New & Upcoming
Five top luxury hotels coming in 2026 and 2027 that are actually worth getting excited about.
Some openings are just "new" and some are the kind that can actually shift a destination a little bit. These are the ones I would really keep an eye on for 2026 and 2027. They are five-star, high-end, and the kind of properties clients are going to start asking about early.
1. Danieli, Venezia, A Four Seasons Hotel
This is one of the biggest ones for me. Four Seasons opening inside the Danieli is a serious Venice moment, and arrivals are already being taken for August 26, 2026. If the restoration is done the right way, this has the potential to be one of the most important luxury city hotel openings anywhere.
Officially, it is opening with 120 rooms and suites, with more to be added in 2027. The room mix is spread across three adjoining buildings, and Four Seasons is already highlighting a high number of connecting rooms and suites, which matters for families and groups. On the dining side, this is not just one rooftop restaurant and done. You have Restaurant Terrazza Danieli, Bar Terrazza Danieli, Bar Dandolo, 24-hour in-room dining, and private dining options. Danieli Spa is also set to open in late 2026 with three treatment rooms, including one for couples, plus a sauna, hammam, relaxation area, and pool.
The clientele here is probably going to be a mix of classic luxury Four Seasons clients, milestone travelers, families who want connecting accommodation in Venice, and people who care about the idea of being among the first into a newly restored icon rather than simply booking the trendiest hotel of the moment.
2. Six Senses The Palm, Dubai
Six Senses opening on the Palm feels like a very smart fit for Dubai. Bookings are already open for stays starting September 1, 2026, and the property is set up as an all-suite beachfront resort with 61 suites plus branded residences. For clients who want Dubai but a little more wellness and breathing room, this could be a really strong option.
What makes this one more interesting than a standard new Dubai resort is how much of the experience is built around wellness and lifestyle. Officially, there is a 60,000-square-foot spa and wellness facility with a Longevity Clinic, hydrotherapy areas, biohacking experiences, an Alchemy Bar, indoor and outdoor yoga and meditation spaces, and a Grow With Six Senses kids' club. The rooms are all suites, some with private pools, which already gives the hotel a more elevated starting point than many properties.
On the food side, Six Senses is leaning into multiple restaurants and bars, although the full count and final concepts have not all been published yet. The property has already confirmed a rooftop bar as part of the original announcement, and the culinary approach follows the brand’s usual seasonal, produce-led philosophy. The best clientele for this one will likely be wellness-minded luxury travelers, Dubai repeaters who want a more restorative stay, and families or couples who want beachfront space without feeling cut off from the city.
3. Aman Beverly Hills
Aman Beverly Hills is still one a lot of people in luxury travel are watching closely. It is planned as an Aman hotel, Aman residences, and an Aman Club inside One Beverly Hills. The brand announced it as expected to open in 2026, and if that happens on time, this will be a huge opening for clients who want privacy, status, and that Aman style in Los Angeles.
Officially, the hotel is planned with 78 suites, which is a very Aman number in the sense that it stays intimate for a major city project. It sits within eight acres of botanical gardens and is being positioned as an urban oasis rather than a typical Beverly Hills hotel. Aman has also confirmed that the project will include private Aman Residences and an Aman Club, which tells you a lot about the kind of guest they are aiming for.
Restaurant details and exact suite types are still fairly tight-lipped, which is normal this far out for Aman, but the reference to secluded dining venues and private social spaces already points to the kind of clientele this is going to attract: high-net-worth travelers, Los Angeles regulars, people who care about privacy, and clients who want a members-club-adjacent atmosphere more than a traditional luxury hotel scene.
4. Six Senses Milan
Six Senses Milan is currently listed for 2027, and this one feels really interesting because it is not just a resort play. It is in Brera, which is one of the best parts of Milan, and the hotel is planned with 68 rooms, including 15 suites. For clients who care about fashion, design, and a luxury city stay that still feels a little fresh, I think this one could do very well.
The details they have released are actually pretty good already. Of the 68 guest rooms, 15 are suites, and two of those suites will have plunge pools. The public spaces already feel very Six Senses in concept: specialty restaurant, deli, tranquil internal courtyard, Earth Lab, rooftop bar, sky pool, and a full spa with high-tech, high-touch wellness treatments. That is a strong list for a city hotel and makes it feel less like "just another Milan opening."
The clientele here is pretty easy to picture: style-driven travelers, fashion week-adjacent guests, repeat Milan visitors who want something newer than the established names, and clients who like a wellness element without giving up a central city address.
5. Rosewood Blue Palace, Crete
Rosewood Blue Palace is another 2027 opening I would absolutely keep on the radar. It will mark Rosewood’s entrance into Greece and is being positioned as a full reimagination of the original Blue Palace. For clients who love Greece but want something more elevated and newer than the usual names, this feels like a strong one to watch.
Rosewood has already confirmed a lot here too: 154 rooms and suites, with 85 private pools, plus six restaurants and bars. That is a pretty serious hotel setup for Crete and one that should give the resort real breadth instead of feeling like a one-note beach property. On the wellness side, it will have Asaya, a fitness center, movement studio, yoga pavilion, hydrotherapy areas, and three outdoor pools with sea views.
This feels like a very good fit for luxury Greece clients who want a beach resort with more privacy and infrastructure than a tiny boutique property, especially couples, families, and repeat Mediterranean travelers who want a high-end new option outside the most expected island names.
My take on who these are for
- Clients who love being early to the next big luxury address
- Repeat travelers who want a fresh reason to revisit a destination
- Style-driven travelers who care about design and brand identity
- People who want a new hotel, but only if it is actually high-end enough to matter
How I would use new openings carefully
I still would not force a brand-new hotel onto every trip just because it is new. Sometimes a classic hotel is still the better move. But for the right client, these are exactly the kinds of openings that can make a trip feel exciting before it even starts.