounded by historic buildings near the Puerta del Sol square and within walking distance to The Golden Triangle of Art.
ALILA DALIT BAY SABAH, MALAYSIAN BORNEO
Malaysian Borneo is a fascinating tropical destination, relatively untouched by tourism. But now, the Alila Hotels and Resorts puts it on the map for discerning travelers. Located on the island’s northern coast, Alila Dalit Bay Sabah will have a white-sand beach setting and eco-friendly approach without sacrificing modern luxuries and comforts. The resort features 152 suites and bedrooms, multiple dining outlets, swimming pools, and an outdoor wedding chapel that reflects Alila’s ambition to offer a fully-fledged beachfront resort. Seventy-four villas are set aside for private ownership.
FASANO TRANCOSO, BRAZIL
Hotel Fasano Trancoso opens on Itapororoca Beach, in one of the most celebrated locations in southern Bahia, Brazil. The property is surrounded by more than three hundred hectares of forested areas, a third of which is a protected nature area. Forty bungalows of this luxury resort are designed in a rustic but sophisticated style inspired by the harmonious dialogue with nature. The hotel complex launches with two swimming pools, restaurants, a spa with four treatment rooms, and other facilities, including a tennis court.